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Orlando, FL – For the 11th consecutive fiscal year, Fall Protection — General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced Oct. 12 during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.Appearing virtually, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented...

Walking in the darkness has its hazards and with Halloween approaching, it is important to be aware of the dangers that exist and know how to minimize them. According to AAA and NHTSA, children are three times more likely to be struck and killed on...

The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is excited to announce Keith Mercurio, CEO, Founder, and leadership coach at Ethical Influence Global, as the keynote speaker for its 2024 Southwest Safety Conference, taking place on March 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe."We’re thrilled to...

Arizona Chapter National Safety Council Announces  2024 Southwest Safety Conference in Tempe Event will celebrate the organization’s 75 years of safety advocacy.   The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Southwest Safety Conference, taking place on March 7 at the DoubleTree by...

Interested in advancing in your safety career? The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council is offering the following advanced safety courses that can be applied to earning your NSC Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) or MESHAZ Certificate:October 23- Team Safety:  Employee engagement is the key to a...

An 8% rise in traffic fatalities marked 2022 as one of Arizona's deadliest years, with nearly 1,300 reported fatalities, according to data from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). This is the second-highest number of deaths recorded since 2006, with reckless driving, notably speeding, being...

Tips to Plan for a Safe CelebrationAlways remember to plan ahead when you will be celebrating with alcohol. If you plan to drink, make arrangements for a sober driver to take you home. Before you start celebrating this holiday season, look over these safety tips...

Nearly 4 out of 5 construction employers, supervisors and workers say their organization needs training on identifying and preventing struck-by hazards, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by CPWR — The Center for Construction Research and Training.Researchers surveyed 208 individuals, 88% of...

Digital license plates are now available for registered vehicles in Arizona!Digital plates may only be displayed on an ADOT-approved digital license plate display device. MVD will continue to assign the license plate number. These plate characters are constantly displayed on the device.The plate is authorized...

Gifts and toys should inspire joy, not cause injuries. Thousands of children are seriously injured in toy-related incidents every year. Avoid safety hazards while gifting with these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:Toys are age-rated for safety, not for children’s intellect and physical...

Decorating is one of the best ways to get in the holiday mood, but emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season.When decorating follow these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:- Keep potentially poisonous plants — mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem...