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Avetta and the National Safety Council have partnered to launch the Safety Maturity Index, providing actionable insights to prevent injuries and improve contractors’ safety across their supply chains.

Proactively managing subcontractor risks through consistent standards, direct oversight, and clear communication is essential for maintaining safety, compliance and operational success in supply chains.

Unchecked subcontractors can introduce hidden risks that result in serious safety, financial and reputational consequences for hiring companies, requiring proactive management.

Subcontractors are essential to supply chains but present significant risks that require active management and modern tools to ensure safety, compliance, and project success.

The sessions offered training for safety professionals, including preparation for ASP and CSP certification exams, leadership programs, and new strategies for risk management.

The 2024 NSC Safety Congress began with a keynote by blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, focusing on overcoming barriers in workplace safety challenges.

Eric Whitley, director of industrial transformation at L2L, discusses the role of digital communication tools in improving safety, transparency and efficiency in the manufacturing sector.

Strauss Feeds LLC exposed workers to dust-related hazards, such as risks of fire, explosion and respiratory issues.

The National Safety Council awarded Amazon's Jasmine Omar the Marion Martin Award at the 2024 Safety Congress, recognizing her contributions to workplace safety and advancing women in the profession.