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Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide

Jump To: A frayed cord. A skipped lockout step. A worker who assumes the breaker is off. These are the small moments where electrical accidents start, and they happen more often than most safety teams realize. Electrical safety in the workplace protects people as much as it protects equipment.  Below, we’re covering the hazards, OSHA…

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OSHA Heat Stress Standards

OSHA Heat Stress Standards

08.23.2024 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.…
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How to Prevent Heat Stress on the Job Site

How to Prevent Heat Stress on the Job Site

08.23.2024 Compliance
Temperatures are rising, making heat stress a growing threat to the health and productivity of workforces worldwide. Heat stress occurs…
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HAZWOPER: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

HAZWOPER: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?

08.07.2024 Compliance
HAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is a regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) produced and maintained by…
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The Importance of Ethics in Workplace Safety

The Importance of Ethics in Workplace Safety

08.07.2024 Compliance
At the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), we understand the crucial role ethics play in workplace safety. Ethical behavior…
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Safety on the Edge: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety

Safety on the Edge: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety

08.07.2024 Compliance
The landscape of workplace safety is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the “Safety on the Edge” conference. This groundbreaking…
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Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations

Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations

08.07.2024 Current Events
On July 11, OSHA announced a settlement with Dollar General and its subsidiaries to significantly improve workplace safety nationwide. This…
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Doing Safety Right!

Doing Safety Right!

08.07.2024 Compliance
In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, it’s crucial to highlight and learn from companies that exemplify outstanding safety practices.…
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Reinforcing Safety with Design

Reinforcing Safety with Design

07.10.2024 Compliance
When it comes to construction projects, from design-build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, ensuring the highest level of safety is paramount.…
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New OSHA Heat Regulations: A Critical Step Towards Worker Safety

New OSHA Heat Regulations: A Critical Step Towards Worker Safety

07.10.2024 Current Events
As temperatures rise globally, ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to extreme heat has become a pressing issue.…
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New NASP Safety Certification Holders

New NASP Safety Certification Holders

07.10.2024 Certifications
NASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The…
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Preventable Tragedy: Lessons from a Molten Metal Leak Incident

Preventable Tragedy: Lessons from a Molten Metal Leak Incident

07.10.2024 Compliance
A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor revealed critical safety lapses at Ellwood Engineered Castings Co. in Hubbard,…
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Supreme Court Maintains OSHA’s Authority, Declines Allstates Refractory LLC Challenge

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 LLC, which…
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