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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 →
Compressed Gas Safety
This safety training video's topic is compressed gas safety - Pressurized containers of compressed gas cause around 5,000 injuries requiring... More →
Know your chemicals inside and out
SafeTec helps companies know their chemicals, whether you’re a chemical manufacturer or just simply use them in your everyday operations... More →
HazCom Signage
To support OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, HSI provides free, customizable posters and documents of various sizes that you can download... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Drum & Tumbler Guarding
Q: “My question is in regards to the turning barrel of a “tumbler”. Does this need to have a shroud... More →
Q & A: Combustible Waste Materials
Question: “Is there a rule on size of shred bins with no sprinkler system in the work place?” Answer: Nope... More →
Planning for an Emergency: Individuals with Disabilities
If you or anyone in your family is an individual with a disability, you may need additional assistance during a... 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 →
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 →
Planning for an Emergency: Individuals with Disabilities
If you or anyone in your family is an individual with a disability, you may need additional assistance during a... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Summer Safety Tips
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen, and swimming trunks. Let’s review some tips to... 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 →
Fireworks Safety Reminder
Whether you’re the parent with a packet of sparklers for the kids or a dedicated enthusiast who stocks up on... More →
Q & A: Do You Need a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for That?
Question: Do chain retailers, such as grocers or automotive stores, need to have SDS’s for merchandise that they sell? And... More →
HazCom Signage
Since its implementation in 2015, OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard has made OSHA-compliant hazard pictograms part of the visual landscape in... More →
Fireworks Safety
To help you keep your family and friends safe over the holiday weekend, we're re-posting our blog about the best... More →
Spring Cleaning: Safety Edition
Spring cleaning is usually associated with clearing out closets, cleaning up the yard and giving your home a nice deep... More →
Spring Cleaning: Safety Edition
Spring cleaning is usually associated with clearing out closets, cleaning up the yard and giving your home a nice deep... More →
How To Read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A safety data sheet—or SDS—is a document prepared by chemical manufacturers for any chemical which presents a hazard to health... More →
Hand Safety in the Workplace
Human hands are versatile and amazing tools. It’s easy to take them for granted, and that can be a dangerous... More →
OSHA’s Top Ten Citations for 2019
These are OSHA’s top ten most frequently written citations in 2019, with the facts and the explanations surrounding them, as... More →
Hazard Communication: Knowledge to Protect Yourself
We all know the power of communication, and nowhere is it more mission critical than when communicating hazards in the... More →
How to Safely Dispose of Medication
Unwanted, unused or expired medications can become a major safety issue due to accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. They can... More →
Home and Office Heating Safety
When the temperatures drop, the space heaters come out. Before plugging in or otherwise firing up your supplemental indoor heating... 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 →
FAQ: Are MDs Exempt from OSHA Training Standards?
In conversation with customers, this question comes up often enough to be addressed, so I’m going into more detail here... 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 →
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace
Each year, a slip, trip, or fall is the cause of roughly 1 in 6 workplace fatalities, in addition to... More →
How to Safely Remove a Tick
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that attach firmly to the skin’s surface. They’re usually found in shrubs and tall grassy areas... More →
What Should I Pack In My Wilderness First Aid Kit?
Wilderness environments create special situations that you won’t usually encounter in an urban or suburban area. When you’re in a... More →
How to Safely Remove a Tick
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that attach firmly to the skin’s surface. They’re usually found in shrubs and tall grassy areas... More →
What Should I Pack In My Wilderness First Aid Kit?
Wilderness environments create special situations that you won’t usually encounter in an urban or suburban area. When you’re in a... More →
New OSHA Fact Sheet Demonstrates the Wide Range of Workplace EH&S Concerns
If you don’t work in a shipyard, you might not have heard about a recently released fact sheet from the... More →
Bloodborne Pathogens Protection (BBP)
This safety training tip topic is bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are viruses and bacteria found in human blood or body fluids... More →
Top 10 Fireworks Safety Tips
Although fireworks can be entertaining, they can also cause serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)... More →
HCS Pictograms and Hazards
New Labeling Requirements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Consistency in the labeling of chemicals is critical to the new... More →
How to Remove Gloves Safely (You Could Be Doing It Wrong)
Gloves are a standard piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used to reduce the risk of spreading infectious... More →
Flammable Liquid Storage
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... More →
Dealing With Extreme Cold, Hypothermia, and Frostbite
2014 is coming in COLD. Across the U.S., temperatures are plummeting and wind chills arecolder than we've seen for a... More →
Expecting the Unexpected: Resources for Springtime Weather Emergencies
TORNADO SEASON IS HERE, ARE YOU PREPARED? Spring is upon us, giving us all more opportunities for outdoor activities, but... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... 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 →
My Experience with Calling Poison Control
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others... More →
My Experience with Calling Poison Control
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others... More →
Universal Waste Storage
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →