By Anayawa Nyambe Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country’s labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape …
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National Safety Council opens registration for Baltimore safety conference in May
The National Safety Council has opened registration for its 2026 Safety Summit, scheduled for May 6-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event, an evolution of the NSC Spring Safety… …
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Updated ASTM standard aims to reduce workplace fatalities through SIF prevention framework
The National Safety Council has endorsed an updated international standard designed to help employers prevent serious incidents and fatalities in the workplace. The American Society for Testing and Materials published… …
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‘I had a recurring dream I was shot in the head’: School principals say violence is normal in their jobs
By Lucas Walsh, Christine Grice, Jane Wilkinson, and Tim Delany Principals’ jobs have always been stressful, involving a constant juggle to meet the needs of students, staff and the community. …
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Air pollution crosses borders, and so must the policies aimed at tackling it
By Harshit Gujral, Meredith Franklin, Sagnik Dey, and Steve Easterbrook Parts of India, including the capital Delhi, were once again covered in thick smog recently as toxic pollution from industry …
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ISN publication highlights companies reducing workplace injuries through digital tools
ISN has released a new edition of The Orange Book showcasing how companies are using digital safety platforms and worker training to improve workplace safety outcomes, the company announced Jan.… …
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Avetta launches safety culture assessment tool with ASSP partnership
A new workplace safety assessment tool developed by Avetta and the American Society of Safety Professionals aims to help organizations measure and improve the cultural factors that influence safety outcomes… …
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National Safety Council names 2026 CEOs Who ‘Get It’ for safety leadership
The National Safety Council has named seven chief executives to its 2026 CEOs Who “Get It” list, recognizing leaders who have demonstrated personal commitment to worker safety and health. The… …
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Facility audit of 180 safety fixtures uncovers compliance gaps, $15,000 in savings
A comprehensive audit of emergency safety equipment at a Nebraska food processing plant revealed compliance issues and cost inefficiencies worth up to $15,000 (all figures U.S.), according to OneSolution, a… …
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By Brian Oliver The distinctive smell of smoke in summer is often all you need to know there is a bushfire burning. Even if the fire is many kilometres away,… …



