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How to Assess and Prioritize Risks in the Workplace
By Eric Gislason Compliance, Safety Culture
As a safety manager, you understand that identifying and preparing for risks is crucial to maintaining a safe, productive work environment. Every workplace presents different risks, and organizations prioritize them differently, too. Therefore, having a targeted, detailed approach for your facility is paramount. Learn key tips on how to assess and prioritize risks in the…
Workers Memorial Day
Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive many different answers. Most of these answers will fit within one of three categories: In this article, we will mention all three of these, but we mainly want to focus on the latter, safety, for…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
Live Classes
If you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to act. Our upcoming live classes are filling fast — and if you wait, you may miss your chance to secure the training you need in 2025. These in-person sessions are more than just a learning…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
Safety Culture
On March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety on the Edge—a groundbreaking conference that challenged conventional thinking and sparked meaningful dialogue about the future of workplace safety. Proudly co-sponsored by NASP, this two-day event stood out as a bold reimagining of what a…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
Compliance
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious chemical releases that occurred across 14 states between May 2020 and August 2024. The new report expands on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency by offering detailed accounts of each incident, including probable causes, injuries,…
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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…
Next HAZWOPER TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Course in 2019 Aboard the Battleship USS North Carolina
11.19.2018 Live ClassesWe just finished a great class last week here in Wilmington for our HAZWOPER TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Course – and it was…
LSP Update
11.19.2018 Live ClassesGreat News! Our LSP just received a facelift and now has migrated to our new Learning Management System. What does…
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,…
How to Layer Flame-Resistant Clothing (And When You Should Do It)
09.28.2018 ComplianceSelecting and using flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be fairly simple. But when you add layering to the mix, it gets a lot…
