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NSC helping California employers prepare for opioid-reversal medication requirement

S+H Staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 18:35:10 +0000

Washington — New resources from the National Safety Council are intended to prepare California employers for a forthcoming requirement to include opioid-reversal medications in their workplace first aid kits. Under A.B. 1976, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Sept. 27, 2024, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health is directed to draft, by […]

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Celebrating 30 years of National Safety Month

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:05:47 +0000

In 1996, the National Safety Council designated June as National Safety Month and began distributing free safety resources to highlight the leading causes of preventable injury and death. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the safety observance. Over the years, NSC has laid the groundwork for so many of the safety-related actions we take […]

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Incorporate the principles of Human and Organizational Performance

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:54 +0000

Human and Organizational Performance is an operating philosophy that focuses on the interaction of work systems and the individual. Anyone who follows the philosophy understands that human errors occur, so they build capacity and resilience into systems to help prevent incidents. HOP operates by five core principles: Everyone makes mistakes. Blame fixes nothing. Context drives […]

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Practice wellness at work to prevent MSDs

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:39 +0000

When you’re feeling tired, mentally stressed or unsupported at work, your body feels it, too. Tense muscles, poor posture and fatigue can all increase your risk of musculoskeletal disorders. MSDs is a broad term used to identify common issues experienced by employees related to muscle discomfort, back pain, sprains or strains. Making small changes in […]

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Why a good supervisor matters for safety

Jay Vietas — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:34 +0000

“Good supervisors know when to pause, when to adjust the plan and when to call in safety pros for help.”

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Cellphone use behind the wheel: myths and truths

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:32 +0000

Workers are four times more likely to crash when using a cellphone while driving. If you talk and drive at the same time, your brain can’t do either well. For example, it’s nearly impossible to read a book and have a phone conversation. While driving, this often results in crashes because of delayed braking times […]

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Help prevent falls on the same level

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:04 +0000

Falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace deaths (highway crashes are No. 1), according to Injury Facts – an online database of statistics compiled by the National Safety Council. Compared with falls to a lower level, falls on the same level tend to result in less severe, but more frequent, […]

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NSC asks drivers to make safe choices this Memorial Day weekend

S+H Staff — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:31:30 +0000

New estimates from the National Safety Council indicate 393 people may die in motor vehicle-related crashes over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, prompting the nonprofit to urge drivers to put safety first. Over the same holiday period two years ago, 38% of fatal crashes involved an alcohol-impaired driver, compared with 30% for all of 2024. […]

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Don’t share prescription meds

Jennifer Yario — Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:36 +0000

A muscle relaxer or strong pain reliever for a friend who’s hurting. A sedative for a family member who gets nervous on airplanes. Offering your prescription medications to other people may be well-meaning – but it’s a bad idea. Prescription meds are “tailored to an individual’s medical history, other medications, allergies and physical characteristics,” said […]

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House hearing focuses on ‘emerging’ workplace safety concerns

Kevin Druley — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:19:12 +0000

Washington — Proposed White House budget cuts risk transforming OSHA into an “injury investigation agency instead of an agency that’s out there trying to proactively prevent injuries,” a former head of OSHA says. Doug Parker, now a health and safety policy consultant, was among a panel that testified during a May 13 House Workforce Protections […]

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