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Workers Memorial Day

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!

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

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

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

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!

Newest MSP and CSD Certificants!

04.10.2024 Certifications
It is with great pleasure and pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the safety professionals who have recently…
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DOL Publishes Final Rule

DOL Publishes Final Rule

04.10.2024 Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to…
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New PFAS Legislation

New PFAS Legislation

04.10.2024 Compliance
Today, the EPA has issued the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect us from harmful PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl…
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CSM Cincinnati is Nearly FULL!

CSM Cincinnati is Nearly FULL!

04.10.2024 Live Classes
Time is ticking, and seats are filling up fast! NASP’s highly anticipated Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, scheduled to take…
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Lone Worker Dies

Lone Worker Dies

04.10.2024 Current Events
A mechanic was killed while repairing a large excavator by himself because his employer didn’t have a lone work policy,…
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Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects

Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects

04.10.2024 Current Events
An employer may be responsible for birth defects allegedly caused by its workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals, a state appeals…
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Trenching Collapse Death

Trenching Collapse Death

03.14.2024 Compliance
On August 10th, 2023, two Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. employees were installing sewer-line piping when the trench’s side…
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Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics

Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics

03.14.2024 Current Events
Wearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in workplace ergonomics, offering unprecedented insights into employee health and safety. These innovative…
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Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution

Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution

03.14.2024 Compliance
A recent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decision shows that a worker’s electrocution was the result of an…
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Injured Worker to Claim Benefits

Injured Worker to Claim Benefits

03.14.2024 Compliance
On June 20th, 2021, Molly Sullivan, an airline worker for United Airlines, parked in Garage 2 and entered the third-floor…
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How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

02.29.2024 Compliance
Mental health in the workplace is an important factor for employers to consider. Good mental health fosters a more productive…
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Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection

Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection

02.12.2024 Compliance
Responding to a report of workers being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, federal investigators found a Madison ice cream plant lacked…
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