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Thanksgiving Food Safety
Big holidays mean big meals, and the granddaddy of them all here in the U.S. is the traditional Thanksgiving dinner... More →
Some Tips for National Food Safety Awareness Month
Now here’s a topic that’s important to everyone; making sure that the food you prepare and eat is safe and... More →
Thanksgiving Safety: Prevent Home Cooking Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on... More →
Thanksgiving Safety: Prevent Home Cooking Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on... More →
Preparing For FDA Rule on Protecting Food Chain
Ever heard of food terrorism? It’s a term used to describe the poisoning of a nation’s food supply, and it... More →
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Home and Travel
As we move into the winter months, many will be traveling to see loved ones or hosting friends and family... More →
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Home and Travel
As we move into the winter months, many will be traveling to see loved ones or hosting friends and family... 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 →
Lessons from a Life in Safety: #6
Be a Business Language Learner About 2 years ago, a CEO named Trevor asked to meet with me. Trevor is... 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 →
Ozone Safety
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Manufacturing Safety: Learning from Expensive Lessons in American Industry
An examination of recent OSHA violations at three American manufacturing facilities, with recommendations for improving safety conditions in your organization... 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 →
Winter Road Safety Tips
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in... More →
Winter Driving Safety
Winter driving can be hazardous, especially in regions where seasonal snow and ice are known to significantly impact travel. Let... More →
Cold Weather Safety
If you’re not prepared, getting caught in cold weather can have a chilling effect. This safety training video details by... 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 →
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 →
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 →
How PepsiCo Streamlined the Management of Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets
PepsiCo is well known for marketing, manufacturing, and distributing Pepsi soda, but the multinational company has more than 500 brands... More →
Summit is Celebrating 35 Years of EH&S Training - Share Your Safety Story With Us!
2016 marks Summit Training Source’s 35th Anniversary of doing what we love; helping you, our customers, avoid accidents and incidents... More →
Global Health
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Combustible Dust
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Hand Washing
When you think about washing your hands, you probably don't think of it as a safety training topic, however, throughout... More →
ConAgra Foods
About Our Customer You probably know these good folks, and if you don’t, you’ve definitely tasted some of the company’s... More →
Getting Smart About Antibiotics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have declared November 17-23, 2014 as their annual “Get Smart About Antibiotics” week... More →
The Seven HACCP Principles
The first principle in HACCP is to conduct a hazard analysis. This involves studying the production process of a food... 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 →
Recent BLS Figures on Workplace Fatalities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics posted new data in December regarding deaths from on-the-job injuries for 2016. According to a... More →
Preparing to Weather Those Winter Storms Safely
Some advanced preparation will go a long way towards keeping you, your family, and your property safe from winter’s icy... More →
Violence Prevention: Part Two
Sitting around a table in November conjures up all sorts of idyllic images of what a “perfect” Thanksgiving is expected... More →
Hydration Alert: Why You Should Drink More Water
Not only is water a precious global resource, it is also the superhero of beverages – no question. Why? Because... More →
Prepare Your Workers for Winter Driving
With icy roads, cold temperatures, and snow affecting driving conditions, stop those winter driving woes and make sure you and... More →
Active Shooter Response & Situational Awareness
"Mom, I'm fairly certain we'll be having a lock-down drill today at school." – Kids everywhere right now. Your student... 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 →
Being Prepared: Flooding Can Happen in a Flash
Flooding threatens regions in the United States from coast to coast – nearly every day. And when a disaster like... More →
Flooding Can Happen in a Flash – Are You Prepared?
Flooding threatens regions in the United States from coast to coast – nearly every day. And when a disaster like... 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 →
A Decade with OSHA’s Outreach Training Program
Eight million, eight hundred forty-six thousand, three hundred and eighty-two (8,846,382) That is how many workers have been trained in... More →
What’s the OSHA Data Initiative (ODI)?
The OSHA Data Initiative (ODI) is a data collection effort to learn more about private-sector occupational injury & illness rates... More →
6 Snacks that Help Increase Work Productivity
As the Snickers® advertisements say… you’re not you when you’re hungry. I’ll be the first to admit to that. When... More →
What To Expect When You're Inspected
Barrett Pryce: (00:04)All right, let's kick it off. Welcome to today's EHS Daily Advisor webcast, what to expect when you're... More →
How to Keep Your Lungs Strong for COVID-19
An offense is the best defense for maintaining your lung health during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this unprecedented time, it... 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 →
Making Sense of the OSHA 300 Log and OSHA Forms 300A and 301
Many of you have been neck deep in the stressful time that is the OSHA 300A form submission and either... More →
Social Responsibility at HSI
Social responsibility is an important part of our focus at the Health & Safety Institute. Each year, we select non-profits... 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 →
How to Protect Against the Dangers of High Concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Safety professionals stress the importance of a plan for protecting workers from high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Many industries... More →
Blended Learning CPR Training Course Builds the Confidence to Respond
Thanks so much to ASHI instructor and safety director Chris Wulfeck for letting us know about his student hero Zack... More →