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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.
By NASP Blogger Compliance
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.
09.18.2026 ComplianceOSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal…
The Same Explosion, Eleven Years Apart: A Closer Look at the Brent Industries Incident
09.18.2026 Current EventsTwo explosions tore through Brent Industries in Toledo, Ohio shortly before 5 a.m. on August 18, 2026, during a shift…
Both Employers Had Already Been Told. The Combined Fines Came to $860,628.
09.18.2026 Current EventsTwo federal enforcement actions closed out August, six days and roughly 700 miles apart. Neither involved a hazard the employer…
Your Last Incident Investigation Probably Didn’t Change Anything
09.18.2026 ComplianceEvery story in this issue involves an organization that already had the information it needed. Brent Industries had a fatality…
Your Next LOTO Trainer Could Be You
09.18.2026 Live ClassesAmong everything OSHA cited NaturPak for last month, two items stand out for how ordinary they are: failure to develop,…
Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide
07.27.2026 ComplianceJump To: A frayed cord. A skipped lockout step. A worker who assumes the breaker is off. These are the…
EPA Updates EPCRA Rules to Align with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard
07.13.2026 ComplianceOne of the most important changes is the adoption of OSHA’s current definitions for hazard category, health hazard, and physical…
Certifications: What They Mean and Why They Matter
07.13.2026 CertificationsIntroduction In workplace safety, you’ll encounter many different types of professional credentials. Some are certificates earned after completing a training…
Don’t Miss Your Final Chance for Live NASP Training in 2026
07.13.2026 Live ClassesAs 2026 begins to wind down, so do the remaining opportunities to experience NASP’s live, instructor-led classroom training before the…
Turn Up the Heat on Your Safety Training During the NASP Sizzlin’ Summer Sale
07.13.2026 Current EventsSummer is the perfect time to invest in your professional development, and there’s never been a better opportunity to do…
Welcoming THIEP and Introducing the New NASP/IASP Authorized Training Partner Program
07.13.2026 Current EventsThe National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) and the International Association of Safety Professionals (IASP) are pleased to welcome the…
New ASTM SIF Standard: What It Means for Internal Injury Reporting
06.12.2026 ComplianceASTM International recently released ASTM E2920-26, an updated standard that introduces a more structured approach to recording and evaluating workplace…
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