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How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
As a safety manager, you understand that identifying and preparing for risks is crucial to maintaining a safe, productive work environment. Every workplace presents different risks, and organizations prioritize them differently, too. Therefore, having a targeted, detailed approach for your facility is paramount. Learn key tips on how to assess and prioritize risks in the…
Workers Memorial Day
Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive many different answers. Most of these answers will fit within one of three categories: In this article, we will mention all three of these, but we mainly want to focus on the latter, safety, for…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
Live Classes
If you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to act. Our upcoming live classes are filling fast — and if you wait, you may miss your chance to secure the training you need in 2025. These in-person sessions are more than just a learning…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
Safety Culture
On March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety on the Edge—a groundbreaking conference that challenged conventional thinking and sparked meaningful dialogue about the future of workplace safety. Proudly co-sponsored by NASP, this two-day event stood out as a bold reimagining of what a…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
Compliance
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious chemical releases that occurred across 14 states between May 2020 and August 2024. The new report expands on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency by offering detailed accounts of each incident, including probable causes, injuries,…
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Workers Memorial Day
04.15.2025 Current EventsIf we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive…
EPA Opts Against Regulating Lead Wheel Weights Amid Declining Usage and Low Exposure Risk
02.13.2025 Current EventsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision not to regulate the manufacture, processing, or distribution of lead…
Big Changes in 2024: A Look Back at NASP’s Transformational Year
01.20.2025 Current Events2024 proved to be an extraordinary year of growth and innovation for the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). From…
Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Raises Heart Risks—even for Regular Exercisers
01.20.2025 Current EventsThe Sedentary Danger A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting,…
OSHA Ends Pursuit of COVID-19 Standard for Healthcare, Shifts Focus to Broader Infectious Diseases Rule
01.16.2025 ComplianceOSHA has officially halted its efforts to establish a COVID-19-specific standard for healthcare settings, opting instead to focus on completing…
Head Protection at a Turning Point – A Look at Key Findings from the ISEA & J. J. Keller Collaborative Study
12.26.2024 Current EventsThe latest joint study by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reveals that…
Head Protection at a Turning Point – A Look at Key Findings from the ISEA & J. J. Keller Collaborative Study
11.18.2024 Current Events The latest joint study by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)…
Disaster at Plastics Plant: Could it have been avoided?
10.15.2024 Current EventsIn today’s fast-paced business world, understanding the difference between priorities and values is essential, especially when it comes to safety…
Is Net-Zero a Realistic Goal for All Companies?
10.15.2024 Current EventsAs the urgency of climate action intensifies, a significant majority of companies are taking strides toward net-zero emissions. Recent studies…
Are Safety Conferences Worth It?
10.15.2024 Current EventsIn today’s rapidly evolving workplace safety landscape, one pressing question arises: are safety conferences worth the investment of time and…
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to the 2024 NSC Safety Congress and Expo
09.11.2024 Current EventsAttending trade shows like the NSC Safety Congress and Expo can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so much to…
NASP Stands with United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF): Honoring Lives Lost and Supporting Families
09.11.2024 Current Events Losing a loved one to a workplace accident is an unimaginable tragedy. It is a painful reality that…
