Note: E-bike rules vary by state, city, county, and school district. Requirements for rider age, helmet use, sidewalk riding, trail access, and where different classes of e-bikes are allowed may differ depending on where you live. Before your child begins riding to school, review your...
Back to school season arrives before many families are ready. Across the Southwest, children often head back to class while summer is still in full swing. As school routines return, traffic increases, schedules get busier, and everyone is focused on getting where they need to...
For workers across the Southwest, exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays is a daily reality. Construction crews, landscapers, agricultural workers, utility employees, delivery drivers, and others who spend time outdoors face an increased risk of skin cancer, eye damage, and premature aging from prolonged sun exposure....
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...
