Tag: NSC

Ohio Employers Honored by NSC for Leadership in Road Safety

Stuart Mitchell

In each of the last three years, crashes and fatalities have declined in Ohio, partly due to leadership provided by three employers recognized today by the National Safety Council through the presentation of the inaugural Our Driving Concern Ohio Employer Traffic Safety Awards.  NSC, in partnership with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, is working to build a network of employers across the state who invest in roadway safety. One way to support that initiative is by saluting safety champions through the Our Driving Concern Ohio Employer Traffic Safety Awards program. …

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NSC Announces Rising Stars of Safety Class of 2025

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council has announced its 16th class of  Rising Stars of Safety, recognizing 41 safety professionals age 40 or younger committed to improving safety within their organization through impactful initiatives. The award is sponsored by Dow. Featured in the September issue of Safety+Health magazine, the Class of 2025 honorees are: Alex Rigby, Safety and Security Manager, AlexRenew Andrea D. Gonzales, Risk Management Safety Advisor, City of Houston Brittany Jones, Senior Program Manager, Workplace Health and Safety, Amazon Chiara Ajeje, EHS Senior Consultant, Corteva Agriscience CJ Pasciuto, Regional EHS…

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NSC Announces Finalists for 2025 Green Cross for Safety Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Green Cross for Safety® awards, given annually to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in keeping people safe on and off the job. Winners will be celebrated at the Green Cross Celebration, sponsored by U. S. Steel. Safety Advocate, sponsored by First Student: Recognizes those who have made a significant impact on safety by raising awareness and bringing about change. Amazon  Emergent BioSolutions JLN Associates, LLC Safety Excellence: Recognizes a corporation, coalition or organization that relentlessly…

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NSC Honors 50 Organizations with 2025 Industry Leader Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council awarded 50 organizations with the 2025 Industry Leader Awards for outstanding safety performance within their industries, up from 35 organizations in 2024.  The Industry Leader Awards are a part of the NSC Occupational Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional safety achievements of NSC members. Award recipients represent the top 5% of member companies that qualified for the NSC 2025 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award, based on 2024 calendar year data. Winners are selected based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, lowest total incidence rates and…

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New Findings from NSC Grant Recipients Help Tackle America’s Most Common Workplace Injury

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council released findings from 2023-2024 MSD Solutions Lab Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs. Results showed practical applications and measurable progress toward reducing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury. Launched by the MSD Solutions Lab, a groundbreaking NSC initiative established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), the grant programs empower researchers and employers to explore and pilot new solutions that can help prevent MSDs. Now in its third grant cycle, nearly $850,000 has been awarded by NSC, including $275,000…

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