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Arizona Chapter National Safety Council is announcing President and CEO Rick Murray has been appointed to the newly formed Workplace Heat Safety Task Force, launched under an executive order signed by Gov. Katie Hobbs.
“This is a critical step forward for Arizona’s workforce,” said Rick Murray. “As temperatures continue to rise, so does the responsibility of employers to keep their people safe. I’m honored to bring ACNSC’s voice to the table and work alongside this dedicated group to protect the workers who power our state.”
Each year, Arizona sees hundreds of heat-related workers’ compensation claims — often underreported due to the nature of these incidents, according to a press release.
One in five workers in Arizona is employed in industries at high risk for heat exposure, including construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation, the release states.
As CEO of ACNSC, Mr. Murray leads a nonprofit safety advocate with a mission to eliminate the leading causes of preventable death and injury across Arizona’s communities, schools, roads, and workplaces. His appointment to the Task Force reflects his organization’s longstanding commitment to advancing safety education, training, and resources that save lives.
“Protecting Arizonans from heat illness is a public health priority,” Mr. Murray said. “The solutions we create must be Arizona-specific, employer-informed, and rooted in best practices that keep workers healthy and businesses thriving.”
