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Internal Controls: Capitalizing on Embedded Processes
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Internal Controls: Capitalizing on Embedded Processes

In the interest of shining some light into the dark corners of compliance processes, today’s issue is Internal Controls and...  More →

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Setting the Stage
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Setting the Stage

Best practices and lessons learned are interesting topics, especially in the world of electric grid reliability. These approaches are closely...  More →

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Enhance Your EHS Strategy with ESG Initiatives
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Enhance Your EHS Strategy with ESG Initiatives

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It's a critical component of operational success. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles...  More →

Related Topics: ehs program , ESG , ESG Software

Preparing for Expanded IBR Regulations: Compliance Deadlines & Key Steps
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Preparing for Expanded IBR Regulations: Compliance Deadlines & Key Steps

As the first deadline for the expanded Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) regulations approaches, organizations impacted by these changes are receiving compliance...  More →

Related Topics: IBR , inverter based resources , complianance , CIP , ferc

Q&A: Insights from Industry Experts on NERC's 2024 CIP Themes and Lessons Learned
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Q&A: Insights from Industry Experts on NERC's 2024 CIP Themes and Lessons Learned

NERC released its CIP Themes and Lessons Learned document in early August 2024. If you haven’t read it, we recommend...  More →

Related Topics: NERC standards , CIP , NERC CIP , cybersecurity , Compliance

Inverter-Based Resources
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Inverter-Based Resources

Inverter-based resources (IBR) are becoming a significant component of the Bulk Power System (BPS). As their role expands, so do...  More →

NERC Compliance Audit Tips for Subject Matter Experts
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NERC Compliance Audit Tips for Subject Matter Experts

It is one thing for Compliance Managers, regulatory specialists, and expert advisers to sit down with an auditor and answer...  More →

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The Evolution of Mock Audits for Compliance
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The Evolution of Mock Audits for Compliance

Compliance mock audits, or “practice” audits, with the NERC Reliability Standards have long been a staple of robust internal compliance...  More →

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How to Conduct the “Ideal” Safety Audit
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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 →

Related Topics: audits , auditing , exposure , OSHA , osha standards , safety audit

Recognizing and Preventing Cold Stress
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Recognizing and Preventing Cold Stress

People who work outdoors or in cold indoor environments such as walk-in freezers are frequently subject to cold, wet working...  More →

Related Topics: Cold , Cold Stress , employee safety , worker safety , Winter , winter safety , winter weather , cold weather safety , outdoor safety

Confined Space Safety: What You Need to Know
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Confined Space Safety: What You Need to Know

A lot of things can go wrong when working in tight spaces, and not just bumping your head on a...  More →

Related Topics: CONFINED SPACES , confined space entry , confined space , confined space permit , confined space safety , supervisor

Special Work Conditions and Safe Material Handling for Electrical Workers
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Special Work Conditions and Safe Material Handling for Electrical Workers

Electric utility work is among the most dangerous types of jobs. Every year, 13,000 electrical workers are injured so severely...  More →

Related Topics: Electrical , Electrical Safety , Electrical Compliance , ewt , exposure

May is National Electrical Safety Month
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May is National Electrical Safety Month

Are your employees following the best safety practices for working with electricity? Electrical injuries can be serious or even fatal...  More →

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SDS Management: On–Site Chemical Inventory & Exposure
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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 →

Related Topics: Chemical inventory , chemical management , hazard communication , safety data sheets , safety training , sds

Contractor and Host Employer Relations on Oil and Gas Sites
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Contractor and Host Employer Relations on Oil and Gas Sites

Work in the oil and gas industry requires several different lines, so companies often hire contractors to perform specialized tasks...  More →

Related Topics: OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY , oil , gas , contractor

The 20 Things You Need to Meet OSHA’s New Guidelines
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The 20 Things You Need to Meet OSHA’s New Guidelines

Make sure you’re prepared for a successful workplace COVID program....  More →

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Warehouse Safety
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Warehouse Safety

