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Stand Down for Fall Safety
Preventing falls is a top priority for any construction worksite. Frequently claiming the top spot on OSHA’s top 10 safety... More →
Stand-down for Fall Prevention
While preventing falls where workers use ladders and lifts to carry out their job duties is a year-round task for... 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 →
Resources to Help You Avoid OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Violations
OSHA’s list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations hasn’t changed much in the past years. But, according to... More →
A New Entry for OSHA’s Top Ten
OSHA’s Top Ten Most Cited Violations is a familiar list to anyone in EHS. It’s an annual snapshot of the... More →
Fall Protection – Construct Safety at Your Site!
In the workplace, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that fall protection had nearly $20 million in penalties... More →
Don’t Fall For Scaffolding Safety Shortcuts
In November, there were two major reminders of why fall arrest systems are so vital to the safety of those... More →
Q & A: Walking-Working Surfaces Final Rule
Question: “What are the new training requirements in 1910.30? I don't understand who I'm supposed to train and what I'm... More →
How To Put On A Fall Protection Harness The Right Way
In the construction industry, working at heights is a standard part of the job. But with increased height also comes... More →
Safe Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... More →
Protecting Against the Top 4 Construction Hazards
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... More →
Cutting Construction Risks: AI’s Role in Lowering TRIR
Construction sites are dynamic environments, constantly shifting and presenting unique safety challenges. Yet traditional training methods often fail to address... More →
Safety Climb: 5 Milestones of Safety Culture
The Safety Climb is a safety program assessment and development tool designed for safety professionals and company management. The model... More →
National Safety Month, a Reminder That Safety Should Always Come First
June marks the time of year that the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month 2014 to bring attention to... More →
Safety Focus: Elevated Work Safety
Ladders and scaffolding are important resources in many occupations. They’re also frequent visitors on OSHA’s top ten most-cited violations list... More →
Preventing Dangerous Falls From Heights
Today's guest blog is from Jerry Laws of Occupational Health & Safety magazine. How should you conduct a fall hazards... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.501 - Fall Protection
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... 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 →
Build a Safer Workplace: Why Contractor Metrics Matter More Than You Think
Safety culture is about more than posters and procedures. It's reflected in the actions of everyone on-site, including contractors. When... More →
Fall Arrest Systems
It might not seem like a topic that needs safety training, but falls are a major source of injury for... More →
Predict and Prevent Construction Risks with AI-Powered Capabilities
Worker safety in construction is a constant challenge. Construction last year counted the highest number of workplace deaths in the... More →
Seize the Season of Safety
My neighbor told me she and her dog have been watching a chipmunk-scurry from one neighbor’s bird feeder, across her... More →
Withstanding the Test of Online Safety Training Solutions
For over 55 years, Associated has provided material handling equipment and integrated supply chain solutions, including design and engineering support... More →
Slips, Trips and Falls: Winter Edition
In fact, winter season slip and fall claims doubled over the previous year, to account for 29 percent of all... More →
Distracted Walking Injuries at Home and in the Workplace
Called a “significant safety threat” by the National Safety Council, distracted walking is a topic that has been coming up... More →
Risk Management Smarts: Retail Safety Skills Training
Retail safety skills training is not only necessary for the well-being of employees, but it’s also smart risk management. According... More →
Unsafe Behaviors
What’s the hazard here? The employee is working from an unprotected side or edge without benefit of a fall protection... More →
Duty to Have Fall Protection
What’s the hazard? Use your laser focus and zoom in on the person working at the top. Do you notice... More →
AI-Powered EHS Solutions: Affordable Safety for Small Businesses
Small businesses often face a major challenge when it comes to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) management. Unlike larger organizations... More →
Safety Management Systems a la Disney
It’s hard to turn off your hazard awareness radar when you’re a safety professional. I constantly find myself scanning for... More →
How to Buy EHS Software for Your Organization (Without Skidding into Regret)
7 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Buy Buying EHS software shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes gamble. Yet for many... More →
OSHA and Worker Safety in Hospitals
Many of our emergency care instructors are based in the broader healthcare field, especially in hospital settings, and today’s blog... More →
Professional Productivity Training Videos
Employees are dealing with many distractions and interruptions. Many have taken on new responsibilities or need to learn new processes... More →
Unprotected Wall Openings
What’s the hazard here? Both employees are exposed to a fall hazard. Both, really? It seems obvious the person standing... More →
HSI July Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Warehousing
Safe keeping is your world. Organizations across the globe trust you with their precious commodities for hours, weeks and months... More →
Oil and Gas
By ground or by sea your workplaces are as unique and adaptable as your workforce. We understand the pace of... More →
Safety First for Pets During the Holidays
We know our blog readers are superstars when it comes to best practices for safety for themselves and their families... More →
Safety Training is Most Effective in the Learner's Native Language
The Importance of Native Language Safety Training... More →
Safety 101: When Safety Needs Explaining
Barrett: Welcome to today's EHS Daily Advisor webcast, Safety 101: When Safety Needs Explaining. It does need explaining. People tell... More →
Fall Protection & Prevention
There are 792 reasons for using fall protection. That’s the approximate number of fall fatalities in the construction industry, from... 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 →
OSHA Safety Training Requirements and Best Practices
On December 29, 1970, President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 into law. The following... More →
How Safety Training Reduces Costs and Increases Productivity
Business leaders often struggle with the rising costs of workplace incidents. These costs include medical expenses, insurance premiums, and lost... More →
Winter Safety Means More Than Preparing for the Cold
As we approach the winter months, it is important for employers to be aware of dangers that are possible on... 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 →
Ladder Safety Tips
With spring officially arriving this weekend, many of us will begin planning the annual maintenance for our houses and yards... More →
Stairway Safety
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →