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Highlights: 2015 NSC Congress & Expo

November 22, 2015

Safety+Health provides a recap of the biggest news out of the 2015 NSC Congress & Expo, which took place Sept. 26-Oct. 2 in Atlanta.

Salary Survey 2015

October 25, 2015

Tom Musick

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The results of Safety+Health’s 2015 Salary Survey are in, featuring data from 1,400 safety professionals, broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up?

WIDESPREAD CONDITION, PREVENTION MEASURES LIMIT EFFECTS

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Workers who use power tools may be at risk

October 25, 2015

Sarah Trotto

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Workers who use vibrating tools such as jackhammers, chain saws, grinders and riveters are at risk for developing hand-arm vibration syndrome. Experts say preventive measures can help reduce the risk.

DRUG USE AMONG WORKERS

Prescription painkillers and the workforce

Experts say policies and education can help combat opioid abuse

September 27, 2015

Sarah Trotto

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The number of Americans dying from prescription painkiller overdoses has quadrupled since 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injured workers are often prescribed narcotics to help relieve their pain. The National Safety Council has launched an initiative aimed at preventing overdoses.

"THE OPTION"

The workers’ comp option

Will more states start adopting workers’ compensation opt-out plans?

September 27, 2015

Kyle W. Morrison

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A growing number of stakeholders support an alternative to workers’ compensation. It’s known as “the option,” and proponents claim it can lower costs and return injured employees to the job sooner. But critics of the option say it could do more harm than good.

STRONGER PROTECTIONS NEEDED

Dangerous beauty: Salon worker health is in the spotlight

September 27, 2015

Sarah Trotto

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Nail and hair salon workers are routinely exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals that can cause respiratory issues, skin disorders and other health problems. As recent reports bring attention to the hazards these workers face, safety advocates are calling for stronger protections.

THE FUTURE OF SAFETY

2015 NSC Rising Stars of Safety: 'Leaders and innovators'

The National Safety Council presents the Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2015

August 23, 2015

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The National Safety Council presents the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2015. These young safety professionals are being recognized for their efforts to “promote continuous safety improvement in their organizations” and “working to build strong safety cultures.”

WORKPLACE FATALITIES

La seguridad de los trabajadores latinos

Why are workplace injuries and deaths increasing among Latino employees?

August 23, 2015

Kyle W. Morrison

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Hispanic and Latino workers were the only demographic to see its fatality figures increase from 2012 to 2013. Experts explore why Latinos are at a higher risk of workplace injuries and death, and provide potential solutions to reverse the growing trend.

OIL AND GAS WORKERS

Safety during a downturn

The oil and gas industry is struggling. How do employers promote worker safety in a lean job market?

August 23, 2015

Tom Musick

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A recent downturn in the oil and gas industry has created challenges for safety professionals. How can they keep workers safe amid more stress and fewer resources?

WORKER HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Diabetes and worker safety

Managing the condition is crucial

August 23, 2015

Sarah Trotto

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About 29.1 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts say that an individual who has diabetes can work safely if he or she can effectively control the condition and perform the job’s essential duties.