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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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Day 3! Students of our HTTT course are working diligently on group breakout sessions.

Day 3! Students of our HTTT course are working diligently on group breakout sessions.

04.03.2019 Live Classes
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Complying with OSHA’s Updated Walking-Working Surfaces Rule

Complying with OSHA’s Updated Walking-Working Surfaces Rule

04.02.2019 Compliance
Late last year, OSHA published new standards for walking-working surfaces and fall protection in general industry workplaces. The updated standards…
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Day 1 in the books for our HAZWOPER Train the Trainer class. Day 2 is just beginning!

Day 1 in the books for our HAZWOPER Train the Trainer class. Day 2 is just beginning!

04.02.2019 Live Classes
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Recent graduates of our Environmental Compliance course at Grand Coulee Dam in Washington.

Recent graduates of our Environmental Compliance course at Grand Coulee Dam in Washington.

04.01.2019 Current Events
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Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Safety

03.27.2019 Compliance
Welding is the process of joining two or more pieces of metal together to form a single piece by melting…
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Health and Safety Incidents Now The Biggest Loss Driver for Organizations

Health and Safety Incidents Now The Biggest Loss Driver for Organizations

03.20.2019 Current Events
Health and safety incidents have become the leading financial loss drivers for businesses around the globe, with cumulative losses now…
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Construction Safety, By the Numbers

Construction Safety, By the Numbers

03.11.2019 Compliance
10 According to OSHA, about 1 in every 10 construction workers sustain an injury each year. Many construction companies and…
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Dropped Object Protection, Eliminating Risks with ANSI/ISEA 121-2018

Dropped Object Protection, Eliminating Risks with ANSI/ISEA 121-2018

03.11.2019 Compliance
On worksites across the nation it’s safe to say that to most construction workers, tool tethering means duct tape and…
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Dust to Dust: A Look at Silica Dust FAQs

Dust to Dust: A Look at Silica Dust FAQs

03.11.2019 Compliance
Ever since OSHA began enforcing its respirable crystalline silica standard for general industry in June 2018, employers have struggled to…
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Hello from SC PRIMA!

Hello from SC PRIMA!

03.11.2019 Current Events
This past week NASP had the honor in joining the South Carolina Public Risk Management Association for their 2019 annual…
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I Had a Joke About Construction, but I’m Still Working on It

I Had a Joke About Construction, but I’m Still Working on It

03.11.2019 Current Events
Last issue, NASP announced the launch of our new Certified Safety Manager-Construction course, and it was met with great enthusiasm!…
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Environmental Health and Safety Professional Certificate (EHS)

Environmental Health and Safety Professional Certificate (EHS)

03.11.2019 Compliance
We are proud to announce the completion of our new and improved Environmental Health and Safety Professional Certificate (EHS) course…
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