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Where Safety Is Headed in 2026: Insights from the Safety Community
By NASP Blogger Safety Culture
Earlier this year, we asked our students, members, and social media audience where they believe safety should be headed in 2026. The feedback was consistent. The future of safety is focused on people, participation, and prevention. Improving safety culture and employee engagement emerged as the top priority, selected by approximately 80% of respondents. Increasing leadership…
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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…
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…
