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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.
By NASP Blogger Compliance
OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view. What the Five Days…
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Hearing loss increase found in oil, gas workers
11.29.2018 Current EventsNoise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among Canadian oil and gas drilling sector workers has increased by 12 per cent, from 33…
Using TaBRA For Culture Change
11.28.2018 Current EventsTaBRA (Task Based Risk Assessments) is a topic about which FDRsafety has written several times. How It Works Many workers…
Whistleblower case shows what safety discipline shouldn’t be like
11.19.2018 Current EventsWas worker fired for reporting injuries? We’ve discussed before that progressive discipline is hard for any manager, no matter what…
OSHA Clarifies Drug Testing, Incentives
11.19.2018 Current EventsAgency Says Post-Incident Drug Testing, Safety Incentives OK Good news: OSHA is pulling back its previous stance on safety incentive…
How Can Businesses Eliminate Worker Injuries to Reach a Goal of Zero Incidents?
11.14.2018 ComplianceThe Zero Incidents Vision Over the years, businesses have implemented many unique procedures and policies to eliminate worker injuries and…
Is the National Association of Safety Professionals Legit?
10.30.2018 Current EventsOne question we hear quite often at NASP is, ‘Which certifications are actually legitimate in the arena of safety?’ There…
An Unconditional Commitment to Safety: The Edgar Sanchez Story
10.18.2018 Current EventsNASP Certified Safety Manager- New Orleans 2018 A driven advocate for employee safety, Edgar Sanchez knew years ago that he…
5 Key Sustainability Initiatives That Give Us Great Hope for a Greener Future
10.16.2018 ComplianceAs the debate about climate change continues, more creative examples, technologies and initiatives of how to fight it are popping…
Marijuana and the Workplace
10.11.2018 ComplianceUnder the Federal Controlled Substances Act marijuana is a Schedule I substance which means it has a high potential for…
What is Safety Differently?
10.10.2018 ComplianceSafety Differently is the name given to a movement within the safety industry that challenges organizations to view three key…
Safety Improves with Self-Directed Work Teams
10.04.2018 ComplianceWould you like to take safety to the next level? Consider creating self-directed work teams. We’re social beings, so naturally…
3 Ways Moisture-Wicking, Flame-Resistant Fabrics Can Improve Workplace Safety
10.02.2018 ComplianceAthletes around the world rely on their apparel to improve their performance. They choose clothing and gear made from high-performance,…
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