National Safety Council Unveils NSC Navigator, New Customized Software Solutions for Safety Management and Measurement

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Oct 05, 2010, 07:57 ET

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council has unveiled NSC Navigator, a new innovative web-based system that enables organizations to better manage their safety management systems and measure performance. The new product is being demonstrated at the 2010 NSC Congress & Expo, the world's largest annual safety and health conference.

NSC Navigator is an innovative software solution suite that helps organizations maintain compliance with safety regulations and manage a process of sustainable improvement.

NSC Navigator combines trusted NSC content, innovative ICertainty solutions and licensed Disney* compliance and auditing technology and best practices. The National Safety Council is working with ICertainty to utilize this valued Disney technology and knowledge to create customized software solutions that improve overall safety performance.

"There are elements that are critical to the success of any safety management system, regardless of an organization's size or industry," said Janet Froetscher, NSC president and CEO. "This partnership allows NSC to deliver proven methods to reduce workplace injuries and help identify leading indicators."

"Given our long-standing relationship with the National Safety Council, we couldn't be more pleased that ICertainty is working with NSC to change the world of safety management as we all work to make our world a safer place," said Greg Hale, Chief Safety Officer and Vice President of Worldwide Safety and Accessibility, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.

"ICertainty is very pleased to team with Disney and NSC, both recognized global leaders in safety. NSC Navigator uses our web-based technology to help employers quickly deploy safety best practices that save lives, reduce injuries and eliminate the time spent trying to manage safety programs using error-prone, manual processes," said Ted Woodings, CEO of ICertainty. "And, because our system enables 100% real-time compliance, companies can achieve significant improvements in the effectiveness of their safety programs so employees remain unharmed at work and return home safely."

The NSC Navigator will be available for commercial sales beginning in January 2011.

*Under license from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. to ICertainty.

The National Safety Council (www.nsc.org) saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy.

SOURCE National Safety Council