Organizations face various challenges in maintaining a robust Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program in today...
Is a growth mindset culture one of your company’s core values? Do your employees have a willingness to continually learn and grow? Their ongoing advancement is paramount, as fostering a grow...
https://hsi.com/blog/benefits-of-fostering-a-growth-mindset-culture-how-to-begin
The annual STOP THE BLEED® national awareness campaign takes place every May. It highlights the need for everyone to be trained in life-saving emergency bleeding control techniques.
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause a variety of health and safety ...
For safety professionals navigating the complex landscape of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives, the road to success often begins with a significant hurdle: securing https://hsi.com/blog/executive-buy-in-ehs-strategies
The ability to negotiate is an essential soft skill for leaders. Most leaders’ workdays consist of one negotiation after another. Negotiations can be anything from lobbying for additional st...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-art-of-negotiation-an-essential-soft-skill-for-leaders
Within Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), many organizations face the daunting challenge of managing fragmented systems and data silos. This can often feel like navigating a complex maze, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/transform-risk-management-unified-ehs-platforms
Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 p.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m.
PT
The question we get asked most often is “What safety training do...
California employers are not the only ones who should be focusing on the new California SB 553 Bill that has turned into the Workplace Violence Prevention Law!
According to the new law...
https://hsi.com/blog/california-sb-553-law-workplace-violence-prevention-law-all-states-listen-up
Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects millions of American workers every year. Verbal threats, harassment, physical assaults, and other forms of violent behavior can have severe c...
https://hsi.com/blog/importance-of-training-to-help-prevent-workplace-violence
Occupational health and safety has been at the forefront of employers’ minds for decades, with some safety organizations getting their start in the early 1900s and, of cours...
https://hsi.com/blog/implementing-mental-health-into-your-ohs-program
You're at the helm of your organization's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program, tasked with not just maintaining but elevating standards. The challenge is formidable, as the landsca...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-assessing-your-ehs-program
Struggling to keep up with Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) regulations and feeling overwhelmed by the risks and complexities of workplace safety? You're not alone. M...
Overcoming time management challenges in the workplace is serious business. Research by https://hsi.com/blog/time-bandits-overcoming-time-management-challenges
Are you struggling to navigate the overwhelming data in your Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) program? The immense volume and complexity of information can leave you sc...
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT / 10:00 a.m.
PT
Join HSI and Power Grid International to discover how utilities...
Of course, you’re actively listening!!! Right? Perhaps and perhaps not!
What does it mean to be an active listener, and why is it so important? Organizations heavily rely on conversa...
There are a handful of emergency care training brands to consider when choosing CPR, AED, First Aid and active shooter training programs. Training Centers must strike a balance between offerin...
https://hsi.com/blog/choosing-a-flexible-emergency-care-training-provider-why-it-matters
If you work in safety, operations, or management, you know that Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is not just about following regulations and preventing accidents. It's also a significan...
Retail safety skills training is not only necessary for the well-being of employees, but it’s also smart risk ma...
https://hsi.com/blog/risk-management-smarts-retail-safety-skills-training
Many organizations struggle with managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities due to the fragmented and disconnected systems they use. This often results in data silos and...
Date: February 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m.
PT
Explore your organization's EHS readiness with the Global EHS Readiness ...
Nothing builds employee empowerment and boosts confidence and initiative like effective training!
https://hsi.com/blog/employee-empowerment-building-confidence-and-initiative-with-training
February is American Heart Month, giving each of us a chance to refocus on our cardiovascular health. So, let’s brush u...
Are you tired of the time-consuming and tedious tasks involved in Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) administration? As a safety professional or business manager, you may be frustrated ...
https://hsi.com/blog/reduce-ehs-administrative-burden-technology
Don’t tolerate workplace bullying! Unfortunately, most of us have seen or experienced a workplace bully.
Thirty percent of Americans suffer from workplace bullying. This percentage e...
