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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.
By NASP Blogger Compliance
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
01.10.2023 ComplianceA new research report conducted by the DC Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association has zeroed in on the…
Whistleblower Retaliation
01.10.2023 Current EventsAmerican Airlines retaliated against whistleblowers who reported worker illnesses from toxic vapors inside aircraft cabins, according to OSHA. The agency…
Carlos’ Law Increases Corporate Criminal Liability in NY
01.10.2023 Current EventsNew York’s Penal Law has been amended under the new legislation, known as Carlos’ Law, to increase penalties for corporate…
2021 Fatal Work Injury Data
01.10.2023 Current EventsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced the latest fatal work injury data for 2021. Notable updates include: There were…
International NASP/IASP Fraudulent Certificates
01.10.2023 Live ClassesIt has been brought to our attention that previous international IASP trainers have been conducting classes and charging tuition to…
Certifications vs. Certificates: What’s the Difference?
12.21.2022 CertificationsAs you continue your professional development journey into 2023, NASP’s Director of Training Development, Pete Nemmers, CSM, discusses the differences…
Confined Space Fatalities Linked to Failure in Testing Atmospheric Hazards
12.08.2022 ComplianceFederal workplace safety investigators have determined that an Arkansas construction contractor failed to test oxygen levels in the confined space…
New ASTM Standard for Table Saws
12.08.2022 ComplianceA new American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International standard covering table saw safety has been developed by ASTM’s…
Most Dangerous Highways by State
12.08.2022 Current EventsRecent trends show that American drivers are performing worse than usual. Traffic fatalities rose by 11% in 2021, and it…
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…
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