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Construction Safety Regulations: Navigating Compliance and Ensuring Worker Safety
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
Worker health and safety are priorities in the construction industry because small oversights can have significant consequences. However, staying on top of safety-related regulatory compliance can be challenging without the right support for leaders, supervisors, and crew members. What legislation regulates safety on construction sites? And how can construction businesses ensure adherence? Learn more about…
Debunking a Common Myth: Can OSHA Cite You for Not Having an Arc Flash Label?
Compliance
As a safety professional, you’ve likely heard it in meetings or on the shop floor: “If OSHA sees that panel without an arc flash label, we’re getting a fine!” It’s a common belief that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directly enforces the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 70E standard, specifically the requirement for…
Fire Prevention Month: History and 10 Essential Tips for Industrial Workplace Safety
Current Events
October is Fire Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of fire safety. Its origins trace back to one of the most devastating fires in U.S. history, the Great Chicago Fire of October 8–10, 1871. That disaster destroyed over 3.3 square miles of the city, left 100,000 people homeless, and claimed…
From the Field: Limits of Standard Indemnity in Contractors Injury Cases
Safety Culture
By Brent Kettelkamp & James A. Junkin Subcontractor liability, both from an OSHA and lawsuit perspective, is concerning on construction sites as well as general industry. Contracts between project owners and contractors frequently incorporate indemnity and hold harmless agreements (IHHAs) as a means of distributing risk and determining responsibility for workplace injuries. While these clauses…
Get a Head Start on 2026: Register Now for NASP’s Live Safety Classes
Live Classes
If professional development is one of your goals for 2026, now’s the perfect time to secure your spot in one of NASP’s upcoming live training classes. These sessions offer more than just certification—they’re a chance to learn directly from expert instructors, build real-world skills, and connect with other safety professionals who share your commitment to…
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Lives Lost and Fines Levied: OSHA Crackdowns in July 2025 Highlight Deadly and Costly Safety Failures
08.12.2025 ComplianceIn July 2025, OSHA issued a series of fines, each underscoring the high stakes of compliance failures and the price…
Sizzlin’ Summer Savings: NASP’s Hot Course Discounts Through August!
08.12.2025 Current EventsAs temperatures rise, so do the opportunities to boost your professional credentials, without burning a hole in your wallet. NASP…
New MSP AND CSD Certificants
08.12.2025 CertificationsNASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety…
Reflections from Orlando: Connection and Computation Forge the Future of Safety at ASSP Safety 2025 (Chris Salemink, MSP, NASP attendee)
08.12.2025 EditorialOver the course of the three-day event, a consistent message emerged: OSH professionals are now expected to balance two key…
Celebrating 25 Years of NASP: A Journey of Dedication, Innovation, and Impact
08.07.2025 EditorialThis week marks a significant milestone in NASP’s history: 25 years of unwavering commitment to workplace safety. What began in…
What we learned from 300 safety professionals on psychological health and safety
07.16.2025 Psychological Health and SafetyLast week, nearly 300 safety professionals from across North America joined a NASP webinar on psychological health and safety (PHS).…
A Shifting Landscape: Analyzing OSHA’s Proposed Changes to Respirator Medical Evaluations
07.11.2025 ComplianceA significant change may be on the horizon for how we manage respiratory protection programs. The Occupational Safety and Health…
Strengthening Communication and Trust to Protect Bilingual Construction Workers
07.11.2025 Safety CultureLanguage and cultural barriers continue to pose serious challenges to workplace safety in the U.S. construction industry, where Hispanic workers…
New York Training Provider Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake OSHA Cards
07.11.2025 Current EventsA New York City training provider and its former president have pleaded guilty to charges related to issuing tens of…
Cultivating a Culture of Reporting: Moving from Fear to Feedback
07.11.2025 Safety CultureA strong safety culture isn’t just about wearing hard hats and harnesses; it’s built on a foundation of open and…
Corroded Grating Nearly Causes Offshore Fatality: BSEE Issues Safety Alert
07.11.2025 ComplianceWashington, D.C. — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a safety alert warning offshore energy operators…
Why psychological health and safety (PHS) is the future of workplace safety
07.02.2025 Psychological Health and SafetyThe safety landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Over the next decade, the biggest threats to workplace safety…
