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Why psychological health and safety (PHS) is the future of workplace safety

The safety landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Over the next decade, the biggest threats to workplace safety won’t come from machinery malfunctions or ladder falls. Rather, they’ll come from psychosocial hazards: excessive workload, unsupportive leadership, workplace bullying, and lack or autonomy. These are the hidden risks that erode attention, impair decision-making, and…
How to Become a Safety Manager

How to Become a Safety Manager

The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace. However, it’s not always an easy job, and getting qualified can be challenging without the right credentials. You must consider whether you have the right traits, if you plan to get a degree, which industry…
How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs

How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs

While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can protect employees and financial assets. Whether you’re a business owner or manager, equipping yourself or a staff member to develop safety programs can save your company money. Alongside the financial benefits of having a team…
How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records

How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records

Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. Safety records rarely make headlines unless something goes wrong, but when an accident happens, they provide critical information. They can reveal emerging patterns linked to workplace dangers, and lives can be saved when action…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes regulations, performs inspections, conducts training and education, and works with state agencies and other industry regulators. OSHA also establishes safety recordkeeping requirements to track and monitor workplace accidents in various industries. Learn more about OSHA…

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Two Notable RCRA Regulations on the Way

Two Notable RCRA Regulations on the Way

07.15.2019 Compliance
A final rule making aerosol cans a universal waste (UW) is due any day now. The EPA is working out the kinks…
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Not All Injuries Can Be Prevented

Not All Injuries Can Be Prevented

07.09.2019 Compliance
The statement “All injuries can be prevented” has been bandied around for decades. Some people even have added, “All injuries…
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Should Stickers Be Applied to Hard Hats?

Should Stickers Be Applied to Hard Hats?

07.03.2019 Compliance
There’s no question that applying stickers to your hard hat is a great way to set you apart from everyone…
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The Process and Benefits of Process Safety

The Process and Benefits of Process Safety

06.25.2019 Compliance
When working with hazardous substances, materials or energy, organizations are required to prevent or control incidents that have the potential…
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How to Keep Heavy Equipment Operations on Track

How to Keep Heavy Equipment Operations on Track

06.19.2019 Compliance
Operating heavy machines can be a dangerous job — even when the equipment is functioning as it should, and employees…
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A Practical Guide to Understanding Confined Spaces

A Practical Guide to Understanding Confined Spaces

06.12.2019 Compliance
Rules and regulations regarding confined spaces can be confusing for many workers and even employers—and understanding what’s required can be…
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Jobs Workers Under 18 Cannot Do

Jobs Workers Under 18 Cannot Do

06.04.2019 Compliance
As the “Unofficial Start of Summer” begins with the passing of Memorial Day, thousands of students country-wide will be entering…
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Extreme Heat Impacts Injuries, Study Reveals

Extreme Heat Impacts Injuries, Study Reveals

06.04.2019 Compliance
Extreme heat affects workers’ health by creating conditions in which illnesses can arise, but new research shows high temperatures have…
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Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat

Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat

06.04.2019 Compliance
As much of the Southeast is battling record high temperatures this late Spring, NASP thought we would share with you…
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Watch Out for These 5 Types of Environmental Hazards

Watch Out for These 5 Types of Environmental Hazards

06.04.2019 Compliance
Preventing environmental hazards is crucial to the success of any company regardless of the scale of operations or industry. The…
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Improving Safety Knowledge Retention Rates

Improving Safety Knowledge Retention Rates

05.29.2019 Compliance
People seem attentive during training but afterwards they quickly forget what they’ve learned. What steps can I take to improve…
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The Habit of Safety

The Habit of Safety

05.22.2019 Compliance
Forming, Changing and Reinforcing Key Safety Behaviors By definition, safety professionals are responsible for controlling exposure to risk. As a…
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