OSHA regularly cites employers for forklift-related violations, many of which stem from preventable issues such as inadequate training, poor maintenance, or unsafe operating practices. The good news is that warning signs are often present long before an injury, equipment damage, or OSHA inspection occurs. Recognizing...
Summer in the Southwest means pool parties, lake trips, and long afternoons spent trying to survive triple digit heat without melting into our patio furniture. It also means increased risks around water, especially for children. As families spend more time near pools and lakes, safety...
Governor Katie Hobbs has officially proclaimed April 2026 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Arizona. The designation brings statewide focus to a safety issue that continues to cost lives every day. “No one should lose their life over something as preventable as a distracted moment...
By Gary Norland. Gary is a speaker at Arizona Chapter National Safety Council’s 2026 Southwest Safety Conference. His presentation, Life after 12,500 Volts , shows how one unsafe moment affects families, coworkers, and entire communities. Many people look for shortcuts. But when safety is not...
Ladder violations consistently rank among OSHA’s most cited workplace safety issues (in 2025, it ranked third in the agency’s top 10 list of most frequent citations). That’s why ladder safety is so important. If you’re an employer, knowing the warning signs early can prevent...
By Tim Page Bottorff, MS, CSP, CIT, FASSP, and Ciro Page Bottorf. Tim and Ciro are speakers at Arizona Chapter National Safety Council’s 2026 Southwest Safety Conference. Their presentation, From Boomers to Zoomers: Ending the Generational Cold War in Safety, focuses on building a shared...
By Eric J. Rodriguez. Eric is a speaker at Arizona Chapter National Safety Council’s 2026 Southwest Safety Conference. His presentation, Leading Safety in the Human Era , reframes safety as a shared value that helps organizations adapt, innovate, and protect people at the same time....
By Megan Hammes. Megan is a speaker at Arizona Chapter National Safety Council’s 2026 Southwest Safety Conference. Her presentation, Under the Hard Hat: Safety Through Mental Health Awareness, focuses on early recognition, evidence-based response, and practical training tools leaders use to reduce risk before incidents...
Arizona has taken a major step forward in protecting workers from extreme heat. The Workplace Heat Safety Task Force, created by Executive Order from Governor Katie Hobbs in May 2025, has officially delivered its final recommendations to the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA). Arizona Chapter...
On a recent episode of Valley Focus, John Carvalho, Director of Strategic Relationships for the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council, joined host Kayla Mortellaro to talk about teen driver safety and why it remains a priority across Arizona. Hosted by Kayla Mortellaro, Valley Focus is...
December brings parties, year-end stress, and a sharp rise in impaired driving. It’s also National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which makes this a good time for drivers to focus on safer choices during the holidays and throughout the year. What the Numbers Show Impaired driving...
The holiday season brings celebration, travel, and longer to-do lists. It also brings a hidden danger to America’s roads: drowsy driving. Between late nights, early flights, and long hours at work, fatigue becomes a serious safety concern. This is especially true for employees traveling between...
