National Safety Council’s Post

Hurry up and register before it’s too late – our two-day, virtual NSC HOP Summit is almost here. Prioritize #WorkplaceSafety and join us for an event for all safety professionals at any stage of their human and organizational performance journey. Reserve your spot today and join us from Oct. 22-23: https://lnkd.in/gBfR_zjf.

It’s #NationalErgonomicsMonth and we are bringing awareness to the leading cause of workplace injuries to promote #WorkplaceSafety for all. Repetitive motion and overexertion are the biggest risk factors facing American workers. With the NSC one-day Ergonomics course, you can reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Register for the November 4 course here: https://lnkd.in/gedVhCG5.

The NSC Safety Leadership Certificate Program gives top-notch leaders like you an opportunity to redefine and enhance your knowledge and skills. The program will strengthen your role as a leader and provide resources to assist you in cultivating a positive and engaging relationship with your employees. Learn about the three tracks here: https://lnkd.in/g53hkhAx.

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay. #SafetyIsPersonal so make sure your employees and their loved ones have the resources they need to stay safe on and off the job. NSC offers free resources through our NSC Worker Wellbeing Hub to ensure #SafetyForAll. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_NRhBUx. Do you want exclusive resources year-round? Become an NSC member today: https://lnkd.in/g-KJZjkA.

Do you want to share your safety knowledge at a premier event? The #FutureofEHS is a three-day program that promotes an open exchange of forward-looking ideas, the latest in safety innovations and best practices. The Program Committee is accepting proposals for the concurrent session track. Learn more here and join us in St. Louis, MO from February 18-20: https://lnkd.in/ged8ap9e. #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyForAll

Tomorrow is #WorldMentalHealthDay. At NSC, we promote #mentalhealth and total worker health to help #KeepEachOtherSafe because #SafetyIsPersonal. Our NSC #SAFER initiative provides free resources here: https://lnkd.in/gcjB8as4. Find additional resources in the Employee Wellbeing Collection Hub here: https://lnkd.in/gB-uNGyk.

Join #DriveitHOME and American Honda Motor Company, Inc. to help teen drivers stay safe since car crashes are the leading cause of unintentional deaths for U.S. teenagers. #RoadwaySafety Sign up now and get access to free #NationalTeenDriverSafetyWeek resources you can use year-round to help #KeepEachOtherSafe here: https://lnkd.in/g2baBiUi.

Recognizing that non-physical risk factors should also be examined for a more holistic approach to assessing the most common workplace injury, the National Safety Council released a new white paper, Accounting for Non-Physical Risk Factors in MSD Prevention. #MSDSolutionsLab #MSDPrevention #WorkplaceSafety “Employees who experience non-physical risk factors are at greater risk of injury, less satisfied with their work and more likely to leave their organization, which is why it’s critically important for organizations to proactively address and mitigate these issues. This report not only explores the impact of non-physical risk factors on workers, but it offers solutions for employers to implement and help improve workplace safety," said Katherine Mendoza, Senior Director of Workplace Programs at NSC. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gTceMezy.

NSC applauds the recent signing of California Assembly Bill 1976 into law. This will require workplaces to include naloxone hydrochloride or another FDA-approved opioid antagonist in their first aid materials, along with instructions for use. This marks a significant step forward in enhancing public safety and addressing our nation’s opioid crisis. #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyForAll #Naloxone Learn more about the NSC #RespondReady Workplace program and the bill here: https://lnkd.in/ghUY28xi.

We are thrilled to be a part of this important discussion with The Wall Street Journal. Read about NSC Principal Consultant Richard Fairfax’s input on #WorkplaceSafety and the challenges with the 'lockout/tagout' regulation in the manufacturing industry here: https://lnkd.in/gbG8mVis.