2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo – The National Safety Council, America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, saw an increase in the number of safety professionals who attended this year’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo, which took place in October at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
The NSC Safety Congress & Expo, the world’s largest annual gathering of safety professionals, welcomed more than 11,000 safety, health and environmental professionals and distributors this year, marking an 11% increase from 2022 and a second consecutive year of double-digit growth. More than 50% of participants had “safety” in their job title, 58% of attendees identified safety as a primary area of expertise and 48% of eventgoers were looking to make safety-related purchases within six months of the event. In addition, those attending represented the U.S., Canada and 68 other countries.
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“We would like to give a big thank you to all who attended this year’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo,” said Lorraine Martin, NSC president and CEO. “With over 800 exhibitors, more than 125 educational programs and numerous networking opportunities for our thousands of attendees, the energy in New Orleans was unparalleled. The commitment to safety demonstrated by these professionals is stronger than ever, and we hope all walked away from this event with new tools, resources and insights to help make people safer from the workplace to anyplace.”
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Since its inception, the NSC Safety Congress & Expo has featured industry-leading technology, education and networking opportunities for those in safety and related fields. Exhibiting companies this year showcased a wide variety of products, including safety tools, technology and personal protective equipment.
This year’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo also featured the ninth annual “Best in Show” New Product Showcase Awards that included more than 50 products from 37 companies. Winners were:
● Werner – first place – R3 Concrete Anchor
● Juno Juno – second place – Women’s Steel Toe Meti II Boot
● Caco America LLBC – third place – GETM GH500 Tyle 2 Safety Helmut
Next year’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo takes place Sept. 16-18, with professional development seminars Sept.13-15 and 18-19, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Registration opens May 21. Learn more at congress.nsc.org.
