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Death on the Job: 2017 Fatality Numbers Released
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2017. The total fatal... More →
Q & A: Death By PowerPoint
Question: “What is the best way to move beyond death by PowerPoint in training?” Answer: Try telling a story…watch the... More →
NSC 2018: “Eliminating preventable deaths in our lifetime.” with NSC President Debbie Hersman
Series host Jill James sits down with the President and CEO of the National Safety Council, Debbie Hersman. Together they... More →
State of Safety Report Grades States on Preventable Deaths and Accidents
In late June, the National Safety Council published its annual report that reviews and ranks the efforts states make in... More →
HSI and Parent Heart Watch Partner to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) and Parent Heart Watch (PHW) have partnered to offer HSI’s Remote Skills Verification (RSV) training... 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 →
Machine Guarding
Workers who operate and maintain machinery suffer approximately 18,000 injuries and over 800 deaths per year. ...and machine safeguards are... More →
Overhead Line Safety for Electrical Workers
Accidental contact with live overhead power lines can cause serious injuries, and even death. Work involving tall vehicles or non-dielectric... More →
Ladder Safety Tips
Each year in the U.S., falls from ladders result in more than 160,000 injuries and 300 deaths. Those numbers are... More →
Avoiding Slipping Hazards
Watch your step! This edition of safety training tips is about avoiding slipping hazards. Slips and falls account for 19,00... 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 →
Slips, Trips, & Falls Checklist
Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls is major point of emphasis for employers across a wide range of industrial classifications... More →
Flu Season Safety
This safety training tip topic is flu season safety. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness... More →
Respiratory Protection
Did you know that an estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators throughout the United States? And that... More →
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2)
Every day, more than 12 workers die on the job – and more than 4.1 million workers suffer a serious... More →
Bleeding Control
The leading cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in... More →
Ammonia Safety
This week's safety training tip touches on the topic of ammonia safety. Ammonia is considered a health hazard because it... More →
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety
Hydrogen sulfide is the topic of this episode of our safety training series. That’s the rotten-egg-smelling odor that’s produced as... More →
Workplace Violence Checklist
This checklist helps identify present or potential workplace violence problems. Employers also may be aware of other serious hazards not... 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 →
What’s OSHA’s #1 Unrecognized Hazard?
Death By PowerPoint. The phrase was first popularized in American military active-duty circles nearly a decade ago (Iraq; Afghanistan), to... 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 →
15 Rules of Defensive Driving
Motor vehicle accidents cause more workplace deaths than anything else. In 2020, 37% of on-the-job deaths in the United States... More →
Recent BLS Figures on Workplace Fatalities
The Bureau of Labor Statistics posted new data in December regarding deaths from on-the-job injuries for 2016. According to a... More →
CPR Training for Underserved Populations
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can be the difference between life and death. In fact, the combination of immediate high-quality CPR and... More →
American Heart Month: Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. However, women sometimes experience... More →
Winter Road Safety Tips
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in... More →
The Beginner's Guide to CPR and AED
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. It can often happen with little or no... More →
Distracted Driving Infographic
According to the NHTSA, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving during daylight hours, which creates enormous potential... More →
Lessons from a Life in Safety: #8
Grace is your place. A long time ago, I was investigating a death. A maintenance employee had fallen from a... More →
American Heart Month: Women and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. However, women sometimes experience... More →
Workplace Violence Prevention Training Components
Four Components of Workplace Violence Prevention Training A person with a severe injury can bleed to death in as little... More →
Dealing with Grief in the Workplace with Care and Empathy
Have you ever had to cope with the death of a co-worker? Have you supported a colleague with the loss... More →
Stop the Bleed Training | Bleeding Control Management
Three Principles to Stop the Bleed A person with a severe injury can bleed to death in as little as... More →
Bleeding Control Training | Stop the Bleed Instructor Training
Three Techniques To Stop The Bleed After a severe injury, a person can bleed to death in as little as... More →
Q & A: Top DOT Safety Issues
Question #1: “What is the one most difficult US DOT safety issue to combat?” Answer: Motor-vehicle related deaths. It’s merely... More →
Why Online Training is a Smart Investment
Operational Savings Workers and their employers pay dearly because of injuries, illnesses, and deaths. They also can have property damage... More →
The Beginner's Guide to CPR and AED
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. It can often happen with little or no... More →
10 Ladder Safety Tips for Work and Home
The US ranks third in population but according to the World Health Organization, the US leads the world in ladder... More →
How to Position Your Hands for CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant Guide
Cardiac arrest is among the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. This life-threatening emergency occurs when... More →
AVERT: The Importance of Emergency Bleeding Training
Bleeding isn’t always life-threatening. But when severe bleeding occurs, immediate responders can be the difference between life and death when... More →
Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving
When you hear the words “unsafe driving,” you likely think of speeding or drunk driving. But distracted driving results in... More →
Hazardous Effects of Hazardous Energy – Stay Safe and in Control
Well thought-out plans to control hazardous energy prevent 50,000 injuries and 120 deaths a year, according to OSHA. Hazardous energy... More →
Best Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
High temperatures can be dangerous to people at work, home and play. A hot environment with high humidity can lead... More →
June is National Safety Month - 2015
Talk about an awareness month HSI can get behind…. June is National Safety Month, and, according to the National Safety... More →
Emergency Bleeding: How To Stop The Bleed Until Help Arrives
Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable death in the United States. In fact, around 40% of deaths from... More →