There are many types of warehouses, each with their own unique purpose, from distribution centers or dropship facilities to cold...  More →

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Why ESG is Important in the Utility Industry
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Why ESG is Important in the Utility Industry

Let’s look at what Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is and how it’s implemented. ESG was first mentioned in a United...  More →

Related Topics: QEW , Utility , utility safety compliance , Power Lines , industrial skills , distribution , qualified electic worker , transmission , training reinforcement , Decision Making , career progression , employee retention , mentorship

Sustaining Campus Safety In the Digital Age
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Sustaining Campus Safety In the Digital Age

Barrett: (00:03)Okay. Welcome to today's webcast, Sustaining Campus Safety in the Digital Age. My name is Barrett. I'm with Vivid...  More →

Compliance Services
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Compliance Services

As the NERC and regional compliance environment becomes increasingly complex, many companies are finding they have neither the time nor...  More →

Navigating the Complexities of CIP Compliance
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Navigating the Complexities of CIP Compliance

Managing CIP is an ongoing challenge for power companies. NERC emphasizes CIP standards for all high, medium, and low-impact categories...  More →

Renewable Energy
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Renewable Energy

The utility industry is on an exciting journey toward a sustainable future. Specialized training is essential to prepare your workers...  More →

Art & Science of Mindfulness
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Art & Science of Mindfulness

By Linda F. Martin, CSP, PG, CHMM, SMS, CIH and Jan K. Wachter, D.Sc., CSP, CIH, CQE, CRE This article...  More →

Related Topics: awareness , Construction , effectiveness , Electrical , exposure , mindfulness

What is a Learning Ecosystem? And How Does it Support Corporate Strategy?
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What is a Learning Ecosystem? And How Does it Support Corporate Strategy?

The term “learning ecosystem” is a trendy one in learning and development circles. It’s an important idea; understanding it helps...  More →

Related Topics: Training & Development , Learning Ecosystem , Corporate Strategy

Active Shooter Response
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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 →

Emergency Response Plan Basics
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Emergency Response Plan Basics

We can’t control when and where emergencies occur. But knowing what to do in an emergency can keep you safe...  More →

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Dealing With Extreme Cold, Hypothermia, and Frostbite
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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 →

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High Voltage Electrical Safety
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High Voltage Electrical Safety

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,300 electrical-related injuries and 186 electrical-related fatalities in the U.S. each...  More →

Related Topics: Electrical Safety , high voltage , QEW training

Best Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
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Best Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies

High temperatures can be dangerous to people at work, home and play. A hot environment with high humidity can lead...  More →

Related Topics: heat , Emergency , heat stroke

Best Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
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Best Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies

High temperatures can be dangerous to people at work, home and play. A hot environment with high humidity can lead...  More →

Related Topics: heat , Emergency

Are you on OSHA’s COVID-19 inspection list?
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Are you on OSHA’s COVID-19 inspection list?

A new OSHA NEP helps employers know what to look out for....  More →

Related Topics: osha outlook , standards , covid 19 , Hazards , safety audit , Investigator , Protecting workers

Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues Through Storytelling
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Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues Through Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful way of destigmatizing mental health concerns in the workplace. If one admits to struggling with anxiety...  More →

Related Topics: Health & Wellness , mental health , Communication Skills , Psychological Safety , Workplace Culture

No Motivation to Work: What Companies Can Do to Boost Employee Engagement and Productivity
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No Motivation to Work: What Companies Can Do to Boost Employee Engagement and Productivity

No motivation to work is unfortunately the reality for 80% of employees worldwide! Meaning only 20% of employees worldwide feel...  More →

Related Topics: motivation , self-motivation , self-directed learning , open communication , work life balance , career development , Leadership

How Many Safety Pros Do You Need to Hire?
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How Many Safety Pros Do You Need to Hire?

