National Safety Council

Atlanta – It’s vital to keep family in mind when creating a workplace safety culture. Former Navy Commander Mike Abrashoff shared this message during today’s Opening Session at the 2015 NSC Congress & Expo.

Atlanta – Video games and the idea of embracing failure are some of the innovations that can help lead to safer workplaces, speakers said today during the executive forum at the NSC Congress & Expo.

This month, Robert Bulger, chief project officer and vice president – HSEQ for WHPacific, writes about taking “into an integrated operations role, ensuring requirements lead into design, which leads into operations, which successfully permeates the culture of the organization.”

Will you be attending the 2015 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Atlanta next week? If so, stop by the Safety+Health booth (#2252) and say hi.

The National Safety Council presents the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2015. These young safety professionals are being recognized for their efforts to “promote continuous safety improvement in their organizations” and “working to build strong safety cultures.”

This month, Shelley Brown, SH&E Manager for AECOM, writes about “retooling the metrics we use to highlight new and unexplored strengths and weaknesses” in organizations.

Join the National Safety Council in Atlanta for the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals. Here are online resources to help you plan and enjoy your trip to the show, or to follow along from home.

When not participating in the 2015 NSC Congress & Expo, take some time to explore the vibrant host city of Atlanta. Whether you are looking to soak in some culture, explore the outdoors or sample local cuisine, you won’t lack options for fun.

Itasca, IL – Employers should take steps to better manage occupational exposures to help prevent the estimated 53,000 fatal workplace illnesses that occur each year, the National Safety Council announced April 22.