Category: September 2018 Newsletter

Selecting and using flame-resistant (FR) clothing can be fairly simple. But when you add layering to the mix, it gets a lot more complex. That’s why we’ve created this mini-guide, which will help you understand why it’s beneficial to layer FR clothing, how to determine the overall arc rating of the layers, and what…

Protecting workers exposed to chemicals is critical, and especially when it comes to the hands that come in contact with hazardous chemicals on a daily basis. Employers should know what products are available in the marketplace and how to make the right choice to keep their workers’ hands safe. View…

As Hurricane Florence barrels her way towards the East Coast (specifically, here in Wilmington, NC where NASP is headquartered), it is a severe reminder of Mother Nature’s deadly wrath.  As is the case with any pending emergency, do not wait until the last minute to take action. The following are…

Taking a breath should not be a life-altering decision. OSHA’s new standards for respirable crystalline silica have been released and are in effect for Construction as well as General Industry and Maritime. Initially, the standards were released on June 23, 2016, but industries had one to five years to comply….

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration implemented a final rule which updated its general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standards specific to slip, trip, and fall hazards (29 CFR 1910, subparts D and I). The rule also included a new section under the general industry Personal Protective Equipment standards that establishes employer…

Anyone involved in environmental clean-up or HAZMAT emergency response will benefit from this intensive, week-long Train-the-Trainer Course held on the Battleship USS North Carolina on November 5th through the 9th. In addition to covering the various elements of the HAZWOPER standard, you will experience hands-on, practical simulations to meet the…

This year, NASP employees will be attending the National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Houston, TX October 22nd-24th. This is the world’s largest gathering of safety professionals and expected attendance is anticipated to be over 15,000. We are excited about the variety of excellent speakers, the diverse topics to…

 Families are urged to put together an emergency supply kit and develop an emergency plan As Hurricane Florence intensifies, the National Safety Council (NSC) is urging those on the East Coast to monitor the storm’s path and heed government warnings. Florence is expected to hit the East Coast as a…

 Flame resistant (formerly known as flame retardant) clothing is a piece of specialized personal protective clothing required in many workplaces. FR clothing is used in occupations that involve inherent risks of fire or explosion or contact with energized electrical equipment. Industries and occupations that use FR clothing as a final method…

Your hands are used in just about every facet of your work and daily life. But they’re also one of the most exposed and vulnerable parts of your body. Whether you spend all day writing reports and e-mails or whether you handle materials and use construction tools after punching the…