National Safety Council

National Safety Council postpones Distracted Driving Awareness Month

NSC postponed events so employers can focus on managing the global coronavirus pandemic

March 19, 2020

The National Safety Council has postponed observing Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April amidst the growing global coronavirus pandemic. For a decade, April has been earmarked to raise awareness of driver distraction, with NSC playing a founding role in the month’s Congressional designation in 2010.

New NSC scholarship program to help women pursue EHS careers

January 22, 2020

The National Safety Council is introducing a new scholarship program for women seeking post-secondary education to pursue a career in EHS – environment, health and safety – or related field. Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship winners receive a $2,000 tuition award and the opportunity to attend at no cost either NSC Congress & Expo or the Campbell Institute Symposium.

NSC President named to 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors list by WomenInc.

Lorraine M. Martin recognized for work on Kennametal Board of Directors

January 6, 2020

Lorraine M. Martin, president and CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC) has been named to WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors list. The honor will appear in the winter edition of WomenInc. magazine as part of a comprehensive list of more than 700 female executives, influencers and achievers who are contributing their leadership to corporate boards.

FCC proposal to split wireless spectrum raises safety alarms

NSC: This short-sighted decision puts convenience above safety

December 1, 2019

“Forty thousand people died in 2018 on American roadways. Forty thousand died the year before. How many more people need to die in crashes to help FCC commissioners understand that support for this proposal will cost lives? Technology to advance safety has the potential to save thousands of lives each year, and having dedicated spectrum allows transportation industry players to test promising services without the threat of harmful interference from Wi-Fi users."

National Safety Congress & Expo Review

October 1, 2017

ISHN’s Review of the National Safety Council Congress & Expo Indianapolis, Sept. 23-29

NSC Congress & Expo app offers lots of info

September 28, 2016

The app for the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo is now available for download. The app enables users to:

NSC Congress & Expo speakers: From football players to art museum directors

September 28, 2016

NSC President & CEO Debbie Hersman and football legend Terry Bradshaw will kick off the 2016 NSC Congress & Expo in Anaheim, California. Bradshaw, co-host of Fox NFL Sunday and Hersman, President & CEO of the National Safety Council, will speak during the opening session on Monday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

National Safety Congress & Expo Preview

September 1, 2016

Reasons to attend

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 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.

We will explore fall protection equipment, how to use it properly, and why you should upgrade your Fall Protection Program yearly and after every incident.

During this webinar, we will share knowledge, real world examples, and lessons learned from years of Safety Management Experience gained from working with OSHA, and various industries including defense, construction, utilities, and industrial facilities management.