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<br /> familysafetyhealth.com<br /> Get a FREE digital sample!<br /> Visit nsc.org/wellness<br /> FSH house ad_mds.indd 2 3/8/24 4:31 PM<br /> The Official Magazine of the NSC Safety Congress & Expo<br /> August 2025<br /> <br /> <br /> Get ready for the<br /> 2025 NSC SAFETY<br /> CONGRESS & EXPO<br /> Inside<br /> • Do you have an<br /> readiness plan? <br /> emergency<br /> • Make your virtual training<br /> a success<br /> • The role of engagement<br /> in SIF prevention<br /> • Trends in AR/FR clothing<br /> Is Complacency a Choice?<br /> Preventable injuries are among the top leading<br /> causes of death across various industries. And even<br /> though complacency plays a big role, it is often<br /> underacknowledged as a contributing factor when<br /> more prominent causes are available to cite.<br /> So, is complacency an organizational choice? 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