Workplaces prepare for fires, cardiac emergencies, severe injuries, and other events where a fast response saves lives. Opioid overdose deserves a place in those emergency plans, too. Overdoses happen in every industry, although some workers face greater risks. Construction workers, for example, have consistently experienced...
When a fire alarm goes off, there isn’t time to figure out where to go or who needs help. People respond based on what they’ve practiced. That’s why successful fire drills begin well before anyone hears an alarm. For employers, HR professionals, and safety leaders,...
OSHA Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event that celebrates the successes of workplace health and safety programs while encouraging organizations to strengthen their own efforts. At Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), it’s also an opportunity to recognize individuals whose work demonstrates what...
PHOENIX – The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) donated $5,000 to St. Mary’s Food Bank on Tuesday, July 28, helping provide the equivalent of 25,000 nutritious meals for Arizona families, children, and seniors facing food insecurity. ACNSC President and CEO Rick Murray presented the...
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...
Phoenix — Governor Katie Hobbs has officially recognized 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...
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...
Phoenix – Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), a nonprofit safety advocate focused on eliminating preventable death and injury, announced an expansion of its safety training portfolio with more than 700 new online courses. The expanded catalog delivers frequent, flexible training to help organizations strengthen...
Phoenix – Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), a nonprofit safety advocate focused on eliminating preventable death and injury, is adding two new summer sessions of the National Safety Council’s Alive at 25 driver safety program for teens and young adults in Phoenix. The four-hour...