As a safety professional or operations manager, you're all too familiar with the endless administrative tasks of traditional https://hsi.com/blog/ehs-integration-maturity
Nowadays, sustainability in the workplace is a strategic necessity. And the return on investment is well worth the time and resources.
https://hsi.com/blog/11-benefits-of-sustainability-in-the-workplace
Failure to maintain current and error-free workplace records can end up costing you loads of money in OSHA violations. Employers especially vulnerable to recordkeeping violations are those wit...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-avoid-safety-recordkeeping-errors-citations
2023 was busy for HSI employees and customers. We recorded over 22 million course completions during the year and over 2,000 customers recorded workplace incidents using our EHS platform.
...It’s hard to fathom, that pregnancy discrimination still exists.
Since the start of FY 2011, the
https://hsi.com/blog/10-ways-to-support-pregnant-employees-know-the-laws-more
Can compliance training be as memorable as Julie Andrews spinning and singing in the Austrian Alps? Or Rhett Butler telling Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind, “Frankly, my dear, I don�...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-make-compliance-training-memorable
How vulnerable is your organization? What EHS risks are you missing? How does your work compare to 1,000 others across the globe? Focus Network and HSI have just released the Global EHS Readin...
There are many types of warehouses, each with their own unique purpose, from distribution centers or dropship facilities to cold storage, customs warehouses, https://hsi.com/blog/warehouse-safety
Companies need senior management and HR to lead the way to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment. Discrimination quickly breeds a hostile work environment. Productivity dramatically ...
https://hsi.com/blog/stop-discrimination-and-harassment-in-the-workplace-now
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the
number of warehouse employees — reaching more than
https://hsi.com/blog/mitigating-warehouse-safety-hazards-during-high-demand
The months of November through January are filled with festive holidays. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year celebrations provide opportunities to put up decorations, gath...
https://hsi.com/blog/preventing-injuries-during-the-holiday-season
Thursday, November 30, 2023
10 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. CT |
1 p.m. ET
You’ve probably heard the term Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) and didn’t think much...
Sales training is crucial! How much new business would your organization acquire and retain without high-performing sales teams? Selecting the right learning solutions partner is vital to a pr...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-is-sales-training-important-12-must-haves-in-a-learning-solutions-partner
The Standards Authorization Request (SAR) related to cold weather grid operations submitted October 6, 2021, began a series of technical document development, revisions to existing standards, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/extreme-cold-weather-grid-operations-preparedness-and-coordination-sar-2
Adding harassment training to DEI training programs can have a favorable impact on an organization’s culture. Integrating these two trainings creates a cohesive approach to fostering a
The approach you take when selling to different levels of management can look quite different. Safety professionals want to hear about training and compliance, while CEOs are likely to look fo...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-for-selling-ehs-internally-to-your-cfo
What does an effective harassment training program really mean?
The United States workforce has come a long way since the 1970s and prior years when women wer...
CPR feedback devices can provide valuable audio and visual feedback for the rate and depth of compressions while training to improve student performance. But are you required to use instrument...
https://hsi.com/blog/4-cpr-feedback-devices-that-improve-student-performance
It’s time to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with disability awareness activities. Let’s celebrate the contributions of workers in the United States with d...
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
11 a.m. PT | 1 p.m. CT |
2 p.m. ET
Interested in discovering how our interconnected platform provides valuable insights and promotes e...
How can companies instill their core values into the soul of their organization? The simple answer is through soft skills training. Training can significantly support a company’s core values...
https://hsi.com/blog/ways-soft-skills-training-supports-company-core-values-examples
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. Despite its prevalence, there are many common misconceptions abo...
https://hsi.com/blog/top-12-myths-about-sudden-cardiac-arrest
What are the two most critical factors for successful on-site or remote onboarding programs? First and foremost, new hires must get started on the right foot. Secondly, new information overloa...
https://hsi.com/blog/7-tips-to-successful-onboarding-remote-onboarding-advice
Finding a new product to incorporate into your organization’s safety program is often exciting, but it can be tricky to take this prospect up to your boss, or your boss’s boss! However, it...
https://hsi.com/blog/6-questions-every-cfo-wants-to-know-about-ehs-software
Throughout our working careers, we are all bound to have a range of encounters with On-the-Job Training (OJT). In some roles we may have received structured OJT, while in others it may have be...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-for-making-on-the-job-training-successful
Don’t miss your chance to join 1000+ Health & Safety leaders, spanning all industries, in a global movement that's setting the benchmark for EHS excellence.
