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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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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…
OSHA Sets its 2020 Inspection Agenda: Who’s in the Crosshairs?
11.13.2019 ComplianceWhich companies will receive OSHA inspections in Fiscal year 2020 (which began Oct. 1, 2019)? No one can provide an…
The 5 Best Reasons to Have a Wellness Program: Benefits of Wellness
11.13.2019 Compliance1) Wellness Programs Improve Employee Health Behaviors The core of every good wellness program is behavior change. With the right…
Safety Auditor Certificate: Managing Uncertainty within a Dynamic Workforce
11.13.2019 ComplianceThis 3-day course provides an in-depth look at proper incident investigation procedures with emphasis on OSHA inspection priorities, Job Hazard…
Behavior-Based Safety
11.12.2019 ComplianceFor most industrial safety managers, the term behavior-based safety (BBS) raises a conflicting combination or feelings. For some, BBS is an…
Emergency Spill Cleanup & Containment
11.06.2019 ComplianceSpills are a common occurrence at many facilities, and the safety of both the work environment and workers depends on…
10 Critical Steps for Investigating and Reporting Accidents
10.29.2019 ComplianceWe all wish we could achieve a zero accident workplace, but that’s simply not possible. Accidents happen, no matter the…
Responding to OSHA 11(c) Retaliation Charges, Employee Safety Complaints, and Rapid Response Investigations
10.24.2019 ComplianceWhen OSHA receives a complaint related to worker safety and health or a severe injury report, one action by OSHA…
Three Levels of Safety: The Safety Pattern
10.15.2019 ComplianceThe Safety Pattern We all love patterns because patterns comfort us and put us at ease by helping us understand…
Workplace Violence: Make Action Plan Now
10.10.2019 ComplianceTrain Employees on What to do if There’s an Active Shooter Homicides are now the second highest cause of workplace…
OSHA Implements New Enforcement Weighting System
10.10.2019 ComplianceOSHA has altered its enforcement weighting system, the agency announced in a late September press release. As of Oct. 1,…
Safety moments in oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources
10.08.2019 ComplianceAccording to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil &…
