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The Environmental Cost of Data Centers
By NASP Blogger Technology
The world’s reliance on digital services means that data centers have become essential infrastructure. These facilities house thousands of servers, networking devices, and storage systems. Growth in artificial‑intelligence (AI) workloads and cloud computing has accelerated the construction of hyperscale data centers, many of which occupy more than 30,000 square feet. While data centers create jobs and enable…
DOT in Hot Water over Use of AI
Compliance
Background Recent reporting has raised alarms about the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) decision to use Google’s generative AI model Gemini to draft transportation safety regulations. Internal presentations obtained by ProPublica show that the program aims to save time by having the model produce the first draft of new rules, touching areas such as aviation,…
The Benefits of Site-Specific LMS Courses
Safety Culture
Every workplace is unique, and your training should be too. Generic, off-the-shelf courses may meet broad compliance requirements but often fail to prepare employees for the hazards they encounter on the job. A site-specific learning management system (LMS) course incorporates your facility’s policies, equipment, and culture into training, turning mandatory sessions into engaging experiences employees…
Anatomy of an Industrial Explosion — Langeloth Metallurgical Incident
Current Events
On the evening of January 29, 2026, a routine chemical handling operation at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Smith Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, turned into a dramatic industrial explosion that shook the surrounding community. While thankfully no fatalities were reported, multiple people were hospitalized, and the incident serves as a stark reminder of how…
Investigative Safety Analysis: The Le Constellation Bar Fire at Crans-Montana
Current Events
On January 1, 2026, a fatal structural fire occurred at the Le Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of 40 occupants, many of them teenagers, and injuries to more than 100 others. The incident represents one of the most significant mass casualty fires in a public assembly occupancy in recent Swiss history…
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The Environmental Cost of Data Centers
02.13.2026 TechnologyThe world’s reliance on digital services means that data centers have become essential infrastructure. These facilities house thousands of servers,…
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…
