Resources and Other Results:
Health & Safety Institute Acquires Vado, Inc.
Health & Safety Institute (HSI), a recognized leader in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and workforce development software, training, and... More →
COVID vs The Holidays: AND the Holidays Win!
100 ways to have a healthy, safe and fun 2020 holiday season. Regardless of which holiday you celebrate, most “normal”... More →
Workplace Respiratory Hazards and Protection
You may not know it, but that headache you’re experiencing could be a result of breathing air at work. When... More →
Workplace Risks: Flammable Liquids and Burn Injuries
Fuels, solvents, cleaners, paints, adhesives – it would be hard to find a modern manufacturing facility that doesn’t use flammable... More →
Arc Flash Protection
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Slips, Trips and Falls: Winter Edition
In fact, winter season slip and fall claims doubled over the previous year, to account for 29 percent of all... 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 →
Respiratory Protection
Did you know that an estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators throughout the United States? And that... More →
Lead Awareness
Lead is one of the most common toxic elements found in industry and is a leading cause of workplace illness... More →
Chemical Interactions
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... 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 →
Propane Powered Forklift
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... 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 →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.178 - Powered Industrial Trucks
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Extended Completion Deadline: FAQs About California’s Updated Sexual Harassment Law
NEW UPDATE: The training deadline for the new California Sexual Harassment requirements has been extended to January 1, 2021. The... More →
What Does OSHA Say About Online Safety Training? - Part 3
Before deciding to invest in online safety training, management types often ask a similar question… “Is this stuff OSHA certified?”... More →
Chemical Safety: What Not To Do
When I was little, one of my favorite games to play with my cousin Erica was something we made up... More →
Chemical Spills
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... 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 →
Improving Temp Worker Safety
A Growing Industry The temporary employment sector is a massive economic engine, but, as it continues to grow, safety professionals... 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 →
HSI Launches EHS Essentials, EHS Software Developed to be Quick and Easy to Adopt
HSI EHS Essentials is an out-of-the-box solution designed to help organizations set up and manage their incidents, audits, inspections, JSAs... More →
It's Time to Interrogate Your EHS Technology
Transitioning from old processes, outdated systems, and paper-based management can be daunting for organizations. Employee adoption of new systems is... More →
8 Key Questions for Effectively Selecting an EHS Management System
Transitioning from old processes, outdated systems, and paper-based management can be daunting for organizations. Employee adoption of new systems is... More →
3 Key Elements of Effective Leadership
Ask any employee what the benchmarks of a good leader are and you’ll probably wind up with a handful of... More →
EHS Software Solutions - How do we get started?
What does it take to roll out EHS software? Hear from Jon Liesmaki, Director of Environmental, Health, & Safety from... More →
How Three Construction Companies Use Technology to Improve Safety
Managing safety remains a huge and vital task in the construction industry. It’s a job that involves heavy record-keeping and... More →
Annual Safety Training Plan
When launching a safety training program, the hardest question to answer is: where do we start? With a diversity of... More →
Hazard Construction - Improved Safety Training
Hazard Construction is one of San Diego's largest general engineering contracting firms, with more than 150 employees across multiple work... More →
A Comprehensive Guide to Anti-Harassment Training Programs
There is a dire need to establish and develop a cohesive anti-harassment program in the workplace, as harassment is both... More →
The ROI of Online Safety Training
Let’s start with the bottom line: Online training is less expensive than traditional live trainingHeightened accountabilityReduction in time lost to... More →
OSHA’s Birthday
Forty-seven years ago, on this date (December 29) in 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)... More →
Software Skills Training Topics
Strong computer skills are critical for employees to be successful. Keep your employees up-to-date with the latest Microsoft, Gmail, and... More →
Most Popular Blog Posts of 2014 – Do You See Your Favorite?
Can you believe it? The year 2014 is already coming to a close… and 2015 is starting in just a... More →
Appreciating 911 Call Takers by Following Best Practices for Emergency Calls
April 8-14 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a chance to appreciate the unsung heroes who serve our communities answering... 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 →
5 Blended-Learning Benefits for Corporate Trainers
Blended learning has been a growing part of corporate training for a few years now. According to Training Magazine’s 201... More →
Reducing the Burden of EHS Administration with Innovative Technology
Are you tired of the time-consuming and tedious tasks involved in Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) administration? As a safety... 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 →
Connectivity: The Key Challenge and Opportunity in EHS
Many organizations struggle with managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities due to the fragmented and disconnected systems they use... 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 →
Effective Coaching Techniques in the Workplace: Tips to Ignite Potential
Some leaders get to where they are by working hard and learning the ropes. Some also seem to have... More →
BESIX Global Construction Firm Transforms EHS with Centralized Platform
BESIX upgrades from disparate tracking systems to cohesive, centralized EHS platform. Company: BESIX GroupSolution: 23 EHSQ ApplicationsIndustry: Construction, Property Management... More →
11 Benefits of Sustainability in the Workplace
Nowadays, sustainability in the workplace is a strategic necessity. And the return on investment is well worth the time and... More →
OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Electronic Submission of Injury Reports
OSHA has extended the compliance deadline for certain employers to electronically submit reports on workplace injuries and illnesses until December... More →
Q & A: What is the OHSAS 18000 Accreditation?
Question: “I have big expectations for our safety program I want to get us the ohsas 18000/18001 accreditation how should... More →
HazCom Signage
Since its implementation in 2015, OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard has made OSHA-compliant hazard pictograms part of the visual landscape in... More →