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NSC Funds Innovative Solutions to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council has awarded over $140,000 to help employers combat the rising threat of occupational heat stress. Through the Work to Zero Heat Stress Pilot Grant, organizations will test and evaluate technologies to protect workers from heat-related illness and death. Nearly 500 workers have died from heat-related workplace incidents since 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These fatalities are preventable through planning, training and tools that provide early warning signs of heat stress. “Employers must take meaningful steps to combat the increasing risk of heat-related illnesses…

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NSC Announces Recipients of Advanced Safety Certificate Scholarship for Military Veterans

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council, in partnership with Boeing, has awarded 50 recipients the 2025 Advanced Safety Certificate® (ASC) Scholarship for Veterans. The scholarship program supports U.S. veterans demonstrating a commitment to protecting others as they pursue professional careers in environmental, health and safety (EHS). “NSC is thrilled to help these future safety leaders take the next step on their professional journeys,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “With Boeing’s support, the 50 veterans awarded these scholarships will continue to serve their nation by living out the NSC mission of saving…

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NSC Presents 2025 CEOs Who ‘Get It’

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council, America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, announces the 2025 CEOs Who “Get It,” recognizing leaders who champion employee safety and wellbeing on and off the job. Six individuals will be recognized in the February issue of Safety+Health magazine. The 2025 CEOs Who “Get It” have built their organization’s safety strategy using four key components: risk reduction, performance measurement, safety management solutions, and leadership and employee engagement. This year’s recipients are: Christl A. Aggus, CEO, Principle Safety (Former CEO, Health and Safety Professionals Canada) Matt Brewer, President and CEO,…

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NSC Partners with U.S. Small Business Administration to Promote Safety for Small Businesses

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council is proud to announce a new partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration to advance safety for small businesses across the country. This new collaboration will enable both organizations to deliver tailored safety resources to small businesses, including training programs, workshops and best practice guidelines. NSC members will also benefit from exclusive access to SBA-sponsored events and training opportunities. To commemorate the strategic alliance, a signing ceremony was held yesterday with Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO, and Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator of the SBA…

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NSC Presents 2024 Distinguished Service to Safety Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The National Safety Council honored six individuals with the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, the highest award given to safety professionals by the Council. Recipients were honored at the opening session of the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando, the largest annual gathering of safety and health professionals worldwide. Candidates were nominated by both the general public and NSC members, and reviewed by NSC Division Committees. The following individuals were selected for recognition this year: Alfred Chinbuah, Managing Director, Fire Safety Consulting Services Ltd. His significant impact on health…

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