Orlando, FL — Seven safety professionals received the Distinguished Service to Safety Award – the National Safety Council’s highest honor – during the Opening Session of the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo on Oct. 11 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Orlando, FL — The Safety Technology Pavilion made its debut at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, which kicked off Oct. 11 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Orlando, FL — Exploring your EHS career options? Stop by the NSC Career Center, located in Room 205 of the Orange County Convention Center. Representatives from the National Safety Council, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Columbia Southern University and Consentium Search LLC will be on hand to talk about opportunities, continuing education and certifications, as well as offer guidance.

The Safety+Health editorial team covers the 2021 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in these special episodes of the “On the Safe Side” podcast.

In Episode 20, the S+H editorial team discusses human and organizational performance – the operating philosophy also known as HOP. Also: Brett Brenner, president of Electrical Safety Foundation International, shares the ins and outs of electrical safety.

Washington — Legislation reintroduced in the House on June 23 and the Senate on July 15 would provide cargo pilots with the same legal protections intended to protect against fatigued flying as those afforded to passenger aircraft pilots.

Townsville, Australia — Emotional intelligence is critical to maintaining the level of situational awareness needed by workers who perform high-risk tasks, while individuals with low EI can be aided by effective safety training, results of a recent study out of Australia show.

Washington — A proposed rule that would restore two parts of OSHA’s injury and illness recordkeeping regulations is under review by the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

Don’t miss your chance to vote for the “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards. Go to the polling page on the Safety+Health website.

Washington — Although an overwhelming majority of construction executives and supervisors say it’s important to address mental health in the workplace, fewer than 1 out of 5 believe their workers feel comfortable discussing the topic with supervisors or peers, according to the results of a recent survey.