The National Safety Council asked the U.S. House Appropriations Committee to remove language from pending legislation that would prohibit states from using federal funds for automated enforcement programs. The provision …
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Safety congress draws 12,500 professionals to Denver event
More than 12,500 safety professionals and 1,000 exhibitors gathered in Denver in September for the 113th edition of the National Safety Council’s annual congress and expo. The week-long event took… …
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Teen driver crashes killed more than 2,700 in U.S. last year: National Safety Council
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of preventable death for teenagers in the United States, killing more than 2,700 young people in 2023, according to the National Safety Council.… …
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The National Safety Council says it looks forward to working with newly confirmed OSHA head David Keeling to address workplace safety issues that killed more than 4,500 American workers in… …
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Falls lead OSHA violations in U.S. for 15th year, linked to 725 workplace deaths
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFalls from heights remained the most frequently cited workplace safety violation for the 15th consecutive year, contributing to 725 workplace deaths in 2023, according to new data from the National… …
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Florida roofing contractor faces $752,846 in penalties after worker falls through skylight
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Jacksonville roofing contractor with 10 safety violations and proposed penalties totaling $752,846 after a worker fell through a residential skylight and required …
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The U.S.’s asbestos U-turn: why the Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its ban
By Allen Haddrell, University of Bristol Once asbestos enters the lungs, it doesn’t leave. Its sharp, microscopic fibres scar tissues, trigger inflammation and can cause deadly diseases like mesothelioma, lung… …



