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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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Recent Fines Show OSHA Still Cares About Ergonomics

Recent Fines Show OSHA Still Cares About Ergonomics

01.14.2022 Compliance
If you thought OSHA had given up on ergonomics, think again. As the agency recently used the General Duty Clause…
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Top 5 Most Expensive Fines for 2021

Top 5 Most Expensive Fines for 2021

01.14.2022 Current Events
A recap of 2021’s biggest fines includes two companies that each had to pay more than $1 million following tragic…
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Guide to Construction Safety

Guide to Construction Safety

12.29.2021 Compliance
Construction work is one of the most dangerous professions. In 2019, construction fatalities increased by 5%, and unfortunately, 1,061 construction workers…
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Deadly tornadoes struck the Midwest!

Deadly tornadoes struck the Midwest!

12.14.2021 Current Events
The deadly tornadoes that struck the Midwest provide a somber reminder to review your company’s Emergency Action Plans and Inclement…
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Insight Into Temp Agencies as Controlling Employers

Insight Into Temp Agencies as Controlling Employers

12.03.2021 Compliance
A Washington State Supreme Court consolidated decision covering safety violations with two temporary agencies provides some insight into how courts…
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Fed’s Handling of Pandemic Questioned

Fed’s Handling of Pandemic Questioned

12.03.2021 Current Events
OSHA inspectors investigating possible COVID-19 violations faced communication and guidance challenges that frequently made their jobs more difficult, according to…
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Check Us Out On YouTube

Check Us Out On YouTube

12.03.2021 Youtube
In January of 2021, NASP launched our official YouTube channel. This year we’ve grown by 600 subscribers and have accumulated…
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Terminated Worker Receives $2.2M Jury Award

Terminated Worker Receives $2.2M Jury Award

12.03.2021 Current Events
An ultrasound technician will receive $2.2 million thanks to an Oct. 19 jury verdict that found her former employer fired…
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NASP Safety News Break December 3, 2021 – Employer Sentenced for Lying to OSHA

NASP Safety News Break December 3, 2021 – Employer Sentenced for Lying to OSHA

12.03.2021 Youtube
An employer was recently sentenced to one month in prison and five months of home confinement after lying to OSHA…
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The Path To Success Has Many Routes

The Path To Success Has Many Routes

12.03.2021 Compliance
Just as there are multiple ways to grow your career in Safety, there are multiple ways to earn your MSP…
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Communicating Between Generations

Communicating Between Generations

12.03.2021 Compliance
Understanding how different generations communicate is a great tool to use when conveying safety-related training, memos, and important updates. You…
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Turkey Frying Safety Tips

Turkey Frying Safety Tips

11.24.2021 Current Events
Since Thanksgiving preparations are well underway for most of us, NASP thought it would be a good idea to share…
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