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Investigative Safety Analysis: The Le Constellation Bar Fire at Crans-Montana
By NASP Blogger Current Events
On January 1, 2026, a fatal structural fire occurred at the Le Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of 40 occupants, many of them teenagers, and injuries to more than 100 others. The incident represents one of the most significant mass casualty fires in a public assembly occupancy in recent Swiss history…
Why Becoming a NASP Member Is a Smart Move for Safety Professionals
Safety Culture
In today’s fast-paced workplace safety environment, staying current with best practices, regulatory updates, and professional development opportunities can make all the difference in your career. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a membership built to support safety professionals at every stage of their career. What You Get with NASP Membership Becoming a NASP…
What’s Ahead for Workplace Safety: Key Regulatory Changes Coming in 2026
Current Events
As we enter 2026, workplace safety professionals face a year of meaningful regulatory change. Federal agencies and standards organizations are advancing new requirements that will affect hazard communication, injury reporting, chemical management, fire protection, and electrical safety. Staying ahead of these developments will be critical to maintaining compliance and protecting workers. Below is a snapshot…
Top OSHA Fines of 2025: A Clear Message on Repeat Violations
Current Events
In 2025, OSHA significantly escalated enforcement actions against employers with a history of non-compliance. A common theme among the year’s highest penalties was repeat and willful violations, particularly cases where employers failed to correct known hazards after previous inspections, citations, or fatalities. The following cases highlight the steep financial and human costs of ignoring established…
A Year of Progress: NASP’s Training Milestones for 2025
Editorial
As we look back on 2025, one theme shines brightly across the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP): progress with purpose. This year, thousands of safety professionals advanced their knowledge, strengthened their skills, and elevated workplace safety culture through NASP’s comprehensive training programs, both in-person and online. From our flagship certifications to newly launched specialty…
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70k+ SIRs
12.18.2023 Current EventsFederal OSHA collected a total of 70,206 severe injury reports (SIRs) from employers it covers from 2015 to 2021, according…
Business Owner Charged For WC Fraud
12.18.2023 Current EventsA California business owner was charged with 96 felony counts for denial of workers’ compensation benefits to employees, workers’ compensation…
Fatigue and Complacency to Blame for Ferry Accident
11.13.2023 Current EventsBack in July 2022, a Washington State Ferries passenger and car ferry collided with a mooring structure (called a terminal…
OSHA & NLRB Forge Stronger Alliance to Safeguard Workers’ Whistleblower Rights
11.13.2023 Current EventsOSHA and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing the…
What’s New on YouTube?
11.13.2023 YoutubeOur most recent YouTube videos have rolled out in a series of videos around Chemical Terms and Concepts. The linked…
NHTSA Reports Continued Drop in Traffic-Related Fatalities
10.06.2023 Current EventsFor five fiscal quarters in a row, traffic-related fatalities have dropped in the United States. That information comes after the…
Is a Workplace Violence Incident Recordable Even When It Occurs Offsite?
10.06.2023 ComplianceOSHA recently released a Standard interpretation Letter stating that injuries that occur from workplace violence incidents outside of the actual…
What’s New on YouTube?
10.06.2023 YoutubeOur most recent YouTube videos have been directed toward education. First, we have our feature on the Union Carbide catastrophe…
Teen’s Death at Wisconsin Sawmill Leads to Major Action from DOL
09.19.2023 Current EventsA 16-year-old worker was injured and later died from those injuries, following an incident while operating dangerous equipment. This was…
OSHA Gives Clarity to Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard
09.19.2023 ComplianceIn an effort to clarify the goals of a new “programmatic standard that could require employers to create a plan…
What’s New on YouTube?
09.19.2023 YoutubeA lot of fun things are happening over at the NASP YouTube channel! We recently had a subscription drive where…
Poor Task Training and Hazard Sign Confusion Lead to Fatality
08.11.2023 Current EventsOverconfidence and lack of training can sometimes lead to death on the job, as the death of a Tennessee maintenance…
