Category: February 2021 Newsletter

Are you looking to avoid costly fines and ensure your HAZCOM program meets compliance requirements? Check out these six key steps for implementing an effective HCS Program. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to NASP’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with weekly news alerts, HS&E tips and tricks, and more!

The Commonwealth of Virginia was the first state in the country to enact permanent COVID-19 workplace safety standards. Follow the link to watch this week’s Safety News Break to learn what it entails. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to NASP’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with weekly news alerts,…

You already know NASP is the leader in workplace safety training… but did you know NASP is also a recognized partner with Columbia Southern University? This means that upon completion of any of our IACET-accredited courses, the CEUs may be transferred to academic credits at CSU. And IF you are…

President Joe Biden has chosen Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be his labor secretary. Walsh would oversee OSHA and MSHA, which are part of the U.S. Department of Labor. In 2016, as Mayor of Boston, Walsh filed an ordinance to give the city the right to deny, revoke or suspend…

People who work at the office may be more at risk of contracting COVID-19 than those who work remotely, according to a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers who examined possible exposures to COVID-19 among employed adults found that workers who tested positive…

As vaccines for the coronavirus go before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval, the logistics of getting them to the general public are still a work in progress. For example, some of the vaccines have to be stored at extremely cold temperatures and must be administered within a…

Federal OSHA announced a new debt collection initiative involving a series of letters, a phone call, and eventual placement on an inspection priority list. The initiative begins with a series of penalty payment letters sent to businesses who don’t pay fines on time and eventually leads to the employer being…

It is no secret that e-learning has been 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…

OSHA says employers can save between $4 and $6 for every dollar they invest in training and prevention. A look at the most cited OSHA standard violations will give you a good idea of where you should be spending your training dollars. Let’s take a look at OSHA’s top 10…

Are COVID Reporting and Recording requirements causing you confusion? Check out this week’s Safety News Break to learn more. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to NASP’s YouTube channel to stay up-to-date with weekly news alerts, HS&E tips and tricks, and more!