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A Year of Progress: NASP’s Training Milestones for 2025
By NASP Blogger Editorial
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
Current Events, Safety Culture
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
Live Classes
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!
Certifications
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
Editorial
’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
01.20.2025 ComplianceCivil penalties issued by OSHA and MSHA will rise by about 2.6% on Jan. 15, in accordance with the Federal…
Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Raises Heart Risks—even for Regular Exercisers
01.20.2025 Current EventsThe Sedentary Danger A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting,…
OSHA and Amazon Reach Settlement to Improve Worker Safety
01.14.2025 ComplianceIn a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Amazon have reached a…
Now you see me, now you don’t – Part 2 – Ergonomics
12.26.2024 ComplianceIn our last issue we saw that overexertion and bodily reaction accounted for most days away from work, job transfers,…
Compliance Roundup – Recent Violations from Across the Country
12.26.2024 ComplianceIn recent enforcement actions, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified significant safety violations…
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 ComplianceFor over 50 years, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has focused on ensuring that America’s hard-working men and women…
Troubleshooting 4 Common Gas Detection Issues
12.26.2024 ComplianceGas detection has come a long way since canaries warned miners of toxic gases in the 19th century. Today’s advanced…
New FTA Rule Establishes Safety Standards for Rail Workers on Tracks
12.26.2024 ComplianceThe Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has introduced a final rule establishing mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees working…
How to Create a Safety Culture in the Construction Industry
12.24.2024 ComplianceFostering a safe workplace can help construction companies promote a positive working environment for employees. Most importantly, it prevents injuries…
ISO 45003 Audit Checklist
12.24.2024 ComplianceWhen the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the first edition of the ISO 45003 in June 2021, many organizations wanted to…
Psychosocial Hazards Based on ISO 45003
12.24.2024 ComplianceEmployees who feel psychologically unsafe on the job are 80% more likely to report workplace injuries requiring medical attention and time off.…
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.…