National Safety Council

Houston — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) paused to reflect Monday as he toured the National Safety Council Prescribed to Death Memorial during the 2018 NSC Congress & Expo.

Houston — If they want to quit, the only thing Navy SEAL trainees have to do is to ring a bell. That simple act ends the 5 a.m. wake-up calls, the pain and the mental rigors.

Houston — New to the National Safety Council Congress & Expo this year is the Time Out Lounge. Located in a prime spot on the Expo Floor, the Time Out Lounge (Booth 635) can be used as a meeting place to do business or as a pit stop for a quick refreshment.

Houston — More than 4 million workers suffer medically consulted injuries each year, and workplace fatalities are on the rise. Stop by the NSC Resource Center (Booth 2735) at the 2018 NSC Congress & Expo to learn about the leading causes of these incidents and find solutions from the most trusted source in safety.

Houston — The National Safety Council awarded its highest honor to six safety professionals Monday during the Opening Session of the 2018 NSC Congress & Expo.

Washington — Spurred by destructive hurricanes and wildfires in parts of the country in recent months, OSHA is calling attention to its Emergency Preparedness and Response webpage, reminding employers to “plan ahead,” “know the hazards” and “keep safe.”

The 2018 NSC Congress & Expo is set to take place Oct. 20-26 in Houston. Safety+Health offers an extensive preview of the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals, including a look at educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, the “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards, and more.

Upscale restaurants, historic landmarks and renowned architecture are just some of Houston’s popular attractions. Spend your downtime from the 2018 NSC Congress & Expo checking out all the city has to offer.

Think emergency drills are only for schoolchildren? Think again. The National Safety Council urges all workers to take drills seriously.

Achieving a work-life balance can be a challenge, and it’s easy to forget a simple necessity: Take care of yourself.