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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…
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What to Expect from an OSHA PSM Investigation
11.20.2019 ComplianceOSHA’s Process Safety Management regulation, also known as PSM, sets specific requirements for employers who use highly hazardous chemicals at…
OSHA Sets its 2020 Inspection Agenda: Who’s in the Crosshairs?
11.13.2019 ComplianceWhich companies will receive OSHA inspections in Fiscal year 2020 (which began Oct. 1, 2019)? No one can provide an…
Safety Manager Sentenced to 3 months in Cover-up
11.13.2019 Current EventsA safety manager charged with covering up information about an employee’s death at the company’s Ohio plant was sentenced to…
The 5 Best Reasons to Have a Wellness Program: Benefits of Wellness
11.13.2019 Compliance1) Wellness Programs Improve Employee Health Behaviors The core of every good wellness program is behavior change. With the right…
CSM is heading to the Sin City
11.13.2019 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
11.13.2019 ComplianceThis 3-day course provides an in-depth look at proper incident investigation procedures with emphasis on OSHA inspection priorities, Job Hazard…
NASP Live Course Calendar
11.13.2019 Live ClassesWe have just released our instructor-led course calendar for the first half of 2020. What course will you take next?…
Behavior-Based Safety
11.12.2019 ComplianceFor most industrial safety managers, the term behavior-based safety (BBS) raises a conflicting combination or feelings. For some, BBS is an…
Emergency Spill Cleanup & Containment
11.06.2019 ComplianceSpills are a common occurrence at many facilities, and the safety of both the work environment and workers depends on…
10 Critical Steps for Investigating and Reporting Accidents
10.29.2019 ComplianceWe all wish we could achieve a zero accident workplace, but that’s simply not possible. Accidents happen, no matter the…
Responding to OSHA 11(c) Retaliation Charges, Employee Safety Complaints, and Rapid Response Investigations
10.24.2019 ComplianceWhen OSHA receives a complaint related to worker safety and health or a severe injury report, one action by OSHA…
Three Levels of Safety: The Safety Pattern
10.15.2019 ComplianceThe Safety Pattern We all love patterns because patterns comfort us and put us at ease by helping us understand…
