The U.S. Senate has confirmed Sara Bailey as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, a role that oversees federal efforts to reduce drug deaths and impairment across …
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What the New Year’s fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention
By Brodie Ramin In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2026, a fire ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 people and injuring 116, many of them… …
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NSC and NCCCO Foundation release free tool to identify workplace safety gaps
The National Safety Council and NCCCO Foundation have launched a free tool designed to help employers identify weaknesses in their safety systems before serious incidents or fatalities occur. The Organizational… …
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U.S. safety group estimates 431 traffic deaths over Christmas, 429 over New Year’s
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe National Safety Council estimates 431 traffic fatalities will occur during the Christmas holiday period and 429 during the New Year’s holiday period in the United States this year. The… …
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Three-quarters of employers improve workplace safety scores over three years: NSC
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThree-quarters of employers improved their workplace safety scores over a three-year period, according to a new report from the National Safety Council focused on preventing musculoskeletal disorders. The 2024-2025 MSD… …
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National Safety Council appoints Debra Sanchez to lead advocacy and external affairs
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe National Safety Council appointed Debra Sanchez as executive vice president of advocacy and external affairs, a newly created leadership role at the organization. Sanchez brings more than 25 years… …
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Why is bamboo used for scaffolding in Hong Kong? A construction expert explains
By Ehsan Noroozinejad At least 44 people have died and more than 270 are missing after a major fire engulfed an apartment complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. (Editor’s… …
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NSC applauds new female crash test dummy design from U.S. transportation department
The National Safety Council has welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s release of a new female crash test dummy design aimed at addressing higher crash injury and fatality rates among… …
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Avetta enhances platform integrations for worker screening and motor carrier safety data
Avetta has strengthened two integrations within its supply chain risk management platform to provide faster access to worker background checks and motor carrier safety performance data. The Utah-based software company …
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What lies between ‘I don’t like her’ and ‘She is gone’: Questions for OHS and HR
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe sledgehammer sat in plain sight at Advanced Process Technologies, exactly where it belonged. In a food and dairy processing facility in Cokato, Minnesota, such tools are as routine as… …


