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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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COVID Exposure More Likely for Those in Office
02.09.2021 Current EventsPeople who work at the office may be more at risk of contracting COVID-19 than those who work remotely, according…
Late fines could lead to placement on inspection priority list
02.09.2021 Current EventsFederal OSHA announced a new debt collection initiative involving a series of letters, a phone call, and eventual placement on…
OSHA Top 10
02.05.2021 ComplianceOSHA says employers can save between $4 and $6 for every dollar they invest in training and prevention. A look…
Safety News Break
02.03.2021 YoutubeAre COVID Reporting and Recording requirements causing you confusion? Check out this week’s Safety News Break to learn more. Don’t…
Among President Biden’s recent executive orders
01.22.2021 Current EventsAmong the executive orders signed during his first two days in office, President Joe Biden directed OSHA and MSHA consider…
Pro-Union Candidate Picked for Labor Secretary
01.15.2021 Current EventsPresident-elect Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his Labor Secretary. Walsh would oversee OSHA and MSHA, which…
Which Workers are More Likely to be Injured? 2019 BLS Stats Have the Answer
01.08.2021 Current EventsRecent injury and illness statistics provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows which workers may be more likely…
No Cave-in Protection for Workers in 24-foot Trench
01.08.2021 Current EventsIndiana OSHA cited a construction contractor for failing to provide protection for employees working in a 24-foot-deep trench. Inspectors also…
COVID-19 Vaccination Incoming: Can you Make it Mandatory?
01.08.2021 Current EventsCOVID-19 vaccinations are starting to get rolled out, meaning it’s time for employers to consider what their vaccination policies will…
Are Leading Indicator Surveys Accurate?
01.08.2021 Current EventsSurveys regarding injury and illness leading indicators are used frequently in the construction industry for contract bidding purposes, but are…
Bureau of Labor Statistics
12.16.2020 Current EventsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their 2019 injury and fatality reporting today. Workplace fatalities are up nearly 2%…
OSHA Under the Biden Administration: What to Expect
12.09.2020 Current EventsEven if there hadn’t been a pandemic, you could expect to see significant differences between a Trump OSHA and a…
