From the writers and editors of Safety+Health magazine, a publication of the National Safety Council
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A new Department of Labor Office of Inspector General investigation found OSHA may have conducted up to 481 inspections that didn't comply with congressional funding restrictions.
OSHA strongly disputes the findings.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3TGJIkC
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Being prepared means more than having a plan on paper.
Join our next free webinar to learn OSHA requirements and best practices for exit routes, emergency action plans and fire prevention planning.
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In the latest NSC Thought Leadership column, Claire Bryant explains why fatigue should be viewed as a predictable and manageable safety risk, particularly as workers spend more of their day commuting and working in darkness.
🔗 Read the column: bit.ly/3VZdZvy
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“Particularly deadly.”
That’s how Chemical Safety Board Chair Steve Owens described fiscal year 2026 after incidents reported to the agency resulted in 53 deaths, up from 36 the previous year.
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The National Safety Council is joining OSHA and other leading safety organizations as a charter member of the newly formed National Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention Alliance.
🔗 More details here: bit.ly/4hviLrP
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Rooftop work comes with serious fall hazards. Are you confident your protection plan covers the risks?
Join us tomorrow for a free webinar on simplifying OSHA rooftop fall protection requirements.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4rDlIva
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What happens at work doesn't always stay at work.
Hazardous substances can travel home on workers' clothing, shoes, tools and personal items, potentially exposing family members to harmful contaminants.
🔗 Learn about the risks and steps you can take: bit.ly/3Tarack
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The October issue of Safety+Health is online!
Discover the truth behind common PPE myths and misconceptions, learn how to prevent hazardous substances from following workers home and explore strategies for addressing workplace bullying - and more!
🔗 bit.ly/3TVjN8Q
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Are your fall protection measures keeping pace with rooftop hazards?
In our next free webinar, we'll discuss common rooftop fall hazards, OSHA requirements and practical strategies for evaluating risk and protecting workers at height.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4rDlIva
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Could a simple voltage test have prevented a fatality? A tragic electrocution at a commercial renovation project highlights critical lessons on energy control and hazard recognition.
🔗 Read the FACE Report: bit.ly/4xIgfo8
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About 20,000 untrained “students” received construction safety certificates and OSHA training cards through a fraudulent NYC training school operation, prosecutors say. The final defendant has now pleaded guilty.
🔗 More details here: bit.ly/4rvuBqC
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As workplace violence risks evolve, employers need a proactive approach to prevention, preparedness and response. Join our free webinar to learn how organizations can better identify risks and strengthen workplace violence prevention efforts.
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The conversations don't end when the Expo Floor closes!
From keynote presentations and regulatory updates to emerging trends and new technologies, #NSCExpo offered valuable insights for safety professionals.
🔗 Explore all of Safety+Health's coverage: bit.ly/4dd4uPa
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Still relying on lagging indicators to manage safety?
Sign up for today's free webinar to learn how connected EHS data, training and AI-driven insights can help organizations identify risks earlier, take more effective corrective action.
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/46tBWNI
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A technology designed to detect and remediate hazardous gas exposures earned NanoSieve Inc. the top prize in the 2026 Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge.
The winner was announced at #NSCExpo.
🔗 Learn more about the technology and challenge: bit.ly/470KP1n
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News from the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo: OSHA's supplemental proposed rule on heat could be released soon, according to an agency staff member.
🔗 Full details here: bit.ly/4AfMnSL
#NSCExpo #OSHA
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The National Safety Council honored trainers from around the world during the 2026 Training Impact Awards, recognizing their commitment to keeping roads, workplaces and communities safe.
🔗 See who was recognized: bit.ly/4gV1GIS
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The National Safety Council has announced the winners of its 2026 Green Cross for Safety Awards, recognizing organizations that are advancing safety through advocacy, excellence and innovation.
🔗 See this year's winners: bit.ly/4j0Xjxi
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During the Closing Keynote at #NSCExpo, Aron Yellott challenged attendees to look beyond safety metrics and remember the people and families behind them.
🔗 Read more about the powerful message shared in Indianapolis: bit.ly/4cNoIPq
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