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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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How Much Do Businesses Spend on Safety?
02.28.2023 ComplianceSafety is crucial in every industry. Whatever the workplace looks like, from busy construction sites to bustline offices, safety keeps…
4,401 Reasons to Join us in Raleigh!
02.10.2023 Live ClassesIn 2022 alone, OSHA cited businesses for 4,401 Lockout Tagout and Hazard Communication violations… that’s an average of over 12…
Fatalities Involving People of Color Reach Record High
02.10.2023 Current EventsThe share of Black or African American workers fatally injured on the job reached an all-time high in 2021, increasing…
Workplace Stress Under General Duty Clause?
02.10.2023 ComplianceWorkplace stress may soon join them as a new hazard that OSHA will use the General Duty Clause to address.…
MSP and CSD BETA Exams!
02.10.2023 CertificationsWas earning a certification one of your professional development goals for 2023? Apply to take our CSD and MSP Beta…
Repeat Offenders Beware: Severe Violator Enforcement Program Broadens Scope
02.10.2023 ComplianceAfter all, no employer wants to be cited for safety violations or, worse yet, placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement…
More Inspectors = More Inspections
02.10.2023 Current EventsAfter losing momentum under the Trump administration and making its share of mistakes throughout the pandemic, OSHA has spent much…
OSHA to Update Site-Specific Targeting Program
02.10.2023 ComplianceFederal OSHA updated its site-specific targeting (SST) inspection program to use Form 300A injury and illness data that are more…
Top 10 Safety Certifications for Safety Professionals
01.27.2023 CertificationsAs a safety professional, you’re always learning. Proper education and experience are essential if you want to advance your career…
Safety Certifications Without a Degree
01.16.2023 CertificationsCertifications make it possible for safety professionals to enhance their credibility and earning potential. Here at NASP, our training and…
Safety Certifications for High School Graduates
01.16.2023 CertificationsIt’s never too early to start preparing for your future. High school graduates have the opportunity to enroll in various…
Safety Certifications for Associate Degrees
01.16.2023 CertificationsWhether you work in oil and gas, governmental work, the construction industry, or the general industry, having the right certifications…
