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NASP’s New NFPA 70E Online Courses Help Build Safer Electrical Workplaces
By NASP Blogger Compliance
Why NFPA 70E Training Matters Electrical hazards remain one of the most serious workplace safety risks across many industries. The NFPA 70E standard, developed by the National Fire Protection Association, provides guidance for electrical safety in the workplace and helps employers reduce the risk of arc flash, electric shock, electrocution, and other dangerous incidents. The…
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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?
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Business Owner Charged For WC Fraud
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The Certifications For Every Safety Professional Are Here!
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5 Reasons to Get a Safety Certification
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The Impact of Safety Certifications on Job Safety and Satisfaction
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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…
Is a Workplace Violence Incident Recordable Even When It Occurs Offsite?
10.06.2023 ComplianceOSHA recently released a Standard interpretation Letter stating that injuries that occur from workplace violence incidents outside of the actual…
