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Severe Weather Preparedness for the Jobsite

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

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

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

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

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

NASP Launches New Courses

09.19.2019 Live Classes
Our staff has been working diligently to provide exciting, new and updated course content throughout our Learning Management System! We…
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Everything is BIGGER in Texas

Everything is BIGGER in Texas

09.19.2019 Live Classes
Our internationally recognized Certified Safety Manager classroom course is coming to San Antonio. While this course is offered online, the…
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60% of Safety Risks Go Unreported

60% of Safety Risks Go Unreported

09.12.2019 Current Events
See something, say something. It’s a phrase that applies in several situations, including workplace safety, and we all hear it…
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Quit Feeding the Monsters

Quit Feeding the Monsters

09.03.2019 Compliance
Once upon a time, in the land of business, a young man set out to free the vast Kingdom from…
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Enviro manager gets year in clink – firm fined $25M!

Enviro manager gets year in clink – firm fined $25M!

08.28.2019 Current Events
How could things have gotten so bad at Tonawanda Coke Corp., NY, that the company would release benzene fumes and…
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UNIVERSAL WASTE SHORTCUTS NET $1.2 MILLION FINE!

UNIVERSAL WASTE SHORTCUTS NET $1.2 MILLION FINE!

08.21.2019 Current Events
Universal waste (UW) guidelines give facilities flexibility on how they handle listed wastes. But UW is still hazardous – it can’t…
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Microlearning, A Better Way to Train Our Employees?

Microlearning, A Better Way to Train Our Employees?

08.14.2019 Compliance
It turns out, that the days of piling into a large auditorium watching a PowerPoint, may be coming to an…
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Recent Shootings Warrant Review of Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Training

Recent Shootings Warrant Review of Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Training

08.14.2019 Current Events
Unlike most types of safety training that employees use every day, active shooter directives are the kind that you hope…
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Workplace Robotics Cause Safety Concerns

Workplace Robotics Cause Safety Concerns

08.14.2019 Compliance
It is of no surprise that robots are beginning to take root in all areas of industry in the United…
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Headed West, Y’all

Headed West, Y’all

08.14.2019 Live Classes
Creating a safety culture in the workplace can be difficult. NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course provides the tools necessary to…
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Attention!

Attention!

08.14.2019 Current Events
NASP understands that training your employees in the myriad of safety regulations can be challenging; busy work schedules often make…
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Fighting Complacency

Fighting Complacency

08.07.2019 Compliance
We all become complacent with the hazards we have to deal with on a day to day basis. We all…
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