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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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NASP Stands with United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF): Honoring Lives Lost and Supporting Families
09.11.2024 Current EventsLosing a loved one to a workplace accident is an unimaginable tragedy. It is a painful reality that affects thousands…
Unlock the Full Potential of Safety Leadership with a NASP Premium Membership!
09.11.2024 Current EventsIn 2024, the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) launched a redesigned membership platform that makes it easier than ever…
A Somber Reminder: The Tragic School Shooting in Atlanta and the Need for Workplace Violence Prevention
09.11.2024 Current EventsOn September 4th, 2024, tragedy struck once again, this time at a school in Atlanta, Georgia. A young man opened…
Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations
08.07.2024 Current EventsOn July 11, OSHA announced a settlement with Dollar General and its subsidiaries to significantly improve workplace safety nationwide. This…
New OSHA Heat Regulations: A Critical Step Towards Worker Safety
07.10.2024 Current EventsAs temperatures rise globally, ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to extreme heat has become a pressing issue.…
Supreme Court Maintains OSHA’s Authority, Declines Allstates Refractory LLC Challenge
07.10.2024 Current Events On July 2, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge by Ohio-based construction contractor Allstates Refractory…
New OSHA Heat Regulations: A Critical Step Towards Worker Safety
07.10.2024 Current EventsAs temperatures rise globally, ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to extreme heat has become a pressing issue.…
Supreme Court Maintains OSHA’s Authority, Declines Allstates Refractory LLC Challenge
07.10.2024 Current EventsOn July 2, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge by Ohio-based construction contractor Allstates Refractory LLC, which…
National Safety Council’s National Safety Month
06.10.2024 Current EventsWhat is National Safety Month? The National Safety Council (NSC) leads the observance of National Safety Month each June to…
New Legislation Aims to Improve Warehouse Worker Safety
06.10.2024 Current EventsNew legislation, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, has been introduced into the Senate, aiming to significantly enhance the safety and…
Ohio Manufacturer Facing $314K OSHA Fine
05.10.2024 Current EventsAn Ohio-based automotive components manufacturer, Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC, is contending with substantial penalties amounting to $314,555 as…
Repeated Safety Failures Lead to Tragic Consequences at Detyens Shipyards
05.10.2024 Current EventsIn a sobering reminder of the critical importance of workplace safety, Detyens Shipyards Inc., a prominent East Coast ship repair…
