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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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Report: Extreme Heat Leads to Higher Risk of Workplace Injuries
08.12.2021 ComplianceNew research reveals work-related injuries connected to extreme heat are greatly undercounted. High temperatures cause a great deal more workplace…
Reduce Injuries, Address Human Factors
07.12.2021 ComplianceCompanies often struggle with what is called “human factors.” These are problems dealing with human nature – something we’re all…
Free Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
07.12.2021 ComplianceElsa was the first hurricane to strike the East Coast for 2021. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal…
Contractor Safety Management
06.15.2021 ComplianceAccording to research, non-fatal workplace injuries result in almost USD 60 billion as direct U.S worker’s compensation cost every year.…
Enforcement Guidance for Beryllium: What You Need to Know
06.15.2021 ComplianceAs of April 21, OSHA inspectors have new enforcement guidance when performing inspections involving employee exposure to beryllium dust. The…
Supporting Mental Health = Safer Workplace
06.15.2021 ComplianceNew research from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicates employers that support their employees’ mental health will not only have…
Guide to HAZWOPER
06.15.2021 ComplianceJump To: What Is HAZWOPER Training? What Constitutes a Hazardous Substance or Situation for HAZWOPER? Who Needs Hazardous Waste Operations…
Training the Multigenerational Workforce
05.12.2021 ComplianceThere are five generations represented in today’s workforce, each with their own values and attitudes… and they all need safety…
DOT HM-181 Requirements: Are You in Compliance?
04.13.2021 ComplianceAs a safety professional, it is difficult to keep up with changing OSHA regulations as well as environmental regulations that…
Workplace Impairment Is Not Just Substance Abuse
03.04.2021 Compliance90% of employers feel “impairment” at work means more than just substance abuse and can also include mental distress and…
Proposed Update to Hazard Communication Standard
03.04.2021 ComplianceOSHA is proposing an update of the Hazard Communication Standard to align with the newer Globally Harmonized System of Classification…
Are Feds Able to Handle Vaccine Logistics?
02.09.2021 Current EventsAs vaccines for the coronavirus go before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval, the logistics of getting them…
