Category: December 2020 Newsletter

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released their 2019 injury and fatality reporting today. Workplace fatalities are up nearly 2% from 2018, for a total of 5,333 deaths. To see the full statistics, click here. Purchase NASP’s Certified Safety Manager Course

It is no secret that e-learning is all the rage during this pandemic. While e-learning is certainly a great alternative to traditional courses, NASP understands that some training, and some individuals, are best suited for live, instructor-led classes. Benefits to NASP’s instructor-led courses include: The opportunity for individuals to have…

Even if there hadn’t been a pandemic, you could expect to see significant differences between a Trump OSHA and a Biden OSHA. COVID-19 has put emphasis on OSHA and will accelerate changes at the agency. Here are the changes to expect soon after January 20, 2021, when the new president…

2020 has been a tough year for Safety Trainers. More and more, we must rely on ourselves to provide quality, cost-effective training. NASP is pleased to announce it’s December Special on our series of Train-the-Trainer Courses. For this month only, NASP is offering a 30% discount for any of the…

Can an employee injured while working at home collect workers’ comp benefits? The answer is yes, but only if they were engaged in “reasonable and sufficiently work-related” activities under the circumstances, according to a New York appeals court. Christopher Capraro was hired by Matrix Absence Management to work at home…

Voters in five states approved laws to legalize medical or recreational marijuana. The states’ initiatives have one thing in common: None of them are obligating employers to accommodate recreational weed. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act allows those 21 years old or older to possess less than one ounce of…

Oregon issued it’s temporary COVID-19 standard on November 6th, joining Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan on the list of states with emergency rules to address the coronavirus. The state’s new coronavirus rules – which apply to all workplaces unless otherwise noted – take effect Nov. 16, 2020, and will remain…

NASP has launched its new merchandise store, just in time for the holidays! Shop the NASP Online store for exclusive NASP products including Men and Women’s shirts, hoodies, accessories & more! Click here to view our latest products! View NASP’s New Merchandise Store