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Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Your Complete Guide

Jump To: A frayed cord. A skipped lockout step. A worker who assumes the breaker is off. These are the small moments where electrical accidents start, and they happen more often than most safety teams realize. Electrical safety in the workplace protects people as much as it protects equipment.  Below, we’re covering the hazards, OSHA…

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Fatal Work Injuries Up 9% in 2021

Fatal Work Injuries Up 9% in 2021

03.13.2023 Current Events
There were 5,190 fatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2021, an 8.9% increase from 4,764 in 2020, according to…
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Guide to Psychosocial Safety

Guide to Psychosocial Safety

02.28.2023 Compliance
Safety professionals know how vital worker safety is, and psychosocial safety is no different. Organizations know the value of their…
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How Much Do Businesses Spend on Safety?

How Much Do Businesses Spend on Safety?

02.28.2023 Compliance
Safety is crucial in every industry. Whatever the workplace looks like, from busy construction sites to bustline offices, safety keeps…
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Fatalities Involving People of Color Reach Record High

Fatalities Involving People of Color Reach Record High

02.10.2023 Current Events
The share of Black or African American workers fatally injured on the job reached an all-time high in 2021, increasing…
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Workplace Stress Under General Duty Clause?

Workplace Stress Under General Duty Clause?

02.10.2023 Compliance
Workplace stress may soon join them as a new hazard that OSHA will use the General Duty Clause to address.…
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MSP and CSD BETA Exams!

MSP and CSD BETA Exams!

02.10.2023 Certifications
Was earning a certification one of your professional development goals for 2023? Apply to take our CSD and MSP Beta…
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Repeat Offenders Beware: Severe Violator Enforcement Program Broadens Scope

Repeat Offenders Beware: Severe Violator Enforcement Program Broadens Scope

02.10.2023 Compliance
After all, no employer wants to be cited for safety violations or, worse yet, placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement…
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More Inspectors = More Inspections

More Inspectors = More Inspections

02.10.2023 Current Events
After losing momentum under the Trump administration and making its share of mistakes throughout the pandemic, OSHA has spent much…
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OSHA to Update Site-Specific Targeting Program

OSHA to Update Site-Specific Targeting Program

02.10.2023 Compliance
Federal OSHA updated its site-specific targeting (SST) inspection program to use Form 300A injury and illness data that are more…
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Top 10 Safety Certifications for Safety Professionals

Top 10 Safety Certifications for Safety Professionals

01.27.2023 Certifications
As a safety professional, you’re always learning. Proper education and experience are essential if you want to advance your career…
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Safety Certifications Without a Degree

Safety Certifications Without a Degree

01.16.2023 Certifications
Certifications make it possible for safety professionals to enhance their credibility and earning potential. Here at NASP, our training and…
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Safety Certifications for High School Graduates

Safety Certifications for High School Graduates

01.16.2023 Certifications
It’s never too early to start preparing for your future. High school graduates have the opportunity to enroll in various…
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