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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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Precautions for Winter Job Site Safety
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: Potential Risks and Dangers of Job Sites in the Winter Benefits of Keeping the Job Site Safe in…
OSHA Vaccination ETS
11.16.2021 ComplianceOSHA has just issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. The…
Preliminary OSHA Top 10 Violations for 2021
11.16.2021 ComplianceThis has been a very different year for the occupational safety and health profession because of COVID-19. Among the changes:…
OSHA Top 10 Violations 2021
11.11.2021 ComplianceThis has been a very different year for the occupational safety and health profession because of COVID-19. Among the changes:…
Interpreting the Multi-employer Doctrine
10.15.2021 ComplianceWhat is the multi-employer worksite doctrine? It depends on who you ask. OSHA’s enforcement guidelines and policies under its compliance…
Overconfidence: When Workers Ignore Safety in Favor of Skills
09.14.2021 ComplianceAs a safety professional, you want to see workers have a certain level of confidence in their job duties, but…
Why is Safety Training Important? Because Workers’ Lives are at Stake
09.14.2021 ComplianceWhy is safety training important? Because, as several companies involved in a fatal incident learned, without it, workers can lose…
6 Common Confined Space Questions Answered
08.13.2021 ComplianceThere are many questions when it comes to confined spaces and confined space rescue. Our new video hopes to answer…
Reliance on Safety Training and Good Communication Saves Lives
08.12.2021 ComplianceA recent maritime incident resulted in no injuries and no fatalities thanks to two things safety professionals in any industry…
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…