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Honor Labor Day every day

“The responsibility is on us.”

September 9, 2019

Let us step back and reflect on the sweat, blood and tears that built this great nation. Think about the men and women that gave their lives. Labor Day is the day for us to remember these great workers. We should celebrate their lives, accomplishments, learn from their mistakes, and hold them in great regard every day of the year.

How to manage Safety differently

Focus on the realities of normal work

Ron Gantt

September 9, 2019

The number of people getting fatally injured has not reduced significantly for a number of years. This plateauing of workplace deaths suggests that the strategies to achieve progress in preventing major accidents are providing diminishing returns. And so calls for new approaches to safety management have grown.

Avoid the trap of thinking we’re working “safe enough”

A matter of luck

David Varwig

September 9, 2019

Most times something bad doesn’t happen when we cut corners, so it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we are working “safe enough.” We need to focus our attention on being good instead of lucky.

The Power of Pets

The attachment owners feel fuels caring for others

Krista S. Geller, Ph.D.

September 9, 2019

Pet owners surely actively care for their pets. And the reciprocal benefits from our pets surpass any costs, right? How do those benefits both reflect and influence AC4P behavior? Actively caring for pets can improve one’s quality of life, family culture, and the human condition.

Weekly news round-up

September 7, 2019

An oil company that puts safety first – and one that doesn’t; a surprising hazard for firefighters and how cooperating with an OSHA investigation got two workers fired – then got them a million dollar settlement. These were among the top occupational safety and health stories featured on ISHN.com this week.

Networking at the NSC Congress & Expo

September 6, 2019

There are a wealth of networking opportunities available to attendees of the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo (and social media ones, if you can’t make it). The NSC Job and Career Center offers companies a central location to post open safety related positions (and even a private area for interviews, if they meet candidates they like at the conference).

Why is this cancer rising in young adults?

Study findings could "foreshadow a future cancer burden"

September 6, 2019

Health experts are puzzled by a new, global study that shows the colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence increasing significantly in young adults in high-income countries – while the rate is trending downward in older adults. The American Cancer Society study, appearing in the journal Gut, suggests that changes in early-life exposures are increasing CRC risk. Exactly what those changes are, though, remains a mystery.

Honeywell, Dupont announce call for nominations

To send firefighters to FDIC advanced training event in 2020

September 6, 2019

20 exceptional firefighters to receive expenses-paid trip to the fire industry’s premier training and networking event and technology showcase.

How to get the most out of the NSC Congress & Expo

September 6, 2019

With so many educational sessions, exhibitors and special events, the scope of the NSC 2019 Congress & Expo might seem overwhelming – particularly for first-time attendees. The organizers suggest that you create a personalized itinerary for the event, to help you get – and stay – organized. Start by creating an Attendee Login.

300 sunny days a year???

September 6, 2019

When you’re not meeting and greeting at NSC Congress & Expo, you may want to take some time to explore the attractions of the host city. There are many. In addition to lots of sunshine, San Diego also boasts a vibrant downtown, a sparkling coastline and lots of shopping and dining options. For starters, you can take surfing lessons in La Jolla, visit the museums of Balboa Park or stroll through the Gaslamp Quarter.