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Construction Sites
Construction sites, known for their dynamic and often hazardous conditions, require rigorous safety measures, including preparation for sudden cardiac arrests... More →
Roadside Worker Safety
Workers on roadway construction sites are exposed to low visibility, severe weather, and traffic from the road and heavy construction... 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 →
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 →
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 →
OSHA 30 Construction
If you are a supervisor or foreman on a construction site, your job is to make sure everything goes according... 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 →
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 →
Fall Arrest Systems
It might not seem like a topic that needs safety training, but falls are a major source of injury for... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
#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 →
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 →
HAZCOM in Construction: Ensuring Worker Safety & Compliance
Hazard Communication in Construction: Clearing the Air... 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 →
OSHA 10 Construction
Over 55% of construction accidents happen within a worker's first year on the job. This highlights the need for quality... More →
That’s Not a Respirator
Hello-I’m Jill, Chief Safety Officer with HSI Learning Systems. Sometimes, actually most of the time, a Not-So-Great Moment in Safety... 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 →
The Cost of Non-Compliance on Family
You can’t put a price tag on human life. (Well, unless you’re an insurance company.) The financial impact of non-compliance... More →
Q & A: OSHA Inspections - Warrants & Denial of Entry
Question: “can you refuse access if they refuse to sign in?” Answer: Yes, you can: “…an employer has a right... More →
Transforming Safety in the Workplace: Successful Strategies and Statistics
In 2020, 180,000 construction workers missed work due to injury, causing delays, setting back schedules, and starting litigation. Construction companies... More →
How Workplaces Can Fight Human Trafficking
I imagine most of us do not give human trafficking a second thought, until we travel through an airport and... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.451 - Scaffolding
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... 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 →
Comment Period for OSHA's Proposed Rule for Crane Operator Certifications
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is accepting comments until June 20, 2018, for their proposed ruling regarding... 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 →
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 →
Online OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training FAQ
What is OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training? The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training for workers and employers on... More →
FAQs for OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training
We’d like to answer your questions about OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training! Did you know that HSI offers OSHA... More →
Training Spotlight Part Two – Faqs for OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training
We’d like to answer your questions about OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training! Did you know that HSI offers OSHA... 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 →
How-To: Determining State or Federal OSHA Jurisdiction
How-To: Determining State or Federal OSHA Jurisdiction Did You Know: Employers under state Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) plans... 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 →
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 →
How Many Safety Pros Do You Need to Hire?
One of the biggest challenges companies face today has to do with staffing. It’s completely natural, then, to wonder how... More →
How to Conduct the “Ideal” Safety Audit
A safety audit is like peeling back the roof of your facility and peering down at the maze of activity... 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 →
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 →
Avoid These 5 Common Workplace Safety Mistakes with EHS Software
Imagine the hum of a busy manufacturing plant, where every worker and machine plays a part in keeping production moving... More →
7 Tips to Share with Employees for Safety Month!
Every June, workers across America celebrate National Safety Month, established by the National Safety Council in 1996 with the goal... 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 10/30 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 →
The Importance of Proper Electrical Grounding
When electricity is properly controlled, it powers just about everything, from lights and appliances to power tools and computers. However... More →
Safety Blog Series: Part 1 | You’ve Got the Job. Now What?
Congratulations! You've got the safety job. Now what? Have you recently acquired the role of "safety person" at your company... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.305 Electrical Wiring Methods & 1910.303 General Requirements
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
What To Expect When You're Inspected
Barrett Pryce: (00:04)All right, let's kick it off. Welcome to today's EHS Daily Advisor webcast, what to expect when you're... More →
The “Amazon Effect” on SDS Management
In a chemical emergency, workers shouldn’t be flipping through binders, but that’s the reality facing safety teams today. People expect... More →