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“One of the most common reasons why people don’t intercede or share safety with someone else is they believe or convince themselves that nothing is going to happen,” says motivational safety speaker John Drebinger, who offers tips for giving workers the “self-motivation to take action and help others live safely.”

“Each element of safety excellence impacts and influences the safety culture,” says Terry Mathis, founder and CEO of ProAct Safety, who offers a checklist to “ensure you formulate a complete approach.”

Impairment at work, whether from alcohol, marijuana or opioid use, is “a major roadblock to workplace safety, and the effects are more common than you think,” the National Safety Council says.

Do you ever get distracted by your cellphone when walking? Is your workspace cluttered and messy? Do you barge out of your workstation without looking to see if a coworker is passing?

Hazards are all around us. Although some are easy to see, many are not. The trick is learning to spot the hidden hazards.

Washington — AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka cautioned the public not to become “numb” to workplace fatalities and illnesses, as the labor federation released its annual report detailing the hazards workers face every day.

Washington — A newly launched campaign is intended to raise young workers’ awareness of on-the-job safety.

Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a number of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are teaming up for the third annual Safe + Sound Week, set for Aug. 12-18.