Resources and Other Results:
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 →
HSI September Newsletter 2021
Your monthly digest of resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Slips, Trips, & Falls Checklist
Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls is major point of emphasis for employers across a wide range of industrial classifications... More →
OSHA 10- and 30-hour Training for Construction Worker Safety
Although OSHA requires that all employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, it’s no secret that construction... More →
Is Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Recession-Proof?
While the length and severity are debated, many economists believe we will see a recession in the next few months... More →
What Makes Occupational Safety a Good Business Investment?
From a business perspective, safety programs do not actually generate sales or income and therefore are a financial burden or... More →
Understanding Experience Modifiers
The most important factor in determining premiums for each employer is the ‘experience modifier’ (EM). Experience modifiers only apply to... More →
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 →
2019 OSHA Outlook
1. OSHA Leader? The start of 2019 for OSHA looks like it could start without a confirmed leader. Currently Loren... 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 →
Deadly Falls and Construction Work
Most employees in the EHS realm know that falls are among the most serious of workplace accidents. A new database... More →
Stand Down for Fall Safety
Preventing falls is a top priority for any construction worksite. Frequently claiming the top spot on OSHA’s top 10 safety... More →
Safety Doesn’t Just Apply at Work, Off-the-job Safety is Just as Important
Having the ability to do more outdoor activities is one of the many perks of summer. Just take a look... 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 →
Winterize Your Workplace With HSI’s Winter Preparation Package
Wintertime means freezing temperatures and icy roads, pavement, and sidewalks that can change any workplace environment from safe to dangerous... More →
Stand-down for Fall Prevention
While preventing falls where workers use ladders and lifts to carry out their job duties is a year-round task for... 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 →
Creating A Drug Free Workplace
The economic cost of drug abuse is significant. In 1998 the annual costs associated with drug abuse stood at $143.... More →
Preventing Injuries During the Holiday Season
The months of November through January are filled with festive holidays. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year celebrations provide... More →
What OSHA’s 2022 Top 10 List Says About Workplace Safety in the United States
Each year OSHA publishes a top 10 list of the most frequently cited standards found during inspections conducted by federal... More →
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
Never skimp on safety when it comes to protecting your eyes. October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and Health &... More →
SIF: Serious Injury or Fatality Incident Determination and Reporting Guidelines
Injury and illness prevention used to focus on overall reduction of incidents; you reduce any and all accidents, you reduce... More →
HSI March 2023 Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Hazardous Effects of Hazardous Energy – Stay Safe and in Control
Well thought-out plans to control hazardous energy prevent 50,000 injuries and 120 deaths a year, according to OSHA. Hazardous energy... More →
The Cost of Non-Compliance on Family
You can’t put a price tag on human life. (Well, unless you’re an insurance company.) The financial impact of non-compliance... More →
Focus on Alcohol Awareness and Distracted Driving for the Month of April
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) have... 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 101: When Safety Needs Explaining
Barrett: Welcome to today's EHS Daily Advisor webcast, Safety 101: When Safety Needs Explaining. It does need explaining. People tell... More →
HSI April Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Adding Accident Investigation and Disaster Preparedness to Your Safety Mix
It’s easy to think of safety training in the context of the machines and potentially dangerous settings of the industrial... More →
Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving
When you hear the words “unsafe driving,” you likely think of speeding or drunk driving. But distracted driving results in... More →
Resources to Help You Avoid OSHA’s Top 10 Most-Cited Violations
OSHA’s list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations hasn’t changed much in the past years. But, according to... More →
Manufacturing Safety: Learning from Expensive Lessons in American Industry
An examination of recent OSHA violations at three American manufacturing facilities, with recommendations for improving safety conditions in your organization... More →
OSHA's Leading Indicators
*Note: This content is republished from OSHA’s 2019 publication Using Leading Indicators to Improve Safety and Health Outcomes found here... More →
Q & A: Safety Accountability
Question: “It is pretty easy to instill safety with our workers who work in our fabrication shop, but we have... More →
Understanding Workers’ Compensation in 2 Minutes
True story... There was a company that was spending between $1.2—$1.4 million dollars each year on workers compensation costs, over... 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 →
Not Having a Safety Training Program is Risky Business
“There’s a time for playing it safe and a time for… risky business.” While Tom Cruise’s character in “Risky Business”... More →
Eye Safety at Work — What Can You Do?
It doesn’t matter what you do for a living; your eyes are an important tool. Today’s blog offers some tips... More →
Safety Training: By the Numbers
Here’s a fun exercise for any safety leader prompted by data from the world of occupational safety and health. Use... More →
Distracted Walking Injuries at Home and in the Workplace
Called a “significant safety threat” by the National Safety Council, distracted walking is a topic that has been coming up... 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 →
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 →
What is the Pediatric Chain of Survival?
The pediatric chain of survival outlines a series of steps and interventions designed to maximize the chances of saving a... More →
Arc Flash Prevention
Arc flash. That term is used a lot in safety training, but for some of those unfamiliar with the phrase... 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 →
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 →
The 20 Things You Need to Meet OSHA’s New Guidelines
Make sure you’re prepared for a successful workplace COVID program.... More →