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Amber Pappas

Breaking Barriers and Building Safer Workplaces: Amber Pappas on Safety, Leadership, and Changing the Industry

Amber Pappas is a Certified Instructor Trainer (CIT), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Workplace Safety and Health Consultant, Authorized OSHA 1910 and 1926 trainer, and speaker who has worked in the industry for over 20 years. She is co-founder and president of Safety Help Today in...

JoAnn Dankert

JoAnn Dankert on Safety, Mentorship, and Why Compliance Isn’t Enough

JoAnn Dankert is seasoned safety and health professional with over 35 years of experience across multiple industries, including chemical, distribution, electronics, food, pharmaceutical, and R&D. As a senior consultant for the National Safety Council (NSC) based in Arizona, she specializes in helping businesses integrate safety...

Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

BLS: On-the-Job Deaths Jump Nearly 6% in 2022

Washington – A total of 5,486 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2022 — a 5.7% increase from the previous year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Dec. 19. It’s the sixth time in seven years that workplace deaths surpassed 5,000 on the...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

May your holidays be safe and happy, and your new year a joyful one.

The holidays are nearly here. It’s a time to celebrate with loved ones, share special moments with friends, and be thankful for the people in our lives. At NSC, we’re thankful for you. For members, those who support our mission, and for all who work diligently...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Plan Ahead for a Safe Holiday Season

Plan Ahead for a Safe Holiday Season For many, the holiday season is a time for celebrations and sharing gifts. While you’re preparing for the holidays and ticking items off your wish list, remember that one of the best things you can bring home to your...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

NSC Statement on Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Recovery Ready Workplace Resources

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2023 - The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) issued Thursday its Recovery Ready Workplace Toolkit.  For more information click here. ...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Cannabis Really Is Complicated

The ongoing decriminalization of cannabis, not just for medical but also for recreational purposes, is changing our country’s safety conversation.  For more information, click here....
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Cannabis Regulations

As cannabis legalization spreads across the U.S., safety must remain a priority. NSC is offering this new web tool, the first resource of its kind, to provide an interactive, user-friendly look at high-level cannabis legalization, regulation, and testing requirements by state. For more information, click...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Addressing the Opioid Crisis

Drug overdose is now the No. 1 cause of unintentional death in the United States. In 2021, 98,268 people died from drug overdoses, an all-time high. The main driver of these deaths is opioids — including prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl and its analogs.People who take...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Facing an Every Day Killer

In 2017, for the first time in U.S. history, a person was more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than from a motor vehicle crash, according to National Safety Council analysis. The odds of dying accidentally from an opioid overdose have risen even more...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Signs of an Opioid Overdose

If you suspect someone may have overdosed, call 911 and be prepared to start CPR. If you have naloxone, the medication that temporarily halts the effects of opioid overdoses, administer it immediately.Facts About NaloxoneNaloxone, now available over the counter, is a drug that can temporarily stop many of...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Make a Difference on International Overdose Awareness Day

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held Aug. 31 each year to remember those gone too soon from overdose deaths.Click Here for information on What you can do....
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