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Atlanta – John Surma, retired chairman and CEO of United States Steel Corp., took over as chairman of the National Safety Council Board of Directors on Sept. 27.

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.

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 – The National Safety Council presented its most prestigious award for safety professionals to six individuals during today’s Opening Session of the 2015 NSC Congress and Expo.

Atlanta – Honeywell Aerospace has earned one of the most esteemed awards from the National Safety Council: the 2015 Robert W. Campbell Award, which is presented annually to an organization that showcases excellence in environmental, health and safety management.

Atlanta – Workers on trawl fleet vessels off the coast of Alaska in the Bering Sea and around the Aleutian Islands have an injury risk 4 times greater than the average U.S. worker, a new NIOSH fact sheet warns.

Toronto – Providing workplace benefits and accommodations to employees suffering from arthritis can help them maintain concentration and the pace of work, the Institute for Work & Health said Sept. 21 in recognition of Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada.

New York – A new survey from the nonprofit organization Cancer and Careers has found that nearly 75 percent of cancer patients and survivors want to work but must contend with challenges, such as fatigue, that can affect their performance.

Washington – Was OSHA right to cite an employer for a violation of the General Duty Clause after a health care worker was killed by a patient?

Washington – Congress should grant the Federal Railroad Administration the authority to extend the Dec. 31 deadline for implementing Positive Train Control technology, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.