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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 →
How To Put On A Fall Protection Harness The Right Way
In the construction industry, working at heights is a standard part of the job. But with increased height also comes... More →
The 20 Things You Need to Meet OSHA’s New Guidelines
Make sure you’re prepared for a successful workplace COVID program.... More →
Life in a Rapidly Changing Workplace Due to COVID-19
We were reminded last year of a famous quote by Heraclitus, the famed Greek philosopher who said, “the only constant... More →
New OSHA Fact Sheet Demonstrates the Wide Range of Workplace EH&S Concerns
If you don’t work in a shipyard, you might not have heard about a recently released fact sheet from the... 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 →
Mold and Latex Allergies in the Workplace: What to Do
In addition to the seasonal pollen-inspired sneezing and runny eyes you’ll see among your employees beginning this time of year... More →
All About OSHA's "Focus Four" Construction Hazards
In the construction industry, certain hazards are present every day on the job site. To better understand and avoid these... More →
Are you on OSHA’s COVID-19 inspection list?
A new OSHA NEP helps employers know what to look out for.... 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 →
Protecting Against the Top 4 Construction Hazards
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... More →
Protecting Against the Top 5 Utility Line Worker Hazards
Electrical utility line work is dangerous, and there are many hazards that come along with this type of work. Electrical... 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 →
Don’t miss the Workers Memorial Day world premiere of “A Day’s Work”
90 minutes before he was killed on his first day of work as a temporary employee, 21-year-old Day Davis texted... More →
Machine Guarding
Workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer approximately 18,000 injuries and over 800 deaths per year. ...and machine safeguards are... More →
Eye Protection
Each day, about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury requiring medical treatment. Think about that for a moment... More →
Public Safety
While you are busy protecting others, let us protect you. We understand the pace of your work, the regulatory requirements... More →
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Welders
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
What Does HR Have to Do With OSHA?
“I’m busy onboarding, training, developing culture, and managing employee benefits programs…and now, safety?” That’s the situation many HR teams find... More →
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Never skimp on safety when it comes to protecting your eyes. October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and Health &... More →
Violence Prevention: Part One
When you think of violence prevention, who are you thinking of protecting? What sort of violence is top of mind... More →
Electric Utility Grounding: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Electric workers, especially lineman, use grounding systems on a regular basis as a protective measure against electric shock. Many electric... More →
Why Employees Love Online Safety Training in 3 Quotes
Last year, workers completed a record-breaking 1.7 million online safety courses with HSI. The average course rating across all of... More →
Understanding Experience Modifiers
The most important factor in determining premiums for each employer is the ‘experience modifier’ (EM). Experience modifiers only apply to... More →
Moving Your Workforce Home
Your workforce is the lifeblood of your business. Reassure them. Make sure they know you are doing everything you can... More →
How to Build a Safety Budget (Webcast)
Barret Pryce: All right, let's kick this off. Welcome to today's webcast, how to build a safety budget. My name... 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 →
Avoiding the Flu: Tips From the CDC
The news is full of stories about the virulence of this season’s flu outbreak and, judging by the empty cubicles... More →
Customer Service Training for the Modern Team
If you have customers, you have people whose job is customer care. We know it’s more costly to gain a... More →
Respiratory Protection for Surface Miners
Surface mining work presents a host of risks, and airborne contaminants can be one of the most dangerous. Contaminants in... More →
How to Give Effective Toolbox Talks, Part 1: The Basics
Toolbox talks play an important role in workplace health and safety programs. They provide an important balance between lengthy formal... More →
Cleaning Products in California and Meeting Right-to-know Regulations
Recently passed legislation in California will require more transparency from manufacturers of cleaning products regarding the disclosure of their product... More →
The DOL Wants to Hear From You
In March, President Trump signed an executive order directing: “[T]he Director of the Office of Management and Budget to present... More →
Q & A: Ladders, Bucket Trucks, and Scaffolding
Questions: (1) “Can you stand on a two sided ladder over the top with a leg on each side?” Answer... More →
We've Got Your Heart - February is Heart Month
February is Heart Month, when we focus national attention on cardiovascular health. And that got us to thinking about healthy... More →
Expecting the Unexpected: Resources for Springtime Weather Emergencies
TORNADO SEASON IS HERE, ARE YOU PREPARED? Spring is upon us, giving us all more opportunities for outdoor activities, but... 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 →
Improving Your EHS Program with Soft Skills Training
Employee health and safety initiatives impact businesses of all sizes and across industries. Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and... More →
Infection Control
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
How to Conduct the “Ideal” Safety Audit
A safety audit is like peeling back the roof of your facility and peering down at the maze of activity... More →
HSI January Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
How OSHA Inspectors Think: Free Poster
Here are a few more things that I like to call ‘low-hanging fruit’ for OSHA inspectors—circumstances that are common, obvious... More →
4 Tips for Improving Ethics Training in the Workplace
The study of ethics is a field that existed long before the first corporation, assembly line, or training class. “Ethics”... More →
Extreme Weather for Utilities
Regardless of varying opinions of the causes of our increasingly severe weather cycles, the effects are indisputable. According to an... More →
Top Professional Development Skills for a Modern Workforce
These days, terms like “modern workforce” and “professional development skills” mean something different than they did even a year ago... More →
Conflicting Regulatory Requirements Concerning Pesticides
In 1996, genetically modified crops were introduced to the fields of the world. One of the purported benefits of these... More →
Lessons from a Life in Safety: #1
Trusted Advising. Not Punitive Policing. My first job out of graduate school was as an OSHA Investigator. I had an... More →
Flu Season Safety
This safety training tip topic is flu season safety. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness... More →
Lessons from a Life in Safety: #3
Know-It-All-Syndrome Now this one is only fun if you say it out loud, and in your most whiney, annoying voice... More →