NASP Blog
Latest Blog Posts
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…
All Blog Posts
Walsh Addresses FY 2024 Budget
03.13.2023 Current EventsThe Biden-Harris administration recently released President Biden’s budget for fiscal year 2024. “President Biden’s 2024 budget request of $15.1 billion…
Fatal Work Injuries Up 9% in 2021
03.13.2023 Current EventsThere were 5,190 fatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2021, an 8.9% increase from 4,764 in 2020, according to…
Guide to Psychosocial Safety
02.28.2023 ComplianceSafety professionals know how vital worker safety is, and psychosocial safety is no different. Organizations know the value of their…
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…
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…
