In 2025, NSC shaped policy and launched new education and resources to strengthen workplace safety nationwide.

• Launched the Overdose Emergency Planning Tool and associated research, funded by Emergent BioSolutions, to help organizations estimate the amount of naloxone needed to keep their workplace safe
• Awarded $300,000 through the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon, to advance musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention through new technology and leading research
• Authored and coordinated a letter to federal leadership addressing NIOSH workforce reductions, contributing to the subsequent reinstatement of all employees who had received layoff notices
• Raised over $150,000 for the Recovery 103 evaluation, supporting a data-driven model for recovery-supportive workplaces developed in partnership with IBEW Local 103, which created a peer recovery program to address addiction among its members
• Expanded the scope of the Work to Zero Employer Safety Technology Investment Calculator, in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, enhancing tools that help businesses calculate the return on investment of safety technology
• Launched the MSD Solutions Commons, a community-powered digital library created with industry leaders, ergonomics experts, and safety and health professionals to help organizations identify and mitigate MSD risks
• Issued a national policy statement that strengthens MSD prevention efforts by promoting comprehensive, evidence‑based strategies
• Mobilized dozens of workplace safety organizations to submit joint letters to House and Senate appropriators, successfully influencing recommended funding levels for workplace‑safety agencies

NSC equipped safety professionals, employers and workers with the research, tools and training needed to prevent injuries and build healthier workplaces.

• Released The Importance of Musculoskeletal Disorder and Related Injury Surveillance: An Organizational Approach report with an accompanying infographic through the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon, providing actionable guidance for MSD prevention in the workplace through effective injury surveillance
• Launched the Small Business Guide to Safety Technology through Work to Zero, in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, helping small- and mid-sized business leaders identify and adopt safety technologies through a five-step Safety Innovation Journey
• Published the Exploring the Role of Generative AI in Occupational EHS report through the Campbell Institute, investigating the rapidly evolving applications of generative AI for workplace safety
• Released the Addressing Heat Stress in the Crane Industry report through Work to Zero, in partnership with the NCCCO Foundation and funded by the McElhattan Foundation, offering targeted recommendations to protect crane operators from heat hazards
• Added new risk-based educational resources to the Workplace Wellbeing Hub, providing content on critical safety topics including mental health, suicide, stress and diversity, equity and inclusion
• Released the Long COVID and Workplace Safety report through the SAFER initiative, with funding from the CDC, highlighting the lasting and widespread impact of COVID-19 on global health and workplace safety
• Launched two resources through Work to Zero – the Organizational Safety Gap Analysis Tool and Workplace Safety Controls for Crane Operators– in partnership with the NCCCO Foundation and funded by the McElhattan Foundation, equipping leadership and employees with workplace safety best practices
• Conducted a case study through the MSD Solutions Lab and Work to Zero, examining how an AI-powered ergonomic assessment tool piloted by Superior Tube Products can address tasks and movements that contribute to MSDs
• Published 10 Tech Spotlights through Work to Zero, in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, showcasing emerging safety technologies including robotics and wearables
• Provided training for over 2,800 safety professionals at 16 workshops and over 800 employees through the Naloxone for Suspected Opioid Overdose eLearning course, educating participants on administering naloxone and building opioid overdose response programs
• Published three Risk Spotlights through the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon, on work-related MSDs associated with forceful exertion, repetitive motions and awkward postures, offering actionable solutions to prevent related risks
• Hosted The Evolution of Mental Health in the Workplace webinar through the Workplace Wellbeing and SAFER initiatives, helping employers take meaningful steps toward a safe, healthy and productive work environment
• Conducted a case study through Work to Zero, in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, on Cordia, adopting Becklar’s WorkerSafety Pro mobile app, which features real-time fall detection, no-motion alert and a panic button
• Published The Heart of Workplace Safety: Fostering Emotional Engagement for Lasting Impact report through the Campbell Institute, focusing on the cultivation of a safety culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing
• Led 35 speaking engagements through the Workplace Wellbeing initiative on opioids, cannabis, fatigue and other key wellbeing topics
• Released the 2024-2025 MSD Solutions Index Pledge Community Report through the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon, highlighting results of the third annual MSD Solutions Index and offering recommendations to advance MSD prevention efforts
• Updated the Cannabis Regulations Database, making key insights on cannabis legislation, regulation and testing requirements accessible through a user-friendly web tool
• Released The Challenge of Safety Metrics: Leading Indications in Real-World Applications report through the Campbell Institute, analyzing the impact of leading indicators in real-world conditions through a case study on DSM-Firmenich, a member company of the Institute
• Released the Frontline Workers’ Perspectives on Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention report through the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon, examining survey responses from over 1,000 nonmanagerial employees on MSD risk reduction, safety culture and collaboration
• Published The Body and Mind Connection: How Practicing Wellness at Work Prevents Musculoskeletal Disorders report through the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon, exploring the connection between employee wellbeing and MSD prevention
• Launched the Research to Practice series and other webinars through the Campbell Institute, sharing leading workplace safety research and highlighting how members of the Institute convert findings into actionable solutions

