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Electrical Safety and OSHA QEW Compliance: What Every Employer Needs to Know
In workplace safety, electrical accidents pose a significant risk to workers. Over the past decade, more than 20,000 individuals have... More →
Electrical Safety is Everyone's Responsibility: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Compliant
Longstanding OSHA rules on qualified electrical workers set strict standards on who can be around live circuits, and every level... More →
Electrical Safety for Research and Education
Electricity is a vital part of facility operations, but it can also pose an extreme health hazard in those facilities... More →
Electrical Safety on the Job
Working with or around electricity exposes employees to dangers such as electric shock, fires and explosions. Fortunately, most of these... More →
Electrical Safety Tips
Electricity is everywhere, so reliable and useful these days that it is often taken for granted, and it is somewhat... More →
Electrical Safety Infographic
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), electrical fatalities in the U.S. in 2016 increased by 15% from the... More →
Holiday Electrical Safety
For many families, holiday lights in and around the house are a beloved part of the season. If you’re in... More →
High Voltage Electrical Safety
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,300 electrical-related injuries and 186 electrical-related fatalities in the U.S. each... More →
Pay Attention to Electrical Safety and Check Out HSI's New NFPA 70e Program
Pay Attention to Electrical Safety and Check out Summit’s NEW NFPA 70E Program Electricity is such a common part of... More →
May is National Electrical Safety Month
Are your employees following the best safety practices for working with electricity? Electrical injuries can be serious or even fatal... More →
What Makes a Qualified Electric Worker?
Any business with employees who work on electrical equipment faces the challenge of determining who is a qualified worker. The... More →
Systemic Safety
People, training, and preparation. Safety and human resources professionals know that employers should never overlook those three things. Understanding and... More →
Tackle OSHA's Top 10
OSHA's Top 10 Most-Frequent Citations address hazards that commonly result in serious occupational injury, fatality, or illness. This mix of... More →
NSC Live: "I think this would be a great way for us to fund steel toe boots."
Russell, a electrical safety pro from Texas, joins us live on the floor of the NSC to talk with our... More →
The Importance of Proper Electrical Grounding
When electricity is properly controlled, it powers just about everything, from lights and appliances to power tools and computers. However... More →
NSC 2018: “I think this would be a great way for us to fund steel toe boots.”
Russell, a electrical safety pro from Texas, joins us live on the floor of the NSC to talk with our... More →
About The NFPA 2015 70E Standard Revision
For 2015, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has brought forward a critical revision to its standard for electrical safety... More →
Preparing Your Organization for Electrical Compliance
Today's guest blog is from Jerry Laws of Occupational Health & Safety magazine. There were many changes and updates made... More →
Electrical Compliance
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Qualified Electric Worker: Everything You Need to Know to Comply with OSHA QEW Standards
In workplace safety, electrical accidents pose a significant risk to workers. Over the past decade, more than 20,000 individuals have... More →
Qualified Electric Worker (QEW) – Everything you Need to Know to Comply with OSHA 1910.332 & 1910.333
It’s not just regulatory compliance. In the last 10 years, more than 20,000 workers were injured in workplace electrical accidents... More →
Health & Safety Program Templates
Looking for written Health & Safety Program Templates? Do you know what written health and safety programs and policies you... More →
How Workplaces Can Fight Human Trafficking
I imagine most of us do not give human trafficking a second thought, until we travel through an airport and... More →
Employee Safety Training Topics
Create a culture of workplace safety with our microlearning safety training videos. We offer a wide variety of safety courses... 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: OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards
Question: “Does OSHA have a "high-risk" hazard list, like combustible dust, or lack of FR clothing in facilities with Flash... More →
Arc Flash Labeling
Join HSI's Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Safe Practices for Extension Cord Use
Electrical extension cords are used on many worksites, and just like you learned in safety training, should be treated with... More →
Arc Flash Safety: A Guide for Professionals
Navigating the complexities of industrial safety can often feel daunting, especially when confronting the electrifying and unpredictable nature of arc... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Arc Flash Studies
Q: “When do you need to have an arc flash study conducted? Any tips on starting the process?” A: There... More →
EEI and OSHA Reach Settlement on Final Rules Affecting Electric Utilities
After months of gathering information and forming the necessary arguments, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has reached a settlement agreement with... More →
What’s the difference between an unqualified and a qualified electric worker?
OSHA and the NFPA have specific definitions for a qualified electric worker – basically, someone who is trained and knowledgeable... More →
The Trouble with “OSHA-Approved”
What’s the 4-Letter Word (equivalent) of Safety? The nails on the proverbial chalk board? The eye-roller? This two word combo... More →
Avoid These 5 Common Workplace Safety Mistakes with EHS Software
Imagine the hum of a busy manufacturing plant, where every worker and machine plays a part in keeping production moving... More →
What to do in the event of Downed Power Lines (Video)
Would you know what to do in a downed power line or utility wire situation? The experts at Puget Sound... More →
Power Plant Safety
Power plants are complex environments that house high-voltage equipment, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals. A momentary lapse in safety protocols... More →
The Future of Utility Worker Safety: AI Meets Human Expertise
Utility workers face immense challenges, from scaling great heights and handling live electrical systems to responding to unpredictable emergencies. Their... More →
Safety Training Tips for Home and Work
One of the things I love about what I do is knowing that the training HSI provides not only helps... More →
New Products in Safety: How Dual-Hazard Clothing Helps Fulfill OSHA’s Revised 1910.269 Ruling
In April 2014, OSHA published a revision to the 1910.269 ruling. The revision applies to employers that work with electric... More →
Honoring Worker Memorial Day
Shamus and Kortney are Judy’s sons. Both sons died on-the-job, almost exactly one year apart from each other. Shamus died... More →
3 Things Linemen Can Do To Avoid Musculoskeletal Disorders
It’s not uncommon for lineworkers to experience back and knee pain, especially later in life after they’ve been working for... More →
Protecting Against the Top 5 Utility Line Worker Hazards
Electrical utility line work is dangerous, and there are many hazards that come along with this type of work. Electrical... 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 →
Easy Guide to Buying Safety Training Content for Your LMS
Everyone understands that employee training is an important piece of the employment puzzle, and it should always include occupational safety... More →
Audits are a Good Thing
I never realized the benefits of an audit until later in my career. Audits have commonly been looked on as... More →
HSI February Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
AI-Powered Corrective Training: Respond Faster and Smarter to Workplace Incidents
When a workplace incident happens, the clock starts ticking. Every minute that passes without corrective action increases the chance of... 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 →
Why Outsource Employee Training?
We all know the importance of effective and engaging employee training, and not just for compliance topics, but also for... More →
Why Tech Businesses Need to Care About Worker Safety
You know what? You’re right. The risk of occupational injuries and illnesses is lower in the tech industry, statistically speaking... More →