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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members. What legislation regulates safety on construction sites? And how can construction businesses ensure adherence? Learn more about…
Debunking a Common Myth: Can OSHA Cite You for Not Having an Arc Flash Label?
Compliance
As a safety professional, you’ve likely heard it in meetings or on the shop floor: “If OSHA sees that panel without an arc flash label, we’re getting a fine!” It’s a common belief that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly enforces the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E standard, specifically the requirement for…
Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety
Current Events
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace back to one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, the Great Chicago Fire of October 8–10, 1871. That disaster destroyed over 3.3 square miles of the city, left 100,000 people homeless, and claimed…
From the Field: Limits of Standard Indemnity in Contractors Injury Cases
Safety Culture
By Brent Kettelkamp & James A. Junkin Subcontractor liability, both from an OSHA and lawsuit perspective, is concerning on construction sites as well as general industry. Contracts between project owners and contractors frequently incorporate indemnity and hold harmless agreements (IHHAs) as a means of distributing risk and determining responsibility for workplace injuries. While these clauses…
Get a Head Start on 2026: Register Now for NASP’s Live Safety Classes
Live Classes
If professional development is one of your goals for 2026, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in one of NASP’s upcoming live training classes. These sessions offer more than just certification—they’re a chance to learn directly from expert instructors, build real-world skills, and connect with other safety professionals who share your commitment to…
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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) 1910.1200
03.01.2019 ComplianceHistory OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM) was first adopted in 1983 in the United States with limited scope (48 FR…
Lack of Sleep: What Happens to Your Body
02.19.2019 ComplianceLack of sleep is only the beginning. If you thought being tired was the worst part, brace yourself. A long…
Should EHS Pros Be Responsible for Workplace Mental Health?
02.14.2019 ComplianceAs the debate continues over whether mental health should fall under EHS professionals’ responsibilities, we look at both sides of…
TOP 10 HAZARDS OSHA INSPECTORS WILL LOOK FOR AT YOUR WORKPLACE
02.07.2019 ComplianceEvery OSHA inspection and every OSHA inspector is unique, and there’s no guarantee of what an OSHA inspector will be…
THE 2019 HEALTH & SAFETY CHECKLIST
02.05.2019 ComplianceThis article was written for members of the EU, but we felt it may be applicable in the US as…
When Working in the Cold, Be Prepared and Be Aware
01.29.2019 ComplianceWhen you must work in the cold, always be prepared and be aware. Workers in cold environments may be at…
ALWAYS Wear Your Hard Hat
01.17.2019 ComplianceThis is why we emphasize ALWAYS wear your hard hat! Keep up-to-date on the latest in safety by attending one…
Understanding the importance of workplace health and safety
01.11.2019 ComplianceHealth and safety are two words people tend to take rather seriously – and understandably so. They play a vital…
Winterizing Your Workforce
01.08.2019 ComplianceEven in the midst of a mild winter season, it is important for businesses to address the inevitable increase in…
Hazardous Materials
01.02.2019 ComplianceHazardous materials (hazmat) are any material that has properties that may result in risk or injury to health and/or destruction…
Flammable and combustible liquids
12.28.2018 ComplianceFlammable and combustible liquids are liquids that can burn. They are classified, or grouped, as either flammable or combustible by…
Types of Hazards
12.26.2018 ComplianceEvery workplace has hazards, and it’s helpful to know which pose the greatest risk of harm for your workers and…
