National safety council (nsc) - Articles - Page 5

National Safety Congress & Expo Preview

September 1, 2016

Reasons to attend

National Safety Council calls for nominations for 2016 Class of Rising Stars of Safety

April 8, 2016

The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for the 2016 NSC Rising Stars of Safety Awards. This annual recognition honors 40 individuals younger than 40 that have demonstrated leadership, innovation and engagement in their organization’s safety culture while continuing to strive for improvement.

Arizona billboards to urge drivers not to text and drive

March 30, 2016

Drive Smart Arizona, a coalition of safety organizations, government bodies and businesses in the state, will have billboards in Phoenix and Tucson debuting Thursday urging drivers to stop risking their lives by texting and driving.

Campbell Institute recognizes innovation in the workplace

Cummins Components Filtration and Deb Group Honored in 2016 Innovation Challenge

February 26, 2016

Today, the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council and Stewardship Action Council have announced the two honorees of the 2016 Innovation Challenge. The Cummins Components Filtration location in Izmir, Turkey, was selected for its multifaceted health and well-being program. Deb Group earned recognition for its “Fight Occupational Skin Disease” campaign.

National Safety Council announces 2016 CEOs Who “Get It”

Leaders recognized for dedication to safety excellence

January 26, 2016

The National Safety Council has announced the 2016 CEOs Who “Get It,” presented annually to organizational leaders who demonstrate continued and outstanding dedication to employee safety and well-being both on and off the job.

National Safety Council to recognize women leaders in safety

Nominations now being accepted for Inaugural Marion Martin Recognition Award

January 15, 2016

The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for its inaugural Marion Martin Recognition Award, presented to women who have advanced safety and broken down traditional gender barriers within the safety field.

Campbell Institute report highlights five ways to keep contractors safe

Organizations share safety recommendations throughout the contractor lifecycle

November 30, 2015

In a report released today, the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council lays out a safety roadmap for employers to effectively handle the complexities of contractor management. Fourteen Campbell Institute companies contributed real-world experiences and recommended practices to the report, which comes at a time when the number of contract and temporary workers in the U.S. is increasing rapidly.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

New research identifies 5 best practices for keeping contractors safe

October 12, 2015

Creating a culture of safety isn’t just meant for full-time employees of an organization. It requires the involvement all workers whether full-time, temporary or contract and the diligence of the companies or organizations where their work occurs.

The Campbell Institute releases new white paper on best practice leading indicators

Eight world class organizations share experiences and tips for implementing critical evaluation tool

September 28, 2015

The Campbell Institute – the National Safety Council center of excellence for environmental, health and safety management – released a white paper entitled Elevating EHS Leading Indicators: From defining to designing to provide employers with a road map for designing, implementing and evaluating leading indicators.