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Silent Killer on the Dairy Floor: How Toxic Gas Claimed Six Lives in Colorado
By NASP Blogger Current Events
Six workers lost their lives this August at a Colorado dairy after being overcome by toxic gases in a confined space. The tragedy, now under investigation by state and federal officials, is a grim reminder of the invisible dangers that lurk in many agricultural workplaces. The Day the Air Turned Deadly The incident took place…
When Routine Becomes Tragedy: Investigators Weigh In on 79-Year-Old’s Death at Work
Current Events
On an early October morning on the south side of San Antonio, a 79-year-old worker at a manufactured-home dealership lost his life in a workplace incident now under federal investigation. Federal safety officials are probing the fatal event at the company to determine whether safety protocols were followed and whether broader hazards exist. The Incident…
The Current State of OSHA
Current Events
As of late 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is operating under complex and evolving circumstances shaped by the ongoing federal government shutdown, pending budget decisions, and recent leadership changes. Despite these challenges, OSHA continues to perform its essential mission of ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for employees across the United States.…
Psychological Health and Safety Risk Factors During the Holiday Season
Psychological Health and Safety
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” yet for many workers it also brings added stress, distraction, and fatigue. Between November and December, employees balance their normal workload with personal obligations surrounding Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and other celebrations. While the season is full of joy, it can also…
The Certified Safety Manager Class Returns to Las Vegas: Don’t Miss NASP’s Most Popular Training Event
Live Classes
Whether you’re stepping into a safety management role for the first time or have years of experience under your belt, NASP’s Certified Safety Manager (CSM) course is your opportunity to take your skills to the next level. Designed by safety professionals for safety professionals, the CSM program provides the practical knowledge and tools needed to…
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70k+ SIRs
12.18.2023 Current EventsFederal OSHA collected a total of 70,206 severe injury reports (SIRs) from employers it covers from 2015 to 2021, according…
Cannabis Dust a Major Respiratory Hazard?
12.18.2023 ComplianceThe 2022 death of a Massachusetts cannabis worker has the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) concerned about…
Business Owner Charged For WC Fraud
12.18.2023 Current EventsA California business owner was charged with 96 felony counts for denial of workers’ compensation benefits to employees, workers’ compensation…
Fatigue and Complacency to Blame for Ferry Accident
11.13.2023 Current EventsBack in July 2022, a Washington State Ferries passenger and car ferry collided with a mooring structure (called a terminal…
OSHA & NLRB Forge Stronger Alliance to Safeguard Workers’ Whistleblower Rights
11.13.2023 Current EventsOSHA and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing the…
NHTSA Reports Continued Drop in Traffic-Related Fatalities
10.06.2023 Current EventsFor five fiscal quarters in a row, traffic-related fatalities have dropped in the United States. That information comes after the…
Teen’s Death at Wisconsin Sawmill Leads to Major Action from DOL
09.19.2023 Current EventsA 16-year-old worker was injured and later died from those injuries, following an incident while operating dangerous equipment. This was…
OSHA Gives Clarity to Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard
09.19.2023 ComplianceIn an effort to clarify the goals of a new “programmatic standard that could require employers to create a plan…
Poor Task Training and Hazard Sign Confusion Lead to Fatality
08.11.2023 Current EventsOverconfidence and lack of training can sometimes lead to death on the job, as the death of a Tennessee maintenance…
In-N-Out Says Out With Masks
08.11.2023 Current EventsThe popular fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger will be banning employees from wearing masks on the job in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada,…
Cause of Watson Grinding Explosion & Fatalities Determined
07.13.2023 Current EventsAn explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Company, a spray-coating facility, in January, 2020 killed two workers and damaged hundreds…
Wildfire Smoke is a Developing U.S. Hazard
07.12.2023 Current EventsRecent Canadian wildfires have sent massive amounts of smoke across the Midwest and into New England, and even into Southeast…
