Colorful backpacks and new pencil cases aren’t the only signs school is back — just watch the cars and buses piling up around neighborhood schools. That traffic is a reminder of the safety precautions we need to take during the school year. According to the...
As Arizona continues to break heat records year after year, keeping workers safe from the effects of extreme temperatures has become a growing public safety concern. Now, with a new executive order from Governor Katie Hobbs, the state is taking direct action to address heat-related...
If you do business in the Southwest, you know that when monsoon season rolls in, things can get tricky. Fast. One moment, skies are clear. The next, your team could be navigating blinding dust, sudden downpours, or road-closing floods. These fast-moving storms can create serious...
Fireworks-related injuries send people — including children and young adults — to the hospital every year. Even though most critical injuries involve amateurs using illegal or professional-grade fireworks, “novelty” fireworks like firecrackers and sparklers can still inflict serious damage. The National Safety Council – parent...
Amber Pappas is a Certified Instructor Trainer (CIT), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Workplace Safety and Health Consultant, Authorized OSHA 1910 and 1926 trainer, and speaker who has worked in the industry for over 20 years. She is co-founder and president of Safety Help Today in...
JoAnn Dankert is seasoned safety and health professional with over 35 years of experience across multiple industries, including chemical, distribution, electronics, food, pharmaceutical, and R&D. As a senior consultant for the National Safety Council (NSC) based in Arizona, she specializes in helping businesses integrate safety...
