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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety

Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety

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?

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

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

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

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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Attention!

Attention!

08.14.2019 Current Events
NASP understands that training your employees in the myriad of safety regulations can be challenging; busy work schedules often make…
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New Member Benefits

New Member Benefits

07.15.2019 Current Events
NASP is constantly working to build a membership platform that not only helps you manage and maintain safety in the…
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OSHA Less Willing to ‘Negotiate’ on Fines: Average Penalty Rises 27%

OSHA Less Willing to ‘Negotiate’ on Fines: Average Penalty Rises 27%

07.15.2019 Current Events
Heads up! The cost of noncompliance with OSHA regulations just jumped 27%. This isn’t an increase in maximum fines which…
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Two Notable RCRA Regulations on the Way

Two Notable RCRA Regulations on the Way

07.15.2019 Compliance
A final rule making aerosol cans a universal waste (UW) is due any day now. The EPA is working out the kinks…
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Gig Economy Raises Safety Concerns

Gig Economy Raises Safety Concerns

07.15.2019 Current Events
In a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of…
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And the Survey Says…

And the Survey Says…

07.15.2019 Current Events
Recently, NASP sent out a survey asking members and previous students to weigh in on what new instructor-led courses NASP…
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School is IN for the Summer

School is IN for the Summer

07.15.2019 Current Events
NASP is proud to be a part of the Wilmington Regional Safety & Health School this year. Each year, safety…
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ASSP Safety 2019 Conference

ASSP Safety 2019 Conference

06.07.2019 Current Events
NASP will be heading to New Orleans for the ASSP Safety 2019 Conference June 9th through the 12th. During this…
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Mugno withdraws from consideration as OSHA head

Mugno withdraws from consideration as OSHA head

05.17.2019 Current Events
Washington – Already in its longest period without a permanent administrator, OSHA will have to wait even longer, as Scott…
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Here We Grow Again: NASP Franchisees Expand Global Network

Here We Grow Again: NASP Franchisees Expand Global Network

05.14.2019 Current Events
NASP/IASP is delighted to announce our network has expanded. We would like to formally introduce two of our new franchises…
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Distracted Driving tops Drunk Driving as #1 Hazard

Distracted Driving tops Drunk Driving as #1 Hazard

05.14.2019 Current Events
Drivers distracted by their cell phones are a growing threat on U.S. roads, and they’re at least as dangerous as…
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Anhydrous Ammonia Leak Hospitalizes 38

Anhydrous Ammonia Leak Hospitalizes 38

05.14.2019 Current Events
Nearly 40 individuals, comprised of mostly emergency responders, are hospitalized after a leaking anhydrous ammonia tank being transported by a…
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