Resources and Other Results:
The Limits of the Zone — Protective Grounding Principles
Personal Protective Grounding (PPG) is the most hotly debated safety procedure in the electric utility industry, but acknowledged as 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 →
Lead Awareness
Lead is one of the most common toxic elements found in industry and is a leading cause of workplace illness... More →
The 20 Things You Need to Meet OSHA’s New Guidelines
Make sure you’re prepared for a successful workplace COVID program.... More →
Knock, Knock—It’s OSHA: Programmed Inspections (Part 2)
Programmed inspections are OSHA’s lowest enforcement priority, but these inspections outnumber unprogrammed inspections, so it is clear that programmed inspections... More →
Q & A: Walking-Working Surfaces Final Rule
Question: “What are the new training requirements in 1910.30? I don't understand who I'm supposed to train and what I'm... More →
Quick Guide to HAZWOPER Training
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause a variety of health and safety risks, including chemical burns, fires, explosions, and other... More →
Don’t Fall For Scaffolding Safety Shortcuts
In November, there were two major reminders of why fall arrest systems are so vital to the safety of those... More →
Your Blueprint for Chemical Safety Training
Employee training is one of the 5 key pillars to OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard here in the United States. But... More →
Get Ready for Road Work Season
Now that winter has released its grip across the U.S., it’s time for seasonal road repair projects to begin. Let’s... More →
Web Meeting Productivity
When planned and organized, web meetings can be very productive. Has your team done online meetings before? Are they productive... 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 →
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 →
Workplace Respiratory Hazards and Protection
You may not know it, but that headache you’re experiencing could be a result of breathing air at work. When... More →
Moving Your Workforce Home
Your workforce is the lifeblood of your business. Reassure them. Make sure they know you are doing everything you can... More →
OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Courses & History
A lot of companies and job sites are now requiring workers to obtain their OSHA 10 or 30 Hour card... More →
OSHA’s Birthday
Forty-seven years ago, on this date (December 29) in 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)... More →
OSHA 2021 Outlook
With a new administration entering the White House, 2021 could be very interesting for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)... 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 →
Preventing Caught-in and Caught-between Incidents
Caught-in and caught-between injuries result when a worker gets squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects... More →
All About OSHA's "Focus Four" Construction Hazards
In the construction industry, certain hazards are present every day on the job site. To better understand and avoid these... More →
Working to Protect Temporary Workers
OSHA recently issued a press release concerning their new alliance with the American Staffing Association as they “work together to... More →
New Safety Infographic! Free Download
Workplace Safety: Protect Your Workers 13 WORKERS DIE EVERYDAY from traumatic injuries in the USA.OVER $95 BILLION EVERY YEAR is... More →
Stay Safe When Working in Hot Weather
If you or your crew are on jobsites outdoors this summer, especially during these recent days of record heat waves... More →
Bringing on Temporary Workers for Construction Season
The summer hiring season is just around the corner, and that can mean bringing on temporary workers to your job... More →
EHS Trends Accelerated in a Post-Pandemic World
Much has been written regarding the impact COVID-19 has had on the world population and economy. As we move from... More →
HSI Launches EHS Essentials, EHS Software Developed to be Quick and Easy to Adopt
HSI EHS Essentials is an out-of-the-box solution designed to help organizations set up and manage their incidents, audits, inspections, JSAs... 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 →
Workplace Risks: Flammable Liquids and Burn Injuries
Fuels, solvents, cleaners, paints, adhesives – it would be hard to find a modern manufacturing facility that doesn’t use flammable... 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 →
Why Training Is One of the Essential Elements of EHS
"It's common sense." You may have heard this phrase used to explain why employee training isn't necessary. Unfortunately, you don't... More →
Protect Yourself From Heat Illness When Working Outside This Summer
Working outdoors this summer? It’s all about water, rest, and shade. Those are the words of wisdom from OSHA, as... 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 →
Prepare Your Workers for Winter Driving
With icy roads, cold temperatures, and snow affecting driving conditions, stop those winter driving woes and make sure you and... More →
Qualified Electric Workers in the Manufacturing Industry
The OSHA standards relating to qualified electric workers (QEW) can be confusing. How do you identify which workers are QEWs?What... More →
Don’t miss the Workers Memorial Day world premiere of “A Day’s Work”
90 minutes before he was killed on his first day of work as a temporary employee, 21-year-old Day Davis texted... More →
Hazard Communication: Knowledge to Protect Yourself
We all know the power of communication, and nowhere is it more mission critical than when communicating hazards in the... 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 →
Respiratory Protection
Did you know that an estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators throughout the United States? And that... More →
Personal Protective Equipment For Electric Utilities
Safety training and Personal protective equipment (PPE) go hand and hand. PPE can help mitigate dangers, and reduce the severity... More →
Public Safety
While you are busy protecting others, let us protect you. We understand the pace of your work, the regulatory requirements... More →
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Welders
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Conflict De-Escalation Techniques
Certain occupations are more at-risk of exposure to violence; it’s a fact. For example, employees working alone, working late at... More →
Training Topics
Professional Development for a Modern Workforce Today’s employees are more diverse than ever before. Your employee training and development topics... More →
Electric Utility Grounding: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
Electric workers, especially lineman, use grounding systems on a regular basis as a protective measure against electric shock. Many electric... More →
Healthcare Worker Training and Hazardous Chemicals
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently published some interesting survey results about healthcare workers and... 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 →
The Hazards of Air Emissions and How to Help Prevent Them
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works to establish air quality standards to protect public health and the environment and tracks... More →
Construction Focus Four: The Top Four Construction Hazards, and Tips to Avoid Them
Construction is one of the largest employers in the U.S., employing hundreds of thousands of workers in assorted trades. It... More →