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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
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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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OSHA Shifts Focus with New Inspection Program — But Safety Shouldn’t Stop There
06.06.2025 ComplianceOn May 20, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced major updates to its inspection program. Under the…
NIOSH Workforce Reductions Raise Concerns Over Workplace Safety
06.06.2025 Current EventsSignificant staffing reductions at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have raised concerns among occupational safety professionals…
Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined for Silica Exposure: Understanding the Risks and Prevention
06.06.2025 Current EventsArt Stone-Granite & Marble Inc., a stone product manufacturer based in Marietta, Georgia, has been fined $120,000 by the U.S.…
OSHA Guidelines for Trenching and Excavation
05.15.2025 ComplianceTrenching and excavation can be extremely dangerous. Cave-ins or collapsing trenches pose the greatest threat to workers. While eliminating such…
Safety Tips for Trenching and Excavation
05.15.2025 ComplianceTrenching and excavation are essential to construction, but these tasks come with severe hazards. Annually, an average of 21 American workers…
How to Create Safety Training Programs in the Workplace
05.15.2025 ComplianceSafety professionals understand how critical training programs are to keeping workers safe. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day. In 2023, the United…
7 Strategies for Engaging Employees in Safety
05.14.2025 ComplianceAccording to one study, engaged employees were five times less likely to be the cause of an incident. When implementing your employee…
Measuring the Effectiveness of Safety Training
05.14.2025 ComplianceEmployees in industrial workplaces face several hazards on the job every day, including: To that end, the benefits of safety training in…
Mental Health Is Safety: Why Psychological Wellness Belongs on Every Jobsite
05.13.2025 Psychological Health and SafetyMay is National Mental Health Month, and it’s time for the industrial sector to recognize that mental health is a…
Incidents in April: A Stark Reminder of the Cost of Complacency
05.13.2025 Current EventsApril 2025 brought a series of tragic workplace incidents that serve as sobering reminders of how quickly things can go…
When the Danger Comes From Within: Addressing Workplace Violence in Industrial Settings
05.13.2025 Safety CultureWorkplace violence may not be the first hazard that comes to mind in an industrial environment, but it’s a growing…
The Toll of Neglect: Workplace Fatalities by the Numbers
05.13.2025 ComplianceThe AFL-CIO’s latest annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect (2025), paints a grim picture of workplace…
