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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety

Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety

Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members.  What legislation regulates safety on construction sites? And how can construction businesses ensure adherence? Learn more about…

Debunking a Common Myth: Can OSHA Cite You for Not Having an Arc Flash Label?

As a safety professional, you’ve likely heard it in meetings or on the shop floor: “If OSHA sees that panel without an arc flash label, we’re getting a fine!” It’s a common belief that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly enforces the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E standard, specifically the requirement for…

Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety

October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace back to one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, the Great Chicago Fire of October 8–10, 1871. That disaster destroyed over 3.3 square miles of the city, left 100,000 people homeless, and claimed…

From the Field: Limits of Standard Indemnity in Contractors Injury Cases

By Brent Kettelkamp & James A. Junkin Subcontractor liability, both from an OSHA and lawsuit perspective, is concerning on construction sites as well as general industry. Contracts between project owners and contractors frequently incorporate indemnity and hold harmless agreements (IHHAs) as a means of distributing risk and determining responsibility for workplace injuries. While these clauses…

Get a Head Start on 2026: Register Now for NASP’s Live Safety Classes

If professional development is one of your goals for 2026, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in one of NASP’s upcoming live training classes. These sessions offer more than just certification—they’re a chance to learn directly from expert instructors, build real-world skills, and connect with other safety professionals who share your commitment to…

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Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety

Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety

10.09.2025 Current Events
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace…
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When Invisible Danger Strikes: The Perils of Hydrogen Sulfide in Confined Spaces

When Invisible Danger Strikes: The Perils of Hydrogen Sulfide in Confined Spaces

09.11.2025 Current Events
The Trinity County Tragedy On August 27, 2025, three workers in Trinity County, Texas, lost their lives while responding to…
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Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!

Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!

08.12.2025 Current Events
As temperatures rise, so do the opportunities to boost your professional credentials, without burning a hole in your wallet. NASP…
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New York Training Provider Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Cards

New York Training Provider Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Cards

07.11.2025 Current Events
A New York City training provider and its former president have pleaded guilty to charges related to issuing tens of…
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National Safety Month 2025

National Safety Month 2025

06.06.2025 Current Events
National Safety Month, observed every June, is an initiative led by the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote safety awareness…
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NIOSH Workforce Reductions Raise Concerns Over Workplace Safety

NIOSH Workforce Reductions Raise Concerns Over Workplace Safety

06.06.2025 Current Events
Significant staffing reductions at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have raised concerns among occupational safety professionals…
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Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined for Silica Exposure: Understanding the Risks and Prevention

Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined for Silica Exposure: Understanding the Risks and Prevention

06.06.2025 Current Events
Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, has been fined $120,000 by the U.S.…
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Incidents in April: A Stark Reminder of the Cost of Complacency

Incidents in April: A Stark Reminder of the Cost of Complacency

05.13.2025 Current Events
April 2025 brought a series of tragic workplace incidents that serve as sobering reminders of how quickly things can go…
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NASP welcomes our newest franchises

NASP welcomes our newest franchises

05.13.2025 Current Events
Welcoming Two New Franchises to the NASP Family The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) is proud to welcome two…
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Workers Memorial Day

Workers Memorial Day

04.15.2025 Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive…
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EPA Opts Against Regulating Lead Wheel Weights Amid Declining Usage and Low Exposure Risk

EPA Opts Against Regulating Lead Wheel Weights Amid Declining Usage and Low Exposure Risk

02.13.2025 Current Events
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision not to regulate the manufacture, processing, or distribution of lead…
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Big Changes in 2024: A Look Back at NASP’s Transformational Year

Big Changes in 2024: A Look Back at NASP’s Transformational Year

01.20.2025 Current Events
2024 proved to be an extraordinary year of growth and innovation for the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). From…
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