Resources and Other Results:
Systemic Safety
People, training, and preparation. Safety and human resources professionals know that employers should never overlook those three things. Understanding and... More →
What Does Health & Safety Have to do With HR? 5 Essentials for HR Professionals
This webinar will cover critical facts about OSHA and the five essential items every employer must have to manage workplace... More →
Special Work Conditions and Safe Material Handling for Electrical Workers
Electric utility work is among the most dangerous types of jobs. Every year, 13,000 electrical workers are injured so severely... 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 in the Workplace
Human hands are versatile and amazing tools. It’s easy to take them for granted, and that can be a dangerous... 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 →
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 →
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 →
OSHA Recommends Water, Rest and Shade for Outdoor Workers
For those who work outdoors, the next several months can be a difficult time of year as the weather heats... More →
Holiday Electrical Safety
For many families, holiday lights in and around the house are a beloved part of the season. If you’re in... More →
3 Things Linemen Can Do To Avoid Musculoskeletal Disorders
It’s not uncommon for lineworkers to experience back and knee pain, especially later in life after they’ve been working for... 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 →
Hand Injuries in Construction
A construction site can be a real epicenter for hand injuries. A 2011 article in EHS Today cites some scary... More →
The 20 Things You Need to Meet OSHA’s New Guidelines
Make sure you’re prepared for a successful workplace COVID program.... More →
The Human Side of Safety
The knock on the front door was much harder and faster than typical for a visitor. “I think your garage... 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 →
May is National Electrical Safety Month
Are your employees following the best safety practices for working with electricity? Electrical injuries can be serious or even fatal... 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 →
Drug Testing in the Workplace and Medical Marijuana – the Controversy
Safety + Health Magazine took an in-depth look last summer at an issue that many safety professionals across the country... 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 →
About The NFPA 2015 70E Standard Revision
For 2015, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has brought forward a critical revision to its standard for electrical safety... More →
Audits are a Good Thing
I never realized the benefits of an audit until later in my career. Audits have commonly been looked on as... More →
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week
June 12-18, 2017, is OSHA’s inaugural “Safe + Sound Week,” and it’s all about recognizing the value of a robust... More →
Eye Injury Prevention Month
July is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and whether we find ourselves at work, at home, playing sports, or anywhere where... More →
Troubleshooting Silica Exposure
Here is what I would recommend to any employer looking for help with silica right now. Feel free to share... 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 →
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 →
HSI February Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
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 →
What’s the difference between an unqualified and a qualified electric worker?
OSHA and the NFPA have specific definitions for a qualified electric worker – basically, someone who is trained and knowledgeable... More →
Art & Science of Mindfulness
By Linda F. Martin, CSP, PG, CHMM, SMS, CIH and Jan K. Wachter, D.Sc., CSP, CIH, CQE, CRE This article... More →
Q & A with the Expert: Why A Positive Supervisor-Employee Relationship Is Crucial to Safety
Relationships play a huge role in the culture of a workplace, especially when it comes to safety. Jill James, our... More →
Why is a positive supervisor-employee relationship so important to worker safety?
Why is a positive supervisor-employee relationship so important to worker safety? Relationships play a huge role in the culture of... 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 →
Employee Safety Training
I had the question asked of me one day, “When should a company provide the OSHA required safety training?” I... More →
How Many Safety Pros Do You Need to Hire?
One of the biggest challenges companies face today has to do with staffing. It’s completely natural, then, to wonder how... More →
Modernizing EHS Beyond Compliance: Embracing a Holistic Approach
Struggling to keep up with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) regulations and feeling overwhelmed by the risks and complexities of... More →
The Safety Professional’s Top Goal of 2018
Baseline: a minimum starting point used for comparison. With the start of a new year, as many of us strive... More →
COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard 1910.501 Vaccination, Testing, and Face Coverings
HSI strives to help Safety and HR professionals understand new mandates, as well as understand what, regardless of mandates, are... More →
HSI Offering Discounted Courses to Support Hurricane Clean-up
For environmental clean-up crews in Texas and Florida, they have their work cut out for them in the aftermath of... More →
STOP Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace NOW!
Companies need senior management and HR to lead the way to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment. Discrimination quickly breeds a... 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 →
Lockout Tagout Training Saves Lives
An employee works to clear a jam on a conveyor belt, only to have their hand crushed when the conveyor... More →
DOT Training – Driver Wellness is Important for the Safety of Everyone on the Roads
Anyone considering a career as a commercial driver knows you need a special classification of driving license to be employed... 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 →
Lightning Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe Until the Last Rumble of Thunder
Increased outdoor activity in the summer increases our potential exposure to lightning and lightning storms. While lightning can be a... 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 →
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 →
How is Compliance Training Different from Other Training?
Compliance training is a fact of life in most U.S. businesses today. Beyond the mere fact that it is mandated... More →