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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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OSHA’s Top 10 violations in 2019 account for 27K citations: Construction Industry Hit Hardest.
10.10.2019 Current EventsWhere is OSHA concentrating inspections? Answer: In the industries where they found numerous violations previously. That’s why it’s important to…
Welcome our New Director of Operations!
10.10.2019 Current EventsNewly hired Director of Operations at NASP, Yafet Bekele, comes to the organization with 20+ years of senior-level leadership experience…
Workplace Violence: Make Action Plan Now
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OSHA Implements New Enforcement Weighting System
10.10.2019 ComplianceOSHA has altered its enforcement weighting system, the agency announced in a late September press release. As of Oct. 1,…
First CSM Course of 2020!
10.10.2019 Live ClassesOur internationally recognized Certified Safety Manager classroom course is coming back to Las Vegas. While this course is offered online,…
Last HAZWOPER TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Course for 2019
10.10.2019 Live ClassesAnyone involved in environmental clean-up or HAZMAT emergency response will benefit from this intensive, week-long Train-the-Trainer Course held in beautiful…
NASP Partners with Pervidi Software to Provide World-Class EHS Management
10.10.2019 Current EventsManage your Safety Program from your cellphone! NASP has partnered with Pervidi software to provide our premium members with an…
Safety moments in oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources
10.08.2019 ComplianceAccording to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil &…
Congratulations Natalie!
10.02.2019 Live Classes“There’s only one spot in history for the first ever of anything” – Nathan Fillon Fittings words to announce that…
10 Feet Tall and Falling
09.24.2019 ComplianceWhen it comes to safety, a lot of attention is dedicated to the biggest or loudest hazards. But if you…
OSHA’s Newest Enforcement Policies
09.19.2019 ComplianceRecent enforcement policy changes have amounted to “very significant developments with OSHA,” according to an employment attorney. Thomas Metzger laid…
Construction Deaths Decline, Fatal Falls Up
09.19.2019 Current EventsWhile the number of fatalities in Construction has decreased, deaths from falls continue to increase, according to a new report.…