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Where Safety Is Headed in 2026: Insights from the Safety Community

Earlier this year, we asked our students, members, and social media audience where they believe safety should be headed in 2026. The feedback was consistent. The future of safety is focused on people, participation, and prevention. Improving safety culture and employee engagement emerged as the top priority, selected by approximately 80% of respondents. Increasing leadership…

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Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 32

Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 32

08.12.2022 Current Events
On July 26th, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognized the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities…
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OSHA Standard Updates for 2022

OSHA Standard Updates for 2022

07.14.2022 Current Events
OSHA’s rule-making efforts are moving slowly this year as they attempt to regulate heat illness, infectious disease, and workplace violence…
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What’s New with NASP?

What’s New with NASP?

07.14.2022 Current Events
2022 is proving to be another fantastic year of growth for NASP. In this article, we will discuss a few…
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OSHA Cites Contractor After Fatal Fall

OSHA Cites Contractor After Fatal Fall

07.14.2022 Current Events
A fall from elevation, the leading cause of death in the construction industry, has claimed another victim; this time a…
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Diver Drowns in Golf Course Pond, OSHA Cites Company for 12 Serious Violations

Diver Drowns in Golf Course Pond, OSHA Cites Company for 12 Serious Violations

07.14.2022 Current Events
Federal workplace safety inspectors examining how a 26-year-old diver drowned in a golf course pond – after only three days…
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Lockout Tagout Failure leads to worker death

Lockout Tagout Failure leads to worker death

06.15.2022 Current Events
A mine operator’s failure to ensure lock out of equipment against hazardous motion before performing repairs led to a fatality…
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EPA Releases Annual Air Report

EPA Releases Annual Air Report

06.07.2022 Current Events
The EPA has released the annual interactive report tracking America’s progress in controlling air pollution. The report, titled “Our Nation’s…
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Comment Period Remains Open for Recordkeeping Rule Amendments

Comment Period Remains Open for Recordkeeping Rule Amendments

06.07.2022 Current Events
OSHA has extended until June 30th the deadline to comment on a proposed rule that would revise injury and illness…
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Dollar General Fined for Locked Exits

Dollar General Fined for Locked Exits

06.07.2022 Current Events
Reminiscent of the precursors that led to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory and Hamlet Imperial Foods fires, a Wisconsin Dollar General…
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Permanent Rule for COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers Ready by Fall

Permanent Rule for COVID-19 and Healthcare Workers Ready by Fall

06.07.2022 Current Events
A permanent standard on COVID-19 for the healthcare industry could be finalized in the fall, OSHA administrator Doug Parker testified…
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National Safety Month Savings with NASP

National Safety Month Savings with NASP

06.07.2022 Current Events
National Safety Month is celebrated in June when people focus on how they can keep their environment safe and free…
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OSHA Cites Construction Contractors After Bridge Collapse

OSHA Cites Construction Contractors After Bridge Collapse

05.13.2022 Current Events
A federal workplace safety investigation has determined that two companies failed to follow required safety standards that could have prevented…
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