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Nothing Is Final Yet: OSHA’s Deregulatory Docket Reaches the Hearing Room
By NASP Blogger Current Events
OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking effort moves into its most visible phase this month. The agency begins a series of informal public hearings on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET, held virtually and continuing on subsequent weekdays. More than twenty proposed rules are on the docket, and this is the point at which the record…
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What is Safety Differently?
10.10.2018 ComplianceSafety Differently is the name given to a movement within the safety industry that challenges organizations to view three key…
Safety Improves with Self-Directed Work Teams
10.04.2018 ComplianceWould you like to take safety to the next level? Consider creating self-directed work teams. We’re social beings, so naturally…
3 Ways Moisture-Wicking, Flame-Resistant Fabrics Can Improve Workplace Safety
10.02.2018 ComplianceAthletes around the world rely on their apparel to improve their performance. They choose clothing and gear made from high-performance,…
How to Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing (And When You Should Do It)
09.28.2018 ComplianceSelecting and using flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be fairly simple. But when you add layering to the mix, it gets a lot…
What You Need to Know to Keep Your Hands Safe from Chemical Exposure
09.27.2018 ComplianceProtecting workers exposed to chemicals is critical, and especially when it comes to the hands that come in contact with…
Hurricane Preparedness
09.11.2018 ComplianceAs Hurricane Florence barrels her way towards the East Coast (specifically, here in Wilmington, NC where NASP is headquartered), it…
Breathe Easy: Implementing the New Silica Standard
09.11.2018 ComplianceTaking a breath should not be a life-altering decision. OSHA’s new standards for respirable crystalline silica have been released and…
No Falling Down on the Job: Walking-Working Surfaces Rule Update
09.11.2018 ComplianceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration implemented a final rule which updated its general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to…
5 Key Things to Know About Flame Resistant Clothing
09.06.2018 Compliance Flame resistant (formerly known as flame retardant) clothing is a piece of specialized personal protective clothing required in many workplaces. FR…
Beyond Gloves: 7 Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work
09.04.2018 ComplianceYour hands are used in just about every facet of your work and daily life. But they’re also one of…
A Look at Cleanroom Clothing Requirements
08.30.2018 ComplianceProtective clothing is an essential piece of safety equipment meant to protect the wearer from various exposures. One subset of…
OSHA BASICS: WHAT IS AN OSHA COMPETENT PERSON?
08.28.2018 ComplianceIf you’re new to safety, you may wonder what OSHA means by the phrase competent person. Or even how one becomes…
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