Resources and Other Results:
Emergency Preparedness Resources: Floods
Floods happen each year and in times of crisis, FEMA is the best source of information connecting all agencies and... More →
Fire Safety Toolkit
Fire Safety ChecklistUsed for safety auditing purposes, this checklist covers administrative best practices related to fire prevention and planning, important... More →
Being Prepared: Flooding Can Happen in a Flash
Flooding threatens regions in the United States from coast to coast – nearly every day. And when a disaster like... 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 →
Q & A: Stop Work Order - Hazard Mitigation
Question: “What happens when one suddenly comes upon a previously-unknown hazard—does work have to cease until training is done?” Answer... More →
How to Help Your Child Prepare for an Emergency
If an emergency or disaster strikes, does your child know what to do? Most types of disasters and medical emergencies... More →
How to Help Your Child Prepare for an Emergency
If an emergency or disaster strikes, does your child know what to do? Most types of disasters and medical emergencies... More →
Cold Weather Considerations – Looking Ahead to the Highlights
This week the final ballot results were announced for the three standards being revised to enhance cold weather preparedness. All... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
Active Shooter Response & Situational Awareness
"Mom, I'm fairly certain we'll be having a lock-down drill today at school." – Kids everywhere right now. Your student... More →
Top Soft Skills for Safety Leaders and EHS Professionals
Safety leaders have one of the most difficult jobs. They have an incredible amount of responsibility—lives are literally at stake... More →
Why Tech Businesses Need to Care About Worker Safety
You know what? You’re right. The risk of occupational injuries and illnesses is lower in the tech industry, statistically speaking... More →
Leadership Lessons from 2020
They say hindsight is 20/20, and looking back on the last year, we’ve learned a few leadership lessons. We... More →
Planning for an Emergency: Individuals with Disabilities
If you or anyone in your family is an individual with a disability, you may need additional assistance during a... More →
How To Do More Safety Training in Less Time
Yes, you can do this—save time and increase the frequency of valuable safety experiences. It is a real thing. It... More →
2019 OSHA Outlook
1. OSHA Leader? The start of 2019 for OSHA looks like it could start without a confirmed leader. Currently Loren... More →
September Is National Preparedness Month - Are You Prepared?
September is traditionally a time to prepare: getting the kids back to school or maybe getting our gardens and houses... More →
Public Transportation
The AVERT (Active Violence Emergency Response Training) program is designed to educate individuals in the public transportation industry on how... More →
Supermarkets
AVERT (Active Violence Emergency Response Training) is a comprehensive program designed to educate employees on how to respond to the... More →
Universities
AVERT (Active Violence Emergency Response Training) is a comprehensive program designed to educate faculty, staff, and students on how to... More →
National Preparedness Month
Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us that a little advanced planning can make a lifesaving difference in a large-scale... More →
Missouri Active Shooter Preparedness and Training
Active shooter incidents are a growing concern across the United States, including Missouri. Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT) is... More →
Colorado Active Shooter Preparedness with AVERT
Colorado, like so many other states in the US, has sadly experienced several active shooter incidents. Apart from the horrific... More →
Adding Accident Investigation and Disaster Preparedness to Your Safety Mix
It’s easy to think of safety training in the context of the machines and potentially dangerous settings of the industrial... More →
Nevada Active Shooter Training and Preparedness
Active shooter events have become an unsettling trend in the United States, with Nevada experiencing its own horrific encounters. After... More →
Pennsylvania Active Shooter Training and Preparedness
The state of Pennsylvania has encountered a number of active shooter incidents over the last few years, including the 201... More →
Florida Active Shooter Training and Preparedness
Active shooter incidents have become a sad reality in the US, and Florida is no exception. From the 2016 Pulse... More →
California Active Shooter Training and Preparedness
Active shooter incidents have unfortunately become all too common in the United States, and California is no exception. From the... More →
North Dakota Active Violence Training: Enhancing Preparedness with HSI's AVERT Program
The incidents of violence in Minot Air Force Base in 2015 and the deadly workplace incident at Bismarck's RJR Maintenance... More →
New Mexico Active Shooter Training: Strengthening Preparedness in the Face of Active Violence
In the past year, New Mexico witnessed a tragic incident of active violence in Farmington that served as a somber... More →
Active Shooter Training in Maine – Active Shooter Preparedness
Active shooter incidents have unfortunately become more common across the United States, including in Maine. Therefore, it is essential for... More →
Arizona Active Shooter Training: Empowering Organizations for Enhanced Preparedness
Considering recent active violence incidents in Arizona, such as in Cochise County, the importance of active shooter training and preparedness... More →
Montana Active Shooter Training Services
Unfortunately, active shooter incidents have become a frequent occurrence in the United States, and Montana is no stranger to this... More →
Alabama Active Shooter Training with AVERT
Active shooter incidents have tragically become increasingly common throughout the United States, including in Alabama. As a result, it is... More →
Texas Active Shooter Training from AVERT
Texas has seen several active shooter incidents in recent years, with each underscoring a need for Texas active shooter training... More →
Oregon Active Shooter Education and Readiness
Regrettably, active shooter situations are increasingly prevalent in the United States, and Oregon has not been spared. From the 201... More →
Active Shooter Response
Go more in-depth with the HSI AVERT Active Shooter and Bleeding Control trainingThe online course on this page is a... More →
Idaho Active Shooter Training: Building Resilience in the Face of Active Violence
In the wake of a recent active violence incidents in Idaho, the urgency for Idaho active shooter training and preparedness... More →
Tennessee Active Shooter Training: Bolstering Safety with HSI's AVERT Program
The distressing incidents at the Thomas & Betts plant in Athens in 2017 and the Naval Reserve Center in Chattanooga... More →
Nebraska Active Violence Training and Active Shooter Training: Ensuring Safety with HSI's AVERT Program
The heartbreaking incidents at the Westroads Mall in Omaha in 2007 and the Bellevue Sonic Drive-In in 2020 serve as... More →
Utah Active Shooter Training: Building Resilience in the Face of Active Violence
Within the past year, Utah has experienced multiple threats of active violence that underscored the critical need for active shooter... More →
Halloween Safety: Adult Edition
Most people think of children’s safety when planning for Halloween activities. But Halloween fun and preparedness doesn’t have an age... More →
How to Prepare for an Active Violence Event
Dangerous situations can arise anywhere, at any time. The majority of active shooter incidents happen at workplaces, schools and in... More →
Preventing Injuries During the Holiday Season
The months of November through January are filled with festive holidays. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year celebrations provide... More →
Halloween Safety: Adult Edition
Most people think of children’s safety when planning for Halloween activities. But Halloween fun and preparedness doesn’t have an age... More →
Responding to Cardiac Arrest in the Workplace
Some recent surveys have revealed a significant lack of training and preparedness for responding to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) incidents... More →
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
There are many dangers associated with a winter storm, from car accidents to carbon monoxide poisoning to hypothermia and other... More →