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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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Workplace Impairment Is Not Just Substance Abuse
03.04.2021 Compliance90% of employers feel “impairment” at work means more than just substance abuse and can also include mental distress and…
Report: OSHA Needs to Crack Down on Recordkeeping Violations
03.04.2021 ComplianceA new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) paints a picture of how it thinks OSHA should crack down…
Proposed Update to Hazard Communication Standard
03.04.2021 ComplianceOSHA is proposing an update of the Hazard Communication Standard to align with the newer Globally Harmonized System of Classification…
OSHA Top 10
02.05.2021 ComplianceOSHA says employers can save between $4 and $6 for every dollar they invest in training and prevention. A look…
Trenching and Excavation Specialist
12.30.2020 ComplianceJump To: What Is a Trenching and Excavation Specialist? Topics Covered in Trenching and Excavation Specialist Training What Are the…
Emergency Action Plan Training
12.30.2020 ComplianceJump To: Topics Covered in Emergency Action Plan Training What Is an Emergency Action Plan? Why Should You Have an…
Fall Protection Safety Course
12.30.2020 ComplianceJump To: What Is Fall Protection Safety? Why Is Fall Protection Safety Important? Topics Covered in Our Safety Training Course…
Injured While Working at Home: Will Comp Cover?
12.09.2020 ComplianceCan an employee injured while working at home collect workers’ comp benefits? The answer is yes, but only if they…
Addressing Addiction, Suicides on the Job
11.16.2020 ComplianceHealth problems such as opioid addiction and suicides have become common issues on construction sites. Data from NIOSH and other…
Confined Space Fatalities
11.10.2020 ComplianceOSHA continues to report asphyxiation as the leading cause of death in confined spaces, generally resulting from oxygen deficiency or…
On-the-Job Training is Adequate Communication of Rules
09.16.2020 ComplianceA lack of fully documented safety training does not prove inadequate communication of safety rules, according to a July 28…
Workplace Contact Tracing and Distancing Alerts
08.17.2020 ComplianceDedicated to Your Company iOS App, Android App, or Wearable Device Completely private and secure; does not share data with…