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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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The Process and Benefits of Process Safety
06.25.2019 ComplianceWhen working with hazardous substances, materials or energy, organizations are required to prevent or control incidents that have the potential…
How to Keep Heavy Equipment Operations on Track
06.19.2019 ComplianceOperating heavy machines can be a dangerous job — even when the equipment is functioning as it should, and employees…
A Practical Guide to Understanding Confined Spaces
06.12.2019 ComplianceRules and regulations regarding confined spaces can be confusing for many workers and even employers—and understanding what’s required can be…
Jobs Workers Under 18 Cannot Do
06.04.2019 ComplianceAs the “Unofficial Start of Summer” begins with the passing of Memorial Day, thousands of students country-wide will be entering…
Extreme Heat Impacts Injuries, Study Reveals
06.04.2019 ComplianceExtreme heat affects workers’ health by creating conditions in which illnesses can arise, but new research shows high temperatures have…
Protecting Workers from the Effects of Heat
06.04.2019 ComplianceAs much of the Southeast is battling record high temperatures this late Spring, NASP thought we would share with you…
Watch Out for These 5 Types of Environmental Hazards
06.04.2019 CompliancePreventing environmental hazards is crucial to the success of any company regardless of the scale of operations or industry. The…
Improving Safety Knowledge Retention Rates
05.29.2019 CompliancePeople seem attentive during training but afterwards they quickly forget what they’ve learned. What steps can I take to improve…
The Habit of Safety
05.22.2019 ComplianceForming, Changing and Reinforcing Key Safety Behaviors By definition, safety professionals are responsible for controlling exposure to risk. As a…
Safety from the Shadows
05.15.2019 ComplianceThe Problem of Informal Social Power in Industrial Safety Safety is about good intentions. What nobler goal could there be…
Causes, Costs of Injuries in 8 Industries
05.14.2019 ComplianceThe 2019 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index is more specific than in previous years. This year’s index, for the first…
Locking Out Decision Fatigue
05.07.2019 ComplianceIf you wanted to summarize the safety profession for a layperson, you would do well to start with lockout/tagout (LOTO)…
