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OSHA Guidelines for Trenching and Excavation
By Eric Gislason Compliance
Trenching and excavation can be extremely dangerous. Cave-ins or collapsing trenches pose the greatest threat to workers. While eliminating such tragic incidents is challenging, complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) trenching and excavation guidelines can help reduce these risks. The regulations require workers in such dangerous conditions to undergo training to help protect themselves…
National Safety Month 2025
Current Events
National Safety Month, observed every June, is an initiative led by the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote safety awareness and prevent injuries and fatalities in workplaces, on roads, and in communities across the United States. In 2025, the campaign emphasizes four weekly themes, each focusing on a critical aspect of safety: Week 1 (June…
OSHA Shifts Focus with New Inspection Program — But Safety Shouldn’t Stop There
Compliance
On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced major updates to its inspection program. Under the new initiative, OSHA will prioritize inspections based on injury and illness data submitted by employers under federal recordkeeping rules. In short, workplaces with the highest rates of serious injuries and illnesses are now more likely…
NIOSH Workforce Reductions Raise Concerns Over Workplace Safety
Current Events
Significant staffing reductions at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have raised concerns among occupational safety professionals about the potential impact on worker health and safety nationwide. On April 1, 2025, the Trump administration implemented a “reduction in force” at NIOSH, affecting approximately 85% of its 1,100 employees. While 328 employees were…
Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined for Silica Exposure: Understanding the Risks and Prevention
Current Events
Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, has been fined $120,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica. A follow-up inspection revealed that the company failed to implement previously identified hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs, leading…
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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…
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)…
