Category: January 2023 Newsletter

Was earning a certification one of your professional development goals for 2023? Apply to take our CSD and MSP Beta Exams! Beta exams are new versions of the MSP and CSD certification exams that are opened to a smaller audience before being available to the general public. When you take…

A new research report conducted by the DC Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association has zeroed in on the ten most hazardous electrical tasks that pose the greatest risk of injury to workers. The Top 10 Include: Demolishing or removing electrical equipment: Performing site work, layout, and logistics Preparing…

American Airlines retaliated against whistleblowers who reported worker illnesses from toxic vapors inside aircraft cabins, according to OSHA. The agency initiated a whistleblower investigation on Aug. 2, 2022, finding American Airlines retaliated against flight attendants who filed complaints about the illnesses with the company. Flight attendants who filed complaints told…

New York’s Penal Law has been amended under the new legislation, known as Carlos’ Law, to increase penalties for corporate criminal liability for the death or injury of an employee. The law, which goes into effect next month, will increase the fine for felonies and misdemeanors relating to an employee’s…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently announced the latest fatal work injury data for 2021. Notable updates include: There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9% increase from 4,764 in 2020 The fatal work injury rate was 3.6 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent…

It has been brought to our attention that previous international IASP trainers have been conducting classes and charging tuition to students while being suspended from the NASP/IASP Trainer program. These trainers have also been issuing fraudulent certificates. In the most recent instance, Mansour Alzahrani out of Saudi Arabia issued fraudulent…

USS North Carolina, Wilmington, NC April 17th through 21st, 2023 Enrollment is open for our first 40-hour Confined Space Entry & Rescue Train-the-Trainer of 2023! Due to the intensive and hands-on nature of this class, we are limited to just 16 seats! There are ONLY 9 SEATS remaining in this…