Webinars and Podcasts

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The Future of Work-related MSD Prevention: The Strengths and Weaknesses of Human and Automated Risk Analyses
3 p.m. (ET) Sept. 23

Wearable technologies are transforming the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) by providing objective, real-time insights into physical risk. This webinar, hosted by Work to Zero in partnership with McElhattan Foundation, explores how wearable sensors compare with traditional human risk assessments, highlighting the strengths and limitations of each approach and demonstrating how combining both can improve workplace safety and injury prevention. This webinar is presented by Etiscope, a wearable-tech solution that quickly identifies workplace tasks at risk of MSD injury.

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Women's Division Open Forum
1 p.m. (ET) Sept. 24

Connect with fellow Women’s Division members in a one-hour virtual forum designed for sharing ideas, tackling challenges and celebrating successes in the safety industry. Bring your questions, insights or hot topics. The discussion is attendee-driven and never recorded, so you can speak freely. Can’t stay for the full hour? No problem — drop in when you can.   

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Safety Management Systems for SIF Prevention
1 p.m. (ET) Sept. 29

Join Brad Kline, former global director of safety for PPG and current NSC consultant, and Perry Logan, senior director of NSC Networks, for an overview of safety management systems and why they are key to serious incident and fatality prevention.   

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Reducing Risk on Our Roadways: Insights, Trends and Practical Solutions
1 p.m. (ET) Sept. 29

Join the Transportation Safety Division for an in depth roundtable focused on roadway risk and prevention. The discussion will explore leading causes and trends behind incidents and fatalities, along with the key factors that put drivers at risk. You will hear how organizations are using telematics and other technologies to strengthen safety programs and improve outcomes, along with practical ways to overcome common implementation challenges. Featuring NSC research team members Jay Vietas, Sergey Sinelnikov and Ken Kolosh. (Rescheduled from Aug. 11, 2026.)

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How AI Video is Reducing SIF Risk Around Heavy Machinery
1 p.m. (ET) Sept. 30

Join HSE Americas for an educational session on how AI powered video is being used to improve safety and operational efficiency around heavy equipment. With so much attention on AI, the challenge is knowing where to start. This session will focus on practical deployment strategies, including how to identify the right workflows, establish meaningful safety baselines and use Human Form Recognition data to drive safer behaviors and reduce exposure to serious injury and fatality (SIF) risks. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to approach AI safety deployments in a focused, practical and measurable way.  

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The Pain Pipeline: Understanding the Connection Between MSDs and Opioid Use
5 p.m. (ET) Oct. 5

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workplace injuries and can play a significant role in the pathway to opioid use among workers across various industries. Join the National Safety Council and Applied Ergonomics Society as we explore the relationship between workplace MSDs, pain and opioid-related risks. During this presentation, a panel of experts will share their knowledge and experience on injury recovery and workplace strategies that can help reduce opioid dependence risk. Attendees will leave with practical insights to improve MSD risk detection, support safer recovery and build healthier, more resilient workplaces.

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New Member Orientation and Refresher
12 p.m. (ET) Oct. 6

Join us for this NSC new member orientation and member benefits refresher. We are excited to welcome our new members and refresh current members on how to best take advantage of your exclusive benefits, tools and resources.   

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Recovery-friendly Workplaces: Supporting Employees Returning to Work
3 p.m. (ET) Oct. 6

Join the Business & Industry Division for a discussion on how employers can develop substance use and return-to-work policies that balance workplace safety with meaningful support for employees in recovery. Participants will learn practical approaches for creating supportive policies, reducing stigma, welcoming employees back to work and fostering a workplace culture that promotes recovery, wellbeing and long-term success.

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AI Workshop: Practical Tools, Guardrails and Competitive Advantage
4 p.m. (ET) Oct. 7

Join the Emerging Safety Professionals for an interactive AI roundtable led by Angela Czajkowski of Harman Advisors. Explore practical AI applications, common challenges, governance considerations and real-world examples of how AI is improving efficiency, decision-making and productivity. Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or building on existing efforts, you'll gain actionable insights and connect with peers navigating similar opportunities and challenges.  

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How to Analyze Incidents Without Blame
1 p.m. (ET) Oct. 14

Incidents are caused by miscommunication, misunderstanding and other complex errors. How do you learn from them to prevent similar events in the future? This webinar will discuss how simple techniques like the "five whys" often fix the blame but don't fix the problem, how root cause analyses are often too complex and expensive, and how learning teams are popular but have unique drawbacks. Join Jake Mazulewicz, Ph.D., director of JMA Huma Reliability Strategies, LLC, for this fast-paced and engaging webinar. You’ll see plenty of real-world examples and learn how to apply the event review process to incidents in your industry.   

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Women's Division Open Forum
1 p.m. (ET) Oct. 15

Connect with fellow Women’s Division members in a one-hour virtual forum designed for sharing ideas, tackling challenges and celebrating successes in the safety industry. Bring your questions, insights or hot topics. The discussion is attendee-driven and never recorded, so you can speak freely. Can’t stay for the full hour? No problem — drop in when you can.   

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Getting Under the Hood: Accelerating Your Fleet Safety Program with Telematics
11 a.m. (ET) Oct. 27 and 28

This free virtual event, presented by NSC in partnership with Captive Resources, will explore how telematics and data-driven strategies can strengthen fleet safety, reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.