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The Environmental Cost of Data Centers
By NASP Blogger Technology
The world’s reliance on digital services means that data centers have become essential infrastructure. These facilities house thousands of servers, networking devices, and storage systems. Growth in artificial‑intelligence (AI) workloads and cloud computing has accelerated the construction of hyperscale data centers, many of which occupy more than 30,000 square feet. While data centers create jobs and enable…
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Update to 1910.156 Proposed
01.18.2024 ComplianceOSHA has published a proposal to update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for emergency responders, including…
Cannabis Dust a Major Respiratory Hazard?
12.18.2023 ComplianceThe 2022 death of a Massachusetts cannabis worker has the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) concerned about…
Is a Workplace Violence Incident Recordable Even When It Occurs Offsite?
10.06.2023 ComplianceOSHA recently released a Standard interpretation Letter stating that injuries that occur from workplace violence incidents outside of the actual…
OSHA Gives Clarity to Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard
09.19.2023 ComplianceIn an effort to clarify the goals of a new “programmatic standard that could require employers to create a plan…
Precautions for Job Site Safety Hazards in the Rain
08.21.2023 ComplianceAs a safety professional, knowing the safety protocols in different weather conditions is crucial to protecting yourself and your workers.…
The Differences Between Incidents vs. Accidents in the Workplace
08.21.2023 ComplianceWhen safety professionals know the differences between an incident vs. an accident, they can better reduce risks in the workplace,…
How to Create a HAZCOM Program
08.21.2023 ComplianceIt may not be the most visible workplace hazard, but an effective chemical hazard communication program is essential for workplace…
How to Handle Hazardous Materials
08.21.2023 ComplianceIf you’re a safety professional, you understand the importance of handling hazardous materials or chemicals in your workplace. Exposure to…
Hearing Protection Safety in Construction
08.21.2023 ComplianceUsing hearing protection on construction sites is crucial because it safeguards workers against hearing loss. It can also enhance communication,…
OSHA Standards for Crystalline Silica
06.29.2023 ComplianceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) crystalline silica requirements are designed to protect workers from the harmful effects of…
HazCom Label Requirements
06.29.2023 ComplianceHazard communication, or HazCom, was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
OSHA Requirements for HazCom
06.29.2023 ComplianceHazard communication — also known as HazCom — was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. The Occupational Safety and Health…
