Resources and Other Results:
Asbestos Exposure Prevention
Today's safety training tip deals with Asbestos Exposure Prevention. 10,000 Americans will die this year of asbestos-related diseases 200,000 are... More →
Troubleshooting Silica Exposure
Here is what I would recommend to any employer looking for help with silica right now. Feel free to share... More →
What Factors Influence Toxic Exposure Levels?
One of the first things to consider when thinking about chemical compliance is controlling exposure levels. Compliance standards are created... More →
Supervisor Safety Liability: 4 Common Exposures
The responsibilities and expectations placed on supervisors are enormous at times—production, workforce management, quality control, budgets, and of course safety... More →
SDS Management: On–Site Chemical Inventory & Exposure
It Begins with Chemical Inventory and Ends with Chemical Intelligence With more than three million facilities employing over 30 million... More →
On-Site Chemicals: Do You Know Your Exposure?
An on-site chemical inventory is the first step for any business to get a true understanding of all its existing... More →
Conflict De-Escalation Techniques
Certain occupations are more at-risk of exposure to violence; it’s a fact. For example, employees working alone, working late at... More →
Annual Safety Training Plan
When launching a safety training program, the hardest question to answer is: where do we start? With a diversity of... More →
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) FAQ’s
What products require an SDS?Any product that is considered a hazardous chemical requires a safety data sheet. A hazardous chemical... More →
Buyer’s Guide: Online Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Management
The market for safety data sheet (SDS) management is highly competitive. When it comes time to choose, you’ll likely have... More →
Respiratory Protection
Did you know that an estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators throughout the United States? And that... 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 →
Bloodborne Pathogens Protection (BBP)
This safety training tip topic is bloodborne pathogens (BBP) are viruses and bacteria found in human blood or body fluids... More →
HazCom Signage
To support OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, HSI provides free, customizable posters and documents of various sizes that you can download... 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 →
Infection Control
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Chemical Safety
Most of us know that chemicals can be very dangerous, especially when they aren’t handled safely. In this safety training... More →
Lightning Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe Until the Last Rumble of Thunder
Increased outdoor activity in the summer increases our potential exposure to lightning and lightning storms. While lightning can be a... More →
Heroes in Safety History: Follow the Pioneer Path to Workforce Protection
Nearly 50,000 American workers die from occupational disease each year. So how can you make a difference? This month we’re... More →
The One-Two Punch of Risk Management
Managing risk involves identifying hazard exposures, and reducing the frequency and severity of an occurrence (injury, damage, etc). The Holy... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... More →
Safety Job Responsibilities
The 30,000-foot view of what is expected of an employer by way of workplace safety compliance. Determine workplace hazards and... More →
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Use
A recent study reported that only 16% of epinephrine auto-injector users are using them correctly. Proper safety training is essential... More →
How To Keep Mandatory Refresher Training Interesting
Workforce safety training is boring. The occupational safety & health administration (OSHA) has more than 20 standards that require annual... More →
Bloodborne Pathogens Safety | Infographic
In the workplace, accidents involving blood and other body fluids happen every day. But providing aid to victims can put... More →
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Infographic
According to OSHA, approximately 6,000 employees in the U.S. die from workplace injuries while another 50,000 die from illnesses caused... More →
Preventing Dangerous Falls From Heights
Today's guest blog is from Jerry Laws of Occupational Health & Safety magazine. How should you conduct a fall hazards... More →
Top Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly... More →
Q & A: Chlorine Safety
Question: “We are an electroforming company that uses hydrochloric acid in some of the tanks. Do we need chlorine safety... More →
Ready for an OSHA Safety Data Sheet Audit?
Maintaining an accurate, up to date safety data sheet collection is the first step in avoiding OSHA’s 2nd most-frequently cited... More →
Hazard Communication Training
Hello-I’m Jill, Chief Safety Officer with HSI Learning Systems. Employers often ask exactly when employee have to receive Hazard Communication... More →
24-Hour Hotline
HSI’s 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline allows you to access your safety data sheets (SDS) via email and to receive emergency... More →
New EH&S Survey Offers Snapshot of the Industry
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) published their inaugural “2017 State of Environmental Health & Safety Industry Survey” in July... 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 →
Employee Safety Training
I had the question asked of me one day, “When should a company provide the OSHA required safety training?” I... More →
OSHA Safety Training: 5 Things to Know
Here are five things every employer should understand when it comes to meeting OSHA’s vast — but important — safety... More →
How to Safely Remove a Tick
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that attach firmly to the skin’s surface. They’re usually found in shrubs and tall grassy areas... More →
Understanding OSHA’s HAZCOM and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Standards
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace kill an estimated 50,000 workers each year in the United States, and an estimated 190,00... More →
Health & Safety Institute Announces Partnership with CSAC Excess Insurance Authority
Health & Safety Institute (HSI), a leader in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) software, training and compliance services, today announced... More →
How to Safely Remove a Tick
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that attach firmly to the skin’s surface. They’re usually found in shrubs and tall grassy areas... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Arc Flash Studies
Q: “When do you need to have an arc flash study conducted? Any tips on starting the process?” A: There... 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 →
How to Avoid Safety Recordkeeping Errors & Citations
Failure to maintain current and error-free workplace records can end up costing you loads of money in OSHA violations. Employers... More →
Q & A: Do You Need a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for That?
Question: Do chain retailers, such as grocers or automotive stores, need to have SDS’s for merchandise that they sell? And... More →
Mold and Latex Allergies in the Workplace: What to Do
In addition to the seasonal pollen-inspired sneezing and runny eyes you’ll see among your employees beginning this time of year... More →
Healthcare Worker Training and Hazardous Chemicals
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently published some interesting survey results about healthcare workers and... More →
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Access
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Lead Awareness
Lead is one of the most common toxic elements found in industry and is a leading cause of workplace illness... More →
Resolve to Have a Safe 2017
Diet fads and gym memberships come and go, but a resolution for a safer 2017 for you, your family, and... More →