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Large Utilities Provider
Improved Chemical Compliance Across the Enterprise A large utility provider needed a more effective and compliance-driven chemical management solution that... More →
Conflicting Regulatory Requirements Concerning Pesticides
In 1996, genetically modified crops were introduced to the fields of the world. One of the purported benefits of these... More →
ICCM 4 Expands SAICM, Updates Regulations
The ICCM recently held their fourth conference on their comprehensive implementation of their SAICM program. If you’ve kept up with... More →
New TSCA Overhaul Finally Passes in Senate
Passed in 1976, the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) sought to protect ordinary Americans from potentially harmful chemicals used in... More →
What Factors Influence Toxic Exposure Levels?
One of the first things to consider when thinking about chemical compliance is controlling exposure levels. Compliance standards are created... More →
OSHA Updates PSM Standards for Retail Exemption
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its standards on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (PSM)... More →
How to Keep Workers Safe Around Chemicals
It may surprise you to learn that more than half a million Americans work in laboratories, according to numbers from... More →
Quick Guide to HAZWOPER Training
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause a variety of health and safety risks, including chemical burns, fires, explosions, and other... More →
Stay Informed: Proposed Changes to Regulations Prohibiting the Release of Refrigerants
Emissions cuts are an inescapable fact for businesses in a variety of industries. Since Obama announced the Climate Action Plan... More →
Tightening of GHS Regulations Has a Positive Impact on the Environment
Chemicals can have a devastating impact on both human health and the environment, and over the past century, humans have... More →
Corporations Taking a Stand on Toxic Chemicals in the Retail Industry
The day has arrived when customers have begun to demand more environmentally friendly and safe chemicals—which has naturally led to... More →
TSCA Reform Update: The Senate’s Nomenclature Provision Sets the Stage for Future Ambiguity
With Congress considering the reconciliation of the Senate and House proposals to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) legislation for... More →
Welcoming Safetec to the HSI Family of Brands
We’re pleased to announce the addition of SafeTec Compliance Systems (SafeTec) to our family of brands for workplace safety, training... More →
Chemical Safety – Find Your Flow
The ingredients of a sound chemical safety program include an accurate chemical inventory, on-demand safety data sheets (SDS) and an... More →
Let's T.A.L.K Safety Infographic
Knowing the importance of safety in the workplace and community is just the beginning. Understanding how to prevent and react... More →
HSI Acquires Donesafe - EHS Platform Company
Eugene, Ore. – February 4, 2020 – Health & Safety Institute (HSI), a leader in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)... More →
EHS Compliance and Safety Resources From HSI
You may have noticed a new look to our HSI website as we fold more content from acquisitions into the... More →
New Year’s Eve – Symbols, Revelries and Safety
The biggest party night of the year is almost here. No matter how you choose to celebrate New Year’s Eve... More →
A Quick Guide to an OSHA Inspection
It’s understandable to feel stressed when thinking about being inspected by OSHA. Thankfully, OSHA has made strides to ensure employers... More →
SDS: Chemical Management
Still in an old 3-ring binder? Tired of managing multiple systems for your chemical management? HSI offers SDS Management software... More →
HSI Launches ESG Solution
HSI’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) solution set is uniquely positioned to help organizations roll out or expand upon their ESG... More →
SDS Management: On–Site Chemical Inventory & Exposure
It Begins with Chemical Inventory and Ends with Chemical Intelligence With more than three million facilities employing over 30 million... More →
OSHA’s Required Training Frequencies
OSHA Required Training for Most Workplaces EMERGENCY RESPONSE OSHA REQUIRED: YES OSHA REGULATION: 1917; 1910.35 – 1019.38; 1926.159 This is... More →
10 Ways To Use Safety Data Sheets
As a safety professional, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) have always been a close, professional friend. They are scientific, clear, help... More →
Ready for an OSHA Safety Data Sheet Audit?
Maintaining an accurate, up to date safety data sheet collection is the first step in avoiding OSHA’s 2nd most-frequently cited... More →
Chemical Safety: What Not To Do
When I was little, one of my favorite games to play with my cousin Erica was something we made up... More →
What’s Your Chemical Inventory Score?
Chemical inventories are the backbone of a good safety data sheet (SDS) management program. Without an accurate chemical inventory, you... More →
Q & A: Chemical Management Plans: Lab Safety & HAZCOM
Question: “What is the simplest way to have one chemical management plan to address both HazComm and Lab Standard (29CFR... More →
Your Blueprint for Chemical Safety Training
Employee training is one of the 5 key pillars to OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard here in the United States. But... More →
Unified EHS Systems: Streamlining Compliance and Safety
Within Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), many organizations face the daunting challenge of managing fragmented systems and data silos. This... More →
5 Steps to HAZCOM Compliance
According to OSHA statistics, Hazard Communication—or HAZCOM— violations are the 2nd most reported violation in the United States. OSHA’s Hazard... More →
Five Important Steps to HazCom Compliance
Regular readers of the HSI blog know that hazard communications (HazCom) is an important part of a company’s EHS obligations... More →
On-Site Chemicals: Do You Know Your Exposure?
An on-site chemical inventory is the first step for any business to get a true understanding of all its existing... More →
Mobility for EHS Professionals
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals work in dynamic environments. One day they are in a factory recording chemical inventories... More →
SDS Management
Comprehensive SDS storage, reporting and access in one location…wherever you are. HSI’s unique safety management platform provides a complete safety... More →
24-Hour Hotline
HSI’s 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline allows you to access your safety data sheets (SDS) via email and to receive emergency... More →
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) FAQ’s
What products require an SDS?Any product that is considered a hazardous chemical requires a safety data sheet. A hazardous chemical... More →
ESG: Environmental Social Governance
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives can be complex, daunting and task-intensive. HSI aims to simplify your compliance and organizational... More →
HSI January 2023 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
HSI December 2022 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
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Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
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Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
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Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
HSI November Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
HSI May Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
HSI November Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Elementary and Secondary Schools
K-12 schools need training solutions to help teachers, staff, and administrators stay safe, and provide the right learning environment for... More →
HSI March 2023 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
EHS: Environmental Health & Safety
HSI's EHS software solutions allow you to manage your EHS, ESG, and other safety management processes using an easily customizable... More →
Rules for Proper Secondary Container Labeling
When transferring a chemical from its original container to another, the second storage device is known as a "secondary container,"... More →