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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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Not Enough EPA Enforcement Investigators
05.13.2022 Current EventsThe EPA says it’s making environmental criminal enforcement a priority, but the progress on the ground suggests the train is…
String of Food Facilities Burning to the Ground
05.13.2022 Current EventsAre the fires and accidents at a dozen-plus food processing plants this year just an unfortunate coincidence – or potentially…
What to Expect From an OSHA Inspection
04.25.2022 ComplianceThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections frequently across the country. If you believe your workplace will be…
Chlorine Leak at Dow
04.19.2022 Live ClassesA fire and chlorine leak led to an order for residents in parts of Iberville, Louisiana to shelter in place…
Confined Space Hazards
04.13.2022 ComplianceWorking in confined spaces is common in construction work. People don’t usually occupy spaces like trenches or sewers, but various…
Veriforce HUB: Businesses Save Thousands with Exclusive Access to Veriforce Discounts
04.11.2022 Current EventsVeriforce, the premier global supply chain risk and compliance management solution provider, recently announced the launch of the Veriforce HUB,…
LIVE Workplace Ergonomics Specialist Course Open Now!
04.11.2022 Live ClassesOverexertion and muscle strains remain the leading causes of injuries in the workplace. According to BLS, over 266,500 musculoskeletal disorders…
Owners Serve Jail Time for Comp Fraud
04.11.2022 Current EventsA California business owner and her husband will be serving jail time and paying more than $925,000 in restitution after…
OSHA Initiates 300A Enforcement Program
04.11.2022 ComplianceOSHA is initiating an enforcement program that identifies employers who failed to submit Form 300A data. Annual electronic submissions are…
Roofers Caught Without Fall PPE 6 Times in 3 years
04.11.2022 Current EventsAn Ohio contractor was cited for the sixth time in three years for exposing roofers to fall hazards on its…
Contractor Sued for Firing Worker with Safety Concerns
04.11.2022 Current EventsA Florida security contractor is being sued by the U.S. DOL after allegedly terminating a worker with safety concerns regarding…
Need Some Fresh Ideas for Your Safety Training?
04.11.2022 ComplianceAttend the Wilmington Regional Safety and Health School this July for some refreshing ideas to enhance your safety program! The…
