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Fatal Four Construction Hazards
This week's safety training tip's topic are the Fatal Four Construction Hazards. Construction industry jobs are high-risk. Falling, being struck-by... 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 →
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 →
Construction Focus Four: The Top Four Construction Hazards, and Tips to Avoid Them
Construction is one of the largest employers in the U.S., employing hundreds of thousands of workers in assorted trades. It... More →
Energized Equipment for Electric Utilities
When working with electricity, safety training is essential. It’s critical that workers have a clear understanding of the hazards involved... More →
Safe Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... More →
Preventing Caught-in and Caught-between Incidents
Caught-in and caught-between injuries result when a worker gets squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects... 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 →
Construction
We know you because we work with your industry. Leaders in your space have given voice to the solutions we... 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 →
Road Construction Season is Here
You may have already noticed that your state’s department of transportation has been dispatching construction crews to your local roads... More →
Knock, Knock—It’s OSHA: Programmed Inspections (Part 2)
Programmed inspections are OSHA’s lowest enforcement priority, but these inspections outnumber unprogrammed inspections, so it is clear that programmed inspections... More →
HAZCOM in Construction: Ensuring Worker Safety & Compliance
Hazard Communication in Construction: Clearing the Air... More →
Stop Using One-Size Audits: Tailor Templates for Safer Worksites
Every workplace is different. Each site faces unique risks shaped by its people, equipment, processes, and environment. Still, many organizations... More →
Protect Your Office Workers With Good Ergonomics
While working all day at a computer doesn’t expose employees to the types of serious hazards found on a construction... More →
AI in Safety: Spot Hidden Hazards Before They Become Accidents
Workplace hazards are often hiding in plain sight. Even in the most safety-conscious environments, dangers can be overlooked simply because... More →
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week
June 12-18, 2017, is OSHA’s inaugural “Safe + Sound Week,” and it’s all about recognizing the value of a robust... More →
Stand-down for Fall Prevention
While preventing falls where workers use ladders and lifts to carry out their job duties is a year-round task for... More →
EHS Training: How AI Optimizes Learning Pathways for Safer Work Environments
Many organizations find it challenging to keep their Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs both relevant and effective. Traditional, one-size-fits-all... More →
HSI Releases New and Improved OSHA 10 and 30 Courses
HSI, a leader in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and workforce development software, training, and compliance solutions, announces the availability... More →
Cutting Construction Risks: AI’s Role in Lowering TRIR
Construction sites are dynamic environments, constantly shifting and presenting unique safety challenges. Yet traditional training methods often fail to address... 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 →
Predict and Prevent Construction Risks with AI-Powered Capabilities
Worker safety in construction is a constant challenge. Construction last year counted the highest number of workplace deaths in the... More →
Who is a “Competent Person” as defined by OSHA?
Alright. We get enough questions about this that it’s time to clear up the big mystery: what is a “Competent... More →
Silica Hazards Toolkit
What is Silica? Crystalline silica is a basic component of soil, sand, granite and many other minerals. Crystalline silica is... 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 →
Lockout/Tagout for Construction
Construction uses a lot of powered equipment. There will be times when this equipment needs to be serviced. Turning off... More →
Eight Most Common Office Hazards
When you think about workplace safety concerns, you might picture factories, mines, oil rigs, or construction sites. Your everyday office... More →
Preventing Accidents: The Future of Construction Safety with AI
Construction work is one of the most hazardous industries, accounting for nearly 20% of workplace fatalities in the U.S. each... 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 →
Are You Prepared for Spring Safety Hazards
Spring of 2021 officially began on March 20, but at that time, much of the country was still dealing with... More →
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Basics for Construction
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, protects workers from workplace hazards. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration applies a special standard... More →
Managing the Safety Risks of a Construction Contractor
Very few construction contractors self-perform all of the necessary trades to complete a project. A general contractor (GC) is commonly... More →
OSHA 10- and 30-hour Training for Construction Worker Safety
Although OSHA requires that all employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, it’s no secret that construction... More →
Slips, Trips, and Falls Safety Training in the Construction Industry
Nearly one-third of reportable injuries and 40% of fatalities in construction result from slips, trips, and falls. These injuries result... More →
Tackle OSHA's Top 10
OSHA's Top 10 Most-Frequent Citations address hazards that commonly result in serious occupational injury, fatality, or illness. This mix of... More →
OSHA Sets Rules on Reporting, but What About Reporting Near Misses?
Near misses are events that could have resulted in worker injury or illness, or damaged property, but for some reason... More →
Qualified Electric Worker (QEW)
OHSA’s qualified electric worker (QEW) standards can be confusing whether you’re a manufacturing facility, construction site, or utility. Many people... More →
OSHA 10 Hour Training
The 10-hour OSHA Outreach courses provide basic awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. HSI... More →
OSHA 30 Hour Training
The 30-hour OSHA Outreach courses provide more comprehensive awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards... More →
Keeping It Safe in Manufacturing
The construction industry is usually top of mind when it comes to accidents in the workplace, but the equipment and... More →
Building Emergency Plans
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
New OSHA Silica Standard Now in Effect
The Respirable Crystalline Silica construction standard, 29 CFR § 1926.1153, became enforceable on September 23, 2017. OSHA’s Acting Deputy Assistant... More →
Stand Down for Fall Safety
Preventing falls is a top priority for any construction worksite. Frequently claiming the top spot on OSHA’s top 10 safety... More →
Don’t Forget About Industrial Ergonomic Safety Training
Employees are usually familiar with the more obvious hazards in the industrial facility they work in. Maybe they’re working near... More →
Arc Flash Safety: A Guide for Professionals
Navigating the complexities of industrial safety can often feel daunting, especially when confronting the electrifying and unpredictable nature of arc... More →
AI-Driven Safety Plans: Protecting Utility Workers in Real-Time
Utility workers face constant risks, including heavy equipment, electrical hazards, unpredictable weather, and moving vehicles. These ever-changing conditions make traditional... More →
Personal Protective Equipment: What it is and When to Use it
No matter what kind of work you do, it is very likely that you are familiar with personal protective equipment... More →
Protecting Lone Workers
Many employees work by themselves for at least part of their shifts, including delivery drivers, janitorial and housekeeping workers, home... More →
Scissor Lift Safety: A Blended Training Approach
Scissor lifts are popular for their flexibility, ease of use, and quick set up. These mobile elevated work surfaces are... More →