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The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches

The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches

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?

Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?

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

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!

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

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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Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects

Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects

04.10.2024 Current Events
An employer may be responsible for birth defects allegedly caused by its workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals, a state appeals…
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Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics

Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics

03.14.2024 Current Events
Wearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in workplace ergonomics, offering unprecedented insights into employee health and safety. These innovative…
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Washington Fall Protection Alignment

Washington Fall Protection Alignment

02.12.2024 Current Events
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is undertaking revisions to its fall protection standards as part of its…
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OSHA’s Expanded 300A Reporting Due Soon!

OSHA’s Expanded 300A Reporting Due Soon!

01.18.2024 Compliance
It’s 2024, and with the new year comes the March 2 deadline for OSHA’s Form 300A injury and illness reporting.…
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96 Minutes

96 Minutes

01.18.2024 Current Events
Federal fatality data revealed that work-related injuries resulted in the death of a worker every 96 minutes in the U.S.…
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Update to 1910.156 Proposed

Update to 1910.156 Proposed

01.18.2024 Compliance
OSHA has published a proposal to update an existing standard and expand safety and health protections for emergency responders, including…
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Safety Santa is BACK!

Safety Santa is BACK!

12.18.2023 Current Events
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house… You were in a panic because you need to get…
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70k+ SIRs

70k+ SIRs

12.18.2023 Current Events
Federal OSHA collected a total of 70,206 severe injury reports (SIRs) from employers it covers from 2015 to 2021, according…
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Cannabis Dust a Major Respiratory Hazard?

Cannabis Dust a Major Respiratory Hazard?

12.18.2023 Compliance
The 2022 death of a Massachusetts cannabis worker has the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) concerned about…
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Business Owner Charged For WC Fraud

Business Owner Charged For WC Fraud

12.18.2023 Current Events
A California business owner was charged with 96 felony counts for denial of workers’ compensation benefits to employees, workers’ compensation…
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Fatigue and Complacency to Blame for Ferry Accident

Fatigue and Complacency to Blame for Ferry Accident

11.13.2023 Current Events
Back in July 2022, a Washington State Ferries passenger and car ferry collided with a mooring structure (called a terminal…
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OSHA & NLRB Forge Stronger Alliance to Safeguard Workers’ Whistleblower Rights

OSHA & NLRB Forge Stronger Alliance to Safeguard Workers’ Whistleblower Rights

11.13.2023 Current Events
OSHA and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing the…
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