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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members. What legislation regulates safety on construction sites? And how can construction businesses ensure adherence? Learn more about…
Debunking a Common Myth: Can OSHA Cite You for Not Having an Arc Flash Label?
Compliance
As a safety professional, you’ve likely heard it in meetings or on the shop floor: “If OSHA sees that panel without an arc flash label, we’re getting a fine!” It’s a common belief that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly enforces the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E standard, specifically the requirement for…
Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety
Current Events
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace back to one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, the Great Chicago Fire of October 8–10, 1871. That disaster destroyed over 3.3 square miles of the city, left 100,000 people homeless, and claimed…
From the Field: Limits of Standard Indemnity in Contractors Injury Cases
Safety Culture
By Brent Kettelkamp & James A. Junkin Subcontractor liability, both from an OSHA and lawsuit perspective, is concerning on construction sites as well as general industry. Contracts between project owners and contractors frequently incorporate indemnity and hold harmless agreements (IHHAs) as a means of distributing risk and determining responsibility for workplace injuries. While these clauses…
Get a Head Start on 2026: Register Now for NASP’s Live Safety Classes
Live Classes
If professional development is one of your goals for 2026, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in one of NASP’s upcoming live training classes. These sessions offer more than just certification—they’re a chance to learn directly from expert instructors, build real-world skills, and connect with other safety professionals who share your commitment to…
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Common Safety Challenges in the Construction Industry
05.15.2024 ComplianceConstruction jobs are some of the most dangerous and hazardous in the world. In fact, construction was the leading industry for…
OSHA’s Top 10: Finalized Data Released for Fiscal Year 2023
05.10.2024 ComplianceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released comprehensive data detailing the most frequently cited safety standards for fiscal…
Heat Stress, Child Labor, and Contractors… Oh my!
05.10.2024 ComplianceIn a recent development that could have significant implications for workplace safety, the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, announced…
4 Steps to Improve Ethical Decision Making
02.12.2024 ComplianceAs safety professionals, ethical decision-making serves as a cornerstone for fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and responsibility. Our actions…
Classes on the Horizon
01.18.2024 Live ClassesTrade your snow boots for flip-flops and join us in sunny Orlando, Florida, for TWO awesome courses! Lockout Tagout Train-the-Trainer…
The Certified Safety Manager is coming to Las Vegas
09.19.2023 Live ClassesThe Certified Safety Manager course has long been a staple of the excellence and practical training of NASP. And we…
How to Create a HAZCOM Program
08.21.2023 ComplianceIt may not be the most visible workplace hazard, but an effective chemical hazard communication program is essential for workplace…
The CSM Course comes back to Texas!
08.11.2023 Live ClassesThe Certified Safety Manager course has long been a staple of the excellence and practical training of NASP. And we…
HAZWOPER TTT Comes to Raleigh in October
07.12.2023 Live ClassesWe all know that OSHA requires HAZWOPER training for any workers who perform cleanup, emergency response, or corrective actions that…
Final CSM of ’23 is Here!
06.15.2023 Live ClassesThe Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Course is often described as ‘the premier class for those wishing to provide in-house safety…
Last CSM of 2023!
05.15.2023 Live ClassesThe Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Course is often described as ‘the premier class for those wishing to provide in-house safety…
FINAL DAY OF OUR CONFINED SPACE ENTRY & RESCUE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
04.21.2023 Live ClassesAll good things must come to an end; we have reached the final day of our Confined Space Entry &…
