Arizona Chapter National Safety Council

Arizona Chapter National Safety Council Educating and motivating people to lead safer and healthier lives. Arizona Chapter National Safety Council (ACNSC) was originally founded in 1949.

It is a locally controlled Arizona not-for-profit Corporation [501(C) 3]. Our mission is to arouse an maintain the interest of the people of the State of Arizona in accident prevention and health enhancement. In the late 1970’s, ACNSC developed the first defensive driving point reduction program in Arizona setting the standard for ticket dismissal programs. Among other successful driving programs,

ACNSC also provides a variety of advanced safety courses to provide certification for those who share the same passion to better the lives of others. These courses include First Aid, CPR, & AED instructor and student courses, Defensive Driving student courses, and various Workplace Safety-related courses. Other advanced safety courses include certifications in Pediatric CPR, Basic Life Support (Healthcare), Forklift/Lift Truck Operator, Professional Truck Driver (PTD), Principles of Occupational Safety and Health (POSH), Safety Management Techniques (SMT), and Safety Training Methods (STM) to name a few. The unique material from each of these safety courses includes an in-depth understanding through real life situations. Visit our website for more information. https://www.acnsc.org

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The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning expected across parts of Arizona, with afternoon highs r...
06/23/2026

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning expected across parts of Arizona, with afternoon highs ranging from 107 to 115 degrees.

Warnings and watches include:

• Extreme Heat Warning from 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, until 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, for southeast Pinal County, the Tucson metro area, the Upper Gila River Valley, and the Upper San Pedro River Valley, mainly north of Benson.

• Extreme Heat Warning until 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, for lower elevations of the Grand Canyon.

• Extreme Heat Watch from 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, for much of the Phoenix metro area, including Buckeye/Avondale, central Phoenix, Deer Valley, the East Valley, north Phoenix/Glendale, the Northwest Valley, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, and the Southeast Valley/Queen Creek.

• Extreme Heat Watch from 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, for central La Paz, Parker Valley, and Yuma.

Employers: now is the time to protect workers. Review heat safety plans, encourage water, rest, and shade, and make sure employees know the signs of heat illness.

Bookmark our Workplace Heat Safety Resource Center: https://acnsc.org/workplace-heat-safety/

The biggest forklift safety risks are often hiding in plain sight. Our latest article covers eight warning signs that ma...
06/19/2026

The biggest forklift safety risks are often hiding in plain sight. Our latest article covers eight warning signs that may indicate your workplace is headed toward a forklift safety violation.

Check it out here: https://ow.ly/Qo4N50Z89eh

Strong safety programs happen when safety leaders know how to design, deliver, and evaluate training that drives results...
06/18/2026

Strong safety programs happen when safety leaders know how to design, deliver, and evaluate training that drives results.

Our 4-day Safety Training Methods (STM) course, July 20-23 in West Phoenix, gives safety professionals practical tools to build a stronger safety culture, improve engagement, reduce incidents, and support compliance across their organizations.

Space is limited. Register today: https://ow.ly/ZRYm50Z8sjk

Our recently expanded online training catalog includes hundreds of courses designed to help organizations address workpl...
06/17/2026

Our recently expanded online training catalog includes hundreds of courses designed to help organizations address workplace risks and training requirements.

Explore construction, manufacturing, OSHA compliance, hazard communication, heat stress, and many other topics.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/5kIe50Z8s8r

Monsoon season officially begins this week and runs through September 30. While forecasts point to a wetter-than-average...
06/16/2026

Monsoon season officially begins this week and runs through September 30. While forecasts point to a wetter-than-average season in Arizona, rain isn't the only concern.

Flash flooding, dust storms, lightning, high winds, and extreme heat can create serious risks for workers and drivers across the Southwest.

Do you know what to do when a dust storm suddenly reduces visibility to zero? Or how employers can prepare workers for rapidly changing conditions?

Check out our article covering what employers and drivers need to know to stay safe: https://ow.ly/KCra50Zc61L

06/15/2026

Wellbeing and safety go hand in hand in the workplace. Hear real stories of how prioritizing worker wellbeing can help you advance safety for your entire workforce.

Leaders are trained to manage risk on the job. Fewer are taught how stress, burnout, and pushing through exhaustion can ...
06/12/2026

Leaders are trained to manage risk on the job. Fewer are taught how stress, burnout, and pushing through exhaustion can impact decision-making, workplace culture, and safety outcomes.

Join our President and CEO Rick Murray for a free webinar at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16:
Your Biggest Safety Liability Might Be You

Hosted by Aligned At Work this conversation will explore executive health as a safety issue and why leadership well-being matters in field service, construction, and tech environments.

Sign up here: https://ow.ly/w9E850Z3Cak

06/11/2026

We strongly urge employers to implement comprehensive policies banning all cell phone use while driving for work. This includes both handheld and hands-free devices. Cognitive distraction poses severe risks and can expose businesses to massive liability claims.

06/10/2026

Our Alive at 25 class helps teens and young adults ages 15 to 24 recognize risky driving behaviors before a crash happens. The four-hour course focuses on distracted driving, speeding, peer pressure, impaired driving, and split-second decision-making through real-life scenarios and hands-on activities.

We're offering two upcoming classes in West Phoenix:
• Saturday, June 20
• Saturday, July 18
• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The course is available for a reduced rate of $25, regularly $75.

To learn more or register, visit: https://ow.ly/kpWe50Z1lmN

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16841 N 31st Avenue Bldg 5
Phoenix, AZ
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