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MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – announced on Monday that Leslie Ptak is being honored with the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication, commitment and years of service to the safety industry. Ptak spent her entire career with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. She began as a summer ...

Launches public service announcement aimed at encouraging mask-wearing, other preventive measures As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in Wisconsin, a diverse coalition of the state’s leading advocacy organizations has partnered on a message to the public urging preventive measures to reduce the virus’ spread. Representing Wisconsin’s leading health care, business and local government organizations, the coalition today launched a ...

MADISON, Wis. — In a new study conducted by Wisconsin Safety Council (WSC) and Rural Mutual Insurance Company, 85% of respondents said they “sometimes” or “often” see a coworker come to work sick even though he/she should have stayed home. In the current environment, exposure to sick coworkers is the leading safety concern for workers in Wisconsin. In an effort ...

  MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council announced on Thursday that Bassett Mechanical President & CEO Kim Bassett became the newest member of the Wisconsin Safety Hall of Fame. Kim’s leadership has resulted in tremendous improvements in the company’s culture of safety. Once again, Bassett Mechanical won a Corporate Safety Award for their efforts in 2019. As President & CEO, Kim ...

MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – announced on Wednesday this year’s Corporate Safety Award winners. In total, 13 companies were recognized for their superior safety records and commitment to creating a world-class safety culture. “It is our mission to make Wisconsin the safest place to live, work and play,” said ...

Congratulations To The Following Winners! Out of 92 applicants this year, 67 companies were finalists who advanced to Phase II. From those finalists, a panel of 33 judges chose the 13 winners. This award honors companies which value their employees and take pride in ensuring their safety. Category A | Size 1 | Oshkosh Defense, LLC - 20th Avenue | Oshkosh, WI ...

New Online Platform Launched to Provide Additional Safety Training Opportunities MADISON – Each June, Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – partners with the National Safety Council (NSC) to recognize National Safety Month. Throughout the month, Wisconsin Safety Council will engage its members through workforce training programs, conduct a social media campaign and ...

MADISON – Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s number one provider of safety training and products – is reminding Wisconsinites and those visiting the state to keep safety in mind over the holiday weekend. “We are obviously celebrating Memorial Day Weekend a little differently this year,” said Aaron Huebner, Wisconsin Safety Council Executive Director. “But, it is still important for ...

Publication Summarizes Guidance and Best Practices from OSHA, NIOSH, CDC and Others MADISON – As Wisconsin prepares to return to work, Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – released a guide to be used by employers in an effort to help keep their employees safe. The new publication is meant to summarize guidance from ...

  MADISON –Wisconsin Safety Council – the state’s leading provider of safety training and products – announced its 78th Annual Conference will be held September 1-2. The dates were moved due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference will take place at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells and will feature keynote speakers, dozens of training sessions and exhibitors showcasing the latest ...