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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view. What the Five Days…

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Top 10 Hazardous Electrical Tasks

Top 10 Hazardous Electrical Tasks

01.10.2023 Compliance
A new research report conducted by the DC Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association has zeroed in on the…
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Whistleblower Retaliation

Whistleblower Retaliation

01.10.2023 Current Events
American Airlines retaliated against whistleblowers who reported worker illnesses from toxic vapors inside aircraft cabins, according to OSHA. The agency…
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Carlos’ Law Increases Corporate Criminal Liability in NY

Carlos’ Law Increases Corporate Criminal Liability in NY

01.10.2023 Current Events
New York’s Penal Law has been amended under the new legislation, known as Carlos’ Law, to increase penalties for corporate…
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2021 Fatal Work Injury Data

2021 Fatal Work Injury Data

01.10.2023 Current Events
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced the latest fatal work injury data for 2021. Notable updates include: There were…
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International NASP/IASP Fraudulent Certificates

International NASP/IASP Fraudulent Certificates

01.10.2023 Live Classes
It has been brought to our attention that previous international IASP trainers have been conducting classes and charging tuition to…
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Certifications vs. Certificates: What’s the Difference?

Certifications vs. Certificates: What’s the Difference?

12.21.2022 Certifications
As you continue your professional development journey into 2023, NASP’s Director of Training Development, Pete Nemmers, CSM, discusses the differences…
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Confined Space Fatalities Linked to Failure in Testing Atmospheric Hazards

Confined Space Fatalities Linked to Failure in Testing Atmospheric Hazards

12.08.2022 Compliance
Federal workplace safety investigators have determined that an Arkansas construction contractor failed to test oxygen levels in the confined space…
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New ASTM Standard for Table Saws

New ASTM Standard for Table Saws

12.08.2022 Compliance
A new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International standard covering table saw safety has been developed by ASTM’s…
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Most Dangerous Highways by State

Most Dangerous Highways by State

12.08.2022 Current Events
Recent trends show that American drivers are performing worse than usual. Traffic fatalities rose by 11% in 2021, and it…
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Business Owner Sentenced to 10 Years for Deadly Tanker Explosion

Business Owner Sentenced to 10 Years for Deadly Tanker Explosion

12.08.2022 Current Events
The owner of several trucking companies, Carl Bradley Johansson, was recently sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for ordering…
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Container Reconditioning Company Fined $1.6M in CAA and RCRA Violations

Container Reconditioning Company Fined $1.6M in CAA and RCRA Violations

12.08.2022 Current Events
The United States and State of Wisconsin announced a settlement with Container Life Cycle Management LLC (CLCM) that addresses Clean…
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Top Safety Concerns for Hospitals

Top Safety Concerns for Hospitals

11.28.2022 Compliance
Hospitals are robust and multifaceted workplaces where patients require operations, diagnoses and transportation. Meanwhile, the hospital staff maintains a tight…
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