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The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
Safety training is crucial to creating a workplace where workers value safety. When done with the right approach, this training can build an environment that views safety procedures in a positive light. It encourages proactive measures toward safety and makes workers feel valued for their contributions. Read on for the best workplace safety training and…
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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Recent Fines Show OSHA Still Cares About Ergonomics
01.14.2022 ComplianceIf you thought OSHA had given up on ergonomics, think again. As the agency recently used the General Duty Clause…
Top 5 Most Expensive Fines for 2021
01.14.2022 Current EventsA recap of 2021’s biggest fines includes two companies that each had to pay more than $1 million following tragic…
Deadly tornadoes struck the Midwest!
12.14.2021 Current EventsThe deadly tornadoes that struck the Midwest provide a somber reminder to review your company’s Emergency Action Plans and Inclement…
Fed’s Handling of Pandemic Questioned
12.03.2021 Current EventsOSHA inspectors investigating possible COVID-19 violations faced communication and guidance challenges that frequently made their jobs more difficult, according to…
Terminated Worker Receives $2.2M Jury Award
12.03.2021 Current EventsAn ultrasound technician will receive $2.2 million thanks to an Oct. 19 jury verdict that found her former employer fired…
Turkey Frying Safety Tips
11.24.2021 Current EventsSince Thanksgiving preparations are well underway for most of us, NASP thought it would be a good idea to share…
Federal OSHA: 3 State Plans Failing to Address COVID
11.16.2021 Current EventsFederal OSHA may step in to take over workplace safety regulations from three states: Arizona, South Carolina, and Utah for…
Lithium Batteries at the Center of HAZMAT Regulation Petitions
11.16.2021 Current EventsThe Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) is reviewing five industry and trade association petitions to…
Breaking News!
11.04.2021 Current EventsOSHA has just issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. The…
Safety Connect 2021 Conference and Expo
10.15.2021 Current EventsNASP is excited to attend the Safety Connect 2021 Conference and Expo next week! This conference is completely FREE for…
California Enacts New Warehousing Safety Law: A Safety News Break Story
10.15.2021 Current EventsCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB-701, which takes effect January 1st, 2022, a new bill that is aiming to…
Cutting Corners Triggers Vapor Explosion: CEO Headed to Jail
10.15.2021 Current EventsEnvironmental health and safety should never take a back seat to making a profit. The former president of an oil…
