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About The NFPA 2015 70E Standard Revision
For 2015, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has brought forward a critical revision to its standard for electrical safety... More →
Pay Attention to Electrical Safety and Check Out HSI's New NFPA 70e Program
Pay Attention to Electrical Safety and Check out Summit’s NEW NFPA 70E Program Electricity is such a common part of... More →
Systemic Safety
People, training, and preparation. Safety and human resources professionals know that employers should never overlook those three things. Understanding and... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Arc Flash Studies
Q: “When do you need to have an arc flash study conducted? Any tips on starting the process?” A: There... 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 →
What’s the difference between an unqualified and a qualified electric worker?
OSHA and the NFPA have specific definitions for a qualified electric worker – basically, someone who is trained and knowledgeable... More →
Preparing Your Organization for Electrical Compliance
Today's guest blog is from Jerry Laws of Occupational Health & Safety magazine. There were many changes and updates made... 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 →
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 →
What Makes a Qualified Electric Worker?
Any business with employees who work on electrical equipment faces the challenge of determining who is a qualified worker. The... 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 →
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 →
Q & A: Combustible Waste Materials
Question: “Is there a rule on size of shred bins with no sprinkler system in the work place?” Answer: Nope... 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 →
Reaching New Heights with F-16s and Hydrazine
Client Story: U.S. Naval Air Station Keflavik U.S. Naval Air Station Keflavik (NASKEF) was the host command for all U.S... More →
Hazard Communications for the Oil and Gas Industry
A hazard communication (HAZCOM) program is designed to protect employees from chemical hazards in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and... More →
Is Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Recession-Proof?
While the length and severity are debated, many economists believe we will see a recession in the next few months... More →
Happy Birthday OSHA!
OSHA has a birthday? Indeed, and it’s 50 years old today. Fifty years ago, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety... 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 →
EEI and OSHA Reach Settlement on Final Rules Affecting Electric Utilities
After months of gathering information and forming the necessary arguments, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) has reached a settlement agreement with... More →
Hazard Communication: Knowledge to Protect Yourself
We all know the power of communication, and nowhere is it more mission critical than when communicating hazards in the... More →
HSI October Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
New Products in Safety: How Dual-Hazard Clothing Helps Fulfill OSHA’s Revised 1910.269 Ruling
In April 2014, OSHA published a revision to the 1910.269 ruling. The revision applies to employers that work with electric... 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 →
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Access
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Guide to Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Acronyms
If you’ve been in the occupational safety world for 10 years or 10 days, there’s little doubt you’ve run head... More →
HSI November Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
May is National Electrical Safety Month
Are your employees following the best safety practices for working with electricity? Electrical injuries can be serious or even fatal... More →
Selecting the Best Online Workplace Safety Training Vendor
Creating an effective online training program is important for the safety of your employees, and finding the perfect online safety... More →
HSI February Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
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 →
Mechanics of Arc Flash
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Electrical Compliance
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
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) creates and enforces environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards for U.S. workers. Many... 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 →
All the OSHA Acronyms! With Definitions!
One of the frustrating things about the government—or any large bureaucratic institution—is the jargon. Least popular for laymen are acronyms... More →
Answers From The Expert
Q Who is this? A My name is Jill. I work for HSI Learning Systems as Chief Safety Officer. We... 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 →