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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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Lockout/Tagout and Machine Guarding
06.29.2023 ComplianceEmployees who work with heavy machinery are at risk of serious injury and amputation. In 2021, the United States had…
OSHA is Really Cracking Down on Ergonomics
06.15.2023 ComplianceOSHA’s recent General Duty Clause (GDC) citation to an Amazon warehouse demonstrates that the agency is taking a more aggressive…
Human Factors Training, States of Mind
06.12.2023 ComplianceHuman Factors Training, States of Mind Psychological Health and Safety Tom Hardin, Owner, NASP This overview of psychological health and…
OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program (NEP)
05.15.2023 ComplianceOSHA has started a national emphasis program (NEP) addressing the leading cause of fatal workplace injuries and the violation the…
New DOT Regulations for Drug and Alcohol Testing
05.15.2023 ComplianceThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has new regulations updating its drug testing requirements and allowing oral fluid testing for…
Guide to Lockout Tagout Procedures
05.12.2023 ComplianceFollowing proper lockout tagout procedures can help improve safety in the workplace. By locking down equipment and preventing unexpected startups or…
OSHA Lockout Tagout Standards
05.12.2023 ComplianceOSHA’s lockout tagout standards regulate equipment service and maintenance. Closely following these rules and procedures is pivotal to preventing an…
What Is HAZCOM?
05.12.2023 Compliance“HAZCOM” is short for “hazard communication.” By definition, HAZCOM comprises a set of processes and procedures providing clear information about…
OSHA Proves Extreme Heat Hazard, Fails to Propose Abatement
04.12.2023 ComplianceIn a series of heat illness-related cases involving the United States Postal Service (USPS), OSHA successfully established extreme heat as…
Advocacy Groups Want OSHA to Regulate Worker Surveillance Tech
04.12.2023 ComplianceTwenty-one worker advocacy organizations issued a letter to the Biden administration asking for OSHA to protect workers from workplace surveillance…
Psychosocial Risk Factors in the Workplace
04.12.2023 ComplianceWhen it comes to your employees, you know that health and safety are the top priority. However, this means more…
How to Create a Good Psychosocial Safety Climate
04.12.2023 ComplianceAs an Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional, you know how important it is for employees to have a positive,…
