Phoenix — The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) has launched a new Workplace Heat Safety webpage designed to help employers reduce the risk of heat stress for indoor and outdoor workers. The new online resource, acnsc.org/heat-safety, offers practical guidance, prevention strategies, and downloadable tools...
As temperatures rise across Arizona, so does the urgency to protect workers from heat-related illness. That’s the focus of a Valley Focus radio interview featuring ACNSC President and CEO Rick Murray, who was recently appointed to the state’s newly formed Arizona Workplace Heat Safety Task...
The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is proud to share that President and CEO Rick Murray will present “The Business Case for Safety” at the upcoming SCALE Roadshow in Buckeye, Arizona. Event Overview Hosted by the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) in collaboration with...
Phoenix – The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), a nonprofit safety advocate with a mission to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury, has added five new OSHA-focused courses to its training offerings. Designed for safety professionals and workers in construction, manufacturing,...
Phoenix – The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is expanding Alive at 25, a four-hour, in-classroom driver safety program developed specifically for teens and young adults. This summer, the Tolleson Union High School District (TUHSD) offered the course at seven of its campuses as...
Arizona has a dangerous driving problem. One person dies on our roads every 6 hours and 42 minutes. Our state ranks among the worst in the country for red-light crash deaths, with nearly 1 in 5 fatal crashes involving a driver running a red. And...
As Arizona continues to break heat records year after year, keeping workers safe from the effects of extreme temperatures has become a growing public safety concern. Now, with a new executive order from Governor Katie Hobbs, the state is taking direct action to address heat-related...
Colorful backpacks and new pencil cases aren’t the only signs school is back — just watch the cars and buses piling up around neighborhood schools. That traffic is a reminder of the safety precautions we need to take during the school year. According to the...
If you do business in the Southwest, you know that when monsoon season rolls in, things can get tricky. Fast. One moment, skies are clear. The next, your team could be navigating blinding dust, sudden downpours, or road-closing floods. These fast-moving storms can create serious...
Fireworks-related injuries send people — including children and young adults — to the hospital every year. Even though most critical injuries involve amateurs using illegal or professional-grade fireworks, “novelty” fireworks like firecrackers and sparklers can still inflict serious damage. The National Safety Council – parent...
Phoenix — Governor Katie Hobbs has officially declared June as National Safety Month in Arizona, following a request submitted by the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), reinforcing the state’s commitment to eliminating preventable injuries and fatalities. Each June, ACNSC joins with the National Safety...
Phoenix – Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) proudly announces that President and CEO Rick Murray has been appointed to the newly formed Workplace Heat Safety Task Force, launched under an Executive Order signed by Governor Katie Hobbs to address the growing risks of extreme...