Tag: National Safety Council

“The State of Safety: A State-by-State Report”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roqkZPoY-Fc National Safety Council is on a mission to eliminate preventable deaths in our lifetime, but safety can be difficult to quantify. That's why NSC took on a year-long project to grade states on actions and policies they have taken – or not taken – to reduce risk for all residents. The State of Safety: A State-by-State Report provides insight into promising … Continue reading “The State of Safety: A State-by-State Report”

“Workplace Injuries By The Numbers” – Infographic” #Injuries #Workplace

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Forklift Safety – “Are Your Employees Trained Properly?”

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Note: This video may sound and seem funny, but it's not, these are dangerous acts and accidents! Frequently Asked Questions about Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training The powered industrial truck operator training requirements apply to all industries where trucks are being used, except agricultural operations. 1. What is the definition of a powered industrial truck? … Continue reading Forklift Safety – “Are Your Employees Trained Properly?”

Join The National Safety Council – “Journey to Safety Excellence”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPjtxdg0IMk The Journey to Safety Excellence is a roadmap to help you build a workplace that keeps people safe. It comes with free, practical tools collected from 100 years of experience. Improve how you keep your employees safe! ​Successful organizations – no matter the size or industry – take safety seriously because employees are their … Continue reading Join The National Safety Council – “Journey to Safety Excellence”

“OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations For Fiscal Year 2014”

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Speaking at the 2014 National Safety Council Congress and Expo, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, shared preliminary numbers for the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA standards in fiscal year (FY) 2014. Keep reading to find out what made the cut this year and how you can avoid these common … Continue reading “OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations For Fiscal Year 2014”

Forklift Safety – “Are Your Employees Trained Properly?”

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Note: This video may sound and seem funny, but it's not, these are dangerous acts and accidents! Frequently Asked Questions about Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training The powered industrial truck operator training requirements apply to all industries where trucks are being used, except agricultural operations. 1. What is the definition of a powered industrial truck? … Continue reading Forklift Safety – “Are Your Employees Trained Properly?”

“The True Cost of Workplace Injuries” [INFOGRAPHIC]

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  Infographic Courtesy of the National Safety Council®

What Truly Motivates People & Motivating Employees for Safety Success

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Fantastic Video Presentation on Motivating in the Workplace! A common concern to safety professionals across industries and countries is how to maintain a high level of motivation among employees at all levels for safety. What really motivates employees to become engaged in the safety effort? Thomas Krause, Ph.D., CEO of Behavioral Science Technology Inc., Ojai, … Continue reading What Truly Motivates People & Motivating Employees for Safety Success

Don’t “Duck” Out On Safety At Work, At Home and At Play

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The National Safety Council (NSC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating Americans on safety and health and stopping as many of the millions of preventable injuries a year as possible, will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in a few years.  The organization, originally named the National Council for Industrial Safety, was established on October 13, 1913 … Continue reading Don’t “Duck” Out On Safety At Work, At Home and At Play

Over 300,000 Served! Thank You!

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  We have hit and surpassed the 300,000th visit from Safety Professionals across the globe. I started this Blog 2 years ago and never dreamed it would go over so well with my fellow Safety peers! I started this Blog to brand myself in my job search and to post relevant information that both safety … Continue reading Over 300,000 Served! Thank You!

OSHA QuickTakes – November 6, 2012

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In this issue Protect emergency response and cleanup workers assisting in Hurricane Sandy recovery operations OSHA signs Alliance with Dominican Republic to promote Latino worker safety New OSHA directive details procedures for safe inspection of work zones on and near highways Heat: OSHA cites Texas-based Symmetry Turf Installations for worker's heat-related death at Fayetteville, Ark., … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – November 6, 2012

OSHA Top 10 Violations For 2012 Announced At NSC Congress & Expo

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OSHA announced the top 10 violations of its safety rules for the fiscal year 2012 (October 2011 to September 2012) at the 2012 NSC (National Safety Council) Congress and Expo in Orlando. NSC is attended this year by an estimated 15,000 safety professionals, executive managers, and other professionals involved in both worker and public safety. … Continue reading OSHA Top 10 Violations For 2012 Announced At NSC Congress & Expo