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 →
True Stories in Safety Training
In 2011, OSHA fined a company in Illinois called AMD Industries. OSHA fined them $1.2 million dollars. Some of the... 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 →
Oil and Gas Industry Safety Concerns
Workers in the petroleum and energy sectors know that oil and gas work can be dangerous business. According to an... More →
New Products in Safety: How Dual-Hazard Clothing Helps Fulfill OSHA’s Revised 1910.269 Ruling
In April 2014, OSHA published a revision to the 1910.269 ruling. The revision applies to employers that work with electric... More →
HSI Learning Systems: MSHA Training Online Now Available in Spanish
HSI Learning Systems rolls out MSHA Part 46 & MSHA Part 48 online training in Spanish. December 15th, 2017 –... More →
Unified EHS Systems: Streamlining Compliance and Safety
Within Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), many organizations face the daunting challenge of managing fragmented systems and data silos. This... 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 →
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 →
HSI September Newsletter 2021
Your monthly digest of resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Maximizing Your Workforce Training Investment
The first thing you want to know is who needs what training and then you have to figure out how... More →
Bringing the Safety World Together With ISO 45001
In March 2018, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements... More →
FAQ: Are MDs Exempt from OSHA Training Standards?
In conversation with customers, this question comes up often enough to be addressed, so I’m going into more detail here... More →
OSHA 30 Hour Training
The 30-hour OSHA Outreach courses provide more comprehensive awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards... More →
10 Questions You Need to Ask Before Buying Online Training
Essential questions you’ll want to ask any provider before investing in online safety training, and honest answers from the people... More →
Understanding OSHA’s HAZCOM and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Standards
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace kill an estimated 50,000 workers each year in the United States, and an estimated 190,00... More →
HSI Releases New and Improved OSHA 10 and 30 Courses
HSI, a leader in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and workforce development software, training, and compliance solutions, announces the availability... 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 →
OSHA 2020 Outlook
How might 2020 be shaping up for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)? Here are some key points of interest... More →
All the OSHA Acronyms! With Definitions!
One of the frustrating things about the government—or any large bureaucratic institution—is the jargon. Least popular for laymen are acronyms... More →
How Do I Become an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer?
We had a customer ask if our OSHA 30 Hour Courses can be used as part of the requirements to... More →
Facts About OSHA 10 & 30 Online Training
HSI is one of the extremely few companies authorized by federal OSHA to provide the 10/30 hour courses online, and... More →
How to Match Training by Industry & Employee Group
Having spent a number of years on OSHA’s ‘Ergonomics Team’, which focused on enforcement in long term care facilities... More →
HSI Launches ESG Solution
HSI’s ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) solution set is uniquely positioned to help organizations roll out or expand upon their ESG... More →
How-To: Determining State or Federal OSHA Jurisdiction
How-To: Determining State or Federal OSHA Jurisdiction Did You Know: Employers under state Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) plans... More →
Ladder Safety For Electric Utilities
For the most part, safety training in the utility industry follows the same standards for ladder safety as the general... More →
OSHA Updates PSM Standards for Retail Exemption
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its standards on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (PSM)... More →
Q & A: State & Federal Training Requirements
Q & A: State & Federal Training Requirements Question: “Where do I find information about state & federal safety training... More →
The Trouble with “OSHA-Approved”
What’s the 4-Letter Word (equivalent) of Safety? The nails on the proverbial chalk board? The eye-roller? This two word combo... 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 →
10 Ladder Safety Tips for Work and Home
The US ranks third in population but according to the World Health Organization, the US leads the world in ladder... 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 →
Guide to Environmental Health Safety (EHS) Acronyms
If you’ve been in the occupational safety world for 10 years or 10 days, there’s little doubt you’ve run head... More →
OSHA Safety Training: 5 Things to Know
Here are five things every employer should understand when it comes to meeting OSHA’s vast — but important — safety... More →
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) FAQ’s
What products require an SDS?Any product that is considered a hazardous chemical requires a safety data sheet. A hazardous chemical... 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 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 →
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 →
Troubleshoot Your Training – Live!
What? No one liked your PowerPoint training session on OSHA’s new Beryllium rule? If you have a safety training challenge... 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 →
10 Reasons You’re Probably Wrong About Online Safety Training: Part 2
Continued from Part 1 From experience, we understand that there’s a lot of misinformation about online training and its value... More →
Protecting Against the Top 4 Construction Hazards
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Safety Comes in Many Colors
You might not think of a construction site as a bright and colorful place, but the orange and yellow safety... More →
Safety Job Research Project: Results
A year ago, we launched a research effort to learn more about the safety professional community: who they are, how... More →
Safety Blog Series: Part 2 | You’ve Got the Job. Now What?
Welcome back! So what’s next now that you have this safety position? In Part I we talked about the power... More →