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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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The Benefits of Site-Specific LMS Courses

The Benefits of Site-Specific LMS Courses

02.13.2026 Safety Culture
Every workplace is unique, and your training should be too. Generic, off-the-shelf courses may meet broad compliance requirements but often…
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Anatomy of an Industrial Explosion — Langeloth Metallurgical Incident

Anatomy of an Industrial Explosion — Langeloth Metallurgical Incident

02.13.2026 Current Events
On the evening of January 29, 2026, a routine chemical handling operation at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Smith…
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Investigative Safety Analysis: The Le Constellation Bar Fire at Crans-Montana

Investigative Safety Analysis: The Le Constellation Bar Fire at Crans-Montana

01.11.2026 Current Events
On January 1, 2026, a fatal structural fire occurred at the Le Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, resulting in the…
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Why Becoming a NASP Member Is a Smart Move for Safety Professionals

Why Becoming a NASP Member Is a Smart Move for Safety Professionals

01.11.2026 Safety Culture
In today’s fast-paced workplace safety environment, staying current with best practices, regulatory updates, and professional development opportunities can make all…
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What’s Ahead for Workplace Safety: Key Regulatory Changes Coming in 2026

What’s Ahead for Workplace Safety: Key Regulatory Changes Coming in 2026

01.11.2026 Current Events
As we enter 2026, workplace safety professionals face a year of meaningful regulatory change. Federal agencies and standards organizations are…
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Top OSHA Fines of 2025: A Clear Message on Repeat Violations

Top OSHA Fines of 2025: A Clear Message on Repeat Violations

01.11.2026 Current Events
In 2025, OSHA significantly escalated enforcement actions against employers with a history of non-compliance. A common theme among the year’s…
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A Year of Progress: NASP’s Training Milestones for 2025

A Year of Progress: NASP’s Training Milestones for 2025

12.15.2025 Editorial
As we look back on 2025, one theme shines brightly across the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP): progress with…
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December Safety Roundup

December Safety Roundup

12.15.2025 Current Events
In the past several weeks, a troubling series of workplace incidents has highlighted repeated failures in basic safety practices across…
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Launch into 2026: Live Training Classes with NASP

Launch into 2026: Live Training Classes with NASP

12.15.2025 Live Classes
The upcoming year is filled with opportunities for safety professionals to expand their expertise, earn respected credentials, and gain hands-on…
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Congratulations to our new Certification Holders!

Congratulations to our new Certification Holders!

12.15.2025 Certifications
NASP is proud to recognize the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety…
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Twas the night before a very safe Christmas

Twas the night before a very safe Christmas

12.15.2025 Editorial
’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the site,Not a hazard was stirring, not even a light.The lockouts were…
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Severe Weather Preparedness for the Jobsite

Severe Weather Preparedness for the Jobsite

11.26.2025 Safety Culture
Construction workers can find themselves at risk when severe weather strikes. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) recognizes the…
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