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Safety Blog Series: Part 3 | You’ve Got the Job. Now What?
Hey, you came back! Thanks for sticking with this. The first two posts of this series set an important, albeit... 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 →
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 →
Beryllium Safety
Beryllium is a versatile metal. It is strong and lightweight, is temperature and corrosion resistant, and does not produce sparks... More →
Rigging Safety
Rigging and lifting loads are an important work task on many work sites. Companies that perform rigging as part of... More →
Warehouse Safety
There are many types of warehouses, each with their own unique purpose, from distribution centers or dropship facilities to cold... More →
Protecting Lone Workers
Many employees work by themselves for at least part of their shifts, including delivery drivers, janitorial and housekeeping workers, home... More →
Vehicle Backing Safety
Even though most drivers spend less than one percent of their driving time in reverse, the National Safety Council (NSC)... More →
Electrical Safety on the Job
Working with or around electricity exposes employees to dangers such as electric shock, fires and explosions. Fortunately, most of these... More →
Passenger Van Driver Safety
Many employers, schools, churches, and other groups choose to transport passengers using twelve- to fifteen-passenger vans. While these passenger vans... More →
Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety
The National Fire Protection Association reports more than 1.5 million fires in the US every year. These fires cause more... More →
Scissor Lift Safety: A Blended Training Approach
Scissor lifts are popular for their flexibility, ease of use, and quick set up. These mobile elevated work surfaces are... More →
Lithium Batteries: Safe Handling, Storage, and Disposal
Lithium batteries are used for many things, and they are very safe. But proper use, handling and storage are important... More →
Confined Space Safety: What You Need to Know
A lot of things can go wrong when working in tight spaces, and not just bumping your head on a... More →
5 Tips for Pedestrian Forklift Safety in the Workplace
Forklifts are key players in numerous industries, such as warehousing and manufacturing, streamlining the movement of heavy goods with ease... More →
What You Need to Know About Splash Pad Safety
Splash pads are popular attractions for families looking for an easy alternative to public pools and water parks. These little... More →
HSI May Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... 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 →
Safety Job Responsibilities
The 30,000-foot view of what is expected of an employer by way of workplace safety compliance. Determine workplace hazards and... More →
Safety Leadership Orientation
It’s a simple question... How do you demonstrate leadership in safety across your organization? That’s an incredibly intelligent question for... More →
Safety from Day 1
This article is dedicated to my daughters Laura and Emma. By “Day 1” I mean right after the delivery of... 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 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 →
Safety Training Solutions Made Simple
Have you ever found a better way to do something? A breakthrough that made your life easier? A discovery that... More →
Safety Management Systems a la Disney
It’s hard to turn off your hazard awareness radar when you’re a safety professional. I constantly find myself scanning for... More →
Benefits of Making Safety Training a Priority
Just before the end of the year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their report summarizing the final data... 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 →
Electrical Safety for Research and Education
Electricity is a vital part of facility operations, but it can also pose an extreme health hazard in those facilities... More →
Safety Nerd Pop-Quiz: Caught In & Struck By
Have a look at this image: Can you... Name the potential hazardName the type of training that would align with... More →
What is "Competency-Based" Safety Training
Competency-based safety training is a form of occupational training that requires learners to demonstrate the ability to perform defined, concrete... More →
Stop Using One-Size Audits: Tailor Templates for Safer Worksites
Every workplace is different. Each site faces unique risks shaped by its people, equipment, processes, and environment. Still, many organizations... More →
The Importance of Native Language Safety Training
Over the last five years, Hispanic and Latino workers have seen the highest increasing rate of workplace fatalities of any... More →
Don’t Forget About Industrial Ergonomic Safety Training
Employees are usually familiar with the more obvious hazards in the industrial facility they work in. Maybe they’re working near... More →
7 Tips to Share with Employees for Safety Month!
Every June, workers across America celebrate National Safety Month, established by the National Safety Council in 1996 with the goal... More →
Use Training to Foster Psychological Safety
Imagine you’ve been given the task of making your organization’s teams 75% more productive over the next three quarters—how would... More →
Q & A: Two Hands on a Ladder? 1910.21 - 1910.30—Walking Working Surfaces
Question: “Can you work on a ladder that is above the height required for fall protection? If yes, can you... 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 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 First for Pets During the Holidays
We know our blog readers are superstars when it comes to best practices for safety for themselves and their families... More →
Safety First When It Comes to Fireworks
While the breathtaking, sky-filling displays will be left to the professionals, millions of Americans will celebrate the upcoming Independence Day... More →
Safety Training Tips for Home and Work
One of the things I love about what I do is knowing that the training HSI provides not only helps... More →
Building a Stronger Safety Culture Through EHS Software
Ensuring safety is crucial for any organization, yet developing a strong safety culture can be overwhelming. Although traditional safety management... More →
Safety Data Sheets for Commercial Products
Hello-I’m Jill, Chief Safety Officer with HSI Learning Systems. Employers often ask if they need to have SDS’s or Safety... More →
Safety FM Podcast: Episode 28 - Jill James
Our very own Jill James was a special guest recently on, the Safety FM Podcast, where they talk about safety... More →
Building a Sustainable Safety Culture: Strategies and Best Practices
It's more important than ever to prioritize building a sustainable safety culture. According to the CDC, companies with robust 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 →
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 →
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 →
Qualified Electric Worker (QEW)
OHSA’s qualified electric worker (QEW) standards can be confusing whether you’re a manufacturing facility, construction site, or utility. Many people... More →