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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 →
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 →
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 →
Fall Protection & Prevention
There are 792 reasons for using fall protection. That’s the approximate number of fall fatalities in the construction industry, from... 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 →
Construction
We know you because we work with your industry. Leaders in your space have given voice to the solutions we... 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 →
124: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support in Construction
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates of any occupation, with 6,000 workers dying by suicide in... More →
Construction Sites
Construction sites, known for their dynamic and often hazardous conditions, require rigorous safety measures, including preparation for sudden cardiac arrests... 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 →
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 →
Electrical Safety Infographic
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), electrical fatalities in the U.S. in 2016 increased by 15% from the... More →
Construction Safety Infographic
Did you know that construction deaths account for more than 21% of all fatalities in private industry, and falls account... 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 →
Fall Protection – Construct Safety at Your Site!
In the workplace, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that fall protection had nearly $20 million in penalties... More →
#25: The singing safety professional
Podcast series host Jill James welcomes Josh to the show. Now practicing safety on behalf of a large civil constructor... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.501 - Fall Protection
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Complete Mechanical Services Dramatically Improves TRIR with EHS Solution and Safety Training
“Being able to demonstrate your safety record to a customer is invaluable. We would not even be considered for some... 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 →
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 →
Hand Injuries in Construction
A construction site can be a real epicenter for hand injuries. A 2011 article in EHS Today cites some scary... More →
False Fall Protection
What’s the hazard here? Fall hazard. When employees are exposed to falls of greater than 4-feet in general industry settings... More →
How Safety Training Reduces Costs and Increases Productivity
Business leaders often struggle with the rising costs of workplace incidents. These costs include medical expenses, insurance premiums, and lost... 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 →
Q & A: Walking-Working Surfaces Final Rule
Question: “What are the new training requirements in 1910.30? I don't understand who I'm supposed to train and what I'm... 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 →
How Do I Become an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer?
We had a customer ask if our OSHA 30 Hour Courses can be used as part of the requirements to... More →
Making Safety Stick
As an employer you’ve just sent several employees through a day and a half of hazard recognition training. Upon their... More →
Truck Crane Safety
What’s the hazard here? Well, let’s start by naming what we see here. The photo shows a service truck crane... More →
Are You Protecting Your Hearing While on the Job?
October is National Protect Your Hearing Month, part of the campaign by the American Academy of Audiology to raise public... More →
New Global Benchmarking Research Shows Lack of EHS Maturity and Future-Readiness
America’s Workplace Safety Risks Are Far Too High Frisco, TX. – December 18, 2023 – As the working year draws... 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 →
HAZCOM in Construction: Ensuring Worker Safety & Compliance
Hazard Communication in Construction: Clearing the Air... More →
Temporary Worker Safety FAQ: What You Need to Know About Employing Temporary Workers
Temporary workers can be an important workforce element to employers in any industry and any type of working environment. But... More →
Enhance Safety with AI: Predict, Prevent, Protect
Imagine a workplace where incidents are predicted and prevented before they happen. This is the reality that AI brings to... More →
Highlights from ASSP Safety 2022: The Intersection of HR and Safety
Imagine a group of 5,000 people dedicated to the health and safety of employees gathering in one space. ASSP (American... More →
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
Lead, follow, or get out of the way. That was the motto of my grade school police patrol training camp... More →
Predict and Prevent: The Future of Workplace Incident Management
Imagine a workplace where incidents are anticipated and prevented before they even occur. This transformation from reactive to proactive incident... More →
Art & Science of Mindfulness
By Linda F. Martin, CSP, PG, CHMM, SMS, CIH and Jan K. Wachter, D.Sc., CSP, CIH, CQE, CRE This article... More →
EHS & ESG Systems & Solutions
Safety and sustainability impact every level of your organization, from the frontline to the C-suite. The road ahead can feel... 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 →
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 →
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Courses & History
A lot of companies and job sites are now requiring workers to obtain their OSHA 10 or 30 Hour card... More →
OSHA 10/30 in New York: Everything You Need to Know
With the changing laws concerning OSHA 10/30, we want to help remove the confusion so you can start OSHA training... More →
Q & A: OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards
Question: “Does OSHA have a "high-risk" hazard list, like combustible dust, or lack of FR clothing in facilities with Flash... More →