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San Diego — Jack Jackson’s friend was among four people killed in a workplace shooting in July 2003 in Jefferson City, Mo. “If you had asked me just the day before, ‘Would this ever happen here (in my community)?’ I would have told you, ‘No way!’”

San Diego — The cases of a worker being killed and another suffering serious injuries while painting a mural on the side of high-rise building, an apprentice suffering injuries while working near power lines, a fatal trench collapse that resulted in another worker being injured, and an abrasive blasting incident in which a worker was fatally blasted with a hose were discussed Monday during OSHA’s “Most Interesting” Technical Session at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo.

San Diego — Although most employers understand the effectiveness of leading indicators – tracking workplace conditions and events to prevent injuries and illnesses before they occur – they could use assistance with implementation, said Joy Inouye, lead researcher at the Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council.

San Diego — Andrew Johnson is the new chair of the National Safety Council board of directors. Outgoing Chair Mark Vergnano passed the gavel to Johnson on Monday during the Opening Session of the NSC 2019 Congress & Expo.

San Diego — After 14,261 votes were cast for 111 products from 72 companies, the results of the 2019 “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards were revealed Tuesday before the Occupational Keynote at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo.

San Diego — The overarching theme of the Executive Forum at the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo on Monday was this: Workplace safety and health go hand in hand with sustainability.

San Diego — For Mick Ebeling, it started with one solution, which led to another … then another … and another.

Located in a prime spot on the Expo Floor (Booth #1037), the Time Out Lounge is the perfect place to meet up with your colleagues or grab a quick refreshment.

Returning to the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo is the NSC Job and Career Center. Stop by Room 4 on the upper level of the convention center to post open safety-related positions or host private meetings or interviews.

San Diego — Do you know where your organization ranks when it comes to safety? Stop by the National Safety Council Resource Center (Booth #4135) during the NSC 2019 Congress & Expo and take a free, online benchmarking survey to learn how your organization compares with others.