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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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OSHA Issues Enforcement Directives Targeting a Variety of Industry and Manufacturers
11.26.2019 Current EventsEffective October 1, 2019, Region VII OSHA (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa) announced a combination of Regional Emphasis Programs, along…
Safety Manager Sentenced to 3 months in Cover-up
11.13.2019 Current EventsA safety manager charged with covering up information about an employee’s death at the company’s Ohio plant was sentenced to…
OSHA’s Top 10 violations in 2019 account for 27K citations: Construction Industry Hit Hardest.
10.10.2019 Current EventsWhere is OSHA concentrating inspections? Answer: In the industries where they found numerous violations previously. That’s why it’s important to…
Welcome our New Director of Operations!
10.10.2019 Current EventsNewly hired Director of Operations at NASP, Yafet Bekele, comes to the organization with 20+ years of senior-level leadership experience…
NASP Partners with Pervidi Software to Provide World-Class EHS Management
10.10.2019 Current EventsManage your Safety Program from your cellphone! NASP has partnered with Pervidi software to provide our premium members with an…
Construction Deaths Decline, Fatal Falls Up
09.19.2019 Current EventsWhile the number of fatalities in Construction has decreased, deaths from falls continue to increase, according to a new report.…
60% of Safety Risks Go Unreported
09.12.2019 Current EventsSee something, say something. It’s a phrase that applies in several situations, including workplace safety, and we all hear it…
Enviro manager gets year in clink – firm fined $25M!
08.28.2019 Current EventsHow could things have gotten so bad at Tonawanda Coke Corp., NY, that the company would release benzene fumes and…
UNIVERSAL WASTE SHORTCUTS NET $1.2 MILLION FINE!
08.21.2019 Current EventsUniversal waste (UW) guidelines give facilities flexibility on how they handle listed wastes. But UW is still hazardous – it can’t…
Recent Shootings Warrant Review of Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Training
08.14.2019 Current EventsUnlike most types of safety training that employees use every day, active shooter directives are the kind that you hope…
Attention!
08.14.2019 Current EventsNASP understands that training your employees in the myriad of safety regulations can be challenging; busy work schedules often make…
New Member Benefits
07.15.2019 Current EventsNASP is constantly working to build a membership platform that not only helps you manage and maintain safety in the…
