News

GOVERNOR DOUGLAS A. DUCEY STATE OF ARIZONAPROCLAMATIONWHEREAS, the rate of unintentional injuries and deaths in the United States remain at unacceptable levels; and WHEREAS, providing employers with tools to prevent injuries and mitigating falls remain critical to preventing injuries and deaths in the United States;...

Follow the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council in June for National Safety Month- the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace.There are weekly topics covering pressing issues, including:Week 1 - Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)MSDs are a leading cause of workplace...

The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is now the exclusive provider for National Safety Council (NSC) Defensive Driving curriculum and material for the State of New Mexico.The State of New Mexico requires all state employees driving state vehicles to successfully complete the National Safety...

GOVERNOR DOUGLAS A. DUCEY ST ATE OF ARIZONA PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data states that roughly, nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured daily in accidents in which at least one driver was distracted; and WHEREAS, talking on a mobile phone, texting, programming your...

April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. Hang Up & Drive...It Could Save Your Life.Using cell phones while driving…it’s easy to just tell people to stop doing it, but it’s more complicated than that. For many people, these are deeply imbedded habits that are hard to...

When traffic on a roadway needs to be diverted to perform work or respond to an emergency, safety has to be the highest priority. A well designed and managed work zone protects workers, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and equipment.When traffic is reduced to a single lane...

With construction levels reaching all-time highs, Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is now offering Construction-specific safety courses that meet OSHA training guidelines. Classes such as OSHA 10 - Construction, OSHA 30 - Construction, How to Survive an OSHA Inspection, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection and Fall Protection...

Decorating is one of the best ways to get in the holiday mood, but emergency rooms see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season.When decorating follow these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:- Keep potentially poisonous plants — mistletoe, holly berries, Jerusalem...

Top 5 reasons why you should take the Principles of Occupational Safety and Health course:1. New 4th Edition course incorporating the latest technology and adult learning principles2. Scenario based content for enhanced in-person participant engagement3. A wide range of safety topics are covered benefiting new...

In a recent 8-day period, two people have died, one by stabbing and four others sustaining gunshot wounds in high-profile road rage incidents in Phoenix and Tucson. Road rage is on the rise in Arizona, with 460 reported incidents this year, which is on track...

A workplace emergency action and fire prevention plan meeting the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 and 1910.39 standards should address how to respond in the event of fire. Response plans will vary, depending on whether fire extinguishers are provided and who is intended to...