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The Environmental Cost of Data Centers
By NASP Blogger Technology
The world’s reliance on digital services means that data centers have become essential infrastructure. These facilities house thousands of servers, networking devices, and storage systems. Growth in artificial‑intelligence (AI) workloads and cloud computing has accelerated the construction of hyperscale data centers, many of which occupy more than 30,000 square feet. While data centers create jobs and enable…
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Career Paths in Safety
10.15.2024 ComplianceA career in safety can be as rewarding personally as it is financially. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…
Trenching and Excavation Hazards
10.15.2024 ComplianceWhile trenches and excavations are essential for many construction processes, they also present potential hazards for workers. In 2022, 39 workers…
How many Safety Professionals do you need at your company?
09.23.2024 ComplianceOne of the biggest challenges companies face today has to do with staffing. It’s completely natural, then, to wonder how…
The Critical Importance of Industrial Hygiene in the Workplace
09.11.2024 ComplianceIndustrial hygiene is a crucial aspect of workplace safety that often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. It encompasses the…
OSHA Heat Stress Standards
08.23.2024 ComplianceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.…
How to Prevent Heat Stress on the Job Site
08.23.2024 ComplianceTemperatures are rising, making heat stress a growing threat to the health and productivity of workforces worldwide. Heat stress occurs…
HAZWOPER: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
08.07.2024 ComplianceHAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is a regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) produced and maintained by…
Safety on the Edge: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
08.07.2024 ComplianceThe landscape of workplace safety is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the “Safety on the Edge” conference. This groundbreaking…
Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations
08.07.2024 Current EventsOn July 11, OSHA announced a settlement with Dollar General and its subsidiaries to significantly improve workplace safety nationwide. This…
Reinforcing Safety with Design
07.10.2024 ComplianceWhen it comes to construction projects, from design-build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, ensuring the highest level of safety is paramount.…
Preventable Tragedy: Lessons from a Molten Metal Leak Incident
07.10.2024 ComplianceA recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor revealed critical safety lapses at Ellwood Engineered Castings Co. in Hubbard,…
Aging Workers: Where do they fit into the workforce?
07.10.2024 ComplianceWhile much focus is placed on attracting and retaining Gen Z and millennial workers, the aging workforce represents a significant…
