Resources and Other Results:
Fire Safety Toolkit
Fire Safety ChecklistUsed for safety auditing purposes, this checklist covers administrative best practices related to fire prevention and planning, important... More →
Fire Prevention for Natural Gas, Oil, and Derivatives
Most workplaces have procedures and controls to prevent fires, but fire safety needs special attention on oil and gas sites... More →
Q & A: Combustible Waste Materials
Question: “Is there a rule on size of shred bins with no sprinkler system in the work place?” Answer: Nope... 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 →
Thanksgiving Safety: Prevent Home Cooking Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on... More →
Thanksgiving Safety: Prevent Home Cooking Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on... 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 →
Gamification in Safety Training: Brewing a Culture of Safety with Engaging and Memorable Learning
Do your employees find safety training dull and forgettable? Many organizations struggle with low engagement and retention in traditional safety... More →
How to Match Training by Industry & Employee Group
Having spent a number of years on OSHA’s ‘Ergonomics Team’, which focused on enforcement in long term care facilities... More →
Power Plant Safety
Power plants are complex environments that house high-voltage equipment, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals. A momentary lapse in safety protocols... More →
Maximizing Your Workforce Training Investment
The first thing you want to know is who needs what training and then you have to figure out how... More →
Home and Office Heating Safety
When the temperatures drop, the space heaters come out. Before plugging in or otherwise firing up your supplemental indoor heating... More →
OSHA’s Required Training Frequencies
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) creates and enforces environmental, health and safety (EHS) standards for U.S. workers. Many... More →
Holiday Safety: Christmas Tree Edition
Although Christmas tree fires aren’t common, they can grow very fast and cause significant human and property damage. According to... More →
Holiday Safety: Christmas Tree Edition
Although Christmas tree fires aren’t common, they can grow very fast and cause significant human and property damage. According to... More →
Office Safety Training for Employees
When was the last time you said, “be careful!” to a coworker as you bid goodbye or left a meeting... More →
HSI October Newsletter
Your monthly digest of resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Battling an Unseen Danger: Cancer Among Firefighters
Firefighters risk their lives for our safety every day, in more ways than one. Although smoke and fire take many... More →
Are you a fire hazard in your workplace?
Fires account for approximately 3% of workplace fatalities each year. Additionally, they cost businesses billions of dollars in property damage... More →
Summer Safety Tips
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen, and swimming trunks. Let’s review some tips to... More →
Workplace Risks: Flammable Liquids and Burn Injuries
Fuels, solvents, cleaners, paints, adhesives – it would be hard to find a modern manufacturing facility that doesn’t use flammable... 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 →
8 Strategies to Secure EHS Executive Buy-In
For safety professionals navigating the complex landscape of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives, the road to success often begins... More →
Fire Extinguisher Safety
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
The National Fire Protection Association reports more than 1.5 million fires in the US every year. These fires cause more... More →
Safety Training Tips for Home and Work
One of the things I love about what I do is knowing that the training HSI provides not only helps... More →
Are You a Training Department of One?
Or two, three, or four? How can you possibly create 100% of the training you need for all of your... More →
HSI October Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Easy Guide to Buying Safety Training Content for Your LMS
Everyone understands that employee training is an important piece of the employment puzzle, and it should always include occupational safety... 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 →
7 Tips to Support Continuous Learning
Continuous learning is part of our lives as we adapt to change. Microsoft releases a new version of Excel and... More →
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Off-the-Shelf Training Library
You’ve made your decision to license a full library of off-the-shelf training videos. You’ve assigned a few required courses for... More →
Safety Climb: 5 Milestones of Safety Culture
The Safety Climb is a safety program assessment and development tool designed for safety professionals and company management. The model... More →
118: A Conversation with ASSP's 2024 Outstanding Safety Educator
Jill had the pleasure of speaking with ASSP's 2024 Outstanding Safety Educator, Dr. Leslie Stockel! Leslie is an associate professor... More →
Memorial Day Safety
For many Americans, Memorial Day Weekend is the official kickoff to summer vacation season. As you plan your fun for... More →
Fire Response
Today's safety training tip: Fire. Two things usually pop into our heads when we hear that word. Either a campfire... More →
How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
A combination of good safety training and fire extinguishers can save lives and property if used properly and individuals are... More →
#31: Body after body
Podcast series host Jill James speaks with former professional boxer, firefighter, and elephant stampede survivor, Tony Taylor. Tony’s start in... More →
How Off-the-Shelf Training Content Can Support Your Employee Onboarding
When onboarding new employees, there is a lot of “showing them the ropes.” They need to learn about your organization’s... More →
Choosing The Right Fire Extinguisher
In our how to safety training tip video we show the proper techniques to put out fires using an extinguisher... More →
Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the U.S. responds to a fire event every 24 seconds, according to the National Fire Protection... More →
Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the U.S. responds to a fire event every 24 seconds, according to the National Fire Protection... More →
Custom In-House vs. Off-the-Shelf eLearning Content
Many organizations create their own training content in-house, rather than using off-the-shelf eLearning content. Our sales team hears from prospects... More →
#19: Other kids didn't grow up around safety. We were doing fire drills in our house once a quarter.
Podcast series host Jill James catches up with Chevon, a true outlier in the profession. Contrary to the theme of... More →
New Year’s Eve – Symbols, Revelries and Safety
The biggest party night of the year is almost here. No matter how you choose to celebrate New Year’s Eve... More →
Violence Prevention: Part Two
Sitting around a table in November conjures up all sorts of idyllic images of what a “perfect” Thanksgiving is expected... More →
Health & Safety Institute Joins Waud Capital Family
September 3, 2019 —Eugene, OR—The Health & Safety Institute (HSI) today announces the closing of its acquisition by Waud Capital... More →
Happy Birthday OSHA!
OSHA has a birthday? Indeed, and it’s 50 years old today. Fifty years ago, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety... More →