Resources and Other Results:
Head, Neck, and Back Injuries — Prevention and Emergency Treatment
From typical lower backaches all the way to the sharp pain of an accident-induced case of whiplash; head, neck, and... More →
Making Sense of the OSHA 300 Log and OSHA Forms 300A and 301
Many of you have been neck deep in the stressful time that is the OSHA 300A form submission and either... More →
Protect Your Office Workers With Good Ergonomics
While working all day at a computer doesn’t expose employees to the types of serious hazards found on a construction... More →
10 Ways You Can Foster Better Compliance in the Workplace
When I tell people what I do and I mention compliance training, the typical response is a groan, an... More →
What to Do in a Heart Attack Emergency
Each year, about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack – averaging out to about one every 40 seconds. A heart... 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 →
Responding to Heat Illnesses
Last month, we talked about how to protect yourself and your employees when working in hot, sunny conditions. Sometimes, even... 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 →
Heat Stress Prevention
A day at the zoo should be spent taking pictures of giraffes and fighting for the best whale-watching spot at... More →
Brain Health: 15 Cognitive Activities to Help Improve Workplace Skills
It’s not only in one’s early childhood that cognitive activities are necessary to keep the brain healthy. Companies should support... 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 →
Practical Nonverbal Communication Tips
Candy Cane Neck. That is the name I have given to a future medical condition of our youth. This is... More →
Mental Wellness Tips for Your Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant a change in routine for everyone, and change has a way of bringing some anxiety... More →
Arc Flash Protection
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Worker's Guide to Being Productive at Home
Hundreds of thousands of people work from home across the globe. Perhaps it's new for you, so here are some... More →
How to Break the Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
These days, discussions about mental health, its challenges, and its importance, are more prevalent than ever. Yet, despite that, the... More →
Safety FM Podcast: Episode 28 - Jill James
Our very own Jill James was a special guest recently on, the Safety FM Podcast, where they talk about safety... More →
4 Things “A Christmas Story” Can Teach Us About Cold Weather Safety
It’s wintertime, and in most areas of the country the lower temperatures have us shivering and searching for our warmest... More →
HSI December 2022 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
The Importance of Safety Training: It Saves Lives
Imagine one day a family member goes to work but never comes home. The shock and grief. Lives changed forever... 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 →
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 →
How to Build a Safety Budget (Webcast)
Barret Pryce: All right, let's kick this off. Welcome to today's webcast, how to build a safety budget. My name... More →
Common Safety Clichés & Why They Aren’t Helping
“He got his fingers caught; he’s in the ER.” When I took that call early one morning, my cell phone... More →
Setting the Record Straight on OSHA Recordkeeping
If your company has more than 10 employees or isn’t otherwise exempt, you’re probably aware that you have an OSHA... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.305 Electrical Wiring Methods & 1910.303 General Requirements
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Honoring Worker Memorial Day
Shamus and Kortney are Judy’s sons. Both sons died on-the-job, almost exactly one year apart from each other. Shamus died... More →
Lessons from a Life in Safety: #10
Be a story collector! Safety professionals at any career stage accumulate stories quickly, whether humorous, horrific, or, just human—keep collecting... More →
Protect Yourself From the Sun When Working Outside
It strikes when you least expect it – especially in the summer. As the weather gets warmer, so does the... 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 →
Ripple Effect: Exploring Serious Occupational Injuries and Fatalities for Positive Change
Barrett:All right. Welcome to our webcast, Ripple Effect, Exploring Occupational Fatalities for Positive Change. First, thanks for being here. This... More →
COVID vs The Holidays: AND the Holidays Win!
100 ways to have a healthy, safe and fun 2020 holiday season. Regardless of which holiday you celebrate, most “normal”... More →
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Actively Listening? [Say Whaaaaat?]
Of course, you’re actively listening!!! Right? Perhaps and perhaps not! What does it mean to be an active listener, and... More →
Safety Focus: Elevated Work Safety
Ladders and scaffolding are important resources in many occupations. They’re also frequent visitors on OSHA’s top ten most-cited violations list... More →
Training Challenges in the Workplace, 2020 Edition
I think it’s safe to say that every organization has had to make some adjustments and deal with a fair... 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 →
8 Steps to Successful Remote Collaboration
I am fortunate to have worked as a member of many remote teams throughout my career. Over 20 years ago... More →
Swimming Pool Safety
A swimming pool is an almost irresistible attraction for children. A pool also requires extra vigilance by homeowners and parents... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.451 - Scaffolding
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →