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Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide
By NASP Blogger Compliance
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
08.23.2024 ComplianceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.…
How to Prevent Heat Stress on the Job Site
08.23.2024 ComplianceTemperatures are rising, making heat stress a growing threat to the health and productivity of workforces worldwide. Heat stress occurs…
HAZWOPER: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
08.07.2024 ComplianceHAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is a regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) produced and maintained by…
The Importance of Ethics in Workplace Safety
08.07.2024 ComplianceAt the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), we understand the crucial role ethics play in workplace safety. Ethical behavior…
Safety on the Edge: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
08.07.2024 ComplianceThe landscape of workplace safety is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the “Safety on the Edge” conference. This groundbreaking…
Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations
08.07.2024 Current EventsOn July 11, OSHA announced a settlement with Dollar General and its subsidiaries to significantly improve workplace safety nationwide. This…
Doing Safety Right!
08.07.2024 ComplianceIn the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, it’s crucial to highlight and learn from companies that exemplify outstanding safety practices.…
Reinforcing Safety with Design
07.10.2024 ComplianceWhen it comes to construction projects, from design-build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, ensuring the highest level of safety is paramount.…
New OSHA Heat Regulations: A Critical Step Towards Worker Safety
07.10.2024 Current EventsAs temperatures rise globally, ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to extreme heat has become a pressing issue.…
New NASP Safety Certification Holders
07.10.2024 CertificationsNASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The…
Preventable Tragedy: Lessons from a Molten Metal Leak Incident
07.10.2024 ComplianceA recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor revealed critical safety lapses at Ellwood Engineered Castings Co. in Hubbard,…
Supreme Court Maintains OSHA’s Authority, Declines Allstates Refractory LLC Challenge
07.10.2024 Current EventsOn July 2, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge by Ohio-based construction contractor Allstates Refractory LLC, which…
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