BRUNT Workwear has appointed Stephen Stanton as chief financial and operating officer and Kati O’Brien as chief people officer. The North Reading, Mass.-based work boot and apparel company made the… …
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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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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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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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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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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… …


