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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members. What legislation regulates safety on construction sites? And how can construction businesses ensure adherence? Learn more about…
Debunking a Common Myth: Can OSHA Cite You for Not Having an Arc Flash Label?
Compliance
As a safety professional, you’ve likely heard it in meetings or on the shop floor: “If OSHA sees that panel without an arc flash label, we’re getting a fine!” It’s a common belief that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly enforces the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E standard, specifically the requirement for…
Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety
Current Events
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace back to one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, the Great Chicago Fire of October 8–10, 1871. That disaster destroyed over 3.3 square miles of the city, left 100,000 people homeless, and claimed…
From the Field: Limits of Standard Indemnity in Contractors Injury Cases
Safety Culture
By Brent Kettelkamp & James A. Junkin Subcontractor liability, both from an OSHA and lawsuit perspective, is concerning on construction sites as well as general industry. Contracts between project owners and contractors frequently incorporate indemnity and hold harmless agreements (IHHAs) as a means of distributing risk and determining responsibility for workplace injuries. While these clauses…
Get a Head Start on 2026: Register Now for NASP’s Live Safety Classes
Live Classes
If professional development is one of your goals for 2026, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in one of NASP’s upcoming live training classes. These sessions offer more than just certification—they’re a chance to learn directly from expert instructors, build real-world skills, and connect with other safety professionals who share your commitment to…
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Anxiety and Depression Surge Among Construction Workers Amid Pandemic
02.09.2022 ComplianceSymptoms of anxiety and depression among construction workers have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among women and workers living…
Recent Fines Show OSHA Still Cares About Ergonomics
01.14.2022 ComplianceIf you thought OSHA had given up on ergonomics, think again. As the agency recently used the General Duty Clause…
Guide to Construction Safety
12.29.2021 ComplianceConstruction work is one of the most dangerous professions. In 2019, construction fatalities increased by 5%, and unfortunately, 1,061 construction workers…
Insight Into Temp Agencies as Controlling Employers
12.03.2021 ComplianceA Washington State Supreme Court consolidated decision covering safety violations with two temporary agencies provides some insight into how courts…
The Path To Success Has Many Routes
12.03.2021 ComplianceJust as there are multiple ways to grow your career in Safety, there are multiple ways to earn your MSP…
Communicating Between Generations
12.03.2021 ComplianceUnderstanding how different generations communicate is a great tool to use when conveying safety-related training, memos, and important updates. You…
The Benefit of Certificate Courses
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: 15 Benefits of Certificate Courses What Constitutes One CEU? How Many CEUs Do Safety Professionals Need Each Year?…
HAZWOPER vs. HAZMAT
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: What Is HAZWOPER? What Is HAZMAT? What Is the Difference Between HAZWOPER and HAZMAT? Many industries deal with…
How to Protect Yourself from Silica Dust on the Job Site
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: Who is At Risk for Crystalline Silica Exposure? How to Protect Yourself from Illness Caused by Crystalline Silica…
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:…
