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Highlights the 17th World Congress on Safety and Health at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Composition of the International Organizing Committee; Planning efforts of the international event; Programs of the show.

Presents the schedule of programs and activities at the U.S. National Safety Council's Annual Congress & Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from September 21-23, 2005.

The article offers safety tips concerning secondhand farm equipment. According to the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences in Gainesville, secondhand farm equipment buyers should first make sure that the operating manuals for the equipment are included. They should also make sure that all safety shields and guards are in place and that the equipment has been well maintained and in good working condition.

Reports that Johnson & Johnson has received the second annual Robert W. Campbell Award for business excellence through safety, health and environmental management on September 21, 2005, at the National Safety Council's 93rd Annual Congress and Expo in Orlando, Florida. Background on Johnson & Johnson's award winning safety, health and environmental efforts; Award's recognition of the company's demonstration of willingness to reach out to communities and organizations with safety programs.

Highlights the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from September 18-22, 2005. Theme of the convention; Attendees of the event; Programs and activities; Event organizers.

Highlights the U.S. National Safety Council's Annual Congress & Expo, held in conjunction with the World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees of the event; Programs and activities; Event organizers.

Reports on the announcement of acting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administrator Jonathan L. Snare on his desire to continue the agency's successful approaches in safety and health community to advance the agency's mission of reducing workplace injuries, illness and loss of life in Key West, Florida. Association of Snare with the Department of Labor's Solicitor's Office in continuing the established approach of OSHA; Comment of Snare on the development of an appreciation for the importance and value of OSHA's work.

Focuses on the symposium Hispanic Forum on a Safe and Healthy Environment in Orlando, Florida. Sponsorship effort of the National Safety Council in the seminar; Role of the symposium in promoting safe and healthy workplaces; Topics discussed during the symposium.

The article offers information regarding the two bills on construction safety introduced by the state legislators in Florida. It mentions that Senate Bill 1654 and House bill 923 are designed to address the problems in crane accidents through new crane and derricks regulations in the construction industry. It also mentions that the bills will require new safety precautions including preparations for high wind events, radio communication, and secured hoisting equipment.

The article reports that the Preservation and Protection of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008 was upheld for employees and struck down for customers by a federal judge in Florida. The law would forbid business owners from denying gun owners the right to keep a legally owned gun in their locked vehicle while parked on the business' property. The ruling was made by Chief U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle.

The article reports that the National Safety Council co-sponsored the first Off-the-Job Safety Symposium in Orlando, Florida, on February 15-16, 2006. Key issues discussed include speakers during the event and the range of subject matter relevant to off-the-job industrial safety efforts that were addressed during the symposium.

Highlights the National Safety Council's Annual Congress & Exposition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from September 21-23, 2005. Attendees of the convention; Focus of the event; Programs and activities.

Reports on the plan of the U.S. National Safety Council on overlapping the 2005 Congress & Expo with the 17th World Congress on Safety and Health at Work in Orlando, Florida. Schedule of the event; Features of the show of the expo; Significance of the conjunction of both international events; Highlights of the ceremony.

Reports on the hosting of the Hispanic Summit by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in Orlando, Florida. Participation of the Hispanic and Spanish-speaking immigrant workers entering the U.S. workforce; Discussion of workers safety; Escalation of the fatalities among foreign-born Hispanic workers.

Reports the proceedings of the 88th Annual National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo in Orlando, Florida. Number of participating safety and health professionals; Sales of the NSC Safety Store; Increase in the total number of exhibitors; Venue for the 89th Congress & Expo.