National Safety Council

For many years, I was a member of the team at NSC headquarters. We took part in unannounced drills. We also responded to many real emergencies, and I heard a number of times from colleagues that having a trained team onsite made them feel safer.

Itasca, IL — The number of people who died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States decreased 1% in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2021, according to preliminary estimates released by the National Safety Council.

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Itasca, IL — A new report from the National Safety Council is aimed at better informing employers and policymakers on the availability and reliability of impairment detection technology, along with considerations for implementation.

The New Product Showcase Awards are back! It’s all part of the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, set for Sept. 16-22 in San Diego.

In Episode 30, the S+H editorial team dives into the August issue’s feature story on effective incident investigations, and discusses the legal issues surrounding impairment in the workplace.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has announced the finalists for its 2022 Green Cross for Safety awards, presented annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in keeping people safe on and off the job.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House would direct NIOSH to create a national workplace training program aimed at helping employers recognize, respond to and prevent on-the-job impairment.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council MSD Solutions Lab is partnering with Safetytech Accelerator to design, build and operate an open innovation lab with the goal of facilitating the development of next-generation technology aimed at preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Itasca, IL — Aiming to “clear the confusion” caused by widely varying terminology for advanced driver-assistance system features, a coalition of auto industry and auto safety experts – together with the National Safety Council – has issued a set of expanded and updated recommendations for universal terms.