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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 →
National Poison Prevention Week 2022
The third full week of March is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). This serves as a time to shine a... 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 →
National Poison Prevention Week 2022
The third full week of March is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). This serves as a time to shine a... More →
My Experience with Calling Poison Control
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others... More →
My Experience with Calling Poison Control
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others... More →
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of more than 400 Americans each year and makes thousands upon thousands more ill... More →
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of more than 400 Americans each year and makes thousands upon thousands more ill... More →
Confined Spaces
Each year, an average of 92 fatalities occurs from confined spaces locations due to asphyxiation, acute or chronic poisoning, or... More →
Lead Awareness
Lead is one of the most common toxic elements found in industry and is a leading cause of workplace illness... More →
How to Safely Dispose of Medication
Unwanted, unused or expired medications can become a major safety issue due to accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. They can... More →
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
There are many dangers associated with a winter storm, from car accidents to carbon monoxide poisoning to hypothermia and other... 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 →
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
There are many dangers associated with a winter storm, from car accidents to carbon monoxide poisoning to hypothermia and other... More →
Some Tips for National Food Safety Awareness Month
Now here’s a topic that’s important to everyone; making sure that the food you prepare and eat is safe and... More →
What Factors Influence Toxic Exposure Levels?
One of the first things to consider when thinking about chemical compliance is controlling exposure levels. Compliance standards are created... More →
24-Hour Hotline
HSI’s 24-Hour Emergency Response Hotline allows you to access your safety data sheets (SDS) via email and to receive emergency... More →
10 Ways To Use Safety Data Sheets
As a safety professional, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) have always been a close, professional friend. They are scientific, clear, help... More →
Start The New Year On A Positive Note
The past two years have been challenging in many ways. We’ve collectively experienced a pandemic that has taken a physical... More →
Start The New Year On A Positive Note
The past two years have been challenging in many ways. We’ve collectively experienced a pandemic that has taken a physical... 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 →
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 →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
A Winning Demographic in the War on Drugs
January 22-28, 2018 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. This outreach awareness effort was created to help parents and... 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 →
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 →
Spring Yard Work Safety
With longer days and warmer weather, many of us are spending more time working outdoors on our gardens and lawns... More →
World First Aid Day: Why First Aid Skills Are Important
The second Saturday of September marks World First Aid Day, providing an opportunity to further raise awareness about how first... More →
How to Give Effective Toolbox Talks, Part 2: The Topics
Constantly finding new topics for safety toolbox talks can be challenging. If you have a morning safety meeting every day... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.178 - Powered Industrial Trucks
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... 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 →
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 →
Chemical Spills
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... 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 →
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 →
Office Etiquette Training Can Be Fun
Office etiquette training covers many concepts that should be common sense. It’s not always that simple. When we encounter situations... More →
Fireworks-Related Injuries by the Numbers
Every year before the Fourth of July, doctors and firefighters warn about the dangers of fireworks. And every year, the... More →
Fireworks-Related Injuries by the Numbers
Every year before the Fourth of July, doctors and firefighters warn about the dangers of fireworks. And every year, the... 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 →
Safety Blog Series: Part 1 | You’ve Got the Job. Now What?
Congratulations! You've got the safety job. Now what? Have you recently acquired the role of "safety person" at your company... More →