Enhancing Safety Culture: A Foundational Approach to Accident Prevention in Construction Work
Enhancing Safety Culture: A Foundational Approach to Accident Prevention in Construction Work Construction work inherently carries a high risk of accidents. This paper emphasizes the importance of a proactive safety culture in preventing these incidents. Drawing on basic safety principles, the paper discusses the role of hazard identification, safe work practices, individual worker responsibility, and […]
Safe and Healthful Storage of Lead-Acid Batteries and Chargers in Passenger Train Manufacturing Facilities
Safe and Healthful Storage of Lead-Acid Batteries and Chargers in Passenger Train Manufacturing Facilities Lead-acid batteries are vital to many passenger trains, providing backup power and starting capabilities. However, if improperly handled, these batteries contain lead, a toxic metal that poses health risks to workers and environmental concerns. This journal entry examines the regulatory approaches […]
Opening Our Eyes to the Truth of Mobility Safety
Opening Our Eyes to the Truth of Mobility Safety The truth about mobility safety is that once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Unfortunately, we’ve gotten so used to the current risky state of mobility safety in the U.S. that it’s hard to “see” its inherent dangers. Whether it’s walking down an unsafe street, […]
Work Zones are Dangerous; Distractions Make Things Worse
Work Zones are Dangerous; Distractions Make Things Worse Work zones are everywhere. Whether it’s a road closed to fix an underground pipe or an entire block closed for scheduled maintenance to a building, we’ve all experienced a detour on or around the road. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 857 people were killed and […]
National Safety Month 2023
National Safety Month 2023 Each June, we celebrate National Safety Month. Safety matters every day of the year, but during June it gets the extra attention it deserves so we can all stay safe, from the workplace to anyplace. As part of the celebration of safety, the National Safety Council selects themes for each week […]
New Study: NSC Online Training Leads to 70% Decrease in Violation Rates
New Study: NSC Online Training Leads to 70% Decrease in Violation Rates In fact, motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of U.S. workplace deaths, costing employers more than $5 billion annually in legal expenses, vehicle repair bills and workers’ compensation costs, not to mention the reputational harm caused by worker crashes. Everyone – whether […]
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance at Life! Got naloxone?
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance at Life! Got naloxone? Many of us in the safety field think first of fires, critical power failures, severe weather, active shooters, and medical emergencies like injuries, heart attacks or allergic reactions when putting together emergency preparedness plans. What we might not think about right away is a drug overdose. […]
Meet the 2023 NSC Advanced Safety Certificate Scholarship Recipients
Meet the 2023 NSC Advanced Safety Certificate Scholarship Recipients As part of the National Safety Council Scholarship program, theCertificate Assistance Program helps support individuals on a safetycareer path obtain their NSC Advanced Safety Certificate®(ASC). Through the ASC program, NSC teaches best practices to those whoare transitioning into a safety career or are currently in safety […]
