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New ASTM SIF Standard: What It Means for Internal Injury Reporting

ASTM International recently released ASTM E2920-26, an updated standard that introduces a more structured approach to recording and evaluating workplace injuries, illnesses, and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events. The new standard is designed to help organizations move beyond traditional injury reporting and focus more closely on incidents that have the potential to result in…

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Confused by OSHA’s COVID-19 Reporting Rules?

Confused by OSHA’s COVID-19 Reporting Rules?

09.16.2020 Current Events
Are you confused by federal OSHA’s reporting requirements for coronavirus cases? You’re not alone. The law firm Baker Hostetler says…
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29th Anniversary of Worst Industrial Disaster in NC History

29th Anniversary of Worst Industrial Disaster in NC History

09.03.2020 Current Events
ON THIS DAY, this terrible day, in North Carolina history… 1991: It is about 8:15 in the morning ON THIS…
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33 months in jail for driver who dumped hazardous waste

33 months in jail for driver who dumped hazardous waste

09.02.2020 Current Events
The judge didn’t pull any punches with this RCRA violator. Individual: Edward Miller, Sidney, NE. Business: Truck driver. Penalty: 33…
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Managing the Risk of COVID-19 Related Lawsuits Against Employers

Managing the Risk of COVID-19 Related Lawsuits Against Employers

08.11.2020 Current Events
Written By: Michael C. Lord, Attorney for Williams Mullen (a NASP Strategic Alliance Partner) The COVID-19 pandemic is an economic…
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Top Causes of Workplace Injuries Costing Employers $1B a Week

Top Causes of Workplace Injuries Costing Employers $1B a Week

08.11.2020 Current Events
The top ten causes of workplace injuries, such as slips, trips, and falls, and strains from lifting heavy objects are…
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OSHA Regulations up for Review, Revisions in First 2020 Agenda

OSHA Regulations up for Review, Revisions in First 2020 Agenda

08.11.2020 Current Events
OSHA has listed 24 regulations for review in its first Regulatory Agenda of 2020. Standards covering cranes and derricks, beryllium,…
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Virginia First State to Adopt Safety Standard for Coronavirus

Virginia First State to Adopt Safety Standard for Coronavirus

08.11.2020 Current Events
Virginia is the first state in the nation to adopt workplace safety standards to address the coronavirus. The state’s Safety…
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Who’s getting hammered by six-figure fines now?

Who’s getting hammered by six-figure fines now?

07.27.2020 Current Events
Don’t be surprised to see an uptick in six-figure fines for violations like failure to:  Manage hazardous waste according to…
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Survey Says…

Survey Says…

07.08.2020 Current Events
NASP recently sent out a survey regarding COVID-19 and the use of face coverings in the workplace. The results were…
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OSHA Closer to Being Able to Issue Eyewash Fines in Construction

OSHA Closer to Being Able to Issue Eyewash Fines in Construction

07.07.2020 Current Events
OSHA is a step closer to getting its authority back for issuing violations for lack of eyewash stations and showers…
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Coming to a Screen Near You, FREE Webinars

Coming to a Screen Near You, FREE Webinars

06.12.2020 Current Events
Webinar #1: ANSI/ASSP Z.490.2-2019 Accepted Practices for E-Learning in Safety, Health and Environmental Training Let’s face it… times have changed…
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Decision Re-opens Definition of ‘Repeat’

Decision Re-opens Definition of ‘Repeat’

06.12.2020 Current Events
An OSHA appeal of a 2018 decision making repeat citations tougher for the agency to prove has been rejected as…
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