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Why psychological health and safety (PHS) is the future of workplace safety
By Olga Morawczynski Psychological Health and Safety
The safety landscape is about to undergo a major transformation. Over the next decade, the biggest threats to workplace safety won’t come from machinery malfunctions or ladder falls. Rather, they’ll come from psychosocial hazards: excessive workload, unsupportive leadership, workplace bullying, and lack or autonomy. These are the hidden risks that erode attention, impair decision-making, and…
How to Become a Safety Manager
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The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace. However, it’s not always an easy job, and getting qualified can be challenging without the right credentials. You must consider whether you have the right traits, if you plan to get a degree, which industry…
How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs
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While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can protect employees and financial assets. Whether you’re a business owner or manager, equipping yourself or a staff member to develop safety programs can save your company money. Alongside the financial benefits of having a team…
How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records
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Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. Safety records rarely make headlines unless something goes wrong, but when an accident happens, they provide critical information. They can reveal emerging patterns linked to workplace dangers, and lives can be saved when action…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes regulations, performs inspections, conducts training and education, and works with state agencies and other industry regulators. OSHA also establishes safety recordkeeping requirements to track and monitor workplace accidents in various industries. Learn more about OSHA…
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Improving Process Safety Management in 2024
12.26.2024 ComplianceExecutive SummaryThe 2024 Sphera Process Safety Report highlights the growing need for organizations to adopt digital solutions to bridge the…
Now you see me, now you don’t—a three-part exploration into shifting workplace risk assessments from tangible to intangible hazards.
12.26.2024 ComplianceFor over 50 years, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has focused on ensuring that America’s hard-working men and women…
Congratulations to our newest MSPs and CSDs
12.26.2024 CertificationsNASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety…
Troubleshooting 4 Common Gas Detection Issues
12.26.2024 ComplianceGas detection has come a long way since canaries warned miners of toxic gases in the 19th century. Today’s advanced…
New FTA Rule Establishes Safety Standards for Rail Workers on Tracks
12.26.2024 ComplianceThe Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has introduced a final rule establishing mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees working…
Head Protection at a Turning Point – A Look at Key Findings from the ISEA & J. J. Keller Collaborative Study
12.26.2024 Current EventsThe latest joint study by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) reveals that…
How to Create a Safety Culture in the Construction Industry
12.24.2024 ComplianceFostering a safe workplace can help construction companies promote a positive working environment for employees. Most importantly, it prevents injuries…
ISO 45003 Audit Checklist
12.24.2024 ComplianceWhen the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published the first edition of the ISO 45003 in June 2021, many organizations wanted to…
Psychosocial Hazards Based on ISO 45003
12.24.2024 ComplianceEmployees who feel psychologically unsafe on the job are 80% more likely to report workplace injuries requiring medical attention and time off.…
What Is ISO 45003?
12.24.2024 Compliance The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, published the first edition of ISO 45003 in June 2021.…
Benefits of ISO 45003 on Mental Health
12.24.2024 CertificationsAccording to the World Health Organization, one in eight people globally lives with a mental health condition. Millions grapple with mental health disorders like…
Understanding On-Site Safety Training
12.19.2024 ComplianceOn-site safety training is crucial for increasing productivity, enhancing worker morale, and engaging in safe practices. It’s also vital for…