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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members. What legislation regulates safety on construction sites? And how can construction businesses ensure adherence? Learn more about…
Debunking a Common Myth: Can OSHA Cite You for Not Having an Arc Flash Label?
Compliance
As a safety professional, you’ve likely heard it in meetings or on the shop floor: “If OSHA sees that panel without an arc flash label, we’re getting a fine!” It’s a common belief that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly enforces the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E standard, specifically the requirement for…
Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety
Current Events
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace back to one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, the Great Chicago Fire of October 8–10, 1871. That disaster destroyed over 3.3 square miles of the city, left 100,000 people homeless, and claimed…
From the Field: Limits of Standard Indemnity in Contractors Injury Cases
Safety Culture
By Brent Kettelkamp & James A. Junkin Subcontractor liability, both from an OSHA and lawsuit perspective, is concerning on construction sites as well as general industry. Contracts between project owners and contractors frequently incorporate indemnity and hold harmless agreements (IHHAs) as a means of distributing risk and determining responsibility for workplace injuries. While these clauses…
Get a Head Start on 2026: Register Now for NASP’s Live Safety Classes
Live Classes
If professional development is one of your goals for 2026, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in one of NASP’s upcoming live training classes. These sessions offer more than just certification—they’re a chance to learn directly from expert instructors, build real-world skills, and connect with other safety professionals who share your commitment to…
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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…
Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined for Silica Exposure: Understanding the Risks and Prevention
06.06.2025 Current EventsArt Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, has been fined $120,000 by the U.S.…
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…
The Toll of Neglect: Workplace Fatalities by the Numbers
05.13.2025 ComplianceThe AFL-CIO’s latest annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect (2025), paints a grim picture of workplace…
NASP welcomes our newest franchises
05.13.2025 Current EventsWelcoming Two New Franchises to the NASP Family The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) is proud to welcome two…
Workers Memorial Day
04.15.2025 Current EventsIf we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
04.15.2025 Live ClassesIf you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to…
National Ladder Safety Month
03.10.2025 Safety CultureFalls from ladders are a leading cause of workplace fatalities, making ladder safety a critical concern for employers and employees…
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…
