By Eric J. Rodriguez. Eric is a speaker at Arizona Chapter National Safety Council’s 2026 Southwest Safety Conference. His presentation, Leading Safety in the Human Era , reframes safety as a shared value that helps organizations adapt, innovate, and protect people at the same time....
By Megan Hammes. Megan is a speaker at Arizona Chapter National Safety Council’s 2026 Southwest Safety Conference. Her presentation, Under the Hard Hat: Safety Through Mental Health Awareness, focuses on early recognition, evidence-based response, and practical training tools leaders use to reduce risk before incidents...
Arizona has taken a major step forward in protecting workers from extreme heat. The Workplace Heat Safety Task Force, created by Executive Order from Governor Katie Hobbs in May 2025, has officially delivered its final recommendations to the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA). Arizona Chapter...
On a recent episode of Valley Focus, John Carvalho, Director of Strategic Relationships for the Arizona Chapter National Safety Council, joined host Kayla Mortellaro to talk about teen driver safety and why it remains a priority across Arizona. Hosted by Kayla Mortellaro, Valley Focus is...
December brings parties, year-end stress, and a sharp rise in impaired driving. It’s also National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, which makes this a good time for drivers to focus on safer choices during the holidays and throughout the year. What the Numbers Show Impaired driving...
The holiday season brings celebration, travel, and longer to-do lists. It also brings a hidden danger to America’s roads: drowsy driving. Between late nights, early flights, and long hours at work, fatigue becomes a serious safety concern. This is especially true for employees traveling between...
The holidays are a time for celebrations and gatherings. They’re also a time for stress, overindulgence, and physical exertion. That mix can raise the risk of emergencies at home, including cardiac arrest. If a loved one stops breathing or their heart stops, every second matters....
Vehicular safety on Halloween is most likely the last thing on the mind of a ghost, superhero, monster, or other costumed kid wandering the streets in search of candy. It’s up to motorists to make sure it’s a top concern – and with good reason....
As temperatures rise across Arizona, so does the urgency to protect workers from heat-related illness. That’s the focus of a Valley Focus radio interview featuring ACNSC President and CEO Rick Murray, who was recently appointed to the state’s newly formed Arizona Workplace Heat Safety Task...
The Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) is proud to share that President and CEO Rick Murray will present “The Business Case for Safety” at the upcoming SCALE Roadshow in Buckeye, Arizona. Event Overview Hosted by the Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) in collaboration with...
As Arizona continues to break heat records year after year, keeping workers safe from the effects of extreme temperatures has become a growing public safety concern. Now, with a new executive order from Governor Katie Hobbs, the state is taking direct action to address heat-related...
Colorful backpacks and new pencil cases aren’t the only signs school is back — just watch the cars and buses piling up around neighborhood schools. That traffic is a reminder of the safety precautions we need to take during the school year. According to the...
