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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety

By Eric Gislason 10.16.2025 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 10.09.2025

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 10.09.2025

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 10.09.2025

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 10.09.2025

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…

Understanding Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace

01.20.2025 Compliance

While the term “psychosocial hazards” might sound complex, it simply refers to aspects of our work environment that can negatively…

OSHA and MSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increasing by 2.6% on Jan. 15

01.20.2025 Compliance

Civil penalties issued by OSHA and MSHA will rise by about 2.6% on Jan. 15, in accordance with the Federal…

OSHA Ends Pursuit of COVID-19 Standard for Healthcare, Shifts Focus to Broader Infectious Diseases Rule

01.16.2025 Compliance

OSHA has officially halted its efforts to establish a COVID-19-specific standard for healthcare settings, opting instead to focus on completing…

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…