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NASP’s New NFPA 70E Online Courses Help Build Safer Electrical Workplaces
By NASP Blogger Compliance
Why NFPA 70E Training Matters Electrical hazards remain one of the most serious workplace safety risks across many industries. The NFPA 70E standard, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, provides guidance for electrical safety in the workplace and helps employers reduce the risk of arc flash, electric shock, electrocution, and other dangerous incidents. The…
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When Invisible Danger Strikes: The Perils of Hydrogen Sulfide in Confined Spaces
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New York Training Provider Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Cards
07.11.2025 Current EventsA New York City training provider and its former president have pleaded guilty to charges related to issuing tens of…
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
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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
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NASP welcomes our newest ATPs
05.13.2025 Current EventsWelcoming Two New ATPs to the NASP Family The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) is proud to welcome two…
Workers Memorial Day
04.15.2025 Current EventsThe Meaning of Workplace Safety If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means…
EPA Opts Against Regulating Lead Wheel Weights Amid Declining Usage and Low Exposure Risk
02.13.2025 Current EventsEPA’s Decision on Lead Wheel Weights The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision not to regulate the…
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…
