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NASP’s New NFPA 70E Online Courses Help Build Safer Electrical Workplaces
By NASP Blogger Compliance
Why NFPA 70E Training Matters Electrical hazards remain one of the most serious workplace safety risks across many industries. The NFPA 70E standard, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, provides guidance for electrical safety in the workplace and helps employers reduce the risk of arc flash, electric shock, electrocution, and other dangerous incidents. The…
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Ammonia Release Prompts OSHA Inspection
02.12.2024 ComplianceResponding to a report of workers being exposed to anhydrous ammonia, federal investigators found a Madison ice cream plant lacked…
4 Steps to Improve Ethical Decision Making
02.12.2024 ComplianceAs safety professionals, ethical decision-making serves as a cornerstone for fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and responsibility. Our actions…
OSHA’s Collaboration with DOJ
02.12.2024 ComplianceThe Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it would be working more closely with OSHA on cases where criminal charges…
2024 OSHA Penalties
01.18.2024 ComplianceViolations of safety rules on jobsites are now more expensive as the Labor Department announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments to…
OSHA’s Expanded 300A Reporting Due Soon!
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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?
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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…
