National Safety Council

According to #NSCInjuryFacts, 270,000 people in #construction were injured on the job in 2022. If you are a Safety Manager at a construction site who wants to improve #SafetyForAll, NSC First Aid training can keep your workers safe and minimize downtime on the job. NSC offers on-site, hybrid learning and virtual training to match your schedule. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjC68Eaz.

This week, the United States Senate confirmed the nomination of The Honorable Sean Duffy as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation by a vote of 77 to 22. This bipartisan vote signals trust in Secretary Duffy's public commitment to make transportation a top priority for the Department of Transportation under this leadership. #RoadwaySafety #KeepEachOtherSafe In 2022, 46,027 people died in motor-vehicle crashes. These crashes cost $481.2 billion in estimates losses from wages, medical expenses, property damage and employer costs. Secretary Duffy will have the opportunity to advance proven countermeasures that mitigate risky driving behaviors and eliminate traffic crashes. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gbXcuDCi.

NSC offers different scholarships to help those advance their careers in safety. With funding from The Chemours Company, NSC launched in 2024 the Diversity in Safety Scholarship for five academic scholarships to people of color pursuing an undergraduate degree at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions. Learn more about our five 2024 recipients here: https://lnkd.in/guvdEeB4.

#EmployeeSpotlight. Get to know NSC with our new NSC Special Recognition winners each month. These employees are recognized for outstanding efforts, collaboration across teams, and safety impact. This month, Jim Galvin, Video Producer & Editor, Marti DeLay, Executive Assistant to the CFO & VPs, and Sara Franklin, Senior Staff Accountant, were honored with this recognition. #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyForAll Are you a safety professional who also wants to continue to make an impact to help save lives? Check out our careers page here: https://lnkd.in/gBWyPcw3.

In anticipation of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, NSC is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards to host a free, three-part webinar series to educate and equip public sector professionals on reducing the risks of #distracteddriving. The series, which will be held on Feb. 12, March 12 and April 9, 2025, aims to bring together safety advocates and employers for focused, technical training and discussion on this urgent public safety issue. #DDAM #JustDrive #RoadwaySafety Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZrNrMqZ.

NSC, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, announces the 2025 CEOs Who "Get It", recognizing leaders who champion employee safety and wellbeing on and off the job. Six individuals will be recognized in the February issue of Safety+Health magazine. The 2025 CEOs Who "Get It" have built their organization's safety strategy using four key components: risk reduction, performance measurement, safety management solutions, and leadership and employee engagement. #WorkplaceSafety #KeepEachOtherSafe Learn about this year's recipients here: https://lnkd.in/gvYvr98t.

On Feb. 25, join the #WorkToZero TechHub Marketplace Quarterly Webinar series to prioritize #WorkplaceSafety. Insights on navigating the dynamic relationship between technology providers and industry will be discussed and all attendees will be able to participate in an interactive Q&A with our expert panelists. Register now to help ensure #SafetyForAll: https://lnkd.in/g4JC_sJB.

Act now – the last day to apply for the Advanced Safety Certificate ® Scholarship is January 31. You could be one of the fifty veterans awarded the opportunity to complete the ASC program for free through this scholarship. #NSCScholarships #WorkplaceSafety Scholarship winners also receive free #NSCExpo registration and travel accommodations. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gpCxxeJc.

#EmployeeSpotlight. Meet the new hires on the NSC team. We’re excited to welcome Abbi Ferri, Networks Senior Leader, Lynn Sweredoski, Senior Records Coordinator, and Katie Lazaro, Customer Service Representative. Interested in an NSC safety career? Learn more about our open positions here: https://lnkd.in/gBWyPcw3.

NSC applauds the enactment of legislation in Michigan making opioid overdose reversal medication, such as #naloxone, accessible in State workplaces when training on use and administration are available. Nationally, overdoses account for nearly 1 in 10 worker deaths on the job and have increased by more than 600% since 2011. With tens of thousands of people employed by the State of Michigan, this law is a step towards saving lives on the job. #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyForAll Learn more here and find resources from the NSC #RespondReady Workplace program: https://lnkd.in/gZE7iqnG.