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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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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…
The Summer Sale is Cooling Down!
08.12.2021 Live ClassesOur Summer Sale is ending soon! Don’t miss out on these once a year discounts on all of NASP’s most…
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…
These Summer Sales are on FIRE!
07.12.2021 Live ClassesThe hot summer season is here and NASP wants to celebrate with these Sizzlin’ Summer Specials on our Safety Courses.…
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…
Child Labor Violation Leads to Teen’s Death
07.12.2021 Current EventsA Tennessee contractor involved in the fatal fall of a teenage worker violated child labor laws, according to the Department…
