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Phoenix — Governor Katie Hobbs has officially declared June as National Safety Month in Arizona, following a request submitted by the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), reinforcing the state’s commitment to eliminating preventable injuries and fatalities. Each June, ACNSC joins with the National Safety...

Phoenix – Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) proudly announces that President and CEO Rick Murray has been appointed to the newly formed Workplace Heat Safety Task Force, launched under an Executive Order signed by Governor Katie Hobbs to address the growing risks of extreme...

Phoenix – Governor Katie Hobbs has officially proclaimed April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in Arizona, reinforcing the state’s commitment to promoting safer roadways and preventing needless tragedies. The statewide observance aligns with the National Safety Council’s annual campaign and serves as a powerful...

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...

Image: Best-selling author and professional pilot Retired Lt. Col. Jason Harris. Phoenix – Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC), a nonprofit safety advocate dedicated to eliminating the leading causes of preventable death and injury, is thrilled to announce its lineup of keynote presenters for the...

Orlando, FL – For the 11th consecutive fiscal year, Fall Protection — General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced Oct. 12 during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.Appearing virtually, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented...
Walking in the darkness has its hazards and with Halloween approaching, it is important to be aware of the dangers that exist and know how to minimize them. According to AAA and NHTSA, children are three times more likely to be struck and killed on...
The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is excited to announce Keith Mercurio, CEO, Founder, and leadership coach at Ethical Influence Global, as the keynote speaker for its 2024 Southwest Safety Conference, taking place on March 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe."We’re thrilled to...
Washington – A total of 5,486 workers died from on-the-job injuries in 2022 — a 5.7% increase from the previous year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Dec. 19. It’s the sixth time in seven years that workplace deaths surpassed 5,000 on the...
Arizona Chapter National Safety Council Announces  2024 Southwest Safety Conference in Tempe Event will celebrate the organization’s 75 years of safety advocacy.   The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Southwest Safety Conference, taking place on March 7 at the DoubleTree by...
The holidays are nearly here. It’s a time to celebrate with loved ones, share special moments with friends, and be thankful for the people in our lives. At NSC, we’re thankful for you. For members, those who support our mission, and for all who work diligently...