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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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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…
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01.19.2021 Live ClassesYou can save 40% right now on any of our highest selling courses. This includes the Safety Director Certificate (SDC), Environmental…
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%…
