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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
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?
Compliance
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
Current Events
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
Safety Culture
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
Live 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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05.14.2019 Current EventsAnhydrous ammonia, among many other chemicals, can pose serious hazards to human health. As we’ve seen in this article, emergency…
Acosta to Lawmakers: ‘I fully expect’ Inspections to Increase
04.11.2019 Current EventsSecretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta touted the number of annual OSHA inspections over the past two fiscal years –…
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.
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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
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NASP showing off our stuff at SC PRIMA Conference
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