Category: NASP Course Information

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) crystalline silica requirements are designed to protect workers from the harmful effects of exposure in the workplace. In the United States, 2.3 million people are exposed to crystalline silica during their work. Respirable crystalline silica dust is a recognized health hazard, and employers…

Hazard communication, or HazCom, was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created detailed hazard communication requirements, container labeling requirements under HazCom are among the most significant. HazCom label requirements differ in specificity. However, they must meet certain criteria to comply. Failure…

Hazard communication — also known as HazCom — was the second-most-cited OSHA violation in 2022. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) takes HazCom requirements seriously to mitigate the severe risks associated with working alongside workplace chemicals. OSHA hazard communication requirements for compliance are designed to protect people from any…

Employees who work with heavy machinery are at risk of serious injury and amputation. In 2021, the United States had 2,607,900 non-fatal work injuries. Organizations that utilize heavy machinery must abide by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards or risk substantial penalties. OSHA has a national emphasis program…

As a safety professional, you’re always learning. Proper education and experience are essential if you want to advance your career and help keep people safer on the job. But you need a way to show that you have the knowledge and experience needed to accomplish this. That’s where safety certifications…

Hospitals are robust and multifaceted workplaces where patients require operations, diagnoses and transportation. Meanwhile, the hospital staff maintains a tight and busy schedule to ensure smooth functioning. With food getting delivered and medications getting administered around the clock, hospital workers do a lot to meet the needs of every patient…

Your company can only accomplish its goals with a healthy team. The occupational safety and health (OSH) profession attracts those interested in general industry, construction, oil and gas and even government positions, but how do you get started? If you want to educate employees about the right ways to operate…

Workplace injuries significantly impact both the employee and their employer. Experiencing any kind of accident or injury on the job can make workers lose confidence in their role and face unexpected medical bills that strain their finances. Meanwhile, the reduced workforce often means the company will experience a loss of…

Safety training is essential for helping you keep workers safe. Industries that involve construction work, vehicle operation, manufacturing, chemical processes, material handling  and other risk factors demand a high level of training to do more than just get the job done. The right training can literally ensure workers return home…

Injuries on the job are a fact of life. Workers across industries suffer severe and even fatal injuries on the job. The unfortunate truth is that most of these incidents are avoidable. Safety training is essential for every business, whether you work in construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, oil and gas,…