Safety+Health Magazine

Make safe choices behind the wheel this Thanksgiving. Buckle up, slow down, drive free of distraction and practice defensive driving. S+H and the National Safety Council wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! https://bit.ly/3COOsvJ

Now online: The December issue of S+H! Highlights include OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2024, with extensive coverage of violations by industry, region and more. Plus: Advice on how safety pros can “sell” safety to leadership. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/gn6M2eA

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intent to nominate outgoing congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to be secretary of labor. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) was elected to Congress in 2022, after serving as mayor of Happy Valley, OR, for eight years. In November, she was defeated in her reelection bid by Janelle Bynum. https://bit.ly/3Zm27TC

It's all about work-life balance, right? New research from Tooltester S.L. shows 90% of employees are in favor of laws that would allow them to leave work at work, and 79% feel dread when opening their email inbox. Here's more information about that study: https://bit.ly/3Ogq2NU

Free safety training is always a good thing. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has launched a scaffolding safety course. It's available in English and Spanish. We've got the details: https://bit.ly/3CGfdCv

New webinar alert! Tomorrow at Noon Central Board of Certified Safety Professionals experts will share some effective strategies you can use to motivate workers, enhance engagement and collaborate with your workers to improve safety. Register now! https://bit.ly/4fZicEx

Here's an idea for a quick safety talk to have with your workers: Don't drive drowsy. You can go over the signs of drowsy driving and give tips on how to prevent it. https://lnkd.in/gj_TZx2T

Moving right along: Another #OSHA final rule is on the move at the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. This time, it's on fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction. We briefly break down what changes you can expect to see: https://bit.ly/3CoYqUc

A new episode of our podcast is out! This month's guest is Eric Persaud, DrPH, MEA, a health scientist with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)’ Worker Training Program, joins us to discuss the safety concerns for workers after a natural disaster. Give it a listen: https://bit.ly/4exfTXV

Hey, safety experts! National Safety Council has put out the call for speaker presentations for the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. We'll be in Denver in September. Be there with us, and bring your years of knowledge with you! Submit a proposal today: https://bit.ly/3CBONl4