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CDC Faces Leadership Changes and Organizational Challenges
By NASP Webmaster Uncategorized
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently experiencing one of its most significant periods of change in recent years. From leadership turnover to large-scale restructuring, the agency faces multiple challenges while maintaining its critical role in protecting public health. Leadership Changes On August 27, 2025, the White House announced that Dr. Susan…
The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches
Compliance, Safety Culture
Safety training is crucial to creating a workplace where workers value safety. When done with the right approach, this training can build an environment that views safety procedures in a positive light. It encourages proactive measures toward safety and makes workers feel valued for their contributions. Read on for the best workplace safety training and…
Do You Need a Certification to Become a Safety Manager?
Certifications
While you do not need safety certifications to become a safety manager, you can go through Certified Safety Manager (CSM) training to receive a certificate. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) offers a safety manager certificate course, which demonstrates that you’ve gained the knowledge and skills via training to manage safety programs. What You Need to…
Lives Lost and Fines Levied: OSHA Crackdowns in July 2025 Highlight Deadly and Costly Safety Failures
Compliance
In July 2025, OSHA issued a series of fines, each underscoring the high stakes of compliance failures and the price companies pay when safety protocols are disregarded. From a fatal hazmat mishap in Ohio, to a deadly boiler-room explosion in Georgia, to a granite countertop manufacturer exposing workers to toxic dust, OSHA’s enforcement actions this…
Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!
Current Events
As temperatures rise, so do the opportunities to boost your professional credentials, without burning a hole in your wallet. NASP (National Association of Safety Professionals) has launched its Sizzlin’ Summer Sale, offering up to 30% off a broad range of online safety courses and certifications. Whether you’re a safety director, environmental specialist, or just looking…
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Safety Santa is BACK!
12.18.2023 Current EventsTwas the night before Christmas and all through the house… You were in a panic because you need to get…
70k+ SIRs
12.18.2023 Current EventsFederal OSHA collected a total of 70,206 severe injury reports (SIRs) from employers it covers from 2015 to 2021, according…
Cannabis Dust a Major Respiratory Hazard?
12.18.2023 ComplianceThe 2022 death of a Massachusetts cannabis worker has the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) concerned about…
Business Owner Charged For WC Fraud
12.18.2023 Current EventsA California business owner was charged with 96 felony counts for denial of workers’ compensation benefits to employees, workers’ compensation…
The Certifications For Every Safety Professional Are Here!
12.18.2023 CertificationsThe Certified Safety Director (CSD) and Master Safety Professional (MSP) certifications at NASP are fully accredited, and specifically designed for…
How Safety Certifications Can Boost Your Earning Potential
12.07.2023 CertificationsEarning a safety certification can benefit you in a variety of ways, qualifying you to implement practices that promote a safer…
5 Reasons to Get a Safety Certification
12.07.2023 CertificationsWorkplace health and safety is a critical issue for businesses. Without proper health and safety practices, companies may receive OSHA citations…
The Impact of Safety Certifications on Job Safety and Satisfaction
11.28.2023 CertificationsAre you looking for a rewarding career in safety that allows you to work with influential leaders? Earning safety certifications shows…
Fatigue and Complacency to Blame for Ferry Accident
11.13.2023 Current EventsBack in July 2022, a Washington State Ferries passenger and car ferry collided with a mooring structure (called a terminal…
OSHA & NLRB Forge Stronger Alliance to Safeguard Workers’ Whistleblower Rights
11.13.2023 Current EventsOSHA and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing the…
What’s New on YouTube?
11.13.2023 YoutubeOur most recent YouTube videos have rolled out in a series of videos around Chemical Terms and Concepts. The linked…
NHTSA Reports Continued Drop in Traffic-Related Fatalities
10.06.2023 Current EventsFor five fiscal quarters in a row, traffic-related fatalities have dropped in the United States. That information comes after the…