One of the biggest challenges companies face today has to do with staffing. It’s completely natural, then, to wonder how...  More →

Related Topics: Electrical , exposure , fire , hr , OSHA , osha standards , personal protective equipment , PPE , safety pro

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Active Shooter Training

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In today's unpredictable world, workplaces are not exempt from the threat of active shooter situations. Regardless of the industry or...  More →

A New Integrated Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment System from HSI is a Vital Element In BESIX’s Digital Leap Forward
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A New Integrated Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment System from HSI is a Vital Element In BESIX’s Digital Leap Forward

Frisco, TX. – March 20, 2024 BESIX, a global construction company, was in dire need of digitization. Moving from a...  More →

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New Infectious Disease Tracking & Employee Health Screening Tools
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New Infectious Disease Tracking & Employee Health Screening Tools

As employers continue struggling to navigate the impacts of COVID-19, we’ve quickly moved to support our current customers by addressing...  More →

Related Topics: coronavirus , covid-19 , exposure , PPE , risk , tracking

Bringing the Safety World Together With ISO 45001
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Bringing the Safety World Together With ISO 45001

In March 2018, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements...  More →

Related Topics: Safety , iso 45001 , international standards , occupational health and safety , Compliance , safety training , compliance training

Choosing a Flexible Emergency Care Training Provider: Why It Matters
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Choosing a Flexible Emergency Care Training Provider: Why It Matters

There are a handful of emergency care training brands to consider when choosing CPR, AED, First Aid and active shooter...  More →

Related Topics: CPR , CPR Business , Instructors , First Aid , CPR Instructor

A Guide to Creating a Succession Planning Template
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A Guide to Creating a Succession Planning Template

How critical is a succession planning template? Extremely, for organizations with key leaders close to retirement age. Or those with...  More →

Related Topics: Employee Training and Development , Leadership Development , Soft Skills , HiPOs , Outsourcing Employee Training

Conduct a Chemical Inventory Audit Before You Launch SDS Software
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Conduct a Chemical Inventory Audit Before You Launch SDS Software

What good is the best software if the data it manages isn’t accurate? That’s the issue a lot of safety...  More →

Related Topics: Chemical inventory , chemical management , sds management , on-site inventory , EHS System Management

15 Tips for Saving Money on Workers’ Compensation
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15 Tips for Saving Money on Workers’ Compensation

#1. Start Writing Your Safety Program If you don’t have a safety program, or have thought about starting one but...  More →

Related Topics: auditing , hazard communication , online safety training , Recordkeeping , Safety , workers comp

The Ultimate Guide to Assessing Your EHS Program
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The Ultimate Guide to Assessing Your EHS Program

You're at the helm of your organization's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program, tasked with not just maintaining but elevating...  More →

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Brain Health: 15 Cognitive Activities to Help Improve Workplace Skills
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Brain Health: 15 Cognitive Activities to Help Improve Workplace Skills

Is your company supporting and encouraging cognitive activities to improve critical everyday workplace skills? It’s not only in one’s early...  More →

Related Topics: Communication Skills , Leadership , Professional Productivity

The “Amazon Effect” on SDS Management
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The “Amazon Effect” on SDS Management

In a chemical emergency, workers shouldn’t be flipping through binders, but that’s the reality facing safety teams today. People expect...  More →

Related Topics: sds management , ehs program , chemical management , artificial intelligence

The Complex Levels of Content Curation and Vetting
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The Complex Levels of Content Curation and Vetting

In training and development, content is important. But finding (or creating) quality content is only the first step in the...  More →

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California SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Law: All States Listen Up!
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California SB 553 Workplace Violence Prevention Law: All States Listen Up!

California employers are not the only ones who should be focusing on the California SB 553 Bill that has turned...  More →

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Employee Empowerment: Building Confidence and Initiative with Training
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Employee Empowerment: Building Confidence and Initiative with Training

Nothing builds employee empowerment and boosts confidence and initiative like effective training!...  More →

Related Topics: Confidence , Psychological Safety , Soft Skills Training

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