Indianapolis, IN -The National Safety Council recently launched NSC SafetyAtlas, a platform that integrates safety training, credentials, resources and services from NSC, participating NSC Chapters and nonprofit and industry partners in a singular online destination. In the current safety landscape, organizations often must navigate between multiple providers, catalogs and systems to find, assign and track… [Read more]
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OSHA Releases New Workplace Guidance to Prepare Employers, Workers for Opioid Emergencies
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently released a fact sheet to help employers and workers rapidly respond to opioid-related overdose emergencies in the workplace. Opioid emergencies can happen anywhere, including at work, and being prepared can help save a life. OSHA’s new guidance, “Opioid Overdose Rescue with… [Read more]
NanoSieve Named Winner of NSC Safety Innovation Challenge
Indianapolis, IN – The National Safety Council recently announced NanoSieve as the winner of the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, recognizing its cutting-edge technology designed to help prevent serious workplace incidents and fatalities. Presented during the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis, the annual competition advances the Council’s mission of eliminating preventable… [Read more]
NIOSH Announces 2026 Prevention through Design Award
Indianapolis, IN – The sixth annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award was presented to Square Robot, Inc., a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in robotic tank inspection services, for its excellence in eliminating hazards through innovative safety design. The PtD Award was presented at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in collaboration with the National… [Read more]
NSC Honors 25 Organizations with Industry Leader Awards
Washington, DC – The National Safety Council recently presented 25 organizations with 2026 Industry Leader Awards for outstanding safety performance within their industries. The Industry Leader Awards are part of the NSC Occupational Awards Program, which recognizes the exceptional safety achievements of NSC members. Award recipients represent the top 5% of member companies that qualified… [Read more]
NSC Presents Inaugural Dotson Safety Leadership Award
Indianapolis, IN – The National Safety Council recently announced the recipient of the Dotson Safety Leadership Award, honoring a mid-career safety professional for their exceptional leadership in advancing workplace safety. Wyatt Bradbury Wyatt Bradbury is a principal of health and safety at Avetta and adjunct professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. At 32… [Read more]
NSC Announces Winner of 2026 Marion Martin Award
Indianapolis, IN – The National Safety Council recently announced this year’s recipient of the Marion Martin Award, a recognition honoring women’s accomplishments in safety. Karen LaRue Karen LaRue is a health, safety and environmental leader at Procter & Gamble. With over 30 years in workplace safety, she has leveraged innovation, strategic leadership and a commitment… [Read more]
NSC Appoints Five New Members to Board of Directors
Indianapolis, IN – The National Safety Councilrecently welcomed five new members to its board of directors during the annual board meeting at the 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Indianapolis. These new members will help provide strategic oversight for the organization and guide initiatives addressing some of the nation’s most pressing workplace and roadway… [Read more]
Liberty Mutual Releases 2026 Workplace Safety Index
Boston, MA – Liberty Mutual Insurance recently released its 2026 Workplace Safety Index, revealing the leading causes and financial impact of the most serious workplace injuries in the US. For over 25 years the Index has identified the top ten causes of workplace injuries – those causing an employee to miss more than five days… [Read more]
NSC Announces Finalists for 2026 Green Cross for Safety Awards
Washington, DC – The National Safety Council recently announced the finalists for the 2026 Green Cross for Safety® awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in safety advocacy, excellence and innovation. Winners will be revealed at the Green Cross Celebration, presented by U. S. Steel. Safety Advocate, sponsored by First Student Recognizes those who have made a significant… [Read more]