Safety Culture

Washington — “Preparedness is your superpower,” OSHA and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – will be reminding safety professionals during the eighth annual Safe + Sound Week.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats plan to introduce legislation they claim is “the most robust proposal yet” to combat illegal child labor.

Fairfax, VA — Spreading awareness of the hazards of trenching and excavation and reinforcing the importance of using protective systems are the focus of the 10th annual Trench Safety Stand Down, set for June 16-20.

London — In an effort to support its plans to establish a Global Safety Evidence Centre, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation sought to find out how safety professionals use information or “evidence” in their work.

Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board is joining the call for increasing truck drivers’ access to parking.

Amarillo, TX — A federal judge has vacated segments of guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission aimed at preventing and addressing worker harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Washington — Forklift safety, operator training and the importance of daily equipment checks will be highlighted June 10 as part of the 12th annual National Forklift Safety Day.

Washington — The National Safety Council recently awarded more than $140,000 in grants to seven organizations to help employers mitigate the risks of heat stress on the job.

Las Vegas — United Steelworkers delegates recently passed a resolution to “redouble” organizational efforts to “prevent occupational fatalities, injuries, illnesses and accidents.”

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA is encouraging employers statewide to “pause their operations and put a spotlight on the critical importance of building a culture of safety and health” during the agency’s 22nd annual Safety Break for Oregon.