September 2016 -- Safety+Health magazine, published by the National Safety Council

Safety+Health

September 2016

Volume: 194

Edition: 3

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2016 NSC Congress & Expo

An online guide to the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals

August 27, 2016

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Join the National Safety Council in Anaheim for the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals. Here are online resources to help you plan and enjoy your trip to the show, or to follow along from home.

Recordkeeping rule’s anti-retaliation provisions in the spotlight

August 27, 2016

Sarah Trotto

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Several industry groups have filed a legal challenge to block OSHA’s recently released recordkeeping rule requiring certain employers to electronically submit on an annual basis worker injury and illness information, which will then be made publicly available. Among their concerns are the rule’s anti-retaliation provisions.

Protecting the workforce from Zika

August 27, 2016

Kevin Druley

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Although the Zika virus has been in the news for much of 2016, many questions remain about the different ways it can be transmitted. On July 20, the National Safety Council, together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIOSH, attempted to answer those questions.

Editor's Note: A commitment

August 26, 2016

Melissa J. Ruminski

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Safety Leadership: Where’s the urgency? Valuing execution over urgency in high-reliability organizations

August 26, 2016

Michael D. Mangan

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Michael Mangan from DEKRA Insight discusses the unintended consequences that can result from an organization’s focus on urgency.

All About You: How to stay inspired when things are going well

August 26, 2016

Richard Hawk

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Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk describes two things he has done to add some change and excitement to his safety program.

The Campbell Institute: ‘Avoiding the yets’

August 26, 2016

Kristen Simon

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Kristen Simon from Norfolk Southern Corp. offers her advice on “avoiding the yets” – curtailing behaviors that are unsafe but have not yet resulted in injury.

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September 2016

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2016 NSC Congress & Expo

Recordkeeping rule’s anti-retaliation provisions in the spotlight

Protecting the workforce from Zika

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Editor's Note: A commitment

Safety Leadership: Where’s the urgency? Valuing execution over urgency in high-reliability organizations

All About You: How to stay inspired when things are going well

The Campbell Institute: ‘Avoiding the yets’