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10 tips for starting a workplace safety and health program

Does your workplace lack a safety and health program? If you’re looking to create one, OSHA offers 10 tips to get you going.




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Simple steps to help prevent the spread of illnesses

As reports of the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) dominate the headlines, keeping calm can prove difficult. However, one of the best ways to combat anxiety – and be prepared – is to be informed.




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The 2015 National Safety Council Congress & Expo

Join the National Safety Council in Atlanta for the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals. Here are online resources to help you plan and enjoy your trip to the show, or to follow along from home.




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Executive Forum: Failure as success, video games among safety innovations

Atlanta – Video games and the idea of embracing failure are some of the innovations that can help lead to safer workplaces, speakers said today during the executive forum at the NSC Congress & Expo.




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2016 NSC Congress & Expo

Join the National Safety Council in Anaheim for the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals. Here are online resources to help you plan and enjoy your trip to the show, or to follow along from home.




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2017 NSC Congress & Expo

The 2017 NSC Congress & Expo is set to take place Sept. 23-29 in Indianapolis. Safety+Health offers an extensive preview of the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals, including a look at educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, the “Best in Show” New Product Showcase, and more. Here are online resources to help you plan and enjoy your trip to the show, or to follow along from home.




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2018 NSC Congress & Expo

The 2018 NSC Congress & Expo is set to take place Oct. 20-26 in Houston. Safety+Health offers an extensive preview of the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals, including a look at educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, the “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards, and more.




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Boom lift scenario now part of NIOSH simulation tool

Washington — NIOSH has added a boom lift scenario to its Aerial Lift Hazard Recognition Simulator, the agency announced April 8 via Twitter.




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The National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo

Set to take place Sept. 6-12 in San Diego, the NSC 2019 Congress & Expo is the world’s largest annual event for environmental, health and safety professionals. Safety+Health offers an extensive preview, including a look at educational sessions, keynote speakers, networking opportunities, the “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards, and more.




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‘A world of difference’: For women in safety, a mentor can offer guidance and open doors

For women in safety, a mentor can offer guidance and open doors. Three women share their stories.




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More than 3 out of 5 safety pros perform duties outside their expertise, survey finds

Aurora, CO — Occupational safety and health professionals are in need of expanded continuing education training and resources, say researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health after results of a recent survey show that more than 3 out of 5 are required to perform duties outside their primary area of expertise.




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OSHA requests input on ‘consortium’ model for online training

Washington — OSHA is seeking public comment as it considers a new online delivery model for its Outreach Training Program.




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NSC postpones 2020 Congress & Expo

Itasca, IL — Citing safety concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Safety Council has rescheduled its annual conference for March 28-30.




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Women and safety leadership: ‘A cultural shift’

As the number of women in environmental, health and safety professions increases, so will opportunities for career advancement, experts say.




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The National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo

A look at the virtual event, set to take place March 1-5, including keynote speakers, Technical Sessions, networking opportunities and Professional Development Seminars.




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OSHA announces almost $22 million in training grants

Washington — OSHA has made available nearly $22 million in grants aimed at improving worker safety and health training.




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A team of one

Being a one-person safety department can be a challenge. Five safety pros who have “been there” share their advice.




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2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Safety+Health takes you inside the upcoming 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, detailing all you need to know to make the most of your experience.




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Train your public speaking muscles

Whether you're giving a toolbox talk or making a presentation to the C-suite, being a strong speaker is "an important part of the career," one expert says.




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The 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Safety+Health takes you inside the upcoming 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, set for Sept. 16-22 in San Diego. We map out all you need to know to make the most of your experience.




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Chemical Safety Board launches interactive PSM training based on Texas City disaster

Washington — Recently released interactive training from the Chemical Safety Board incorporates agency findings from a deadly refinery explosion to form guidelines for managing hazardous chemicals and complying with OSHA’s standard on process safety management.




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Last chance to share your expertise at the 2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo

Itasca, IL — Safety practitioners and industry experts: Are you looking for an opportunity to share your knowledge? The National Safety Council is seeking presenters for its 2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo.




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2023 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo

Safety+Health provides a quick glimpse at what the upcoming Indianapolis event has to offer.




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Math for safety pros

Robust math skills can help you keep workers safe, build solutions and demonstrate the effectiveness of safety efforts.




