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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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How to Prevent Heat Stress on the Job Site
08.23.2024 ComplianceTemperatures are rising, making heat stress a growing threat to the health and productivity of workforces worldwide. Heat stress occurs…
HAZWOPER: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
08.07.2024 ComplianceHAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is a regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) produced and maintained by…
The Importance of Ethics in Workplace Safety
08.07.2024 UncategorizedAt the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), we understand the crucial role ethics play in workplace safety. Ethical behavior…
Safety on the Edge: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
08.07.2024 UncategorizedThe landscape of workplace safety is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the “Safety on the Edge” conference.…
Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations
08.07.2024 UncategorizedOn July 11, OSHA announced a settlement with Dollar General and its subsidiaries to significantly improve workplace safety nationwide. This…
Doing Safety Right!
08.07.2024 UncategorizedIn the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, it’s crucial to highlight and learn from companies that exemplify outstanding safety practices.…
HAZWOPER: What Is It and Why Does it Matter?
08.07.2024 ComplianceHAZWOPER stands for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. It is a regulation (29 CFR 1910.120) produced and maintained by…
The Importance of Ethics in Workplace Safety
08.07.2024 ComplianceAt the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP), we understand the crucial role ethics play in workplace safety. Ethical behavior…
Safety on the Edge: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety
08.07.2024 ComplianceThe landscape of workplace safety is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the “Safety on the Edge” conference. This groundbreaking…
Dollar General Commits to Major Safety Overhaul Following OSHA Violations
08.07.2024 Current EventsOn July 11, OSHA announced a settlement with Dollar General and its subsidiaries to significantly improve workplace safety nationwide. This…
Doing Safety Right!
08.07.2024 ComplianceIn the ever-evolving landscape of workplace safety, it’s crucial to highlight and learn from companies that exemplify outstanding safety practices.…
New OSHA Heat Regulations: A Critical Step Towards Worker Safety
07.10.2024 Current EventsAs temperatures rise globally, ensuring the safety and health of workers exposed to extreme heat has become a pressing issue.…