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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
There are many dangers associated with a winter storm, from car accidents to carbon monoxide poisoning to hypothermia and other... More →
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
There are many dangers associated with a winter storm, from car accidents to carbon monoxide poisoning to hypothermia and other... More →
Workplace Respiratory Hazards and Protection
You may not know it, but that headache you’re experiencing could be a result of breathing air at work. When... More →
11 Benefits of Sustainability in the Workplace
Nowadays, sustainability in the workplace is a strategic necessity. And the return on investment is well worth the time and... More →
4 Things “A Christmas Story” Can Teach Us About Cold Weather Safety
It’s wintertime, and in most areas of the country the lower temperatures have us shivering and searching for our warmest... More →
Celebrate Earth Day With Health & Safety Institute
I remember when I was a kid, Earth Day meant that we would all be getting a little pine tree... 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 →
Protect Yourself From Heat Illness When Working Outside This Summer
Working outdoors this summer? It’s all about water, rest, and shade. Those are the words of wisdom from OSHA, as... More →
Protect Yourself From the Sun When Working Outside
It strikes when you least expect it – especially in the summer. As the weather gets warmer, so does the... More →
OSHA Recommends Water, Rest and Shade for Outdoor Workers
For those who work outdoors, the next several months can be a difficult time of year as the weather heats... More →
Responding to Heat Illnesses
Last month, we talked about how to protect yourself and your employees when working in hot, sunny conditions. Sometimes, even... 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 →
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 →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.451 - Scaffolding
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Chemical Spills
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... 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 →
10 Ways You Can Foster Better Compliance in the Workplace
When I tell people what I do and I mention compliance training, the typical response is a groan, an... More →
Hearing Protection
Today's safety training tip topic focuses on hearing protection. Neither surgery nor a hearing aid can restore proper ear function... 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 →
Pandemics — Ebola and Enterovirus in the News
We’ve been hearing a lot on the news over the last few weeks about two virulent diseases. Because of these... More →
New Zika Prevention Course From HSI!
There’s no turning on the news without hearing about the Zika virus. What is this new virus and what do... More →
Back-to-School Transportation – Ride in Safety Style
Another new school year is about to be in full swing, and with 55 million children and young adults across... More →
Practical Nonverbal Communication Tips
Candy Cane Neck. That is the name I have given to a future medical condition of our youth. This is... 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 →
Workplace Safety Training Videos
Our safety training video courses for employees help you meet training requirements and teach your employees how to avoid on-the-job... 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 →
Customer Success
The success of our clients is our top priority, which is why we help all customers (new or old) through... More →
2019 OSHA Outlook
1. OSHA Leader? The start of 2019 for OSHA looks like it could start without a confirmed leader. Currently Loren... More →
California Violence Prevention SB-553
HSI is the ONLY partner positioned to help businesses in California meet the following needs of SB-553 for a workplace... 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 →
Roadside Worker Safety
Workers on roadway construction sites are exposed to low visibility, severe weather, and traffic from the road and heavy construction... More →
National Safety Month: Workplace Fatalities and Injuries
June is National Safety Month: a time for organizations to place a renewed focus on safety. For many workplaces, this... More →
Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the U.S. responds to a fire event every 24 seconds, according to the National Fire Protection... More →
Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the U.S. responds to a fire event every 24 seconds, according to the National Fire Protection... More →
Spring Yard Work Safety
With longer days and warmer weather, many of us are spending more time working outdoors on our gardens and lawns... More →
How I Failed as a Safety Manager
How I Failed as a Safety ManagerBy Peter Jensen Sr.Published on February 1, 2017Follow “Safety Pete” on LinkedIn I have... More →
All OSHA - Required Written Safety Programs
Standard Section Required Description Emergency Action Plans – 1910.38 38(b) Yes, if more than 10 employees Written and oral... More →
NERC Initial Operator Training
NERC Initial Operator Training for less experienced students. Many system operator candidates come from the power industry. However, there are... More →
First Aid Treatment for Chiggers
We were recently asked our opinion on first aid treatment for chigger bites by an instructor who was teaching in... More →
Communication Skills Training in a World of Emojis, YOLO, and Ghosting
How is communication skills training different today? Modern communication appears to lack eye contact, grammar, and the use of your... More →
Celebrating National Thank You Note Day Throughout the Year
National Thank You Note Day is officially celebrated on December 26th, but don’t you think expressing written gratitude is a... More →
Benefits of LGBTQ Inclusion in Diversity Training
You might think diversity training is a one size fits all approach to get everyone working together. If diversity training... More →
How to Drive Corporate Innovation with Training
During the pandemic we saw examples of corporate innovation as companies pivoted to adjust to new business and operations... More →
3 Questions After the Greatest Safety Speech Ever Given
Paul O’Neill, former CEO of Alcoa, remains somewhat of an icon to the profession of occupational safety and health leaders... More →