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The 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Safety+Health takes you inside the upcoming 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, set to take place Oct. 20-26 in New Orleans. We’ve got all you need to know to make the most of your experience.




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2024 NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo

Set to take place May 14-16, the event will feature keynotes, learning lab sessions, an expo floor and more.




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The 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Check out our preview of the nation’s largest environmental, health and safety event, set for Sept. 13-19 in Orlando, FL.




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FD in Five Minutes: Ashley Bailey

Third Sector speaks to the director of finance at Brain Tumour Research




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FD in Five Minutes: Brett Llewellyn

Third Sector speaks to the finance director at Dogs Trust




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FD in Five Minutes: Sanja Kalik

Third Sector speaks to the head of finance at the homelessness charity Emmaus UK




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FD in Five Minutes: Nick Avery of Lepra

The finance director at the charity that works to beat leprosy on emotional moments and box sets




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Open banking: a revolution in the making?

It was introduced last year and has the potential to transform donor behaviour. But are charities ready for open banking? Liam Kay reports




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FD in Five Minutes: Richard Taylor

Third Sector speaks to the finance director and chief operating officer at the United Synagogue




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FD in Five Minutes: Graeme Farmer

Third Sector gets the views of the finance and resources director at the energy and fuel poverty charity Changeworks




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Making a Difference Locally: The funder turning pennies into projects

Rebecca Cooney finds out how Making a Difference Locally is living up to its name




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Four ways to cut costs (without harming the front line)

Doing more for less is tricky to achieve. Liam Kay explores how charities can get more bang for their buck and keep more money for their charitable work




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Marketing Campaign of the Year - Islamic Relief UK for Ramadan Campaign 2018

Awarded to a charity with the best marketing campaign. Examples might include the successful marketing of an organisation's products, services or membership programmes




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Third Sector Awards 2019: Finance Team of the Year - Sarcoma UK

Awarded to the finance team that has displayed exceptional financial leadership by, for example, improving the charity's financial performance or by helping it to overcome significant challenges




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Don Bawtree: Trustees and auditors need to raise their game

Also: changes to the Sorp committee, Brexit and transparency reporting




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FD in Five Minutes: Paul Butler

Third Sector speaks to the director of finance and operations at Auditory Verbal UK, the charity for children with hearing loss




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Kill zombie projects and review your targets: How charities can act now to protect their finances

Even charities with large reserves expect to be severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Liam Kay reports on the tough calls necessary for facing the future




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House hearing debates federal workers’ comp system

Washington – How can the federal workers’ compensation system balance the needs of injured workers with the wise use of taxpayer funds? The question was debated during a May 20 hearing convened by the House Workforce Protections Subcommittee.




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Ohio launches program to help injured workers find jobs

Columbus, OH – Ohio has launched a program to help injured workers learn new skills and return to the workforce.




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Employee return-to-work enrollment mandated under new Hawaii law

Honolulu – Injured public employees in Hawaii must complete a return-to-work program before receiving vocational rehabilitation benefits, under a new state law.




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Targeted interventions may help workers after knee replacement: study

Newcastle upon Tyne, England – Increased awareness and targeted interventions may help improve return-to-work outcomes for workers who undergo total knee replacement procedures, according to a recent study from Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University in England.




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‘Invisible impairments’ hinder stroke patients who return to work: study

Cambridge, England – Stroke patients frequently contend with “invisible impairments” that make keeping a job difficult, but employers can help, according to a study from the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London.




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Are you being fair? Researchers say workers returning from sick leave need to feel supported

Norwich, England — Managers need to “foster a supportive culture between colleagues” to help workers returning from sick leave feel they’re being treated fairly, according to researchers from the University of East Anglia and Stockholm University.




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Long-term opioid use significantly delays return to work, workers’ comp study shows

Cambridge, MA — A Workers Compensation Research Institute study of workers with low-back injuries shows those who receive longer-term prescriptions for opioid painkillers take significantly longer to return to work than those who are not prescribed opioids.




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When grieving workers return to work: Study shows employer support may be lacking

Canterbury, England — Many people returning to work after the death of a loved one don’t receive adequate support from their employer, according to a study from Canterbury Christ Church University.




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When are stroke victims able to return to work? Researchers create ‘effective, low-cost’ test

Manchester, England — Walking speed is the strongest predictor of a stoke victim’s ability to return to work, with about 3 feet per second the “critical threshold,” say researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University.