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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view. What the Five Days…

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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

09.18.2026 Compliance
OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal…
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The Same Explosion, Eleven Years Apart: A Closer Look at the Brent Industries Incident

The Same Explosion, Eleven Years Apart: A Closer Look at the Brent Industries Incident

09.18.2026 Current Events
Two explosions tore through Brent Industries in Toledo, Ohio shortly before 5 a.m. on August 18, 2026, during a shift…
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Both Employers Had Already Been Told. The Combined Fines Came to $860,628.

Both Employers Had Already Been Told. The Combined Fines Came to $860,628.

09.18.2026 Current Events
Two federal enforcement actions closed out August, six days and roughly 700 miles apart. Neither involved a hazard the employer…
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Your Last Incident Investigation Probably Didn’t Change Anything

Your Last Incident Investigation Probably Didn’t Change Anything

09.18.2026 Compliance
Every story in this issue involves an organization that already had the information it needed. Brent Industries had a fatality…
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Your Next LOTO Trainer Could Be You

Your Next LOTO Trainer Could Be You

09.18.2026 Live Classes
Among everything OSHA cited NaturPak for last month, two items stand out for how ordinary they are: failure to develop,…
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Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide

Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide

07.27.2026 Compliance
Jump To: A frayed cord. A skipped lockout step. A worker who assumes the breaker is off. These are the…
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EPA Updates EPCRA Rules to Align with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard

EPA Updates EPCRA Rules to Align with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard

07.13.2026 Compliance
One of the most important changes is the adoption of OSHA’s current definitions for hazard category, health hazard, and physical…
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Certifications: What They Mean and Why They Matter

Certifications: What They Mean and Why They Matter

07.13.2026 Certifications
Introduction In workplace safety, you’ll encounter many different types of professional credentials. Some are certificates earned after completing a training…
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Don’t Miss Your Final Chance for Live NASP Training in 2026

Don’t Miss Your Final Chance for Live NASP Training in 2026

07.13.2026 Live Classes
As 2026 begins to wind down, so do the remaining opportunities to experience NASP’s live, instructor-led classroom training before the…
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Turn Up the Heat on Your Safety Training During the NASP Sizzlin’ Summer Sale

Turn Up the Heat on Your Safety Training During the NASP Sizzlin’ Summer Sale

07.13.2026 Current Events
Summer is the perfect time to invest in your professional development, and there’s never been a better opportunity to do…
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Welcoming THIEP and Introducing the New NASP/IASP Authorized Training Partner Program

Welcoming THIEP and Introducing the New NASP/IASP Authorized Training Partner Program

07.13.2026 Current Events
The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) and the International Association of Safety Professionals (IASP) are pleased to welcome the…
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New ASTM SIF Standard: What It Means for Internal Injury Reporting

New ASTM SIF Standard: What It Means for Internal Injury Reporting

06.12.2026 Compliance
ASTM International recently released ASTM E2920-26, an updated standard that introduces a more structured approach to recording and evaluating workplace…
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