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Understanding Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
By NASP Blogger Compliance
While the term “psychosocial hazards” might sound complex, it simply refers to aspects of our work environment that can negatively affect our mental and physical well-being. These hazards can be subtle and often go unnoticed, but their impact can be significant. Here are some common examples: Factors related to the work itself: Factors related to…
Big Changes in 2024: A Look Back at NASP’s Transformational Year
Current Events
2024 proved to be an extraordinary year of growth and innovation for the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). From a brand-new logo to a completely overhauled website, expanded training facilities, and updated course offerings, NASP has been hard at work ensuring that safety professionals around the globe are better equipped than ever. As we…
Live Classes in 2025
Live Classes
You asked for more in-person, instructor-led training—and we heard you! In 2025, we’re significantly expanding our offerings to give you more locations and dates for our most popular courses, including: Certified Safety Manager HAZWOPER Train-the-Trainer 40-Hour Confined Space Entry & Rescue Program Manager Certified Safety Manager: Construction Lockout Tagout Train-the-Trainer We’re also adding brand-new instructor-led…
OSHA and MSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increasing by 2.6% on Jan. 15
Compliance
Civil penalties issued by OSHA and MSHA will rise by about 2.6% on Jan. 15, in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The Department of Labor uses the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) to make these annual adjustments, aimed at ensuring that penalties retain their…
Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Raises Heart Risks—even for Regular Exercisers
Current Events
The Sedentary Danger A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting, lying down, or reclining can significantly increase the risk of serious heart problems—even among individuals who regularly exercise. Evidence from the UK Biobank Drawing on data from nearly 90,000 people in the UK Biobank research…
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Congratulations to our newest MSPs and CSDs
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Benefits of ISO 45003 on Mental Health
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New NASP Safety Certification Holders
07.10.2024 CertificationsNASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety…
New NASP Safety Certification Holders
07.10.2024 CertificationsNASP would like to congratulate the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional (MSP)® and Certified Safety Director (CSD)® certifications. The…
Newest MSP and CSD Certificants!
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FREE Membership with CSD Beta Exam
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The Certifications For Every Safety Professional Are Here!
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The Certification for Every Safety Professional is Here!
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Celebrating NASP Certifications!
08.11.2023 CertificationsEveryone at NASP would like to congratulate our newly certified Master Safety Professional (MSP) and Certified Safety Director (CSD) professionals!…