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NASP’s New NFPA 70E Online Courses Help Build Safer Electrical Workplaces

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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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 ATPs Expand Global Network

Here We Grow Again: NASP ATPs 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 Authorized…
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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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NASP Talks Training

NASP Talks Training

05.14.2019 Current Events
Anhydrous ammonia, among many other chemicals, can pose serious hazards to human health. As we’ve seen in this article, emergency…
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Acosta to Lawmakers: ‘I fully expect’ Inspections to Increase

Acosta to Lawmakers: ‘I fully expect’ Inspections to Increase

04.11.2019 Current Events
Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta touted the number of annual OSHA inspections over the past two fiscal years –…
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OSHA Considers Updates to Powered Industrial Truck Standard

OSHA Considers Updates to Powered Industrial Truck Standard

04.11.2019 Current Events
OSHA is looking for help from the public as it considers an update to its powered industrial trucks standard. The…
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Update training on OSHA’s new fall protection rules

Update training on OSHA’s new fall protection rules

04.09.2019 Compliance
Focus on walking surfaces and fixed ladders Experienced employers — from industrial safety managers to construction supervisors — keep a…
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