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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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NASP is Going to the NSC Congress & Expo in October
08.17.2018 Current EventsThis year, NASP employees will be attending the National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Houston, TX October 22nd-24th. This…
Some Unexpected Feedback
08.17.2018 Current EventsWhen we launched our new LMS (Learning Management System) platform earlier this year, we were excited and loved all of…
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
08.16.2018 ComplianceHand-arm vibration syndrome is a silent disorder affecting many workers who do physical labor. Safety professionals must understand this condition to…
Management of Change – Large Pipeline Company Case Study
08.14.2018 ComplianceThe company for our pipe line management of change (MOC) case study has over 2,000 employees, multiple business units, areas,…
How to carry out fire extinguisher inspection
08.09.2018 ComplianceFire Extinguisher Inspection is important to ensure that the extinguishers are active and ready for operation. Fire Extinguisher Inspection – Legal…
You’re Proactive About Workplace Safety – But What About Your Career?
08.07.2018 ComplianceBeing proactive is preached constantly when discussing how to create a safe workplace. As a safety professional, you take countless…
Safety Around Power Lines
08.02.2018 ComplianceWorking around energized equipment can be very hazardous, it is good to know these helpful tips to prevent yourself from…
How to protect workers against the risk of electric shock by direct lightning strike
07.31.2018 ComplianceLightning bolts are static electricity discharges, with which their formation is impossible to avoid. However, we can take measures to…
INVESTING IN SAFETY AT WORK: 5 KEYS
07.27.2018 ComplianceAchieving the expected results, being efficient, improving productivity, meeting customers’ expectations and generating growth are some of the many challenges…
When safety becomes BORING!
07.24.2018 ComplianceWe have attended thousands of safety meetings where the body language of the people coming in clearly indicates they don’t…
Identify, Verify, and Comply: The 3 Pillars of a Successful Electrical Safety Program
07.12.2018 ComplianceElectrical power is no longer a convenience but an absolute necessity. It’s how businesses keep the lights on, industries keep…
How to Keep Hands Safe from Cuts and Impact
07.10.2018 ComplianceIt’s often said that our hands are the most important tools we have. And no wonder: their flexibility, strength, coordination,…
