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Safeguarding Workers from Heat Stress: The Role of Training and State Regulations
By NASP Blogger Compliance
As summer weather approaches, extreme heat has become a pressing occupational hazard, affecting both outdoor and indoor workers across the United States. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to serious health issues, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death. Recognizing these dangers, several states have implemented regulations to protect workers, and organizations like…
National Safety Month 2025
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National Safety Month, observed every June, is an initiative led by the National Safety Council (NSC) to promote safety awareness and prevent injuries and fatalities in workplaces, on roads, and in communities across the United States. In 2025, the campaign emphasizes four weekly themes, each focusing on a critical aspect of safety: Week 1 (June…
OSHA Shifts Focus with New Inspection Program — But Safety Shouldn’t Stop There
Compliance
On May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced major updates to its inspection program. Under the new initiative, OSHA will prioritize inspections based on injury and illness data submitted by employers under federal recordkeeping rules. In short, workplaces with the highest rates of serious injuries and illnesses are now more likely…
NIOSH Workforce Reductions Raise Concerns Over Workplace Safety
Current Events
Significant staffing reductions at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have raised concerns among occupational safety professionals about the potential impact on worker health and safety nationwide. On April 1, 2025, the Trump administration implemented a “reduction in force” at NIOSH, affecting approximately 85% of its 1,100 employees. While 328 employees were…
Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined for Silica Exposure: Understanding the Risks and Prevention
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Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, has been fined $120,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica. A follow-up inspection revealed that the company failed to implement previously identified hearing conservation and respiratory protection programs, leading…
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AI in Occupational Medicine: Revolutionizing Workplace Health and Safety
02.13.2025 TechnologyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and occupational medicine is no exception. A recent study published in…
