National Safety Council Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

NSC marks 5 years of its MSD Solutions Lab during annual summit

Barry Bottino — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:39:13 +0000

Washington — The National Safety Council recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of its MSD Solutions Lab, launched with the aim of reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and improving worker well-being. NSC marked the occasion on June 23 during its annual Workplace Safety Summit, which included discussion of how hundreds of employers are addressing MSD risk. The […]

The post NSC marks 5 years of its MSD Solutions Lab during annual summit appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

NSC urges safe driving during Fourth of July weekend travel

S+H Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:06:29 +0000

As millions of people make plans to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, new estimates from the National Safety Council emphasize why safe driving can’t be an afterthought. NSC projects that 410 people may die in motor vehicle crashes from 6 p.m. on July 2 to 11:59 p.m. on July 5. “Every driver has […]

The post NSC urges safe driving during Fourth of July weekend travel appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

Beware the ‘shiny object’ when choosing safety tech, NSC experts say

Barry Bottino — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:05 +0000

Washington — For employers, safety technology should be a good fit rather than just the newest option, says Matt Law, director of the Work to Zero initiative at the National Safety Council. “It’s not about the shiny object,” Law said June 2 during an NSC webinar titled, Moving Safety Forward: The Evolution of Safety Tech […]

The post Beware the ‘shiny object’ when choosing safety tech, NSC experts say appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

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 […]

The post NSC helping California employers prepare for opioid-reversal medication requirement appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

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 […]

The post Celebrating 30 years of National Safety Month appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

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 […]

The post Incorporate the principles of Human and Organizational Performance appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

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 […]

The post Practice wellness at work to prevent MSDs appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

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.”

The post Why a good supervisor matters for safety appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

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 […]

The post Cellphone use behind the wheel: myths and truths appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.

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, […]

The post Help prevent falls on the same level appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine.