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The Environmental Cost of Data Centers
By NASP Blogger Technology
The world’s reliance on digital services means that data centers have become essential infrastructure. These facilities house thousands of servers, networking devices, and storage systems. Growth in artificial‑intelligence (AI) workloads and cloud computing has accelerated the construction of hyperscale data centers, many of which occupy more than 30,000 square feet. While data centers create jobs and enable…
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Back pain at work: Preventing pain and injury
02.25.2020 ComplianceHeavy lifting, repetitive movements and sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your back. Get the…
Reporting near misses
02.21.2020 ComplianceAn employee walks down the hall, stepping over an extension cord stretched across his path. He turns a corner and…
Headphones on the Job Site, Yes or No?
02.13.2020 ComplianceWhile OSHA doesn’t have a regulation prohibiting workers from using headphones to listen to music on construction sites, it still…
A Duty to Have Fall Protection
02.13.2020 ComplianceDuty to have fall protection is the most cited standard in the construction industry and is one of the leading…
The Hierarchy of Controls
02.06.2020 ComplianceA hazardous substance splashes onto a chemical plant operator taking a sample. The worker is not seriously injured, and the…
7 common workplace safety hazards
02.04.2020 ComplianceThe National Safety Council has a team of consultants who travel across the country – and the world – to…
The 8 key differences between OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001
01.13.2020 ComplianceIf your business is accredited to OHSAS 18001, you have until March 12, 2021 to make the transition to its…
How Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning can Improve Workplace Health, Safety and Environment.
01.10.2020 ComplianceAn unhealthy, dangerous or otherwise toxic workspace is known to deter workers from innovation and damage a company’s reputation. Employers…
Common Questions When It Comes to Confined Space Work
01.03.2020 ComplianceConfined spaces are hazardous working environments that cause many fatalities and serious injuries in industrial facilities worldwide. The unfortunate thing…
4 Key Standards That Apply to High-Visibility Clothing
12.18.2019 ComplianceWhen working around moving vehicles and equipment, being able to visually stand out from the environment is critical to safety.…
A Case of the Mondays
12.11.2019 ComplianceThe dreaded beginning to the workweek, Monday, is statistically the most dangerous day of the week for workplace accidents according…
What to Expect from an OSHA PSM Investigation
11.20.2019 ComplianceOSHA’s Process Safety Management regulation, also known as PSM, sets specific requirements for employers who use highly hazardous chemicals at…
