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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 →
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 →
Summertime Eye Safety – Save Your Sight From Bright Lights and Glare
Your eyes are your windows to exploring the life around you… so it’s best not take them for granted. According... More →
Summer Safety
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen and celebrate our declaration of independence as a... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Internship
A summer internship can really help bolster your resume while you are still in school. Internship’s can help you get... More →
Protect Yourself From Heat Illness When Working Outside This Summer
Working outdoors this summer? It’s all about water, rest, and shade. Those are the words of wisdom from OSHA, as... More →
OSHA Recommends Water, Rest and Shade for Outdoor Workers
For those who work outdoors, the next several months can be a difficult time of year as the weather heats... More →
Boating Safety
As the dry summer weather lingers, boaters need a little extra vigilance when navigating ever-changing rivers and reservoirs as different... More →
Bringing on Temporary Workers for Construction Season
The summer hiring season is just around the corner, and that can mean bringing on temporary workers to your job... 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 →
Lightning Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe Until the Last Rumble of Thunder
Increased outdoor activity in the summer increases our potential exposure to lightning and lightning storms. While lightning can be a... More →
Share These Water Safety Tips with Your Children
Summer months give families the opportunity for extra water fun at home, on vacation and out in the community. Unfortunately... More →
Stay Safe When Working in Hot Weather
If you or your crew are on jobsites outdoors this summer, especially during these recent days of record heat waves... 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 →
Drug Testing in the Workplace and Medical Marijuana – the Controversy
Safety + Health Magazine took an in-depth look last summer at an issue that many safety professionals across the country... More →
Share These Water Safety Tips with Your Children
Summer months give families the opportunity for extra water fun at home, on vacation and out in the community. Unfortunately... More →
Water Safety Tips: Backyard Pool Edition
There’s been a spike in demand for backyard pools throughout the pandemic as families have stayed close to home for... More →
2023 Women in Safety Survey Report
In many industries, gender diversity in the safety workplace has been and continues to be a challenge. While women make... 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 →
Safety Comes in Many Colors
You might not think of a construction site as a bright and colorful place, but the orange and yellow safety... More →
Water Safety Tips: Backyard Pool Edition
There’s been a spike in demand for backyard pools throughout the pandemic as families have stayed close to home for... More →
Safety Doesn’t Just Apply at Work, Off-the-job Safety is Just as Important
Having the ability to do more outdoor activities is one of the many perks of summer. Just take a look... 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 →
Heat Stress Prevention
A day at the zoo should be spent taking pictures of giraffes and fighting for the best whale-watching spot at... 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 →
Heat Stress Prevention
Heat stress kills over 300 people each year in the U.S. These deaths are preventable with good safety training. Overheating... More →
New TSCA Overhaul Finally Passes in Senate
Passed in 1976, the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) sought to protect ordinary Americans from potentially harmful chemicals used in... More →
Inflation Adjustment for OSHA Penalty Amounts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has adjusted their penalty amounts last month by 2% to reflect current inflation rates... 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 →
First Aid Treatment for Chiggers
We were recently asked our opinion on first aid treatment for chigger bites by an instructor who was teaching in... More →
Texas Winter Weather Recommendations
In 2012, Quanta Technology developed a Weather Emergency Preparedness Report for the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The report... More →
What You Need to Know About Splash Pad Safety
Splash pads are popular attractions for families looking for an easy alternative to public pools and water parks. These little... 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 →
What You Need to Know About Splash Pad Safety
Splash pads are popular attractions for families looking for an easy alternative to public pools and water parks. These little... More →
HSI July Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
CPR Certification for Teachers and Students – Does Your School Require CPR?
We’ve posted in our blog before about CPR certification requirements in our school systems. Whether it’s just the teachers or... More →
First Aid Training for Employees: Real Life Examples of Why You Need It
First aid training for employees may not be the highest priority on your list of training needs, especially if... More →
How to Investigate a Workplace Accident
You don't have to play the blame game. This is, unfortunately, a true tragedy, taken from the files of the... More →
Hydration Alert: Why You Should Drink More Water
Not only is water a precious global resource, it is also the superhero of beverages – no question. Why? Because... More →
HSI August Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
What Makes Occupational Safety a Good Business Investment?
From a business perspective, safety programs do not actually generate sales or income and therefore are a financial burden or... More →
Maximizing Your Workforce Training Investment
The first thing you want to know is who needs what training and then you have to figure out how... More →
HSI September Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Off-the-Shelf Training Library
You’ve made your decision to license a full library of off-the-shelf training videos. You’ve assigned a few required courses for... 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 →
Beach Safety
Picture this: It’s beach time. You’ve got your towel rolled out, the sun in your face, and the deep blue... More →