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How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
As a safety manager, you understand that identifying and preparing for risks is crucial to maintaining a safe, productive work environment. Every workplace presents different risks, and organizations prioritize them differently, too. Therefore, having a targeted, detailed approach for your facility is paramount. Learn key tips on how to assess and prioritize risks in the…
Workers Memorial Day
Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive many different answers. Most of these answers will fit within one of three categories: In this article, we will mention all three of these, but we mainly want to focus on the latter, safety, for…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
Live Classes
If you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to act. Our upcoming live classes are filling fast — and if you wait, you may miss your chance to secure the training you need in 2025. These in-person sessions are more than just a learning…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
Safety Culture
On March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety on the Edge—a groundbreaking conference that challenged conventional thinking and sparked meaningful dialogue about the future of workplace safety. Proudly co-sponsored by NASP, this two-day event stood out as a bold reimagining of what a…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
Compliance
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious chemical releases that occurred across 14 states between May 2020 and August 2024. The new report expands on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency by offering detailed accounts of each incident, including probable causes, injuries,…
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OSHA’s Collaboration with DOJ
02.12.2024 ComplianceThe Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it would be working more closely with OSHA on cases where criminal charges…
Washington Fall Protection Alignment
02.12.2024 Current EventsThe Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is undertaking revisions to its fall protection standards as part of its…
2024 OSHA Penalties
01.18.2024 ComplianceViolations of safety rules on jobsites are now more expensive as the Labor Department announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments to…
OSHA’s Expanded 300A Reporting Due Soon!
01.18.2024 ComplianceIt’s 2024, and with the new year comes the March 2 deadline for OSHA’s Form 300A injury and illness reporting.…
96 Minutes
01.18.2024 Current EventsFederal fatality data revealed that work-related injuries resulted in the death of a worker every 96 minutes in the U.S.…
FREE Membership with CSD Beta Exam
01.18.2024 CertificationsAs part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your professional development, we’re excited to announce a special opportunity – to…
Update to 1910.156 Proposed
01.18.2024 ComplianceOSHA has published a proposal to update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for emergency responders, including…
Cannabis Dust a Major Respiratory Hazard?
12.18.2023 ComplianceThe 2022 death of a Massachusetts cannabis worker has the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) concerned about…
Precautions for Job Site Safety Hazards in the Rain
08.21.2023 ComplianceAs a safety professional, knowing the safety protocols in different weather conditions is crucial to protecting yourself and your workers.…
The Differences Between Incidents vs. Accidents in the Workplace
08.21.2023 ComplianceWhen safety professionals know the differences between an incident vs. an accident, they can better reduce risks in the workplace,…
How to Handle Hazardous Materials
08.21.2023 ComplianceIf you’re a safety professional, you understand the importance of handling hazardous materials or chemicals in your workplace. Exposure to…
Hearing Protection Safety in Construction
08.21.2023 ComplianceUsing hearing protection on construction sites is crucial because it safeguards workers against hearing loss. It can also enhance communication,…