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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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Safeguarding Workers from Heat Stress: The Role of Training and State Regulations
06.06.2025 ComplianceAs summer weather approaches, extreme heat has become a pressing occupational hazard, affecting both outdoor and indoor workers across the…
OSHA Shifts Focus with New Inspection Program — But Safety Shouldn’t Stop There
06.06.2025 ComplianceOn May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced major updates to its inspection program. Under the…
OSHA Guidelines for Trenching and Excavation
05.15.2025 ComplianceTrenching and excavation can be extremely dangerous. Cave-ins or collapsing trenches pose the greatest threat to workers. While eliminating such…
Safety Tips for Trenching and Excavation
05.15.2025 ComplianceTrenching and excavation are essential to construction, but these tasks come with severe hazards. Annually, an average of 21 American workers…
How to Create Safety Training Programs in the Workplace
05.15.2025 ComplianceSafety professionals understand how critical training programs are to keeping workers safe. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day. In 2023, the United…
7 Strategies for Engaging Employees in Safety
05.14.2025 ComplianceAccording to one study, engaged employees were five times less likely to be the cause of an incident. When implementing your employee…
Measuring the Effectiveness of Safety Training
05.14.2025 ComplianceEmployees in industrial workplaces face several hazards on the job every day, including: To that end, the benefits of safety training in…
The Toll of Neglect: Workplace Fatalities by the Numbers
05.13.2025 ComplianceThe AFL-CIO’s latest annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect (2025), paints a grim picture of workplace…
How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace
04.30.2025 ComplianceAs a safety manager, you understand that identifying and preparing for risks is crucial to maintaining a safe, productive work…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
04.15.2025 ComplianceThe U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious…
OSHA Updates PPE Requirements for the Construction Industry: Ensuring Proper Fit for Worker Safety
03.10.2025 ComplianceNew OSHA Rule Mandates Properly Fitting PPE The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a significant revision to…
OSHA Releases Workplace Injury and Illness Data for 2023
03.10.2025 ComplianceThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released comprehensive data on workplace injuries and illnesses…