Resources and Other Results:
NERC Standards Under Development – Interesting Yes, Surprising No
Although the pace of new NERC Reliability Standards rolling out of the development process is not as rapid as in... More →
NERC Standards Development in Action
As we’ve noted in a previous post, the NERC standards development process includes all interested parties and is incredibly transparent... 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: Portable Ladder - ANSI Standards
Question: “What is the minimum weight capacity allowed for a portable ladder in general industry?” Answer: Wood, or metal? In... 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 →
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 →
Q & A: OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards
Question: “Does OSHA have a "high-risk" hazard list, like combustible dust, or lack of FR clothing in facilities with Flash... 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 →
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 →
How To Keep Mandatory Refresher Training Interesting
Workforce safety training is boring. The occupational safety & health administration (OSHA) has more than 20 standards that require annual... More →
McDonald’s Australia increases employee safety engagement by 500% with HSI SMS
McDonald’s previous safety management process, a paper-based system was meeting standards, but it simply took too long for workers to... More →
Tackle OSHA's Top 10
OSHA's Top 10 Most-Frequent Citations address hazards that commonly result in serious occupational injury, fatality, or illness. This mix of... More →
Training for Compliance - Who Needs What & When?
This webcast will help you learn how to navigate the path to total workforce training compliance. This session will build... More →
EHS: The Keystone of Business Resilience and Flexibility in a Changing World
The role of EHS within the business landscape has undergone a significant transformation. It has evolved from a function primarily... 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 →
Building Materials Company Enhances Efficiencies by Developing Qualified Electric Worker Program
A small building materials company with 65 years of experience needed to improve efficiencies. One area they identified was electrical... 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 →
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations for 2018 – Learning from our Mistakes
We need to learn from our mistakes in order to not repeat them, but we can’t learn from them if... More →
5 Steps to Implementing Safety Training
A lot of companies want to get it right. But it isn’t easy. Despite good intentions to comply with Occupational... More →
Building an effective training program Gap Analysis
A gap analysis helps organizations determine how to achieve their business goals. It is a crucial step in the planning... More →
Keurig Dr Pepper Creates Consistency in Dispersed Workforce
The Challenge In the long history of Keurig Dr Pepper, the company has acquired numerous distributors and bottlers. While the... More →
EMS Recertification in California
In the state of California, maintaining EMS certification is crucial to ensure the highest standards of pre-hospital care for EMTs... More →
Systemic Safety
People, training, and preparation. Safety and human resources professionals know that employers should never overlook those three things. Understanding and... More →
Qualified Electric Worker FAQ
We hear a lot of questions from people about how they make sure their QEW training protects their workers and... More →
NREMT Extension
HSI is a nationally accredited organization of CAPCE offering continuing education hours and recertification training for EMS agencies and providers... More →
CAPCE & Advisory Board
HSI is a nationally accredited organization of CAPCE. As a CAPCE accredited organization, HSI offers both virtual and instructor-led courses... More →
Looking Ahead: Updated CPR & First Aid Guidelines
BACKGROUND Since the first CPR Standards and Guidelines were released in 1975, major updates have been provided about every five... More →
Webinar: Vaccination and Test Tracking – Keeping Workers Safe
Looking for a way to log, track, and maintain employee vaccination status and test results? Unsure what the latest federal... More →
Understanding ADA Compliant Design Characteristics
Complying with ADA design standards not only benefits individuals with disabilities, but also enhances the overall design, functionality and value... More →
Navigating NERC Compliance Challenges: Integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems into Existing Generating Facilities
When integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into an existing generating facility, NERC compliance introduces a series of important considerations... More →
Extreme Cold Weather Grid Operations, Preparedness, and Coordination SAR
The Standards Authorization Request (SAR) related to cold weather grid operations submitted October 6, 2021, began a series of technical... More →
Extreme Cold Weather Grid Operations, Preparedness, and Coordination SAR
The Standards Authorization Request (SAR) related to cold weather grid operations submitted October 6, encompasses revisions to existing standards and... More →
The Evolution of Mock Audits for Compliance
Compliance mock audits, or “practice” audits, with the NERC Reliability Standards have long been a staple of robust internal compliance... More →
Qualified Electric Worker (QEW) – Everything you Need to Know to Comply with OSHA 1910.332 & 1910.333
It’s not just regulatory compliance. In the last 10 years, more than 20,000 workers were injured in workplace electrical accidents... 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 →
What Factors Influence Toxic Exposure Levels?
One of the first things to consider when thinking about chemical compliance is controlling exposure levels. Compliance standards are created... More →
HCS Pictograms and Hazards
New Labeling Requirements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Consistency in the labeling of chemicals is critical to the new... More →
Quality Assurance
HSI has a valid, defensible and effective quality assurance system specifically designed to monitor and improve the performance of its... More →
Cold Weather Considerations – Looking Ahead to the Highlights
This week the final ballot results were announced for the three standards being revised to enhance cold weather preparedness. All... More →
Evolving Worldwide Trends in Chemical Regulation
If you manufacture, distribute or work with chemicals, then you probably know a thing or two about regulations and standards... 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 →
First Responder Continuing Education Training
Need a convenient way to meet EMS Continuing Education (CE) requirements? HSI is your answer. We offer online distributive training... More →
It’s Time to Address Generator Frustrations with FAC-008
For anyone, especially Generator Owners, who has been involved in compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards in the past few... More →
Fall Protection – Construct Safety at Your Site!
In the workplace, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that fall protection had nearly $20 million in penalties... 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 →
Bringing Human Performance Fundamentals to the Workplace
Pro athletes train rigorously, pushing their limits, to make sure they perform at their peak when it's game time. The... More →
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness – Get Educated and Spread the Word!
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) in Washington, DC, an organization dedicated to improving the care of patients by advancing research... More →
Online Training
HSI's online training program is based on the current NERC Certification Exam Content Outline. It provides a good foundation... More →
NERC Compliance Audit Tips for Subject Matter Experts
It is one thing for Compliance Managers, regulatory specialists, and expert advisers to sit down with an auditor and answer... More →
What Makes a Qualified Electric Worker?
Any business with employees who work on electrical equipment faces the challenge of determining who is a qualified worker. The... More →