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The Convention Companion is a comprehensive guide to the major conventions of interest to EHS professionals.

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NSC Opioids Toolkit
From 2019 NSC Congres & Expo

NSC soon to unveil Opioid Toolkit

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Benita Mehta
September 9, 2019
Lorraine M. Martin, NSC president and CEO, and Joseph A. Reuter, Stericycle executive vice president and chief people officer, spoke to the media Monday morning to discuss the NSC’s new Opioids at Work Employer Toolkit. The toolkit, which will officially be released on September 18, includes more than two dozen resources for four specific groups found in a typical workplace setting: supervisors, HR professionals, safety professionals and employees.
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NSC
From 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

Campbell Institute releases new research on leading indicators

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Benita Mehta
September 9, 2019
The Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council released two new research papers in its ongoing series on leading indicators – “An Implementation Guide to Leading Indicators and Beyond Safety: Leading Indicators for Health & Wellbeing.” These are the fourth and fifth Institute white papers on this topic to help organizations effectively put leading indicators into practice to protect workers.
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Amazon
From 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

Amazon leader recognized as outstanding female safety professional

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Benita Mehta
September 9, 2019
The NSC announced that Dr. Megan Tranter, global director of environment, health and safety at Amazon, is the recipient of its 2019 Marion Martin Award, presented annually to an outstanding female safety professional. Tranter was honored during the opening session of the annual NSC Congress and Expo in San Diego on Monday.
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NSC active shooter session
From 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

Hot topic: active shooter training

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Benita Mehta
September 9, 2019
It was standing room only Monday afternoon as Lev Pobirsky, senior director of safety and security of Pepsi-Cola National Brand Beverages, spoke about active shooter training and workplace violence. He tries to answer the question: What really happens during an act of workplace violence?
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Center of Visual Expertise Managing Director receives NSC award

September 9, 2019
In 2018, the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) created the Center of Visual Expertise (COVE), which is dedicated to the application of Visual Literacy for industrial and service operations with an emphasis on safety. COVE leverages TMA’s renowned art collection and staff expertise to help teach close looking skills, create awareness of personal bias and enhance communication skills.
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XCaliber
At NSC 2019:

Checkmate unveils Xcalibre SRL line up, Atom Xtreme self-retracting lifeline

New 2019 products represent Checkmate’s expansion into North America market
September 9, 2019
Checkmate, a Pure Safety Group (PSG) brand, will unveil the line up of Checkmate Xcalibre Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) for North America at the 2019 National Safety Congress & Expo in San Diego. The lifelines range from 25 to 130 feet and are available in North America as well as Europe, as Checkmate continues to expand the availability of its product lines. The Xcalibre product line includes some of the most lightweight SRLs on the market today, with excellent serviceability and exceptional performance.
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Networking at the NSC Congress & Expo

September 6, 2019
There are a wealth of networking opportunities available to attendees of the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo (and social media ones, if you can’t make it). The NSC Job and Career Center offers companies a central location to post open safety related positions (and even a private area for interviews, if they meet candidates they like at the conference).
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CarbonX

CarbonX Arc is up for Best In Show at 2019 NSC Expo

September 6, 2019
The newest CarbonX® product line, CarbonX Arc by TexTech Industries, is competing for Best in Show in the New Product Showcase at the 2019 NSC Expo in San Diego, September 9–11. CarbonX Arc combines the brand’s signature non-flammable protective properties with maximum comfort in defending against arc flash hazards.
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Checklist

How to get the most out of the NSC Congress & Expo

September 6, 2019
With so many educational sessions, exhibitors and special events, the scope of the NSC 2019 Congress & Expo might seem overwhelming – particularly for first-time attendees. The organizers suggest that you create a personalized itinerary for the event, to help you get – and stay – organized. Start by creating an Attendee Login.
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300 sunny days a year???

September 6, 2019
When you’re not meeting and greeting at NSC Congress & Expo, you may want to take some time to explore the attractions of the host city. There are many. In addition to lots of sunshine, San Diego also boasts a vibrant downtown, a sparkling coastline and lots of shopping and dining options. For starters, you can take surfing lessons in La Jolla, visit the museums of Balboa Park or stroll through the Gaslamp Quarter.
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IMAGE GALLERIES

ASSE’s Safety 2016 Review

ASSE’s Safety 2016 Review

A gallery of photos from the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, where the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) held its annual professional development conference and expo June 26 - June 29. All photos courtesy of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Date: August 2, 2016

David Zweig

ASSE Safety 2015 Review

A gallery of photos from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, where the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) held its annual professional development conference, June 7-10. All photos courtesy of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Date: June 30, 2015

National Safety Congress & Expo

Scenes from the World of Safety

Sights, signs & symbols from the National Safety Congress & Expo held in San Diego, CA, September 15-18

Date: October 2, 2014

Keynote speaker Sidney Dekker

ASSE Safety 2014 Review

A gallery of photos from the sprawling Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, where ASSE’s annual professional development conference was held June 8-11. All photos courtesy of the American Society of Safety Engineers.

Date: July 30, 2014