Alamo, CA – BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) recently announced that it has entered into an Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA in which the two organizations will partner in training opportunities and the creation of safety materials that will advance employee and workplace safety in California. A formal signing ceremony was held on October 17, 2023, at… [Read more]
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NSC Highlights ONDCP Recovery Ready Workplace Resources
Washington, DC – The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) recently issued its Recovery Ready Workplace Toolkit. Aimed at providing guidance and resources for employers across private and public sectors, the toolkit is designed to help employers prevent and respond more effectively to substance use among employees, build their workforces through hiring of people… [Read more]
NSC Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Expand Employer Roadway Safety Program
Washington, DC – The National Safety Council recently announced that it has secured three significant federal pass-through grants totaling over $900,000 to expand its employer traffic safety program, Our Driving Concern. ODC works to increase awareness of the impact of traffic crashes on employers, equip companies with tools to keep their employees safe on the… [Read more]
NCCI Publishes Second Report on Future of Workplace Safety Technology
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently announced the release of the second installment in its new insights series, “The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now,” which explores carrier viewpoints on the latest trends in safety technology. There’s a growing buzz in workers compensation that technology, the workplace, and the role of workers are changing… [Read more]
Safety National Webinar: The Hazards and Human Factors of Slips, Trips, and Falls
St. Louis, MO – Safety National recently announced a new complimentary webinar, noting that slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims, while also accounting for one of the top causes of liability losses for businesses. Whether it’s an icy walkway, inadequate lighting, or rushing to get the job done, these… [Read more]
ASSP Announces Updated Safety Standard for Communication Structures
Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has published a revision to a voluntary national consensus safety standard that involves communication structures, which can present many risks for workers across the country. The updated ANSI/ASSP A10.48 standard will be effective on Jan. 1, covering the latest safety practices and training recommendations… [Read more]
University of Missouri Establishes Missouri Work Zone Safety Center of Excellence
Columbia, MO – As the State of Missouri embarks on the expansion of Interstate 70, the vital east-west transportation corridor connecting St. Louis and Kansas City, researchers at the University of Missouri are preparing to leverage the institution’s 30-plus years of proven expertise in highway work zone safety research to help keep drivers and workers… [Read more]
AmTrust Releases 2023 Retail Risk Report
New York, NY – AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. recently released the 2023 AmTrust Retail Risk Report and found that more workers’ compensation claims in the retail sector occurred in January compared to the busy holiday months of November and December, when retailers typically see an influx of seasonal workers. AmTrust’s report found that the number… [Read more]
NSC Issues Statement on Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
Washington, DC – President Biden recently issued a landmark Executive Order to establish new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security with the goal of ensuring the U.S. leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of AI. The Executive Order also aims to protect privacy, advance equity and civil rights,… [Read more]
NIOSH Launches First Federal Campaign for Hospitals to Tackle Healthcare Worker Burnout
Washington, DC – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently announced the launch of Impact Wellbeing a new campaign that provides hospital leaders with evidence-informed resources to improve workplace policies and practices that reduce burnout, normalize help-seeking, and strengthen professional wellbeing. “Even before the pandemic, healthcare… [Read more]