NSC convened safety leaders, policymakers and innovators to strengthen workplace safety across industries and put new solutions into practice.

• Hosted the 113th NSC Safety Congress & Expo, attended by over 1,000 exhibiting companies and over 12,500 participants – a 3% increase in attendance
• Submitted comments to OSHA on the proposed heat standard and testified at an informal public hearing on the importance of finalizing a workable standard that protects workers and supports employers
• Presented work at 15 professional and scientific conferences around the world, including the Global Initiative for Safety, Health & Wellbeing at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, highlighting research and key developments from the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon
• Served nearly 200,000 professionals through Work to Zero in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, helping to make safety technology more accessible to businesses
• Organized keynote presentations at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo from Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Amanda Wood Laihow, four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe, Shazam founder Chris Barton and other featured speakers
• Presented research from the Campbell Institute at the NSC Spring Safety Conference & Expo and AIHA Connect, highlighting the evolving value of safety and health in the modern workplace
• Hosted the Work to Zero webinar series, in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, educating nearly 1,400 professionals on safety technology
• Communicated workplace safety priorities directly to Cabinet leaders within the new administration, including the director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Secretary of Labor
• Held the Campbell Institute Virtual Network Meeting, examining topics including psychosocial risks in the workplace, EHS structures for organizations and prevalent workplace safety topics
• Hosted the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, in partnership with the McElhattan Foundation, at Future of EHS — evaluating heat stress mitigation solutions from six companies, recognizing Apex Cool Labs as the winner, and awarding six pilot grants to enable real-world testing of the technologies
• Organized a letter to the Secretary of Labor, supported by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers, Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America and Utility Workers Union of America, outlining key workplace safety priorities
• Welcomed General Motors and Veriforce as new Campbell Institute Network members, expanding collaboration among industry leaders committed to safety excellence
• Submitted comments to the Department of Labor on proposed changes to major regulatory frameworks, including enforcement mechanisms related to the General Duty clause of the OSH Act
• Hosted the fourth annual Safety Technology Pavilion and MSD Solutions Lab Safety Innovation Challenge at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo, showcasing cutting-edge safety solutions to reduce MSDs from 10 technology providers and recognizing MākuSafe as the winner
• Hosted educational sessions at Future of EHS through the Campbell Institute, with members of the Institute presenting insight on critical workplace safety topics including AI in the workplace, employee turnover, and Human and Organizational Performance
• Grew the MSD Pledge community to over 270 organizations worldwide, collectively representing over 3 million employees
• Co-sponsored the Cannabis in the Workplace ECHO series with Dartmouth Health through the Workplace Wellbeing initiative, helping employers navigate the complexity of cannabis issues in the workplace
• Partnered with organizations including Amazon, Pacific Gas & Electric and Fleet Pride to develop seven case studies for the MSD Solutions Commons digital library, highlighting practical solutions for MSD prevention
• Co-hosted the annual Center of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders conference through the MSD Solutions Lab, funded by Amazon, providing nearly 600 attendees with MSD prevention strategies from across industries