Resources and Other Results:
Fall Arrest Systems
It might not seem like a topic that needs safety training, but falls are a major source of injury for... More →
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Safe Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... More →
Inflation Adjustment for OSHA Penalty Amounts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has adjusted their penalty amounts last month by 2% to reflect current inflation rates... 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 →
Don’t Fall For Scaffolding Safety Shortcuts
In November, there were two major reminders of why fall arrest systems are so vital to the safety of those... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Protecting Against the Top 4 Construction Hazards
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... 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 →
OSHA’s Top Ten Citations for 2019
These are OSHA’s top ten most frequently written citations in 2019, with the facts and the explanations surrounding them, as... 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 →
Stand-down for Fall Prevention
While preventing falls where workers use ladders and lifts to carry out their job duties is a year-round task for... More →
Deadly Falls and Construction Work
Most employees in the EHS realm know that falls are among the most serious of workplace accidents. A new database... 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 →
Unprotected Wall Openings
What’s the hazard here? Both employees are exposed to a fall hazard. Both, really? It seems obvious the person standing... More →
Unsafe Behaviors
What’s the hazard here? The employee is working from an unprotected side or edge without benefit of a fall protection... More →
Floor Loading Protection
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Q & A: Ladders, Bucket Trucks, and Scaffolding
Questions: (1) “Can you stand on a two sided ladder over the top with a leg on each side?” Answer... More →
Duty to Have Fall Protection
What’s the hazard? Use your laser focus and zoom in on the person working at the top. Do you notice... 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 →
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 →
Q & A: Two Hands on a Ladder? 1910.21 - 1910.30—Walking Working Surfaces
Question: “Can you work on a ladder that is above the height required for fall protection? If yes, can you... 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 →
Guardrail Systems
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
How to Investigate a Workplace Accident
You don't have to play the blame game. This is, unfortunately, a true tragedy, taken from the files of the... More →
Answers From The Expert
Q Who is this? A My name is Jill. I work for HSI Learning Systems as Chief Safety Officer. We... More →
First Aid Training Courses Contribute to a Healthier, Safer Workplace
Have you ever taken a first aid training course? I’ve had friends and colleagues learn first aid in health classes... More →
OSHA’s Required Training Frequencies
OSHA Required Training for Most Workplaces EMERGENCY RESPONSE OSHA REQUIRED: YES OSHA REGULATION: 1917; 1910.35 – 1019.38; 1926.159 This is... More →
Dealing With Extreme Cold, Hypothermia, and Frostbite
2014 is coming in COLD. Across the U.S., temperatures are plummeting and wind chills arecolder than we've seen for a... More →
October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month (Infographic)
Every October, the emergency care world brings Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) to center stage. SCA is a significant health threat... More →
Courses & Subscriptions
We make it easy for both individuals and agencies to get required CE, officer development and Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)... More →
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Home and Travel
As we move into the winter months, many will be traveling to see loved ones or hosting friends and family... 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 →
We've Got Your Heart - February is Heart Month
February is Heart Month, when we focus national attention on cardiovascular health. And that got us to thinking about healthy... More →
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Home and Travel
As we move into the winter months, many will be traveling to see loved ones or hosting friends and family... More →
What is the Pediatric Chain of Survival?
The pediatric chain of survival outlines a series of steps and interventions designed to maximize the chances of saving a... More →
February is Heart Month – Are You Trained in CPR?
Each year in the month of February, the United States government recognizes national Heart Month as a time to raise... More →
February is Heart Month – Are You Trained in CPR?
Each year in the month of February, the United States government recognizes national Heart Month as a time to raise... More →
Training: the Ultimate Holiday Gift
As we move ever closer to the holiday season, it’s time to think about what you’re going to give as... More →
HSI January Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
National Training Solution (NTS)
NTS is a turnkey approach to CPR training certification. Let HSI handle your CPR certification training with our National Training... More →
Improve Your Heart Health by Reducing Stress
Our bodies are designed to handle shorts bursts of stress, such as worries about meeting a deadline or dealing with... More →
Improve Your Heart Health by Reducing Stress
Our bodies are designed to handle shorts bursts of stress, such as worries about meeting a deadline or dealing with... More →
First Responder Continuing Education Training: Courses and Subscriptions
EMS Continuing Education (CE) requirements can be time-consuming and costly for first responders and their agencies or departments. But with... More →
World First Aid Day: Why First Aid Skills Are Important
The second Saturday of September marks World First Aid Day, providing an opportunity to further raise awareness about how first... More →
HSI November Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
HSI December Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →