Ware Malcomb announced Oct. 1 that Nick Watkins has joined the firm as director of workplace strategy. In this role, Watkins will lead Ware Malcomb’s strategy and change management services for clients in multiple practice areas across the firm.

The growing global market for the light gauge steel framing industry.

Walls & Ceilings’ monthly chat with Tom Harris on spray foam and the industry vents that support the industry.

Designing buildings to be resilient against fire takes collaboration and knowledge.

The Lester Group announced the appointment of Jerry Pennington as the new vice president of Fortress Door Company, effective immediately. Pennington brings over three decades of industry experience to his new role at Fortress Door, where he will be instrumental in guiding the company’s sales and operational strategies.

In this video, W&C contributor Trent Cotney discusses the American College of Building Arts, where the Slate Association held a meeting.

The director of fundraising and marketing on the challenges of raising money for a condition few know much about

The fundraising team assistant at the learning disability charity talks to Third Sector about being creative, using your contacts and why fundraising is like training for a marathon

The head of corporate and community engagement at the childhood bereavement charity

The head of fundraising opportunities at the cancer support charity talks to Third Sector about loss, competition in fundraising and completing fundraising events with her 16-month-old

The director of fundraising at the conservation charity talks to Third Sector about Aston Villa, building bespoke relationships with supporters and having passion for your cause

The corporate and community partnerships manager at the leprosy charity talks to Third Sector about innovation in corporate partnerships and not being able to switch off

Awarded to a fundraising team that has worked effectively together to achieve or exceed its fundraising targets

The fundraising executive at the charity that focuses on improving cancer survival rates talks to Third Sector

The fundraiser at the charity that uses music to work with vulnerable people talks to Third Sector

Itasca, IL — John Dony, senior director of thought leadership at the National Safety Council, has been appointed to serve on OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington — The Department of Labor recently announced the new roster of members for its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

Six in 10 organisations face difficulties in volunteer recruitment and almost half have not seen an increase in numbers over the past 12 months

The Prime Minister and the Labour Party leader all got involved in the volunteering event over the weekend

Labour plans to engage with the sector on policy development and delivery, Lilian Greenwood tells a voluntary sector hustings event

The charity had supported almost 100,000 people living with dementia and had a record fundraising year

A new report highlights factors that stop many disabled adults from giving their time to good causes

Steve Bradley joined the charity as a cadet aged 11 and continued to serve for the next five decades, meeting the woman who would become his wife along the way

The Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics surveyed more than 2,400 people

Despite slip and fall accidents accounting for 15 percent of all accidental deaths in the United States, second only to motor vehicle accidents, there is a growing yet dangerous trend to eliminate the most critical measurement to prevent slips on hard-walkway surfaces.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s updated hours-of-service regulations would prevent an estimated 1,400 crashes, 560 injuries and 19 fatalities each year, according to agency Administrator Anne S. Ferro.

Washington – The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission intends to reduce the average length of time it takes to resolve cases as part of its new five-year strategic plan.

Washington – President Barack Obama has designated Patrick Nakamura as acting chairman of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission.

Washington – The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is seeking comments on a draft of its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.

Washington — Citing risks presented by the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission has extended until July 10 a suspension of all in-person hearings, settlement judge conferences and mediations.

For millions of workers, riding in an elevator is an everyday occurrence.

Is your shared office refrigerator filled with mystery items, funky smells and 5-month-old yogurt? It’s time to take action.

Washington — A few days away from the office may help clear your head and leave you feeling more positive about work. But how long does that positivity last once you return? Not long at all, say about two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.

Menomonee Falls, WI — It’s common knowledge that handwashing helps prevent the spread of germs in the workplace. But are people taking that message to heart? Not everyone, according to the results of a recent survey.

Does your office pass the “civility test”? Workplaces that are civil and respectful have employees who are caring, considerate and courteous in their interactions with co-workers, clients and the public, notes the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety.

From air fresheners, soaps and lotions to cleaning products, perfumes, colognes and deodorants, scents are often in the air at work.

As reports of the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) dominate the headlines, keeping calm can prove difficult. However, one of the best ways to combat anxiety – and be prepared – is to be informed.

Why does safety advice – whether offered by a safety pro or discussed between co-workers on the front line – often fall on deaf ears? Four experts spoke with Safety+Health about “changing the atmosphere” around safety conversations.

Washington — NIOSH has added a boom lift scenario to its Aerial Lift Hazard Recognition Simulator, the agency announced April 8 via Twitter.

Despite rising demand for safety pros, awareness of the profession has yet to catch up. Safety+Health explores what’s being done to address this. Also: The results of S+H’s 2019 Job Outlook survey.

For women in safety, a mentor can offer guidance and open doors. Three women share their stories.

Aurora, CO — Occupational safety and health professionals are in need of expanded continuing education training and resources, say researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health after results of a recent survey show that more than 3 out of 5 are required to perform duties outside their primary area of expertise.

Washington — NIOSH, through its recently announced partnership with the nonprofit organization America Achieves, is offering a new high school curriculum that includes workplace safety and health education.

No matter how they’re defined, soft skills are vital to a safety professional’s career growth and development. “Technical knowledge will only get you so far,” one expert says.

Being a one-person safety department can be a challenge. Five safety pros who have “been there” share their advice.

Whether you’ve been asked to move from another department or safety has been added to your list of current job duties, here’s where to start.

Raleigh, NC — Three new workplace safety videos are available at the Charles H. Livengood Jr. Memorial Library in Raleigh, the North Carolina Department of Labor has announced.

Lowell, MA — A new online training course is designed to introduce Total Worker Health concepts to occupational safety and health professionals.

The finance director at the charity that works to beat leprosy on emotional moments and box sets

Awarded to a charity with the best marketing campaign. Examples might include the successful marketing of an organisation's products, services or membership programmes