Webinars and Podcasts

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Ergo on the Go: Staying Safe and Aligned While Traveling
1 p.m. (ET) April 21

Stay safe and comfortable while traveling for work by employing simple strategies to maintain a safe posture and reduce strain in common travel settings, such as airplanes, airports and hotels. Learn how to set up quick, ergonomic “wins” from traveling through airports to creating a healthier temporary workspace in your hotel room. Discover how small adjustments can prevent ergonomic risks, even during long travel days. Stay aligned, stay safe and travel with confidence. 

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Wearable Safety Tech Impact! Case Study: High-Volume Beverage Warehouse & Distribution Operation
11 a.m. (ET) April 21

Can wearable technology eliminate strain and exertion injuries while increasing productivity? In this fast-paced case study, industry leaders and MākuSafe Wearable Tech reveal how a 90-day pilot scaled to eight sites, delivering zero strain injuries, no workers’ comp claims, stronger safety culture and measurable productivity gains. Learn how to select, implement and leverage wearable safety tech and real-time data to reduce risk, engage workers and drive ROI. 

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Making Zero Work - Revisited: A Live Conversation with the Author in a Post-Zero World
1 p.m. (ET) April 21

Building on the conversation from Part 1, this follow up Journal of Safety Research Article Chat shifts from peer discussion to direct engagement with the featured research. Participants will join the author of “Making Zero Work for Construction Safety in a Post Zero World” for an interactive session exploring the study’s intent, insights and real world implications. Although centered on construction, the concepts apply across industries, and all safety professionals are welcome. This is not a lecture. Expect a candid, thoughtful exchange with time for questions. Abby Ferri, CSP, ARM, director of NSC Networks, will facilitate the discussion. 

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How Musculoskeletal Pain and Psychological Health Shape Recovery, Risk and Return to Work
12 p.m. (ET) April 28

For decades, physical and mental health have been treated separately in workplace safety and benefits design. Yet research shows that musculoskeletal pain and psychological distress are closely linked, influencing recovery, return to work outcomes and injury risk — especially in physically demanding, safety-sensitive roles. Dr. Matt Law speaks with SimpleTherapy medical directors Dr. Herbert Cruz and Dr. Bret Sullivan to explore the science behind the mind-body connection and what it means for safety professionals. Learn why siloed approaches fall short and how integrated strategies can better support workforce wellbeing and safety. 

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Seeing the Whole Picture: Science, Memory and Unified Messaging to Prevent Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke
1 p.m. (ET) April 28

Pediatric vehicular heatstroke is a heartbreaking tragedy — one we can reduce by strengthening each layer of the Safe System approach: awareness, routines, technology and consistent messaging. It continues to claim young lives, with about 38 U.S. cases yearly. Parked vehicles heat up quickly, and children’s bodies warm faster, creating life threatening conditions within minutes. In more than half of incidents, an everyday memory lapse plays a role. This interactive session will explain the physical and cognitive science behind these events, share evidence-based prevention strategies and resources, and show how unified messaging can support nationwide prevention efforts. 

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From Risk to Reality: A Simplified Approach to SIF Prevention
3 p.m. (ET) April 28

Serious Incidents and Fatalities (SIFs) remain a critical challenge across industries. This webinar begins with a practical primer on SIF prevention, including what defines a SIF, why traditional metrics fall short and how exposure-based thinking changes outcomes. We will then explore the NSC SIF Prevention Model, breaking down its core elements and how organizations can apply it to identify high-risk tasks, strengthen controls and prevent life-altering events before they occur.  

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Dangerous Goods Series Part 2: HazMat Disposal (Lifecycle Closure)
3 p.m. (ET) April 28

Join the Business & Industry Division for an interactive conversation and practical insights following our April overview of the hazardous materials lifecycle. In this roundtable session, we will complete the discussion with a focus on compliant, safe and efficient disposal practices. 

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Distracted Driving - Let's Take Back Our Roads!
1 p.m. (ET) April 29

Driven by a commitment to honor his daughter Megan’s legacy, Tom Goeltz, CSP, president of SafetyTom Consulting LLC, has become a powerful advocate for distracted driving awareness with the National Safety Council. He played a key role in helping establish Minnesota’s Hands-Free Law in 2019, and he continues pushing for stronger protections in Wisconsin and other states. Join us for an inspiring presentation on advocacy, prevention and saving lives through safer driving.

