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How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
As a safety manager, you understand that identifying and preparing for risks is crucial to maintaining a safe, productive work environment. Every workplace presents different risks, and organizations prioritize them differently, too. Therefore, having a targeted, detailed approach for your facility is paramount. Learn key tips on how to assess and prioritize risks in the…
Workers Memorial Day
Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive many different answers. Most of these answers will fit within one of three categories: In this article, we will mention all three of these, but we mainly want to focus on the latter, safety, for…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
Live Classes
If you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to act. Our upcoming live classes are filling fast — and if you wait, you may miss your chance to secure the training you need in 2025. These in-person sessions are more than just a learning…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
Safety Culture
On March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety on the Edge—a groundbreaking conference that challenged conventional thinking and sparked meaningful dialogue about the future of workplace safety. Proudly co-sponsored by NASP, this two-day event stood out as a bold reimagining of what a…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
Compliance
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious chemical releases that occurred across 14 states between May 2020 and August 2024. The new report expands on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency by offering detailed accounts of each incident, including probable causes, injuries,…
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What Is Ergonomics?
10.15.2024 ComplianceErgonomics is all about understanding how humans interact with various systems in their environment. In any setting, people face different…
Guide to Confined Spaces
10.15.2024 ComplianceA workplace can feature numerous layouts, from open warehouses with aisles of shelves to offices with rows of cubicles. Many…
Certified Safety Manager: Construction (CSMC)
10.15.2024 Live ClassesCertified Construction Safety Construction Safety Managers must handle many tasks related to construction projects. They plan and coordinate aspects of…
How to Handle Construction Hazards
10.15.2024 ComplianceIf you know how to handle construction hazards, you can help keep your team safe and protected. Prioritizing hazard mitigation…
Guide to Job Site Safety
10.15.2024 CompliancePreventing hazards on the job site starts with building a safety-focused workplace culture, and education is key for this. Providing…
ADA Considerations for Safety Managers
10.15.2024 ComplianceCreating a safe and healthy environment in your workplace is an important part of facility management. Part of that initiative…
Career Paths in Safety
10.15.2024 ComplianceA career in safety can be as rewarding personally as it is financially. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,…
Ensuring Legitimacy in Workplace Safety Training Organizations
10.15.2024 ComplianceIn today’s market, the importance of workplace safety training cannot be overstated. However, with the rise of numerous training providers,…
Trenching and Excavation Hazards
10.15.2024 ComplianceWhile trenches and excavations are essential for many construction processes, they also present potential hazards for workers. In 2022, 39 workers…
How many Safety Professionals do you need at your company?
09.23.2024 ComplianceOne of the biggest challenges companies face today has to do with staffing. It’s completely natural, then, to wonder how…
How many Safety Professionals do you need at your company?
09.23.2024 ComplianceOne of the biggest challenges companies face today has to do with staffing. It’s completely natural, then, to wonder how…
Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to the 2024 NSC Safety Congress and Expo
09.11.2024 Current EventsAttending trade shows like the NSC Safety Congress and Expo can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so much to…