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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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NASP Launches New Courses
09.19.2019 Live ClassesOur staff has been working diligently to provide exciting, new and updated course content throughout our Learning Management System! We…
Everything is BIGGER in Texas
09.19.2019 Live ClassesOur internationally recognized Certified Safety Manager classroom course is coming to San Antonio. While this course is offered online, the…
60% of Safety Risks Go Unreported
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Quit Feeding the Monsters
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Enviro manager gets year in clink – firm fined $25M!
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UNIVERSAL WASTE SHORTCUTS NET $1.2 MILLION FINE!
08.21.2019 Current EventsUniversal waste (UW) guidelines give facilities flexibility on how they handle listed wastes. But UW is still hazardous – it can’t…
Microlearning, A Better Way to Train Our Employees?
08.14.2019 ComplianceIt turns out, that the days of piling into a large auditorium watching a PowerPoint, may be coming to an…
Recent Shootings Warrant Review of Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Training
08.14.2019 Current EventsUnlike most types of safety training that employees use every day, active shooter directives are the kind that you hope…
Workplace Robotics Cause Safety Concerns
08.14.2019 ComplianceIt is of no surprise that robots are beginning to take root in all areas of industry in the United…
Headed West, Y’all
08.14.2019 Live ClassesCreating a safety culture in the workplace can be difficult. NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course provides the tools necessary to…
Attention!
08.14.2019 Current EventsNASP understands that training your employees in the myriad of safety regulations can be challenging; busy work schedules often make…
Fighting Complacency
08.07.2019 ComplianceWe all become complacent with the hazards we have to deal with on a day to day basis. We all…