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Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?

Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?

While you do not need safety certifications to become a safety manager, you can go through Certified Safety Manager (CSM) training to receive a certificate. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a safety manager certificate course, which demonstrates that you’ve gained the knowledge and skills via training to manage safety programs. What You Need to…
Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?

Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?

While you do not need safety certifications to become a safety manager, you can go through Certified Safety Manager (CSM) training to receive a certificate. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a safety manager certificate course, which demonstrates that you’ve gained the knowledge and skills via training to manage safety programs. What You Need to…

Lives Lost and Fines Levied: OSHA Crackdowns in July 2025 Highlight Deadly and Costly Safety Failures

In July 2025, OSHA issued a series of fines, each underscoring the high stakes of compliance failures and the price companies pay when safety protocols are disregarded. From a fatal hazmat mishap in Ohio, to a deadly boiler-room explosion in Georgia, to a granite countertop manufacturer exposing workers to toxic dust, OSHA’s enforcement actions this…

Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!

As temperatures rise, so do the opportunities to boost your professional credentials, without burning a hole in your wallet. NASP (National Association of Safety Professionals) has launched its Sizzlin’ Summer Sale, offering up to 30% off a broad range of online safety courses and certifications. Whether you’re a safety director, environmental specialist, or just looking…

New MSP AND CSD Certificants

NASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The journey to certification is no easy feat. It requires extensive knowledge, practical skills, a deep understanding of safety regulations, and a passion for ensuring the well-being of all individuals within our…

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The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches

The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches

08.27.2025 Compliance
Safety training is crucial to creating a workplace where workers value safety. When done with the right approach, this training…
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Lives Lost and Fines Levied: OSHA Crackdowns in July 2025 Highlight Deadly and Costly Safety Failures

Lives Lost and Fines Levied: OSHA Crackdowns in July 2025 Highlight Deadly and Costly Safety Failures

08.12.2025 Compliance
In July 2025, OSHA issued a series of fines, each underscoring the high stakes of compliance failures and the price…
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A Shifting Landscape: Analyzing OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Respirator Medical Evaluations

A Shifting Landscape: Analyzing OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Respirator Medical Evaluations

07.11.2025 Compliance
A significant change may be on the horizon for how we manage respiratory protection programs. The Occupational Safety and Health…
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Corroded Grating Nearly Causes Offshore Fatality: BSEE Issues Safety Alert

Corroded Grating Nearly Causes Offshore Fatality: BSEE Issues Safety Alert

07.11.2025 Compliance
Washington, D.C. — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a safety alert warning offshore energy operators…
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How to Become a Safety Manager

How to Become a Safety Manager

06.24.2025 Compliance
The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace.…
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How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs

How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs

06.09.2025 Compliance
While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can…
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How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records

How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records

06.09.2025 Compliance
Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each…
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OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

06.09.2025 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes…
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Guide to Navigating Safety Audits

Guide to Navigating Safety Audits

06.09.2025 Compliance
Safety audits are structured processes that evaluate how effectively your organization’s safety programs, procedures, and systems function. Think of this…
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Safeguarding Workers from Heat Stress: The Role of Training and State Regulations

Safeguarding Workers from Heat Stress: The Role of Training and State Regulations

06.06.2025 Compliance
As summer weather approaches, extreme heat has become a pressing occupational hazard, affecting both outdoor and indoor workers across the…
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OSHA Shifts Focus with New Inspection Program — But Safety Shouldn’t Stop There

OSHA Shifts Focus with New Inspection Program — But Safety Shouldn’t Stop There

06.06.2025 Compliance
On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced major updates to its inspection program. Under the…
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OSHA Guidelines for Trenching and Excavation

OSHA Guidelines for Trenching and Excavation

05.15.2025 Compliance
Trenching and excavation can be extremely dangerous. Cave-ins or collapsing trenches pose the greatest threat to workers. While eliminating such…
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