According to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), attendees who will make their way to Las Vegas for Safety 2013, June 24-26, are predominantly highly experienced safety professionals, with 78% having more than 10 years experience in their field.

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2013 Congress & Expo: Congress: September 28 - October 4, 2013. Expo: September 30 - October 2, 2013
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On Oct. 22, the National Safety Council, in town for its annual Congress & Expo at the Orange County Convention Center, will host Rock ‘n’ Community: Connections for a Cause™, a networking and philanthropy event to raise funds for the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation and teen safe driving efforts.

JLG Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, will demonstrate the LiftPod personal portable lift at booth #2901 during the 2012 National Safety Council Congress & Expo.

Brady, a leader in safety, facility and equipment identification products, will be celebrating the National Safety Council’s (NSC) 100-year anniversary by giving away 100 prizes, valued at $25,000 (MSRP) at the 2012 Congress & Expo.

DragonWear apparel by True North Gear will be exhibiting at the upcoming 2012 National Safety Conference in Orlando on Oct.22 - 24. We would like to invite you to visit us and have the opportunity to attend the Expo for free.

Welcome to the first of two daily dispatches written by ISHN magazine from the Mile High City, where the American Society of Safety Engineers is holding its annual meeting.

Halloween morning in sunny, cold Philadelphia. It’s 9:30 am and in the elevator leaving our hotel a young couple, man in orange dreadlocks and pajamas, woman in leather jacket, tights and wearing a Joker’s daft hat and bells, seem to planning for a long Halloween.