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How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace

How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace

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

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!

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

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

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 Standards for Crystalline Silica

OSHA Standards for Crystalline Silica

06.29.2023 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) crystalline silica requirements are designed to protect workers from the harmful effects of…
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HazCom Label Requirements

HazCom Label Requirements

06.29.2023 Compliance
Hazard communication, or HazCom, was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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OSHA Requirements for HazCom

OSHA Requirements for HazCom

06.29.2023 Compliance
Hazard communication — also known as HazCom — was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. The Occupational Safety and Health…
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Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding

Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding

06.29.2023 Compliance
Employees who work with heavy machinery are at risk of serious injury and amputation. In 2021, the United States had…
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How to Start your Career as a Safety Consultant

How to Start your Career as a Safety Consultant

06.15.2023 Certifications
Safety consultants provide the necessary expertise workplaces need to create a healthy environment for their employees. They are responsible for…
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OSHA is Really Cracking Down on Ergonomics

OSHA is Really Cracking Down on Ergonomics

06.15.2023 Compliance
OSHA’s recent General Duty Clause (GDC) citation to an Amazon warehouse demonstrates that the agency is taking a more aggressive…
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Human Factors Training, States of Mind

Human Factors Training, States of Mind

06.12.2023 Compliance
Human Factors Training, States of Mind Psychological Health and Safety Tom Hardin, Owner, NASP This overview of psychological health and…
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How to Start Your Career as a Safety Consultant

How to Start Your Career as a Safety Consultant

05.15.2023 Certifications
Safety consultants provide the necessary expertise workplaces need to create a healthy environment for their employees. They are responsible for…
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Guide to Lockout Tagout Procedures

Guide to Lockout Tagout Procedures

05.12.2023 Compliance
Following proper lockout tagout procedures can help improve safety in the workplace. By locking down equipment and preventing unexpected startups or…
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OSHA Lockout Tagout Standards

OSHA Lockout Tagout Standards

05.12.2023 Compliance
OSHA’s lockout tagout standards regulate equipment service and maintenance. Closely following these rules and procedures is pivotal to preventing an…
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What Is HAZCOM?

What Is HAZCOM?

05.12.2023 Compliance
“HAZCOM” is short for “hazard communication.” By definition, HAZCOM comprises a set of processes and procedures providing clear information about…
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Psychosocial Risk Factors in the Workplace

Psychosocial Risk Factors in the Workplace

04.12.2023 Compliance
When it comes to your employees, you know that health and safety are the top priority. However, this means more…
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