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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming operational in workplace safety programs, but most safety professionals say clear guidelines should be set, according to a report released today by the National Safety Council and Wolters Kluwer Enablon. The Safety Shift: EHS Readiness in 2026 reveals the status and perceptions of AI across core environmental, health and safety (EHS) activities, including incident prediction, hazard identification, compliance, analytics and reporting. However, this excitement is tempered by caution regarding overreliance and the importance of human judgment in decision-making. While there is strong interest in adopting AI in…

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The National Safety Council, in partnership with Boeing, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Advanced Safety Certificate® (ASC) Scholarship for Veterans, increasing the number of annual awards from 50 to 75. The expanded program, funded through 2029, supports U.S. military veterans pursuing careers in environmental, health and safety (EHS) by covering program costs and connecting scholars with safety professionals and career resources. Applications close May 4, 2026. Apply at nsc.org/usveterans.  “Veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting others — and a commitment to protecting others is exactly what fuels the…

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Distracted driving crashes are preventable. This April, the National Safety Council marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month by urging drivers to take simple, immediate steps to reduce distractions and protect everyone on the road. In 2024, over 3,000 people died in distraction-affected crashes – an average of about nine lives lost every day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety experts believe the actual number could be higher, as no standardized method exists to reliably capture distraction as a contributing factor in crashes.  Distractions come in many forms –…

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The National Safety Council has announced the 2026 CEOs Who “Get It,” an annual recognition honoring leaders who demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health. The honorees will be profiled in the February 2026 issue of Safety+Health magazine and celebrated at the NSC Leaders in Safety awards celebration on May 6 during the 2026 NSC Safety Summit. This year’s honorees have made measurable progress in reducing preventable injuries and creating safe environments for their employees. Their approaches go beyond traditional workplace safety to address mental health, substance use…

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