Every year, OSHA releases its list of the standards most frequently cited during workplace inspections. The agency’s preliminary fiscal year 2026 Top 10 includes the same standards as 2025, although some changed positions. Fall Protection remains No. 1 for the 16th consecutive fiscal year. Here’s...
Fire extinguishers tend to spend most of their working lives untouched. That’s exactly what everyone hopes for. But equipment that sits quietly on a wall still needs attention. A blocked extinguisher, broken seal, or pressure problem might go unnoticed for months unless someone has clear...
By Rick Murray, President and CEO, ACNSC As drivers in Arizona, we’re doing better than ever behind the wheel. Until we’re not. Arizona lost 1,156 people in traffic crashes in 2025. While that represents a 5.2% decline from 2024 and marks the third-consecutive year traffic...
One-third of incidents on construction jobsites are drug- or alcohol-related, according to Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). For an industry where workers already face hazards ranging from falls and heavy equipment to overexertion, impairment adds another risk with potentially serious consequences. The connection extends beyond...
A written emergency response plan only proves its worth in an actual emergency. By then, it’s too late to fix the gaps. An outdated plan, unclear responsibilities, employees who don’t know where to go, or procedures that don’t account for everyone in the building can...
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....