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Investigative Safety Analysis: The Le Constellation Bar Fire at Crans-Montana

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

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

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

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

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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OSHA’s Top 10: Finalized Data Released for Fiscal Year 2023

OSHA’s Top 10: Finalized Data Released for Fiscal Year 2023

05.10.2024 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released comprehensive data detailing the most frequently cited safety standards for fiscal…
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Heat Stress, Child Labor, and Contractors… Oh my!

Heat Stress, Child Labor, and Contractors… Oh my!

05.10.2024 Compliance
In a recent development that could have significant implications for workplace safety, the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, announced…
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DOL Publishes Final Rule

DOL Publishes Final Rule

04.10.2024 Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to…
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New PFAS Legislation

New PFAS Legislation

04.10.2024 Compliance
Today, the EPA has issued the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect us from harmful PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl…
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Trenching Collapse Death

Trenching Collapse Death

03.14.2024 Compliance
On August 10th, 2023, two Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. employees were installing sewer-line piping when the trench’s side…
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Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution

Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution

03.14.2024 Compliance
A recent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decision shows that a worker’s electrocution was the result of an…
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Injured Worker to Claim Benefits

Injured Worker to Claim Benefits

03.14.2024 Compliance
On June 20th, 2021, Molly Sullivan, an airline worker for United Airlines, parked in Garage 2 and entered the third-floor…
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How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

02.29.2024 Compliance
Mental health in the workplace is an important factor for employers to consider. Good mental health fosters a more productive…
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Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection

Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection

02.12.2024 Compliance
Responding to a report of workers being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, federal investigators found a Madison ice cream plant lacked…
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4 Steps to Improve Ethical Decision Making

4 Steps to Improve Ethical Decision Making

02.12.2024 Compliance
As safety professionals, ethical decision-making serves as a cornerstone for fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and responsibility. Our actions…
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OSHA’s Collaboration with DOJ

OSHA’s Collaboration with DOJ

02.12.2024 Compliance
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it would be working more closely with OSHA on cases where criminal charges…
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2024 OSHA Penalties

2024 OSHA Penalties

01.18.2024 Compliance
Violations of safety rules on jobsites are now more expensive as the Labor Department announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments to…
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