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OSHA 30 Construction
If you are a supervisor or foreman on a construction site, your job is to make sure everything goes according... More →
Montana Limestone Company
About Our Customer The Montana Limestone Company (MLC), a leader in limestone mining, operates a quarry 70 miles south of... More →
Respiratory Protection for Surface Miners
Surface mining work presents a host of risks, and airborne contaminants can be one of the most dangerous. Contaminants in... More →
Accident Prevention on Surface Mines
When Roy Mullins went to work on May 28, 2015 at a surface mine in Kentucky, he had no idea... More →
How to Protect Against the Dangers of High Concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)
Safety professionals stress the importance of a plan for protecting workers from high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Many industries... More →
Hand Safety and Injury Prevention
Hand injuries happen in a flash, but their impact can last forever. Some workers lose hands; others develop an infection... More →
MSHA Final Rule on Examination of Working Places in Mines
Last month, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a final rule regarding the examinations of working places in... More →
State of Safety Report Grades States on Preventable Deaths and Accidents
In late June, the National Safety Council published its annual report that reviews and ranks the efforts states make in... More →
Improving Your EHS Program with Soft Skills Training
Employee health and safety initiatives impact businesses of all sizes and across industries. Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and... More →
MSHA Livestream: 2019
Jill James Welcome to MSHA Part 46 and 48, Q&A. This live stream is brought to you by HSI Learning... More →
Q & A: Distance Between Transformers & Electrical Panels
Question: “What are the Distance from Transformers and electrical Panels on the shop floor?” Answer: I’ll say there is no... More →
How-To: Supporting Safety & Math That Connects with CEOs
We believe you shouldn’t have to ‘sell safety’, and assume that occupational safety and health are the foremost priorities for... More →
Death on the Job: 2017 Fatality Numbers Released
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2017. The total fatal... More →
The Seven HACCP Principles
The first principle in HACCP is to conduct a hazard analysis. This involves studying the production process of a food... More →
How much does online training cost?
Great question. Let’s assume that you’re in the market for online training. Naturally, you want to know how much it... More →
Things to Do When in Phoenix for the 2016 HSI Conference
Spark 2016, the HSI International Conference, is taking place in Phoenix, October 24-26, 2016. While we’re going to fill those... More →
How-To: Determining State or Federal OSHA Jurisdiction
How-To: Determining State or Federal OSHA Jurisdiction Did You Know: Employers under state Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) plans... More →
How to Build Your Safety Record for Workforce Recruitment
Today, the employment market is tight across the United States. Statistics tell us everyone who can be employed, is employed... More →
Knock, Knock—It’s OSHA: Programmed Inspections (Part 1)
It’s no secret that OSHA inspections trigger a fear response for some employers, where employees are sent scrambling to reconcile... More →
How OSHA Evaluates the Safety of Your Business
The OSHA Data Initiative (ODI) is a data collection effort to learn more about private-sector occupational injury & illness rates... 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 →
All the OSHA Acronyms! With Definitions!
One of the frustrating things about the government—or any large bureaucratic institution—is the jargon. Least popular for laymen are acronyms... More →
Chemical Interactions
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.147 - Lockout/Tagout
The sixth most cited hazard by OSHA in Fiscal Year 2022 is lockout/tagout or Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general... More →
Chemical Safety: What Not To Do
When I was little, one of my favorite games to play with my cousin Erica was something we made up... More →
Preparing For FDA Rule on Protecting Food Chain
Ever heard of food terrorism? It’s a term used to describe the poisoning of a nation’s food supply, and it... More →
6 Snacks that Help Increase Work Productivity
As the Snickers® advertisements say… you’re not you when you’re hungry. I’ll be the first to admit to that. When... More →
7 Characteristics of Winning Team Dynamics
Have you ever wondered why some teams get everyone rowing in the same direction, while others just struggle or sink... More →
What Does OSHA Say About Online Safety Training? - Part 3
Before deciding to invest in online safety training, management types often ask a similar question… “Is this stuff OSHA certified?”... More →
How to Give Effective Toolbox Talks, Part 3: The Delivery
Toolbox talks are a powerful teaching method that can have far-reaching effects on the health and safety of your workforce... 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 →
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 →
Why Employees Love Online Safety Training in 3 Quotes
Last year, workers completed a record-breaking 1.7 million online safety courses with HSI. The average course rating across all of... More →
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 →
Positive Thinking Exercises for the Workplace
Quickly dismiss negative thoughts by practicing our positive thinking exercises for the workplace. Is it “just another manic Monday” or... More →
Overhead & Gantry Crane Safety
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Safety Blog Series: Part 3 | You’ve Got the Job. Now What?
Hey, you came back! Thanks for sticking with this. The first two posts of this series set an important, albeit... More →
Do You Understand the Symptoms and Risks of Cardiovascular Disease?
We talk a lot on our blog about sudden cardiac arrest, but today let’s look at a broader topic in... More →
Trick Out Your Tech and Your Training for National Technology Day
If 2020 taught us anything it’s that technology has fundamentally changed our daily lives. When a deadly pandemic swept the... More →
Hospitality Training: Don't Lose the Personal Touch
Kiosks for check-in. Mobile hotel keys. Tablets for tableside ordering. These are a few of the innovations in the hospitality... More →
4 Reasons to Have Training for Risk Management
Why spend time and money on ongoing training for risk management? The answers are quite simple, but many! To save... More →
National Safety Month: Workplace Fatalities and Injuries
June is National Safety Month: a time for organizations to place a renewed focus on safety. For many workplaces, this... More →
Communicating with Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Communicating with emotional intelligence allows us to practice empathy, boost stronger working relationships, and learn from and value co-workers. But... More →