National Safety Council Labor Division

Workplace Violence is Everyone’s Concern 📢 Workplace Violence Prevention Month is here, and the numbers demand attention. In 2020, 705 U.S. workers lost their lives to violence on the job – accounting for 15% of all workplace fatalities (BLS). Workplace violence isn’t just about physical attacks. It includes: ⚠️ Bullying ⚠️ Verbal abuse ⚠️ Sexual harassment ⚠️ Physical violence How does your workplace foster a culture of safety and respect? 💬 Drop a comment and share one policy, initiative, or training that has made a difference in your organization. #NSCDivisions #WorkplaceSafety #StopWorkplaceViolence

Are you an HR professional that needs to ensure #SafetyForAll for employees working around lift trucks? Your organization can benefit from training your lift truck operators for safe operation to meet OSHA requirements. This one-day course teaches candidate instructors how to develop and deliver complete in-house training programs, design exercises for staff evaluations, and instruct nonoperators on how to work safely around lift trucks. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gmdMpMqU. #WorkplaceSafety #KeepEachOtherSafe

Do you know how to adopt new safety technologies to prioritize #WorkplaceSafety? Kate Crawford, senior research manager for Workplace Safety Programs at NSC, joins the Safety+Health magazine podcast to discuss tips and guidance on adopting technology. The editorial team also discusses the February issue of Safety+Health, including the annual recognition of CEOs Who "Get It". Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gX66HeAC. Safety+Health Magazine

Labor Division participants.... Please submit nominations for Labor Division awards. Visit the Division webpage and select "award nominations." Give recognition to labor organizations or individuals for meritorious service and performance in the prevention of incidents on and off the job, the prevention of occupational diseases. https://bit.ly/3DdK6yH

NSC is looking for feedback on our newly published Industry Hubs, collections of NSC content for specific industries. What types of content would you like to see in our Industry Hubs? Please visit https://bit.ly/4kepHdy Please email feedback to divisions@nsc.org. Thank you!

Please submit award nominations as soon as possible! Use the Google form below or email Divisions@nsc.org. The NSC Labor Division Award Committee has developed a comprehensive program of awards to: 💡 Give recognition to labor organizations or individuals for meritorious service and performance in the prevention of incidents on and off the job, the prevention of occupational diseases 💡Encourage and stimulate increasingly effective safety efforts on the part of labor organizations and individuals at international, regional and local union levels 💡Aid in the development of ever higher safety and health standards in work places and communications 💡Promote safety education cooperation and teamwork between labor and management and other groups working in the interest of reduction and prevention of accidents on and off the job 💡Recognize volunteerism and dedication to the Division and to the Council https://bit.ly/3QeWWjd

Attending the NSC Labor Division meeting March 20-22 in Milwaukee? Additional details on the technical tours are now available on the registration. If you are already registered, log in using your confirmation number to add a tour. Register at https://bit.ly/3wY6Yiy

Join the #NSCLaborDivision leadership today, February 7th for National Wear Red Day® to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans. Use these resources to motivate others to protect their hearts. Promote heart health in your workplace, community and family. Learn more at www.WearRedDay.org #WearRedDay, #WearRedAndGive, #HeartMonth, #NSCDivisions

#NSCDivisions is proudly joining @NIH_NHLBI and @TheHeartTruth for #WearRedDay to support heart disease prevention and encourage you to make heart health a part of your self-care routine in 2025! #OurHearts https://lnkd.in/eAt3P_p

Attend the Spring Labor Division Meeting: The NSC Labor Division is hosting its Spring meeting March 20-22 in Milwaukee. The meeting will feature educational sessions, networking opportunities and a keynote address from arc flash survivor @Brandon Schroeder. NSC members get an exclusive discount, learn more and make your plan to attend. https://bit.ly/3Cp0RGY