Latest Blog Posts
Severe Weather Preparedness for the Jobsite
By NASP Blogger Safety Culture
Construction workers can find themselves at risk when severe weather strikes. The National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP) recognizes the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent accidents. This article examines severe weather impacts on jobsites and the practical methods construction managers can use to protect workers. Dangers of Severe Weather on the Jobsite In…
Silent Killer on the Dairy Floor: How Toxic Gas Claimed Six Lives in Colorado
Current Events
Six workers lost their lives this August at a Colorado dairy after being overcome by toxic gases in a confined space. The tragedy, now under investigation by state and federal officials, is a grim reminder of the invisible dangers that lurk in many agricultural workplaces. The Day the Air Turned Deadly The incident took place…
When Routine Becomes Tragedy: Investigators Weigh In on 79-Year-Old’s Death at Work
Current Events
On an early October morning on the south side of San Antonio, a 79-year-old worker at a manufactured-home dealership lost his life in a workplace incident now under federal investigation. Federal safety officials are probing the fatal event at the company to determine whether safety protocols were followed and whether broader hazards exist. The Incident…
The Current State of OSHA
Current Events
As of late 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is operating under complex and evolving circumstances shaped by the ongoing federal government shutdown, pending budget decisions, and recent leadership changes. Despite these challenges, OSHA continues to perform its essential mission of ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for employees across the United States.…
Psychological Health and Safety Risk Factors During the Holiday Season
Psychological Health and Safety
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet for many workers it also brings added stress, distraction, and fatigue. Between November and December, employees balance their normal workload with personal obligations surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and other celebrations. While the season is full of joy, it can also…
All Blog Posts
How Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning can Improve Workplace Health, Safety and Environment.
01.10.2020 ComplianceAn unhealthy, dangerous or otherwise toxic workspace is known to deter workers from innovation and damage a company’s reputation. Employers…
Common Questions When It Comes to Confined Space Work
01.03.2020 ComplianceConfined spaces are hazardous working environments that cause many fatalities and serious injuries in industrial facilities worldwide. The unfortunate thing…
4 Key Standards That Apply to High-Visibility Clothing
12.18.2019 ComplianceWhen working around moving vehicles and equipment, being able to visually stand out from the environment is critical to safety.…
No Drop in Injuries for First Time in 6 Years
12.11.2019 Current EventsFor the first time since 2012, there was no drop in the number of workplace injuries and illnesses year-to-year, according…
A Case of the Mondays
12.11.2019 ComplianceThe dreaded beginning to the workweek, Monday, is statistically the most dangerous day of the week for workplace accidents according…
Tis the Season
12.11.2019 Live ClassesFor many retailers, the holiday shopping season is a “make or break” period which can define their bottom lines for…
Next Month: Certified Safety Manager LIVE in Vegas!
12.11.2019 Live ClassesOur internationally recognized Certified Safety Manager classroom course is coming back to Las Vegas. While this course is offered online,…
Safety Auditor Certificate: Managing Uncertainty within a Dynamic Workforce
12.11.2019 ComplianceThis 3-day course provides an in-depth look at proper incident investigation procedures with emphasis on OSHA inspection priorities, Job Hazard…
FREE Webinar!
12.11.2019 Current EventsThe ABC’s of Safety Audits: Automate, Build, Control In this FREE webinar, our panelists, Eric Gislason and Eitan Shibi will…
Engineer suffers first-degree burns from high-vis shirt, sparking medical warning
12.06.2019 Current EventsIn a letter to the editor of the Medical Journal of Australia published today, emergency medicine specialist Ioana Vlad explained…
OSHA considering changes to silica standard
12.03.2019 Current EventsOSHA may “broaden the circumstances” under which certain employers would be permitted to comply with its Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction,…
OSHA Issues Enforcement Directives Targeting a Variety of Industry and Manufacturers
11.26.2019 Current EventsEffective October 1, 2019, Region VII OSHA (Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa) announced a combination of Regional Emphasis Programs, along…