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The Best Workplace Safety Training and Approaches
By Eric Gislason 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…
New MSP AND CSD Certificants
Certifications
NASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The journey to certification is no easy feat. It requires extensive knowledge, practical skills, a deep understanding of safety regulations, and a passion for ensuring the well-being of all individuals within our…
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Fed’s Handling of Pandemic Questioned
12.03.2021 Current EventsOSHA inspectors investigating possible COVID-19 violations faced communication and guidance challenges that frequently made their jobs more difficult, according to…
Check Us Out On YouTube
12.03.2021 YoutubeIn January of 2021, NASP launched our official YouTube channel. This year we’ve grown by 600 subscribers and have accumulated…
Terminated Worker Receives $2.2M Jury Award
12.03.2021 Current EventsAn ultrasound technician will receive $2.2 million thanks to an Oct. 19 jury verdict that found her former employer fired…
NASP Safety News Break December 3, 2021 – Employer Sentenced for Lying to OSHA
12.03.2021 YoutubeAn employer was recently sentenced to one month in prison and five months of home confinement after lying to OSHA…
The Path To Success Has Many Routes
12.03.2021 ComplianceJust as there are multiple ways to grow your career in Safety, there are multiple ways to earn your MSP…
Communicating Between Generations
12.03.2021 ComplianceUnderstanding how different generations communicate is a great tool to use when conveying safety-related training, memos, and important updates. You…
Turkey Frying Safety Tips
11.24.2021 Current EventsSince Thanksgiving preparations are well underway for most of us, NASP thought it would be a good idea to share…
SAFETY NEWS BREAK – NOVEMBER 19TH 2021
11.23.2021 YoutubeElectrocution Deaths on the Rise in the Midwest Over a five-month span, electrical hazards have killed four workers in Missouri…
The Benefit of Certificate Courses
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: 15 Benefits of Certificate Courses What Constitutes One CEU? How Many CEUs Do Safety Professionals Need Each Year?…
HAZWOPER vs. HAZMAT
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: What Is HAZWOPER? What Is HAZMAT? What Is the Difference Between HAZWOPER and HAZMAT? Many industries deal with…
How to Protect Yourself from Silica Dust on the Job Site
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: Who is At Risk for Crystalline Silica Exposure? How to Protect Yourself from Illness Caused by Crystalline Silica…
Precautions for Winter Job Site Safety
11.22.2021 ComplianceJump To: Potential Risks and Dangers of Job Sites in the Winter Benefits of Keeping the Job Site Safe in…
