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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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Not Back to ‘Normal’ Yet: 10 steps to Re-open Businesses Safely
06.12.2020 Current EventsAs employees return back to their jobs after the coronavirus lockdowns, a coalition headed by the National Safety Council recommends…
Upcoming Webinar on Effective Safety e-Learning for Employees
05.28.2020 Current EventsLet’s face it… times have changed in the Post-COVID-19 workplace, especially when it comes to safe and effective EHS training.…
OSHA Fails to Collect Fines
05.11.2020 Current EventsOSHA failed to collect $19.1 million in fines during Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, according to a Department of Labor…
OSHA taking ‘good faith’ into account when issuing citations during COVID-19 pandemic
04.24.2020 Current EventsCoronavirus OSHA Inspections Violations Washington — “Good-faith efforts” by employers to comply with worker safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic should be…
COVID-19 Survey: How Does Your Business Compare to Industry Trends?
04.09.2020 Current EventsNASP recently sent out a survey to safety professionals across the country asking for input on how the Coronavirus has…
Where EPA Regulators Will & Won’t Bend During COVID-19 Crisis
04.09.2020 Current EventsCoronavirus is placing an onus on businesses whose operations are curtailed or are running overtime due to critical demand. How…
Screening Employees for COVID-19
04.09.2020 Current EventsTo help protect the public against the spread of COVID-19, some states, and many employers have implemented employee screening procedures…
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
04.03.2020 Current EventsWASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to…
New Research Shows the Use of Masks for All Citizens Can Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
04.03.2020 Current EventsResearch is showing that the use of face masks (even homemade) can reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Take…
Effective Now: New legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
04.02.2020 Current EventsEffective Now: New legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week the federal government released official details about the…
COVID-19 and Your Workforce
03.11.2020 Current EventsAt this time, with approximately 29 deaths in the United States, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
CSB Approves New Rule on Accidental Release Reporting
03.11.2020 Current EventsThe U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) approved its final rule on accidental release reporting, which will now…
