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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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Business Owner Sentenced to 10 Years for Deadly Tanker Explosion
12.08.2022 Current EventsThe owner of several trucking companies, Carl Bradley Johansson, was recently sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for ordering…
Container Reconditioning Company Fined $1.6M in CAA and RCRA Violations
12.08.2022 Current EventsThe United States and State of Wisconsin announced a settlement with Container Life Cycle Management LLC (CLCM) that addresses Clean…
Top Safety Concerns for Hospitals
11.28.2022 ComplianceHospitals are robust and multifaceted workplaces where patients require operations, diagnoses and transportation. Meanwhile, the hospital staff maintains a tight…
How to Start Your Career in the Safety Industry
11.16.2022 CertificationsYour company can only accomplish its goals with a healthy team. The occupational safety and health (OSH) profession attracts those…
2-day Online Hazard Communication Training
11.10.2022 Live ClassesNASP has partnered with the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) to offer a 4 hour (0.4 CEU) live-stream online…
Changes to Reporting Injuries and Illnesses
11.10.2022 ComplianceEmployers must connect their Injury Tracking Account to a Login.gov account to submit their 2022 workplace injury and illness data…
NASP Pre-Black Friday Sale!
11.10.2022 Live ClassesOur best Pre-Black Friday deal is coming soon, just for you! From November 21st through the 28th, we’re giving you…
Developer and Subcontractors Cited $518k
11.10.2022 Current EventsOSHA has issued citations to three New Jersey contractors who willfully exposed employees to potentially lethal dangers by allowing them…
Are We Misjudging Heat?
11.10.2022 ComplianceNew research reveals that the National Weather Service heat index may be leading people to misjudge the dangers of extreme…
NTSB: Explosion Could Have Been Prevented with Better Safety Training
11.10.2022 Current EventsAccording to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a 2021 natural gas explosion in Texas that killed two workers and…
CSM and CSMC Heading Back to Las Vegas in February 2023
11.03.2022 Live ClassesNASP now offers two versions of our flagship Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course. The CSM course is perfect for general…
Common Workplace Injuries and How to Avoid Them
11.01.2022 ComplianceWorkplace injuries significantly impact both the employee and their employer. Experiencing any kind of accident or injury on the job…
