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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 Considers Updates to Powered Industrial Truck Standard
04.11.2019 Current EventsOSHA is looking for help from the public as it considers an update to its powered industrial trucks standard. The…
Update training on OSHA’s new fall protection rules
04.09.2019 ComplianceFocus on walking surfaces and fixed ladders Experienced employers — from industrial safety managers to construction supervisors — keep a…
Complying with OSHA’s Updated Walking-Working Surfaces Rule
04.02.2019 ComplianceLate last year, OSHA published new standards for walking-working surfaces and fall protection in general industry workplaces. The updated standards…
Recent graduates of our Environmental Compliance course at Grand Coulee Dam in Washington.
04.01.2019 Current EventsPurchase NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course
Health and Safety Incidents Now The Biggest Loss Driver for Organizations
03.20.2019 Current EventsHealth and safety incidents have become the leading financial loss drivers for businesses around the globe, with cumulative losses now…
Hello from SC PRIMA!
03.11.2019 Current EventsThis past week NASP had the honor in joining the South Carolina Public Risk Management Association for their 2019 annual…
I Had a Joke About Construction, but I’m Still Working on It
03.11.2019 Current EventsLast issue, NASP announced the launch of our new Certified Safety Manager-Construction course, and it was met with great enthusiasm!…
Dewalt Drill Recall
03.08.2019 Current EventsDewalt has recalled their DEWALT DWD110 and DWD112 corded drills, due to faulty wiring and shock hazards. Please share this…
Executive Director, Eric Gislason, presenting at the SC PRIMA Conference
03.04.2019 Current EventsPurchase NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course
NASP showing off our stuff at SC PRIMA Conference
03.04.2019 Current EventsPurchase NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course
Fines Continue to Rise in 2019
02.08.2019 Current EventsThe cost for taking safety risks on the job are continuing to soar. The Department of Labor has raised civil…
Mugno Still Waiting to Take Over as OSHA Chief
02.08.2019 Current EventsIt’s the start of Year 3 of the Trump administration, and as of yet, there’s still no official head of…
