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The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches

By Eric Gislason 08.27.2025 Compliance, Safety Culture

Safety training is crucial to creating a workplace where workers value safety. When done with the right approach, this training can build an environment that views safety procedures in a positive light. It encourages proactive measures toward safety and makes workers feel valued for their contributions. Read on for the best workplace safety training and…

Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?

Certifications 08.27.2025

While you do not need safety certifications to become a safety manager, you can go through Certified Safety Manager (CSM) training to receive a certificate. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a safety manager certificate course, which demonstrates that you’ve gained the knowledge and skills via training to manage safety programs. What You Need to…

Lives Lost and Fines Levied: OSHA Crackdowns in July 2025 Highlight Deadly and Costly Safety Failures

Compliance 08.12.2025

In July 2025, OSHA issued a series of fines, each underscoring the high stakes of compliance failures and the price companies pay when safety protocols are disregarded. From a fatal hazmat mishap in Ohio, to a deadly boiler-room explosion in Georgia, to a granite countertop manufacturer exposing workers to toxic dust, OSHA’s enforcement actions this…

Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!

Current Events 08.12.2025

As temperatures rise, so do the opportunities to boost your professional credentials, without burning a hole in your wallet. NASP (National Association of Safety Professionals) has launched its Sizzlin’ Summer Sale, offering up to 30% off a broad range of online safety courses and certifications. Whether you’re a safety director, environmental specialist, or just looking…

New MSP AND CSD Certificants

Certifications 08.12.2025

NASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The journey to certification is no easy feat. It requires extensive knowledge, practical skills, a deep understanding of safety regulations, and a passion for ensuring the well-being of all individuals within our…

OSHA and Amazon Reach Settlement to Improve Worker Safety

01.14.2025 Compliance

In a significant move to enhance workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Amazon have reached a…

Now you see me, now you don’t – Part 2 – Ergonomics

12.26.2024 Compliance

In our last issue we saw that overexertion and bodily reaction accounted for most days away from work, job transfers,…

Supporting the Mental Health of Frontline Workers: Key Strategies for Employers

12.26.2024 Compliance

Frontline employees; those in healthcare, education, retail, emergency services, and beyond, face intense emotional demands, making mental health support crucial.…

Compliance Roundup – Recent Violations from Across the Country

12.26.2024 Compliance

In recent enforcement actions, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified significant safety violations…