Resources and Other Results:
Q & A: So You Want to Be a Safety Professional...
Question: “How can I break into the safety field with my certifications and construction experience, but zero actual experience as... More →
Results Are In! State of Safety Poll
The results are in for the State of Safety poll. What have we learned? There is a lot of work... More →
HSI January Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Presentation Skills Training: Start With the Right Questions
Many employees will eventually be in a position where they need to present information to a group of people. Whether... More →
ATD 2021 Keynote Recap: Angela Duckworth and Her Grit Scale
ATD 2021 kicked off with a lively and engaging keynote from Angela Duckworth. She began with stories from her... More →
SHRM22 Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. Recap: Are You a Thermometer or Thermostat?
SHRM opened their annual conference with a lively keynote from SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. He enthusiastically... More →
New Global Benchmarking Research Shows Lack of EHS Maturity and Future-Readiness
America’s Workplace Safety Risks Are Far Too High Frisco, TX. – December 18, 2023 – As the working year draws... 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 →
How to Prepare for a Surprise OSHA Inspection
An OSHA inspection can happen at any time. You won’t have advance warning that an inspector is going to show... More →
Improving Temp Worker Safety
A Growing Industry The temporary employment sector is a massive economic engine, but, as it continues to grow, safety professionals... More →
Death on the Job: 2017 Fatality Numbers Released
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2017. The total fatal... More →
DevLearn 2022 Keynote: Lessons from Kevin Bethune
DevLearn opened the conference Wednesday morning with a thoughtful session from Kevin Bethune about a human-centered approach to design thinking... More →
Q & A: OSHA Inspections – Employee Interviews
Question: “Is there a statue that allows OSHA inspectors to record interviews?” Answer: Well, yes, there is a “directive” (CPL... More →
Answers From The Expert
Q Who is this? A My name is Jill. I work for HSI Learning Systems as Chief Safety Officer. We... More →
Highlights from ASSP Safety 2022: The Intersection of HR and Safety
Imagine a group of 5,000 people dedicated to the health and safety of employees gathering in one space. ASSP (American... More →
ATD 2019 Keynote Recap: People Want to be Seen and Heard
ATD 2019 in Washington D.C. featured two keynote speakers whose messages overlapped very nicely for the talent development audience. Seth... 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 →
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 to Build a Safety Budget (Webcast)
Barret Pryce: All right, let's kick this off. Welcome to today's webcast, how to build a safety budget. My name... More →
8 Tips to Improve Decision-Making Skills
The average adult makes 35,000 decisions a day, according to Psychology Today. Snooze for nine more minutes or call in... More →
Training2022 Keynote Recap: Happiness and Success
If someone told you happier employees translate into more success for your company, would you shake your head and roll... More →
A Comprehensive Guide to Building Sales Training Programs
People who are good at making connections are often described as natural-born salespeople, but the fact is investing in the... More →
Notes from SHRM21: Mental Wellness and Inclusion
SHRM21 in Las Vegas delivered a great live event! Thousands of people donned their masks and attended in person. As... More →
Ripple Effect: Exploring Serious Occupational Injuries and Fatalities for Positive Change
Barrett:All right. Welcome to our webcast, Ripple Effect, Exploring Occupational Fatalities for Positive Change. First, thanks for being here. This... More →
EHS on Tap: E45 Certifications to Soft Skills: Professional Development for 21st-Century EHS Careers
Justin Scace: Hello everyone, and welcome to EHS on Tap. I'm your host Justin Scace, Senior Editor of the EHS... 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 →
Pipe Threader Safety
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
Managing the Safety Risks of a Construction Contractor
Very few construction contractors self-perform all of the necessary trades to complete a project. A general contractor (GC) is commonly... 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 →
Comment Period for OSHA's Proposed Rule for Crane Operator Certifications
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is accepting comments until June 20, 2018, for their proposed ruling regarding... 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’s Required Training Frequencies
OSHA Required Training for Most Workplaces EMERGENCY RESPONSE OSHA REQUIRED: YES OSHA REGULATION: 1917; 1910.35 – 1019.38; 1926.159 This is... More →
Workers Compensation & Workplace Safety: Making Dollars & Sense Of It
In the second of a two-part series on speaking the language of company leadership to leverage safety efforts, HSI’s Chief... 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 →
Cybersecurity Training Videos
Your employees serve as your front line to protect your company's data. Think about the cost in time and resources... More →
The Incidental Safety Professional
“What do you do for a living?” Safety... Safety Professional... Safety Engineer... Environmental Health & Safety…Chief Safety Officer... “Huh?” Wouldn’t... More →
Lessons from a Life in Safety: #10
Be a story collector! Safety professionals at any career stage accumulate stories quickly, whether humorous, horrific, or, just human—keep collecting... 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 →
Why Is Management Buy-in Essential for Workplace Health and Safety?
For many of the world's leading organizations, health and safety is a core value that shapes every business decision. For... More →
How To Be The Perfect Safety Professional (5 Easy Steps)
ROI: Have Return-On-Investment (ROI) data proving safety is a profit center, not a cost center.Ensure all possible job tasks have... More →
What Should Be Included in a Compliance Training Program?
Most businesses are familiar with the concept of a compliance training program. Compliance training is training that is mandated by... More →
Mentorship Program Template: A Guide to Creating a Mentoring Program
Looking for a mentorship program template? Studies show that 79% of millennials believe mentorship is critical to their professional career... More →
10 Signs of a Toxic Workplace: A Checklist for Managers
With today’s labor shortage, organizations can’t afford to ignore the signs of a toxic workplace. This might be company-wide, or... More →
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
Lead, follow, or get out of the way. That was the motto of my grade school police patrol training camp... More →
How I Failed as a Safety Manager
How I Failed as a Safety ManagerBy Peter Jensen Sr.Published on February 1, 2017Follow “Safety Pete” on LinkedIn I have... 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 →
Best Practices for Training Employees in Small Businesses
Just like in large organizations, small businesses also need to ensure their employees are appropriately trained to succeed at their... 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 →
