Resources and Other Results:
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 →
Registration is Open for the 2016 HSI Conference!
Get Ready for Spark 2016! We’re bringing together instructors and Training Center directors to spark new ideas and encourage conversations... More →
Things to Do When in Phoenix for the 2016 HSI Conference
Spark 2016, the HSI International Conference, is taking place in Phoenix, October 24-26, 2016. While we’re going to fill those... 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 →
Electrical Safety Tips
Electricity is everywhere, so reliable and useful these days that it is often taken for granted, and it is somewhat... More →
Knock, Knock—It’s OSHA: Programmed Inspections (Part 1)
It’s no secret that OSHA inspections trigger a fear response for some employers, where employees are sent scrambling to reconcile... More →
Chemical Safety
Most of us know that chemicals can be very dangerous, especially when they aren’t handled safely. In this safety training... 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 →
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 →
Hand Safety
An average of 180,000 hand-related injuries occurred on-the-job each year. All of these injuries are preventable with proper safety training... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.212 - Machine Guarding
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
The Importance of Safety Training: It Saves Lives
Imagine one day a family member goes to work but never comes home. The shock and grief. Lives changed forever... More →
Heroes in Safety History: Follow the Pioneer Path to Workforce Protection
Nearly 50,000 American workers die from occupational disease each year. So how can you make a difference? This month we’re... More →
Machine Guarding
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Why Offer Workplace Safety Training?
From compliance obligations to preventing injuries and saving lives, there are a lot of good reasons to offer safety training... More →
Are you a fire hazard in your workplace?
Fires account for approximately 3% of workplace fatalities each year. Additionally, they cost businesses billions of dollars in property damage... More →
Learning Pathways
HSI’s new Professional Skills Learning Pathways leverage the power of microlearning in a proven multi-modal format that enables you to... More →
How to Give Effective Toolbox Talks, Part 2: The Topics
Constantly finding new topics for safety toolbox talks can be challenging. If you have a morning safety meeting every day... More →
DevLearn 2022 Keynote: Lessons from Kevin Bethune
DevLearn opened the conference Wednesday morning with a thoughtful session from Kevin Bethune about a human-centered approach to design thinking... 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 →
How to Promote Training Courses to Employees
Maybe your internal team has spent months getting certified, creating materials for leader-led courses, buying new software or licenses, booking... More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Fireworks-Related Injuries by the Numbers
Every year before the Fourth of July, doctors and firefighters warn about the dangers of fireworks. And every year, the... 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 →
Fireworks-Related Injuries by the Numbers
Every year before the Fourth of July, doctors and firefighters warn about the dangers of fireworks. And every year, the... More →
5 Simple Tips For Creating Unforgettable Training Content
A training program can only be considered effective if employees apply the new behaviors or skills they’ve learned in the... More →
Eye Injury Prevention Month
July is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and whether we find ourselves at work, at home, playing sports, or anywhere where... 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 →
Q & A: Chemical Management Plans: Lab Safety & HAZCOM
Question: “What is the simplest way to have one chemical management plan to address both HazComm and Lab Standard (29CFR... More →
8 Quick Sales Tips to Help Close the Deal
A great salesperson makes a tough job look like an easy job. It requires hard work, persistence, and the ability... 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 →
Honoring Worker Memorial Day
Shamus and Kortney are Judy’s sons. Both sons died on-the-job, almost exactly one year apart from each other. Shamus died... More →
Understanding OSHA’s HAZCOM and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Standards
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace kill an estimated 50,000 workers each year in the United States, and an estimated 190,00... 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 →
Burke Distributing Creates Blended Learning with HSI
The Challenge Burke Distributing is a team of premier beverage distribution professionals that has been serving the Boston area since... More →
Combustible Dust
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
5 Steps to Building an Emotionally Intelligent Team
What are the steps to building an emotionally intelligent team? Can such teams transform your organization? Psychologist Daniel Goleman, author... More →
Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues Through Storytelling
Storytelling is a powerful way of destigmatizing mental health concerns in the workplace. If one admits to struggling with anxiety... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Resources to Help You Avoid OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Violations
OSHA’s list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations hasn’t changed much in the past years. But, according to... More →
No Motivation to Work: What Companies Can Do to Boost Employee Engagement and Productivity
No motivation to work is unfortunately the reality for 80% of employees worldwide! Meaning only 20% of employees worldwide feel... More →
Hand Safety and Injury Prevention
Hand injuries happen in a flash, but their impact can last forever. Some workers lose hands; others develop an infection... More →
8 Examples of Procrastination and Solutions
Do you know any active procrastinators? Are you one? Do you wait until the last minute to start working on... More →