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A Year of Progress: NASP’s Training Milestones for 2025

As we look back on 2025, one theme shines brightly across the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP): progress with purpose. This year, thousands of safety professionals advanced their knowledge, strengthened their skills, and elevated workplace safety culture through NASP’s comprehensive training programs, both in-person and online. From our flagship certifications to newly launched specialty…

December Safety Roundup

In the past several weeks, a troubling series of workplace incidents has highlighted repeated failures in basic safety practices across multiple industries. These cases, while varied in circumstances, share a common theme. Each involved well-known hazards for which solutions already exist. In several situations, federal authorities have issued significant fines, while in others, investigations are…

Launch into 2026: Live Training Classes with NASP

The upcoming year is filled with opportunities for safety professionals to expand their expertise, earn respected credentials, and gain hands-on experience through NASP’s in-person training programs. Our 2026 schedule brings together industry-leading instructors, practical skills training, and an interactive classroom environment designed to elevate every participant’s capabilities. Below is a look at each course being…

Congratulations to our new Certification Holders!

NASP is proud to recognize the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP) and Certified Safety Director (CSD) certifications. Achieving these credentials requires extensive knowledge, practical experience, and a strong commitment to protecting workers and improving organizational safety performance. These certificants have demonstrated their dedication to maintaining high standards of professional…

Twas the night before a very safe Christmas

’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the site,Not a hazard was stirring, not even a light.The lockouts were hung on the panels with care,In hopes that St. Safety soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While near-miss reports danced in Dad’s head.And Mama in earplugs, and I in…

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OSHA and MSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increasing by 2.6% on Jan. 15

OSHA and MSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increasing by 2.6% on Jan. 15

01.20.2025 Compliance
Civil penalties issued by OSHA and MSHA will rise by about 2.6% on Jan. 15, in accordance with the Federal…
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Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Raises Heart Risks—even for Regular Exercisers

Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Raises Heart Risks—even for Regular Exercisers

01.20.2025 Current Events
The Sedentary Danger A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting,…
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OSHA and Amazon Reach Settlement to Improve Worker Safety

OSHA and Amazon Reach Settlement to Improve Worker Safety

01.14.2025 Compliance
In a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Amazon have reached a…
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Now you see me, now you don’t – Part 2 – Ergonomics

Now you see me, now you don’t – Part 2 – Ergonomics

12.26.2024 Compliance
In our last issue we saw that overexertion and bodily reaction accounted for most days away from work, job transfers,…
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Compliance Roundup – Recent Violations from Across the Country

Compliance Roundup – Recent Violations from Across the Country

12.26.2024 Compliance
In recent enforcement actions, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified significant safety violations…
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Now you see me, now you don’t—a three-part exploration into shifting workplace risk assessments from tangible to intangible hazards.

Now you see me, now you don’t—a three-part exploration into shifting workplace risk assessments from tangible to intangible hazards.

12.26.2024 Compliance
For over 50 years, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has focused on ensuring that America’s hard-working men and women…
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Troubleshooting 4 Common Gas Detection Issues

Troubleshooting 4 Common Gas Detection Issues

12.26.2024 Compliance
Gas detection has come a long way since canaries warned miners of toxic gases in the 19th century. Today’s advanced…
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New FTA Rule Establishes Safety Standards for Rail Workers on Tracks

New FTA Rule Establishes Safety Standards for Rail Workers on Tracks

12.26.2024 Compliance
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has introduced a final rule establishing mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees working…
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How to Create a Safety Culture in the Construction Industry

How to Create a Safety Culture in the Construction Industry

12.24.2024 Compliance
Fostering a safe workplace can help construction companies promote a positive working environment for employees. Most importantly, it prevents injuries…
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ISO 45003 Audit Checklist

ISO 45003 Audit Checklist

12.24.2024 Compliance
When the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the first edition of the ISO 45003 in June 2021, many organizations wanted to…
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Psychosocial Hazards Based on ISO 45003

Psychosocial Hazards Based on ISO 45003

12.24.2024 Compliance
Employees who feel psychologically unsafe on the job are 80% more likely to report workplace injuries requiring medical attention and time off.…
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What Is ISO 45003?

What Is ISO 45003?

12.24.2024 Compliance
 The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, published the first edition of ISO 45003 in June 2021.…
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