The National Safety Council (NSC) has recently received a $3 million grant from the McElhattan Foundation to support its Work to Zero initiative. The program aims to educate employers about technological safety enhancements and promote workplace safety through the use of innovative technologies.
In previous years, the Work to Zero program has launched various initiatives such as the Safety Innovation Journey, released educational materials, and hosted webinars on safety technologies like drones, fatigue monitoring wearables, proximity sensors, VR/AR, and geofencing technology. The grant received in 2021 has enabled the NSC to make significant strides in promoting the benefits of safety technology and assisting employers in implementing solutions to save lives.
The NSC President and CEO Lorraine Martin expressed her gratitude to the McElhattan Foundation for their continued support of the Work to Zero initiative. The Foundation’s contribution plays a crucial role in helping the NSC achieve its goal of reducing workplace fatalities to zero by 2050 through the use of advanced safety technologies. The Foundation, established in 1994 by K.E. McElhattan and his son Kent McElhattan, has a strong commitment to supporting workplace safety initiatives.
Kent McElhattan, a former NSC Board of Directors member and chairman, was recognized for his contributions to workplace safety with the Flame of Life award in 2021. The NSC values the ongoing support of the McElattan Foundation and remains dedicated to enhancing workplace safety through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies. The organization’s efforts are aimed at improving safety standards to protect workers and prevent workplace accidents and injuries.
With this new funding, NSC will continue its mission to provide education and resources on technological enhancements that can improve workplace safety standards.
The grant will help advance the program’s efforts by allowing them to expand their reach beyond just educating employers about technological enhancements but also providing practical solutions that can be implemented easily in workplaces across different industries.
“We are thrilled with this additional funding from the McElattan Foundation,” said Lorraine Martin.”This grant is an important milestone for our Work to Zero initiative as it allows us to continue making progress towards our goal of reducing workplace fatalities.”
NSC will continue working closely with employers across different industries, providing them with practical solutions that can help them implement innovative technologies quickly and efficiently while also ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Overall, this grant marks a significant step forward for both NSC and its mission towards achieving zero workplace fatalities by 2050 through innovative technology solutions.
