National Safety Council

Itasca, IL — Efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic are “lagging” or “off track” in more than three-quarters of the United States, according to a recent report from the National Safety Council.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is calling on both 2020 U.S. presidential campaigns to adopt, as part of their COVID-19 pandemic recovery strategies, the council’s comprehensive plan to combat the national opioid overdose epidemic.

The National Safety Council recognizes 32 young safety professionals who demonstrate “enthusiasm, skill and leadership that will undoubtedly inspire future safety leaders and colleagues.”

“It’s critical to recognize that nothing has changed in the need to address risk,” says Christine Clearwater of Drug-Free Solutions Group LLC.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council is moving its flagship event – the annual Congress & Expo – to March 3-5.

Itasca, IL — Concerned about the “current and potential” impacts of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019 on workplace health and safety, the National Safety Council, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and 20 other organizations are calling on the House to conduct hearings on the matter.

Aligning these three disciplines is “a fresh approach to safety leadership that will take safety to the next level,” say Colin Duncan and Joseph Pitman from SEAM Group.

Itasca, IL — Amid concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Safety Council Congress & Expo – the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals – will be a virtual event hosted in March, the organization announced Aug. 21.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council has appointed Mark Baker vice president of workplace safety.

In Episode 6, the Safety+Health team examines soft skills, including what they are, how they differ from other job-related skills and how they can benefit a safety professional’s career. Also, Linda Martin, a recipient of the National Safety Council’s Marion Martin Award, discusses her work as an educator, earning a doctorate and sharing positivity on social media.