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June is National Safety Month - 2015
Talk about an awareness month HSI can get behind…. June is National Safety Month, and, according to the National Safety... More →
June is National Safety Month - 2018
Although any environmental, health and safety (EHS) professional will tell you that every month should be safety awareness month, it’s... More →
HSI June 2023 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
Swimming Pool Safety
A swimming pool is an almost irresistible attraction for children. A pool also requires extra vigilance by homeowners and parents... 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 →
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 →
Q & A: Safety Manuals
Question: “Safety manuals overview or detailed; What is best?” Answer: Think if you proved one or the other…which version do... More →
AVERT Focus Atlanta Interview
Keisha Lancelin, host of the community affairs TV program Focus Atlanta on the CW Atlanta, WUPA, interviewed AVERT Director Darcy... More →
Workplace Violence Prevention Training Components
Four Components of Workplace Violence Prevention Training A person with a severe injury can bleed to death in as little... More →
Working to Protect Temporary Workers
OSHA recently issued a press release concerning their new alliance with the American Staffing Association as they “work together to... 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 →
Hepatitis C Infection Rate Increasing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that the U.S. is seeing a significant upward trend in... More →
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week
June 12-18, 2017, is OSHA’s inaugural “Safe + Sound Week,” and it’s all about recognizing the value of a robust... More →
Communicating with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Communicating with emotional intelligence allows us to practice empathy, boost stronger working relationships, and learn from and value co-workers. But... 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 →
Q & A: Death By PowerPoint
Question: “What is the best way to move beyond death by PowerPoint in training?” Answer: Try telling a story…watch the... More →
Q & A: Building Confined Spaces
Question: “Confined space: working in construction, when does the space your are building become a confined space? It starts out... More →
Don’t Forget the Training!
Why your organization mustn’t ignore a critical piece of HAZCOM & GHS compliance. I probably don’t have to tell you... More →
Top 10 Fireworks Safety Tips
Although fireworks can be entertaining, they can also cause serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)... More →
Tips for Never Missing Deadlines
If you are responsible for managing projects, you understand the importance of timelines and meeting deadlines. The work can be... More →
Hurricane Safety Tips: Are You Prepared?
It seems like every season brings its own special flavor of weather-related troubles, and, for many areas around the Atlantic... More →
Summer Job Safety for Young People
With the school year over, many teens and young adults will begin working at summer jobs. Especially for younger teens... More →
Understanding Workers’ Compensation in 2 Minutes
True story... There was a company that was spending between $1.2—$1.4 million dollars each year on workers compensation costs, over... More →
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) FAQ’s
What products require an SDS?Any product that is considered a hazardous chemical requires a safety data sheet. A hazardous chemical... More →
Q & A: Safety Attitudes & Safety Engagement
Question: “What should you do when a company's safety attitude is negatively impacting your morale?” Answer: Love the question. You... More →
How to Safely Remove a Tick
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that attach firmly to the skin’s surface. They’re usually found in shrubs and tall grassy areas... More →
The Importance of CPR in Schools
High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early AED use can make a significant difference in a person’s chance of surviving sudden... 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 →
Q & A: Globally Harmonized System Updates
Question: “Are there new training requirements for staff for the GHS update since the 2014/15 rollout?” Answer: No. June 1st... More →
Tips to Build Relationships at Work
Prior to the global pandemic, building relationships at work was fairly easy. You were surrounded by teammates with the... 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 →
Tips for Creating a Cybersecurity Training Program
Cybersecurity training as an extension of your safety training We talk about creating a safe work environment for our employees... 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 →
What is the Pediatric Chain of Survival?
The pediatric chain of survival outlines a series of steps and interventions designed to maximize the chances of saving a... More →
10 Ways To Use Safety Data Sheets
As a safety professional, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) have always been a close, professional friend. They are scientific, clear, help... More →
The Mary Poppins Effect on Safety Training
I’m a salesperson with a fancy title that tries to make me seem less sales-ey. All day, every day, I... 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 →
Wanted: Support for Your Great Safety Idea
If you’re in safety, here’s an old cliché you’ll recognize: “Safety starts at the top.” You’ve heard that before, along... More →
Best Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
High temperatures can be dangerous to people at work, home and play. A hot environment with high humidity can lead... More →
Health & Safety Institute acquires CLMI Safety Training
Health & Safety Institute (HSI), a leader in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) software, training and compliance services, today announced... More →
Succession Planning: Solving Issues Before They Form
In day-to-day operations and their accompanying challenges in IT, marketing, compliance, and so forth, there often isn’t time to focus... 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 →
5 Tips to Improve New Hire Training
New hire training is a part of every organization’s onboarding and orientation procedures. It should be designed to cover the... More →
How to Train Shift Workers: 3 Ideas
Many of us know the importance of corporate training but struggle to get our employees to make the time to... More →
How to Develop Leaders Across the Organization
Most leadership development programs focus on grooming people for roles in the C-Suite or with EVP and SVP titles... More →
Regulatory Compliance Training: How to Get Started
As an HR professional, how do you and your employees view regulatory compliance training? Is it just an annual... More →
EHS Trends Accelerated in a Post-Pandemic World
Much has been written regarding the impact COVID-19 has had on the world population and economy. As we move from... 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 →