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Building a Mentally Healthy Workplace: Guidance and Practical Tools for Safety Professionals
1 p.m. (ET) May 4

Creating a mentally healthy workplace requires a strong organizational foundation and practical steps for implementation. The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability will provide a high-level overview of key recommendations for fostering workplace mental health, including awareness, accommodations, assistance and access, drawing from its mental health toolkit and related resources. NSC will connect these recommendations to day-to-day safety practices, highlighting actionable tools and resources from the Workplace Wellbeing Hub that can help safety professionals support mental health in their organizations and explore how frameworks such as ISO 45003 can strengthen these efforts.  

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AI Hallucinations in Occupational Safety & Health and Industrial Hygiene
11 a.m. (ET) May 5

AI tools can support safety and industrial hygiene work, but they also create risks when systems produce false or misleading outputs, known as hallucinations. In this NSC Women’s Division roundtable, Ronilla Ernest of the Safety Leader Institute will explain how these errors happen, why safety critical environments are vulnerable and what verification steps professionals can use to stay grounded in accurate data. Join us for a practical conversation on recognizing AI limitations and applying controls that keep your decisions safe and reliable.  

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Fatigue: A Hidden Safety and Productivity Killer
4 p.m. (ET) May 6

Fatigue is one of the most overlooked threats to safety and productivity, yet its impact is evident in health outcomes and day to day performance. This presentation, hosted by the Emerging Safety Professionals Division, will examine what fatigue really is, why it often remains hidden and key insights from two multi-industry field studies revealing how sleep loss and shift patterns affect workers. Marcus de Guingand, managing director of Third Pillar of Health Ltd., will lead this discussion on the real costs of fatigue and effective approaches to managing fatigue risk. 

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Crisis Management – Planning for the Inevitable
3 p.m. (ET) May 11

Preparing for a crisis is an ongoing challenge for companies – cybersecurity threats, succession planning, equipment theft/loss, fatalities – due to the range of possibility. Setting a plan that reflects your business and not just the emergency is the key to success. During this Construction & Utilities Division roundtable, participants will develop the foundations of a crisis plan specific to their company, as well as learn best practices to creating a crisis management team. 

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Beyond Psychological Safety: Systemic Prevention in the Public Sector
1 p.m. (ET) May 13

Public agencies face unique psychosocial hazards driven by authority structures, public scrutiny and high stakes decision making. This session, hosted by the Government & Public Sector Division, clarifies the critical difference between psychological safety and psychosocial safety. Participants will learn how ISO 45003-aligned approaches help government organizations shift from hoping people speak up to building structures that prevent harm, even when power, incentives or culture push in the opposite direction.  

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Connecting the Dots: What Safety Leaders Need to Know About the Relationship Between SIFs and MSDs
2 p.m. (ET) May 26

Serious Incidents and Fatalities (SIFs) and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are often addressed through separate safety strategies, yet both frequently stem from the same underlying work design and system failures. As Part 2 of the National Safety Council SIF Prevention Series, this webinar — cohosted by the MSD Solutions Lab and the Applied Ergonomics Society — examines how ergonomic risk and high-severity injury potentially intersect in real-world work environments. This session pairs survey findings of nearly 200 safety leaders with perspectives and experiences from a panel of industry experts to explore the relationship between cumulative ergonomic strain and serious injury risk, and why integrating MSD and SIF prevention efforts can lead to more effective and sustainable outcomes. 

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California Worksites and Naloxone: What Employers Need to Know
3 p.m. (ET) May 26

Did you know that naloxone will soon be required in all California workplaces? Stay ahead of the curve by joining our webinar designed for safety professionals and business leaders navigating the state’s evolving requirements for opioid overdose preparedness. A representative from The Naloxone Project will deliver a data driven overview of the overdose crisis in California, its operational impacts and the role stigma plays in limiting effective response. A representative from Cal/OSHA will break down the key provisions of AB 1976, provide updates on the rulemaking process, and share resources to support employer compliance and program implementation. Join us to ensure your organization is prepared, compliant and ready to protect employees when it matters most.