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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Unsafe Behaviors
What’s the hazard here? The employee is working from an unprotected side or edge without benefit of a fall protection... More →
Guardrail Systems
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Quick Guide to HAZWOPER Training
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause a variety of health and safety risks, including chemical burns, fires, explosions, and other... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Floor Loading Protection
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... 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 →
HSI November Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
How To Use An AED Device
Automated external defibrillators, otherwise known as AEDs can help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest with the proper safety training... More →
CPR Certification for Teachers and Students – Does Your School Require CPR?
We’ve posted in our blog before about CPR certification requirements in our school systems. Whether it’s just the teachers or... More →
HSI September Newsletter 2021
Your monthly digest of resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
AED Trainers & Supplies
AED trainers mimic all features and prompts of existing live Automated External Defibrillators. They are used in AED training courses... More →
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness – Get Educated and Spread the Word!
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) in Washington, DC, an organization dedicated to improving the care of patients by advancing research... More →
Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What's the Difference?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is right around the corner! So, let’s address one of the most common questions that... More →
Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What's the Difference?
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is right around the corner! So, let’s address one of the most common questions that... More →
Our Favorite Blog Posts of 2014
We can't believe how fast this year has flown by! To recap, last week we talked about the most viewed... More →