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How to Become a Safety Manager
By Eric Gislason Compliance
The work of a safety manager can be fulfilling as you get to promote and improve safety in your workplace. However, it’s not always an easy job, and getting qualified can be challenging without the right credentials. You must consider whether you have the right traits, if you plan to get a degree, which industry…
How to Save Money By Developing Your Own Safety Programs
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While prioritizing workplace safety is essential, it can also be expensive. Developing safety programs internally instead of outsourcing training can protect employees and financial assets. Whether you’re a business owner or manager, equipping yourself or a staff member to develop safety programs can save your company money. Alongside the financial benefits of having a team…
How to Maintain Accurate Safety Records
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Maintaining safety records helps keep your organization legally compliant and builds a culture where every employee returns home safely each day. Safety records rarely make headlines unless something goes wrong, but when an accident happens, they provide critical information. They can reveal emerging patterns linked to workplace dangers, and lives can be saved when action…
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) covers standards for safe and healthy workplaces in the United States. It establishes regulations, performs inspections, conducts training and education, and works with state agencies and other industry regulators. OSHA also establishes safety recordkeeping requirements to track and monitor workplace accidents in various industries. Learn more about OSHA…
Guide to Navigating Safety Audits
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Safety audits are structured processes that evaluate how effectively your organization’s safety programs, procedures, and systems function. Think of this as a health check for your safety management system (SMS). The primary objective is identifying gaps, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Audits also show employees that leadership is invested in their safety, fostering greater…
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Gig Economy Raises Safety Concerns
07.15.2019 Current EventsIn a gig economy, temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of…
And the Survey Says…
07.15.2019 Current EventsRecently, NASP sent out a survey asking members and previous students to weigh in on what new instructor-led courses NASP…
School is IN for the Summer
07.15.2019 Current EventsNASP is proud to be a part of the Wilmington Regional Safety & Health School this year. Each year, safety…
Not All Injuries Can Be Prevented
07.09.2019 ComplianceThe statement “All injuries can be prevented” has been bandied around for decades. Some people even have added, “All injuries…
Should Stickers Be Applied to Hard Hats?
07.03.2019 ComplianceThere’s no question that applying stickers to your hard hat is a great way to set you apart from everyone…
The Process and Benefits of Process Safety
06.25.2019 ComplianceWhen working with hazardous substances, materials or energy, organizations are required to prevent or control incidents that have the potential…
NASP’s Sizzling Summer Savings
06.20.2019 Live ClassesSummer is almost here and NASP has some sizzling savings to celebrate. Click here to check out our flyer and…
How to Keep Heavy Equipment Operations on Track
06.19.2019 ComplianceOperating heavy machines can be a dangerous job — even when the equipment is functioning as it should, and employees…
A Practical Guide to Understanding Confined Spaces
06.12.2019 ComplianceRules and regulations regarding confined spaces can be confusing for many workers and even employers—and understanding what’s required can be…
ASSP Safety 2019 Conference
06.07.2019 Current EventsNASP will be heading to New Orleans for the ASSP Safety 2019 Conference June 9th through the 12th. During this…
Jobs Workers Under 18 Cannot Do
06.04.2019 ComplianceAs the “Unofficial Start of Summer” begins with the passing of Memorial Day, thousands of students country-wide will be entering…
Extreme Heat Impacts Injuries, Study Reveals
06.04.2019 ComplianceExtreme heat affects workers’ health by creating conditions in which illnesses can arise, but new research shows high temperatures have…