Resources and Other Results:
DOT Training – Driver Wellness is Important for the Safety of Everyone on the Roads
Anyone considering a career as a commercial driver knows you need a special classification of driving license to be employed... More →
Q & A: Top DOT Safety Issues
Question #1: “What is the one most difficult US DOT safety issue to combat?” Answer: Motor-vehicle related deaths. It’s merely... More →
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Inspections
Commercial motor vehicles, or CMVs, must be inspected often to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier... More →
#87: What You Need to Know About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Clayton Sinclair shares his inspiring experiences, stories, and knowledge with our host Jill James. Connecting the dots between inclusion and... 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 →
Summit Connect Made Easy
In Tuesday’s blog, we talked about the LOOP Learning System in response to requests for information submitted in our recent... More →
Get Ready for Road Work Season
Now that winter has released its grip across the U.S., it’s time for seasonal road repair projects to begin. Let’s... More →
Online Safety Training: What Customers Say They Want, But Don’t Have (and where to find it)
One recent survey of customer’s across the online training industry revealed a wish list of specific training desires, course titles... More →
Q & A: How to Set Safety Expectations with Contractors
Question: “What is the best way to convey safety expectations to contractors working at my site?” Answer: Communication. I’ve got... More →
Safety Job Responsibilities
The 30,000-foot view of what is expected of an employer by way of workplace safety compliance. Determine workplace hazards 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 →
Hazard Communications for the Oil and Gas Industry
A hazard communication (HAZCOM) program is designed to protect employees from chemical hazards in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and... More →
Q & A: Safety Accountability
Question: “It is pretty easy to instill safety with our workers who work in our fabrication shop, but we have... More →
Q & A: Safety Ownership for Employees
Question: “What is the best way to encourage employees to "own" safety and realize that an effective safety program is... More →
Stay Ahead of Chemical Compliance with Smart SDS Software
Safety professionals have seen it before: your Safety Data Sheets (SDS) library looks up to date, then a supplier changes... More →
How to Perform a First Aid Assessment
If an individual appears to be injured, it’s important to complete an assessment of the scene and the person. This... More →
Winter Driving Mistakes Your Drivers Should Avoid
Winter is almost officially here in the U.S. and that means snow-covered roads and icy conditions. Today’s blog post looks... 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 →
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month - 2017
Everyone who has been behind a wheel knows that distracted driving is a reality that plagues our roads today. From... More →
Road Construction Season is Here
You may have already noticed that your state’s department of transportation has been dispatching construction crews to your local roads... More →
Automate Your Tier II Process: Faster, Safer, and More Accurate
For many companies, Tier II reporting isn’t hard because it’s complex. It’s hard because it’s manual. Talk to someone who... More →
Safe Trip Planning for Over-the-Road Drivers
Delivery drivers are trained to drive, maintain and inspect their vehicles. They also need to be trained to plan and... More →
What is "Competency-Based" Safety Training
Competency-based safety training is a form of occupational training that requires learners to demonstrate the ability to perform defined, concrete... More →
DH Pace, national door and dock provider, reduces TRIR and claims with EHS solution
DH Pace moves from paper/email/excel to EHS platform, changing their culture. Company: DH Pace Company, Inc.Solution: 11 EHS ApplicationsIndustry: Commercial... More →
Preventing Utility Incidents with AI-Driven Corrective Actions
In the utility sector, safety incidents are more than just statistics, they’re life-altering events. Between 2016 and 2020, the U.S... More →
Substance Abuse in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
Problems stemming from employees with substance abuse disorder cost American businesses billions of dollars a year. Substance abuse problems in... More →
The Incidental Safety Professional
“What do you do for a living?” Safety... Safety Professional... Safety Engineer... Environmental Health & Safety…Chief Safety Officer... “Huh?” Wouldn’t... More →
Automate, Predict, Protect: The Future of Chemical Management
Old-school safety data sheet (SDS) binders and disjointed spreadsheets aren’t keeping workers safe. They're just keeping companies technically compliant. That... More →
Special Work Conditions and Safe Material Handling for Electrical Workers
Electric utility work is among the most dangerous types of jobs. Every year, 13,000 electrical workers are injured so severely... More →
Safety FM Podcast: Episode 28 - Jill James
Our very own Jill James was a special guest recently on, the Safety FM Podcast, where they talk about safety... More →
EHS & ESG Systems & Solutions
Safety and sustainability impact every level of your organization, from the frontline to the C-suite. The road ahead can feel... More →
Transportation
Your industry is the backbone of progress. Without you, everything grinds to a halt. We understand the pace of your... More →
The Life of a Salesperson: Sales Skills for Success
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics more than 14-million Americans are employed in sales, yet to paraphrase Rodney... More →
Using Your SDS Library to Predict and Prevent Chemical Incidents
Most companies use SDSs for compliance. That’s it. They print them. They store them in binders. Or maybe they upload... More →
Motorcycle Safety Tips
During the 15 years that I’ve been riding a motorcycle, I have seen and heard of many accidents. When people... More →
April Brings Awareness to Alcohol Abuse and Distracted Driving
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) have... More →
Compare HSI with LinkedIn Learning
Trying to decide between HSI and LinkedIn Learning? At HSI, we want to help you with the decision to source... 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 →
Compare HSI with Litmos
Debating between using HSI and Litmos? At HSI, we want to help you with the decision to source your eLearning... More →
Employee Safety Training
I had the question asked of me one day, “When should a company provide the OSHA required safety training?” I... More →
4 Ways to Practice Mindful Communication at Work
Mindfulness meditation and yoga are widely practiced, but the benefits extend beyond personal well-being, especially at work – particularly through... More →
Focus on Alcohol Awareness and Distracted Driving for the Month of April
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) have... More →
Tips For Preventing Driver Fatigue
Have you ever been so hungry that you literally started dreaming about pizza the second you fell asleep? I have... More →
Compare HSI with Skillsoft
Trying to decide between HSI and Skillsoft? At HSI, we want to help you with the decision to source your... More →
How to Get an Entry-Level Job with No Experience
I know it is so frustrating, we’ve all been there. No one really teaches you how to land that first... More →
Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving
When you hear the words “unsafe driving,” you likely think of speeding or drunk driving. But distracted driving results in... More →
15 Rules of Defensive Driving
Motor vehicle accidents cause more workplace deaths than anything else. In 2020, 37% of on-the-job deaths in the United States... More →
Bringing the Safety World Together With ISO 45001
In March 2018, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements... More →
5 Ways to Boost Innovation in Remote Workers
To stay relevant in the business world, businesses need new ideas from all corners of the company—and from employees at... More →