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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members. What legislation regulates safety on construction sites? And how can construction businesses ensure adherence? Learn more about…
Debunking a Common Myth: Can OSHA Cite You for Not Having an Arc Flash Label?
Compliance
As a safety professional, you’ve likely heard it in meetings or on the shop floor: “If OSHA sees that panel without an arc flash label, we’re getting a fine!” It’s a common belief that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly enforces the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E standard, specifically the requirement for…
Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety
Current Events
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace back to one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, the Great Chicago Fire of October 8–10, 1871. That disaster destroyed over 3.3 square miles of the city, left 100,000 people homeless, and claimed…
From the Field: Limits of Standard Indemnity in Contractors Injury Cases
Safety Culture
By Brent Kettelkamp & James A. Junkin Subcontractor liability, both from an OSHA and lawsuit perspective, is concerning on construction sites as well as general industry. Contracts between project owners and contractors frequently incorporate indemnity and hold harmless agreements (IHHAs) as a means of distributing risk and determining responsibility for workplace injuries. While these clauses…
Get a Head Start on 2026: Register Now for NASP’s Live Safety Classes
Live Classes
If professional development is one of your goals for 2026, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in one of NASP’s upcoming live training classes. These sessions offer more than just certification—they’re a chance to learn directly from expert instructors, build real-world skills, and connect with other safety professionals who share your commitment to…
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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)…
Disaster at Plastics Plant: Could it have been avoided?
10.15.2024 Current EventsIn today’s fast-paced business world, understanding the difference between priorities and values is essential, especially when it comes to safety…
Is Net-Zero a Realistic Goal for All Companies?
10.15.2024 Current EventsAs the urgency of climate action intensifies, a significant majority of companies are taking strides toward net-zero emissions. Recent studies…
Are Safety Conferences Worth It?
10.15.2024 Current EventsIn today’s rapidly evolving workplace safety landscape, one pressing question arises: are safety conferences worth the investment of time and…
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to the 2024 NSC Safety Congress and Expo
09.11.2024 Current EventsAttending trade shows like the NSC Safety Congress and Expo can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so much to…
NASP Stands with United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF): Honoring Lives Lost and Supporting Families
09.11.2024 Current Events Losing a loved one to a workplace accident is an unimaginable tragedy. It is a painful reality that…
Unlock the Full Potential of Safety Leadership with a NASP Premium Membership!
09.11.2024 Current EventsIn 2024, the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) launched a redesigned membership platform that makes it easier than ever…
A Somber Reminder: The Tragic School Shooting in Atlanta and the Need for Workplace Violence Prevention
09.11.2024 Current Events On September 4th, 2024, tragedy struck once again, this time at a school in Atlanta, Georgia. A…
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to the 2024 NSC Safety Congress and Expo
09.11.2024 Current EventsAttending trade shows like the NSC Safety Congress and Expo can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so much to…
