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Workers Memorial Day
By NASP Blogger Current Events
If we were to poll workers and leaders within organizations about what workplace safety means to them, we would receive many different answers. Most of these answers will fit within one of three categories: In this article, we will mention all three of these, but we mainly want to focus on the latter, safety, for…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for NASP’s Live Certified Safety Manager (CSM) Classes Before They Fill Up!
Live Classes
If you’ve been considering advancing your safety career with NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course, there’s no better time to act. Our upcoming live classes are filling fast — and if you wait, you may miss your chance to secure the training you need in 2025. These in-person sessions are more than just a learning…
Safety on the Edge: Redefining What a Safety Conference Can Be
Safety Culture
On March 25–26, safety professionals from around the globe gathered at the historic Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, California, for Safety on the Edge—a groundbreaking conference that challenged conventional thinking and sparked meaningful dialogue about the future of workplace safety. Proudly co-sponsored by NASP, this two-day event stood out as a bold reimagining of what a…
CSB Releases Second Volume of Chemical Incident Reports, Highlighting Continued Safety Failures
Compliance
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has released a second volume of incident reports detailing 25 serious chemical releases that occurred across 14 states between May 2020 and August 2024. The new report expands on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency by offering detailed accounts of each incident, including probable causes, injuries,…
The Hidden Cost of Burnout: Understanding Its Psychological Toll and How to Address It
Psychological Health and Safety
Burnout is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a serious psychological threat that’s affecting a growing number of workers across industries. According to a recent survey by HR consulting firm Robert Half, 36% of U.S. employees report feeling burned out at work, and more than a third say that their burnout has worsened over the past…
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SAFETY NEWS BREAK – AUGUST 13TH 2021
08.13.2021 YoutubeLongtime AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka died from a reported heart attack Aug. 5. He was 72. Let’s learn more about…
Safety News Break – August 6th 2021
08.06.2021 YoutubeTwo people are dead, and dozens of employees were injured following a chemical leak Tuesday night at the LyondellBasell Industries…
Safety News Break – July 30th 2021
07.30.2021 YoutubeFederal workplace safety officials have proposed nearly $1 million in fines against four companies following a January liquid nitrogen leak…
Safety News Break – July 23th 2021
07.23.2021 YoutubeA U-Haul truck full of chlorine caught fire in the middle of a busy parking lot in California. Watch this…
Safety News Break – July 16th 2021
07.16.2021 YoutubeRecent heatwave in the Pacific Northwest urges Oregon OSHA to enact Temporary Heat Rule. Watch this week’s Safety News Break…
Safety News Break – July 9th 2021
07.09.2021 YoutubeWhistleblower protection results in backpay and damages for an employee of one of the nation’s largest rail transportation suppliers. Check…
Safety News Break
06.18.2021 YoutubeThis week marks the sixth annual Trench Safety Standdown! Check out this week’s Safety News Break to learn how the…

YOUTUBE GIVEAWAY
06.15.2021 YoutubeIf you haven’t heard, we recently launched a Youtube channel this January. We hope to provide you with a great…
Safety News Break
06.11.2021 YoutubeSummer is just around the corner, and it is getting HOT outside! Check out this week’s Safety News Break to…
News Break
05.28.2021 YoutubeA Department of Labor administrative law judge found hospital management companies UHS of Delaware Inc. and Premier Behavioral Health Solutions…
Safety News Break
05.21.2021 YoutubeA freight train hauling hazardous materials such as fertilizer, hydrochloric acid, and potassium hydroxide derailed and caught fire in Iowa…
Safety News Break
05.14.2021 YoutubeOSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting (SST) inspection program is up and running for the next two years, and OSHA is getting more…
