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Investigative Safety Analysis: The Le Constellation Bar Fire at Crans-Montana
By NASP Blogger Current Events
On January 1, 2026, a fatal structural fire occurred at the Le Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of 40 occupants, many of them teenagers, and injuries to more than 100 others. The incident represents one of the most significant mass casualty fires in a public assembly occupancy in recent Swiss history…
Why Becoming a NASP Member Is a Smart Move for Safety Professionals
Safety Culture
In today’s fast-paced workplace safety environment, staying current with best practices, regulatory updates, and professional development opportunities can make all the difference in your career. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a membership built to support safety professionals at every stage of their career. What You Get with NASP Membership Becoming a NASP…
What’s Ahead for Workplace Safety: Key Regulatory Changes Coming in 2026
Current Events
As we enter 2026, workplace safety professionals face a year of meaningful regulatory change. Federal agencies and standards organizations are advancing new requirements that will affect hazard communication, injury reporting, chemical management, fire protection, and electrical safety. Staying ahead of these developments will be critical to maintaining compliance and protecting workers. Below is a snapshot…
Top OSHA Fines of 2025: A Clear Message on Repeat Violations
Current Events
In 2025, OSHA significantly escalated enforcement actions against employers with a history of non-compliance. A common theme among the year’s highest penalties was repeat and willful violations, particularly cases where employers failed to correct known hazards after previous inspections, citations, or fatalities. The following cases highlight the steep financial and human costs of ignoring established…
A Year of Progress: NASP’s Training Milestones for 2025
Editorial
As we look back on 2025, one theme shines brightly across the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP): progress with purpose. This year, thousands of safety professionals advanced their knowledge, strengthened their skills, and elevated workplace safety culture through NASP’s comprehensive training programs, both in-person and online. From our flagship certifications to newly launched specialty…
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How to Create a Good Psychosocial Safety Climate
04.12.2023 ComplianceAs an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional, you know how important it is for employees to have a positive,…
Safety Training: Boost Productivity, Save Money, Reduce Downtime
03.13.2023 ComplianceAccording to OSHA, “education and training are important tools for informing workers and managers about workplace hazards and controls so…
Have These Letters Behind Your Name?
03.13.2023 ComplianceAre you interested in NASP’s beta exams, but are not sure whether you qualify for them? If you have earned…
Watchdog: OSHA Should Improve Complaints & Referrals Process
03.13.2023 ComplianceThe Department of Labor Office of Inspector General (OIG) commissioned a third-party audit of OSHA which found the agency didn’t…
Guide to Psychosocial Safety
02.28.2023 ComplianceSafety professionals know how vital worker safety is, and psychosocial safety is no different. Organizations know the value of their…
How Much Do Businesses Spend on Safety?
02.28.2023 ComplianceSafety is crucial in every industry. Whatever the workplace looks like, from busy construction sites to bustline offices, safety keeps…
Workplace Stress Under General Duty Clause?
02.10.2023 ComplianceWorkplace stress may soon join them as a new hazard that OSHA will use the General Duty Clause to address.…
Repeat Offenders Beware: Severe Violator Enforcement Program Broadens Scope
02.10.2023 ComplianceAfter all, no employer wants to be cited for safety violations or, worse yet, placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement…
OSHA to Update Site-Specific Targeting Program
02.10.2023 ComplianceFederal OSHA updated its site-specific targeting (SST) inspection program to use Form 300A injury and illness data that are more…
Top 10 Hazardous Electrical Tasks
01.10.2023 ComplianceA new research report conducted by the DC Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association has zeroed in on the…
Confined Space Fatalities Linked to Failure in Testing Atmospheric Hazards
12.08.2022 ComplianceFederal workplace safety investigators have determined that an Arkansas construction contractor failed to test oxygen levels in the confined space…
New ASTM Standard for Table Saws
12.08.2022 ComplianceA new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International standard covering table saw safety has been developed by ASTM’s…