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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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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…
TOP 6 WORKPLACE HAZARDS IDENTIFIED
05.19.2021 ComplianceHazards exist in every workplace, but how do you know which ones have the most potential to harm workers? Click…
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…
OSHA Getting More Aggressive with Enforcement: How to Prepare
05.12.2021 ComplianceThe time is right to review your records and conduct a safety compliance analysis. As of December, OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting…
10 Tips to Improving Your Safety Training
04.23.2021 ComplianceTraining is arguably one of the most critical parts of a workplace safety program. Inadequate training can lead to frustration,…
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…
Halo Safety Systems: Improving the Safety of Manhole Entry
04.13.2021 ComplianceThe requirement for workers to enter manholes and the risks associated with entry are not going away any time soon.…
Safety Professional Creed
03.09.2021 ComplianceNASP came across this on a safety professional website. We are unsure of the author as it had been shared…
OSHA Announced Preliminary Top 10 for 2020
03.04.2021 ComplianceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for…