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Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?
By Teresa Amey Certifications
While you do not need safety certifications to become a safety manager, you can go through Certified Safety Manager (CSM) training to receive a certificate. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a safety manager certificate course, which demonstrates that you’ve gained the knowledge and skills via training to manage safety programs. What You Need to…
Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?
Certifications
While you do not need safety certifications to become a safety manager, you can go through Certified Safety Manager (CSM) training to receive a certificate. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a safety manager certificate course, which demonstrates that you’ve gained the knowledge and skills via training to manage safety programs. What You Need to…
Lives Lost and Fines Levied: OSHA Crackdowns in July 2025 Highlight Deadly and Costly Safety Failures
Compliance
In July 2025, OSHA issued a series of fines, each underscoring the high stakes of compliance failures and the price companies pay when safety protocols are disregarded. From a fatal hazmat mishap in Ohio, to a deadly boiler-room explosion in Georgia, to a granite countertop manufacturer exposing workers to toxic dust, OSHA’s enforcement actions this…
Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!
Current Events
As temperatures rise, so do the opportunities to boost your professional credentials, without burning a hole in your wallet. NASP (National Association of Safety Professionals) has launched its Sizzlin’ Summer Sale, offering up to 30% off a broad range of online safety courses and certifications. Whether you’re a safety director, environmental specialist, or just looking…
New MSP AND CSD Certificants
Certifications
NASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The journey to certification is no easy feat. It requires extensive knowledge, practical skills, a deep understanding of safety regulations, and a passion for ensuring the well-being of all individuals within our…
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Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!
08.12.2025 Current EventsAs temperatures rise, so do the opportunities to boost your professional credentials, without burning a hole in your wallet. NASP…
New York Training Provider Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Cards
07.11.2025 Current EventsA New York City training provider and its former president have pleaded guilty to charges related to issuing tens of…
National Safety Month 2025
06.06.2025 Current EventsNational Safety Month, observed every June, is an initiative led by the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote safety awareness…
NIOSH Workforce Reductions Raise Concerns Over Workplace Safety
06.06.2025 Current EventsSignificant staffing reductions at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have raised concerns among occupational safety professionals…
Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined for Silica Exposure: Understanding the Risks and Prevention
06.06.2025 Current EventsArt Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, has been fined $120,000 by the U.S.…
Incidents in April: A Stark Reminder of the Cost of Complacency
05.13.2025 Current EventsApril 2025 brought a series of tragic workplace incidents that serve as sobering reminders of how quickly things can go…
NASP welcomes our newest franchises
05.13.2025 Current EventsWelcoming Two New Franchises to the NASP Family The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) is proud to welcome two…
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…
