The National Safety Council is hopeful in response to the Biden Administration’s six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy to combat the pandemic – specifically, the Council supports the plan’s approach to workplace vaccine requirements to increase uptake among the unvaccinated. NSC has advocated for the use of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure worker safety and wellbeing. Given […]
continue readingNational Safety Council Calls On Employers to Lead Vaccine Promotion and Uptake
Today, the National Safety Council (NSC), the nation’s leading nonprofit workplace safety advocate, said it is time for employers to lead U.S. vaccination efforts, understanding this is the best route to a safe, collaborative and productive work environment, free from masks and social distancing. NSC plans to discuss this advice and other employer guidance for […]
continue readingNSC Survey: Parents Less Likely to be Distracted by Technology when Driving with Children
Parents rank texts, phone calls and children in the backseat as the top three driving distractions, according to a new survey released today from the National Safety Council (NSC) and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) Emergency Responder Safety Institute. While backseat passengers certainly demand extra attention, the survey encouragingly found parents are less […]
continue readingDr. Amy Harper Reappointed to National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
The National Safety Council is proud to announce that Dr. Amy Harper, senior director of workplace training & consulting services, has been reappointed to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH). The 12-member committee advises, consults with and makes recommendations to the Secretaries of Labor and Health and Human Services […]
continue readingNational Safety Council Statement on Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation as Secretary of Transportation
The National Safety Council congratulates Pete Buttigieg on his confirmation as Department of Transportation Secretary. As motor vehicle deaths continue to climb, it is vital to have leadership that understands proven prevention strategies and embraces promising innovation and technology. Secretary Buttigieg will provide that leadership, and he will bring important perspective to the role because […]
continue readingNational Safety Council Statement on New OSHA COVID-19 Guidance
The National Safety Council (NSC) applauds the U.S. Department of Labor for issuing new OSHA guidance today to help employers mitigate risk and prevent the spread of COVID-19. For nearly a year, NSC has been urging the federal government to provide employers with a roadmap for handling the pandemic. We are grateful to see this […]
continue readingNational Safety Council Estimates 485 Fatalities May Occur On Roadways During Thanksgiving Holiday Period
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to disturbing traffic safety trends this year, and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period may not be an exception. The National Safety Council estimates that as many as 485 people may be killed on the roads during the four-day Thanksgiving Holiday period and another 55,300 may be seriously injured in crashes. […]
continue readingNational Safety Council Moves its Flagship Event – NSC Congress & Expo – Virtual
Amid continuing concerns about COVID-19, the National Safety Council will host its annual flagship conference, NSC Congress & Expo, as a fully virtual event in March 2021. Rescheduled dates will be finalized in the coming weeks. The NSC Congress & Expo was originally slated for Indianapolis this October, then rescheduled and moved to Houston for […]
continue readingTen Universal Actions Every Employer Must Take to Help Ensure a Safer Reopening
Reopening businesses and returning employees to traditional work environments post-quarantine will be the most nuanced and complex actions American employers will undertake in the coming months. To help them prioritize safety during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Safety Council – based on recommendations from the SAFER task force – identified the 10 universal […]
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