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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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OSHA Cites Contractor After Fatal Fall
07.14.2022 Current EventsA fall from elevation, the leading cause of death in the construction industry, has claimed another victim; this time a…
Diver Drowns in Golf Course Pond, OSHA Cites Company for 12 Serious Violations
07.14.2022 Current EventsFederal workplace safety inspectors examining how a 26-year-old diver drowned in a golf course pond – after only three days…
Lockout Tagout Failure leads to worker death
06.15.2022 Current EventsA mine operator’s failure to ensure lock out of equipment against hazardous motion before performing repairs led to a fatality…
EPA Releases Annual Air Report
06.07.2022 Current EventsThe EPA has released the annual interactive report tracking America’s progress in controlling air pollution. The report, titled “Our Nation’s…
Comment Period Remains Open for Recordkeeping Rule Amendments
06.07.2022 Current EventsOSHA has extended until June 30th the deadline to comment on a proposed rule that would revise injury and illness…
Dollar General Fined for Locked Exits
06.07.2022 Current EventsReminiscent of the precursors that led to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and Hamlet Imperial Foods fires, a Wisconsin Dollar General…
Permanent Rule for COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers Ready by Fall
06.07.2022 Current EventsA permanent standard on COVID-19 for the healthcare industry could be finalized in the fall, OSHA administrator Doug Parker testified…
National Safety Month Savings with NASP
06.07.2022 Current EventsNational Safety Month is celebrated in June when people focus on how they can keep their environment safe and free…
OSHA Cites Construction Contractors After Bridge Collapse
05.13.2022 Current EventsA federal workplace safety investigation has determined that two companies failed to follow required safety standards that could have prevented…
Owner Gets 21 Months for Workers’ Comp Fraud Case
05.13.2022 Current EventsA Florida business owner was sentenced to federal prison for workers’ compensation fraud involving wire-fraud conspiracy. George Garcia, the owner…
Roofing Contractor Faces $793k in Penalties
05.13.2022 Current EventsOSHA initiated six inspections in southern New Jersey at five of the construction contractors’ work sites in 2021 in October…
EPA Fines on the Rise
05.13.2022 Current EventsInflation is on the rise, and so are air, water, and waste fine amounts that the EPA can assess. The…
