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Holiday Safety: Christmas Tree Edition
Although Christmas tree fires aren’t common, they can grow very fast and cause significant human and property damage. According to... More →
Holiday Safety Tips – Griswold Style!
For many of us, the holiday season is rich with nostalgia. As a safety professional, my nostalgia starts and stops... More →
Holiday Safety: Christmas Tree Edition
Although Christmas tree fires aren’t common, they can grow very fast and cause significant human and property damage. According to... 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 →
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 →
Happy Holidays From All of Us at HSI
Holiday Hours: The HSI offices and warehouse will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2017 and Monday, January 1, 2018... More →
Training: the Ultimate Holiday Gift
As we move ever closer to the holiday season, it’s time to think about what you’re going to give as... More →
COVID vs The Holidays: AND the Holidays Win!
100 ways to have a healthy, safe and fun 2020 holiday season. Regardless of which holiday you celebrate, most “normal”... More →
Preventing Injuries During the Holiday Season
The months of November through January are filled with festive holidays. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year celebrations provide... More →
Staying Safe and Beating the Holiday Blues
Sometimes the holidays can be overwhelming, and not just because we’re trying to pack so many things into our calendars... 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 →
Tips for Managing Projects During the Holidays
The holidays are coming up, and that often means a lot of employees and customers taking vacation days to spend... More →
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 →
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 →
Thanksgiving Travel Tips
With millions of Americans traveling more than 50 miles during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend, it’s a good time to... More →
Costumes and Carving — Keep It Safe This Halloween
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children, but it’s one that can make Mom and Dad a little nervous... More →
Summer Safety Tips
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen, and swimming trunks. Let’s review some tips to... More →
Safety First When It Comes to Fireworks
While the breathtaking, sky-filling displays will be left to the professionals, millions of Americans will celebrate the upcoming Independence Day... 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 →
Traveling for Labor Day? Expect to Have Company!
Attention all road warriors: a little patience will go a long week this upcoming Labor Day Weekend. According to AAA... More →
Be Safe on the Roads This Memorial Day Weekend!
We know you’re getting ready to grab your picnic baskets, pack up the kids, and motor off to a fun-filled... More →
Extension Cord Safety
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Make It a Safe Halloween in Your Community
Before you send your little ghouls and goblins out on Halloween night, be sure they’re prepared for a safe and... More →
Active Violence Awareness: Enjoy Community Celebrations While Staying Alert
Although it can be difficult to acknowledge, active violence events can happen anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, this includes during... More →
Active Violence Awareness: Enjoy Community Celebrations While Staying Alert
Although it can be difficult to acknowledge, active violence events can happen anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, this includes during... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Considerations When Employees Go From Part-Time to Full-Time Work
As companies struggle to find qualified candidates, the best choice for an open position might be right under your... 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 →
Memorial Day Safety
For many Americans, Memorial Day Weekend is the official kickoff to summer vacation season. As you plan your fun for... 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 →
A Comprehensive Guide to Building Customer Service Training Programs
Most companies, whether they sell products or provide services, are in the same business - the relationship business. Customer service... More →
How to Succeed with Relationship Selling
We gray-haired sales folk like to say, “People buy from people they like.” This is the basis of relationship selling... 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 →
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 →
Worker’s Memorial Day 2018
As a Nation, we’ve been marking Worker Memorial Week for 47-years. The number of people dying at work has decreased... More →
Mitigating Warehouse Safety Hazards During High Demand
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of warehouse employees — reaching more than 1.... More →
Brain Health: 15 Cognitive Activities to Help Improve Workplace Skills
It’s not only in one’s early childhood that cognitive activities are necessary to keep the brain healthy. Companies should support... More →