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New ASTM SIF Standard: What It Means for Internal Injury Reporting
By NASP Blogger Compliance
ASTM International recently released ASTM E2920-26, an updated standard that introduces a more structured approach to recording and evaluating workplace injuries, illnesses, and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events. The new standard is designed to help organizations move beyond traditional injury reporting and focus more closely on incidents that have the potential to result in…
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National Safety Month 2025
06.06.2025 Current EventsNational Safety Month, observed every June, is an initiative led by the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote safety awareness…
OSHA Shifts Focus with New Inspection Program — But Safety Shouldn’t Stop There
06.06.2025 ComplianceOn May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced major updates to its inspection program. Under the…
NIOSH Workforce Reductions Raise Concerns Over Workplace Safety
06.06.2025 Current EventsSignificant staffing reductions at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have raised concerns among occupational safety professionals…
Mental Health Is Safety: Why Psychological Wellness Belongs on Every Jobsite
05.13.2025 Psychological Health and SafetyMay is National Mental Health Month, and it’s time for the industrial sector to recognize that mental health is a…
Incidents in April: A Stark Reminder of the Cost of Complacency
05.13.2025 Current EventsApril 2025 brought a series of tragic workplace incidents that serve as sobering reminders of how quickly things can go…
Workers Memorial Day
04.15.2025 Current EventsThe Meaning of Workplace Safety If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means…
OSHA Updates PPE Requirements for the Construction Industry: Ensuring Proper Fit for Worker Safety
03.10.2025 ComplianceNew OSHA Rule Mandates Properly Fitting PPE The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a significant revision to…
OSHA Releases Workplace Injury and Illness Data for 2023
03.10.2025 ComplianceThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released comprehensive data on workplace injuries and illnesses…
A Workplace without OSHA
02.13.2025 EditorialYou probably haven’t seen this in recent news, but a new bill has emerged in Congress proposing the elimination of…
Big Changes in 2024: A Look Back at NASP’s Transformational Year
01.20.2025 Current Events2024 proved to be an extraordinary year of growth and innovation for the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). From…
OSHA Ends Pursuit of COVID-19 Standard for Healthcare, Shifts Focus to Broader Infectious Diseases Rule
01.16.2025 ComplianceOSHA has officially halted its efforts to establish a COVID-19-specific standard for healthcare settings, opting instead to focus on completing…
Supporting the Mental Health of Frontline Workers: Key Strategies for Employers
12.26.2024 ComplianceFrontline employees; those in healthcare, education, retail, emergency services, and beyond, face intense emotional demands, making mental health support crucial.…
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