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Severe Weather Preparedness for the Jobsite
By NASP Blogger Safety Culture
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
Current Events
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
Current Events
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
Current Events
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
Psychological Health and Safety
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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Safety Around Power Lines
08.02.2018 ComplianceWorking around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from…
How to protect workers against the risk of electric shock by direct lightning strike
07.31.2018 ComplianceLightning bolts are static electricity discharges, with which their formation is impossible to avoid. However, we can take measures to…
INVESTING IN SAFETY AT WORK: 5 KEYS
07.27.2018 ComplianceAchieving the expected results, being efficient, improving productivity, meeting customers’ expectations and generating growth are some of the many challenges…
When safety becomes BORING!
07.24.2018 ComplianceWe have attended thousands of safety meetings where the body language of the people coming in clearly indicates they don’t…
Identify, Verify, and Comply: The 3 Pillars of a Successful Electrical Safety Program
07.12.2018 ComplianceElectrical power is no longer a convenience but an absolute necessity. It’s how businesses keep the lights on, industries keep…
How to Keep Hands Safe from Cuts and Impact
07.10.2018 ComplianceIt’s often said that our hands are the most important tools we have. And no wonder: their flexibility, strength, coordination,…
A Look Into the Future of Health and Safety
07.05.2018 ComplianceOne of the common topics that come up when general health and safety discussions are taking place is the future…
Ways to Foster Accountability and Improve Safety Culture
07.03.2018 ComplianceWhat Is Accountability? People often think accountability means placing the blame on someone or enforcing a punishment after an incident occurs. If…
Fall Protection Safety
06.25.2018 ComplianceCreating an effective Safety Culture is something we preach daily to our clients, partners, friends, and family. Through our decades…
Recent OSHA Citations from Around the Country
06.13.2018 Current EventsSteel plate falls on, kills worker: $162K OSHA fine A struck-by incident killed an employee of this company. OSHA visited…
What’s New with OSHA Under Trump?
06.13.2018 Current EventsPresident Trump’s first year-plus in office has been anything but quiet. But his influence on OSHA and workplace safety hasn’t…
Workers Thought, ‘It won’t happen to us’: 5 dead, 14 injured
06.13.2018 Current EventsWhen things have been going well for a period of time, workers can develop a false sense of security. “I’ve…
