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Where Safety Is Headed in 2026: Insights from the Safety Community
By NASP Blogger Safety Culture
Earlier this year, we asked our students, members, and social media audience where they believe safety should be headed in 2026. The feedback was consistent. The future of safety is focused on people, participation, and prevention. Improving safety culture and employee engagement emerged as the top priority, selected by approximately 80% of respondents. Increasing leadership…
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SAFETY NEWS BREAK – SEPTEMBER 10TH 2021
09.10.2021 YoutubeUnderstanding and selecting Flame Resistant (FR) clothing can be burdensome. There is a lot to learn when it comes to…
SAFETY NEWS BREAK – SEPTEMBER 3TH 2021
09.03.2021 YoutubeFederal workplace safety regulators proposed over $1.3 million in penalties against a construction company in Boston after two employees died…
SAFETY NEWS BREAK – AUGUST 27TH 2021
08.27.2021 YoutubeAccording to OSHA, employers should take steps to protect fully vaccinated and unvaccinated workers against COVID-19 in the wake of…
SAFETY NEWS BREAK – AUGUST 20TH 2021
08.20.2021 YoutubeOSHA recently fined a water utilities construction company $1.3 million following the deaths of two workers at a Boston dig…
SAFETY NEWS BREAK – AUGUST 13TH 2021
08.13.2021 YoutubeLongtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka died from a reported heart attack Aug. 5. He was 72. Let’s learn more about…
AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka, Passes Unexpectedly
08.12.2021 Current EventsLongtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka died from a reported heart attack Aug. 5. He was 72. “The working people of…
Worker Struck, Killed by Tractor with Faulty Horn
08.12.2021 Current EventsIndiana OSHA cited a steel mill after a worker was struck and killed by a coil tractor. Officials confirmed George…
Safety News Break – August 6th 2021
08.06.2021 YoutubeTwo people are dead, and dozens of employees were injured following a chemical leak Tuesday night at the LyondellBasell Industries…
Safety News Break – July 30th 2021
07.30.2021 YoutubeFederal workplace safety officials have proposed nearly $1 million in fines against four companies following a January liquid nitrogen leak…
Safety News Break – July 23th 2021
07.23.2021 YoutubeA U-Haul truck full of chlorine caught fire in the middle of a busy parking lot in California. Watch this…
Safety News Break – July 16th 2021
07.16.2021 YoutubeRecent heatwave in the Pacific Northwest urges Oregon OSHA to enact Temporary Heat Rule. Watch this week’s Safety News Break…
Production Over Safety = High Injury Rates: Valuable Lesson Learned from Amazon’s Struggles
07.12.2021 Current EventsArguably the most constant struggle for safety professionals is the obstacle presented by increased production demands versus ensuring that employees…
