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Understanding Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
By NASP Blogger Compliance
While the term “psychosocial hazards” might sound complex, it simply refers to aspects of our work environment that can negatively affect our mental and physical well-being. These hazards can be subtle and often go unnoticed, but their impact can be significant. Here are some common examples: Factors related to the work itself: Factors related to…
Big Changes in 2024: A Look Back at NASP’s Transformational Year
Current Events
2024 proved to be an extraordinary year of growth and innovation for the National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP). From a brand-new logo to a completely overhauled website, expanded training facilities, and updated course offerings, NASP has been hard at work ensuring that safety professionals around the globe are better equipped than ever. As we…
Live Classes in 2025
Live Classes
You asked for more in-person, instructor-led training—and we heard you! In 2025, we’re significantly expanding our offerings to give you more locations and dates for our most popular courses, including: Certified Safety Manager HAZWOPER Train-the-Trainer 40-Hour Confined Space Entry & Rescue Program Manager Certified Safety Manager: Construction Lockout Tagout Train-the-Trainer We’re also adding brand-new instructor-led…
OSHA and MSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increasing by 2.6% on Jan. 15
Compliance
Civil penalties issued by OSHA and MSHA will rise by about 2.6% on Jan. 15, in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The Department of Labor uses the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) to make these annual adjustments, aimed at ensuring that penalties retain their…
Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Raises Heart Risks—even for Regular Exercisers
Current Events
The Sedentary Danger A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital shows that spending more than 10.6 hours a day sitting, lying down, or reclining can significantly increase the risk of serious heart problems—even among individuals who regularly exercise. Evidence from the UK Biobank Drawing on data from nearly 90,000 people in the UK Biobank research…
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Last HAZWOPER TRAIN-THE-TRAINER Course for 2018 Aboard the Battleship USS North Carolina
09.11.2018 Live ClassesAnyone involved in environmental clean-up or HAZMAT emergency response will benefit from this intensive, week-long Train-the-Trainer Course held on the…
NASP is Going to the NSC Congress & Expo in October
09.11.2018 Current EventsThis year, NASP employees will be attending the National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Houston, TX October 22nd-24th. This…
National Safety Council offers steps to stay safe during Hurricane Florence
09.11.2018 Current Events Families are urged to put together an emergency supply kit and develop an emergency plan As Hurricane Florence intensifies, the…
5 Key Things to Know About Flame Resistant Clothing
09.06.2018 Compliance Flame resistant (formerly known as flame retardant) clothing is a piece of specialized personal protective clothing required in many workplaces. FR…
Beyond Gloves: 7 Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work
09.04.2018 ComplianceYour hands are used in just about every facet of your work and daily life. But they’re also one of…
A Look at Cleanroom Clothing Requirements
08.30.2018 ComplianceProtective clothing is an essential piece of safety equipment meant to protect the wearer from various exposures. One subset of…
OSHA BASICS: WHAT IS AN OSHA COMPETENT PERSON?
08.28.2018 ComplianceIf you’re new to safety, you may wonder what OSHA means by the phrase competent person. Or even how one becomes…
Some Unexpected Feedback
08.24.2018 Current EventsWhen we launched our new LMS (Learning Management System) platform earlier this year, we were excited and loved all of…
4 Psychological Factors that Impact Driver Safety
08.21.2018 ComplianceIn 2017, more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes according to the National Safety Council, with the three biggest causes…
Worker Dies at OSHA VPP site: Status Taken Away?
08.17.2018 Current EventsCompanies that are in OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) are supposed to be some of the safest facilities in the…
NASP Continues to Grow…
08.17.2018 Current EventsPete Nemmers is a Safety Specialist at NASP, where he develops new training content for our Learning Management System and aids in technical support for…
Silence is Deadly: Tips for Safety Talks
08.17.2018 ComplianceThe Majority of Workers Don’t Speak Up When They See a Hazard Silence may be golden in some cases, but…
