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Workers Memorial Day
By NASP Blogger Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive many different answers. Most of these answers will fit within one of three categories: In this article, we will mention all three of these, but we mainly want to focus on the latter, safety, for…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
Live Classes
If you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to act. Our upcoming live classes are filling fast — and if you wait, you may miss your chance to secure the training you need in 2025. These in-person sessions are more than just a learning…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
Safety Culture
On March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety on the Edge—a groundbreaking conference that challenged conventional thinking and sparked meaningful dialogue about the future of workplace safety. Proudly co-sponsored by NASP, this two-day event stood out as a bold reimagining of what a…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
Compliance
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious chemical releases that occurred across 14 states between May 2020 and August 2024. The new report expands on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency by offering detailed accounts of each incident, including probable causes, injuries,…
The Hidden Cost of Burnout: Understanding Its Psychological Toll and How to Address It
Psychological Health and Safety
Burnout is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a serious psychological threat that’s affecting a growing number of workers across industries. According to a recent survey by HR consulting firm Robert Half, 36% of U.S. employees report feeling burned out at work, and more than a third say that their burnout has worsened over the past…
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Newest MSP and CSD Certificants!
04.10.2024 CertificationsIt is with great pleasure and pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the safety professionals who have recently…
DOL Publishes Final Rule
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New PFAS Legislation
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CSM Cincinnati is Nearly FULL!
04.10.2024 Live ClassesTime is ticking, and seats are filling up fast! NASP’s highly anticipated Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, scheduled to take…
Lone Worker Dies
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Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects
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Trenching Collapse Death
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Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics
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Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution
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Injured Worker to Claim Benefits
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How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace
02.29.2024 ComplianceMental health in the workplace is an important factor for employers to consider. Good mental health fosters a more productive…
Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection
02.12.2024 ComplianceResponding to a report of workers being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, federal investigators found a Madison ice cream plant lacked…