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New ASTM SIF Standard: What It Means for Internal Injury Reporting

ASTM International recently released ASTM E2920-26, an updated standard that introduces a more structured approach to recording and evaluating workplace injuries, illnesses, and Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) events. The new standard is designed to help organizations move beyond traditional injury reporting and focus more closely on incidents that have the potential to result in…

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Marijuana and the Workplace

Marijuana and the Workplace

10.11.2018 Compliance
Under the Federal Controlled Substances Act marijuana is a Schedule I substance which means it has a high potential for…
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What is Safety Differently?

What is Safety Differently?

10.10.2018 Compliance
Safety Differently is the name given to a movement within the safety industry that challenges organizations to view three key…
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Safety Improves with Self-Directed Work Teams

Safety Improves with Self-Directed Work Teams

10.04.2018 Compliance
Would you like to take safety to the next level? Consider creating self-directed work teams. We’re social beings, so naturally…
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3 Ways Moisture-Wicking, Flame-Resistant Fabrics Can Improve Workplace Safety

3 Ways Moisture-Wicking, Flame-Resistant Fabrics Can Improve Workplace Safety

10.02.2018 Compliance
Athletes around the world rely on their apparel to improve their performance. They choose clothing and gear made from high-performance,…
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How to Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing (And When You Should Do It)

How to Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing (And When You Should Do It)

09.28.2018 Compliance
Selecting and using flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be fairly simple. But when you add layering to the mix, it gets a lot…
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What You Need to Know to Keep Your Hands Safe from Chemical Exposure

What You Need to Know to Keep Your Hands Safe from Chemical Exposure

09.27.2018 Compliance
Protecting workers exposed to chemicals is critical, and especially when it comes to the hands that come in contact with…
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Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

09.11.2018 Compliance
As Hurricane Florence barrels her way towards the East Coast (specifically, here in Wilmington, NC where NASP is headquartered), it…
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Breathe Easy: Implementing the New Silica Standard

Breathe Easy: Implementing the New Silica Standard

09.11.2018 Compliance
Taking a breath should not be a life-altering decision. OSHA’s new standards for respirable crystalline silica have been released and…
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No Falling Down on the Job: Walking-Working Surfaces Rule Update

No Falling Down on the Job: Walking-Working Surfaces Rule Update

09.11.2018 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration implemented a final rule which updated its general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to…
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NASP is Going to the NSC Congress & Expo in October

NASP is Going to the NSC Congress & Expo in October

09.11.2018 Current Events
This year, NASP employees will be attending the National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Houston, TX October 22nd-24th. This…
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National Safety Council offers steps to stay safe during Hurricane Florence

National Safety Council offers steps to stay safe during Hurricane Florence

09.11.2018 Current Events
 Families are urged to put together an emergency supply kit and develop an emergency plan As Hurricane Florence intensifies, the…
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5 Key Things to Know About Flame Resistant Clothing

5 Key Things to Know About Flame Resistant Clothing

09.06.2018 Compliance
 Flame resistant (formerly known as flame retardant) clothing is a piece of specialized personal protective clothing required in many workplaces. FR…
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