As Health & Safet...
No matter where you work or what job you have, communication ...
https://hsi.com/blog/on-demand-webinar-recap-stop-yelling-at-me
The second Saturday of September marks World First Aid Day, providing an opportunity to further raise awareness about how first aid saves lives in critical situations.
According to the ...
https://hsi.com/blog/world-first-aid-day-why-first-aid-skills-are-important
Soft skills training fosters innovation. Incorporating s...
https://hsi.com/blog/8-ways-soft-skills-training-fosters-innovation
Regardless of varying opinions of the causes of our increasingly severe weather cycles, the effects are indisputable. According to https://hsi.com/blog/extreme-weather-for-utilities
It’s the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Northeast blackout. On August 14, 2003, the largest blackout in North American history occurred. It impacted 50 million people – 40 million...
https://hsi.com/blog/20th-anniversary-of-the-2003-electrical-grid-blackout
Why are personality assessments beneficial in the workplace? Why does it matter if an employee chooses “false” versus “mostly true” to the assessment question “I like to buy things t...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-personality-assessments-are-beneficial-in-the-workplace
As an emergency care instructor, you have a unique opportunity to impact your community by teaching lifesaving skills — making you the hidden link in the Chain of Survival. Your important ro...
https://hsi.com/blog/hsi-has-all-your-emergency-care-training-needs
On July 17, OSHA announced an expansion to their existing injury and illness report...
https://hsi.com/blog/osha-rule-change-injury-and-illness-reporting
August 30th at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Our experts Jill James, CSO, and Sara Busche, Product Marketing Manager, will guide you on an informative EHS management, training...
Each year, about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack – averaging out to about one every 40 seconds.
A heart attack is caused by a blockage or spasm of a coronary artery. It’s ess...
Recruitment and retention. Two very important words to an organization’s successful future.
According to https://hsi.com/blog/training-and-development-an-integral-part-of-employee-recruitment-and-retention
In today's competitive business environment, it’s more important than ever to invest in employee training programs. But with so many different options, how do you know which is the right tra...
https://hsi.com/blog/finding-the-right-training-method-for-your-team
In recent years, we’ve seen a rise in violence in many parts of the United States. Sometimes it feels like you can’t turn on the TV or scan the internet without hearing about a new tragedy...
https://hsi.com/blog/9-reasons-teams-avoid-active-shooter-response-training
Employee health and safety initiatives impact businesses of all sizes and across industries. Soft skills...
https://hsi.com/blog/improving-your-ehs-program-with-soft-skills-training
The construction industry ranked second to last (21 of 22) in a list of most to least digitized industries. Most industries are more mature in terms of not only adopting data-driven EHS system...
What are the steps to building an emotionally intelligent team? Can such teams transform your organization?
Psychologist Daniel Goleman, author of the best-selling book https://hsi.com/blog/5-steps-to-building-an-emotionally-intelligent-team
Power plants are complex environments that house high-voltage equipment, flammable materials, and hazardous chemicals. A momentary lapse in safety protocols or equipment failure can have catas...
The pediatric chain of survival outlines a series of steps and interventions designed to maximize the chances of saving a child’s life. Understanding the pediatric chain of survival empowers...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-is-the-pediatric-chain-of-survival
Date: June 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James and “Dr. Todd” Loushine as they explore the importance of communication...
Each year, a slip, trip, or fall is the cause of roughly 1 in 6 workplace fatalities, in addition to over 200,000 more nonfatal injuries. What kinds of incide...
Communicating with emotional intelligence allows us to practice empathy, boost stronger working relationships, and learn from and value co-workers. But how does one communicate with emotional ...
https://hsi.com/blog/communicating-with-emotional-intelligence-eq
Every year since 2007, the first week in June is known as CPR and AED Awareness Week. The goal is to raise awareness of lifesaving CPR and AED usage. Knowing how to properly administer CPR and...
https://hsi.com/blog/need-a-cpr-class-heres-3-options-for-getting-certified
Storytelling is a powerful way of destigmatizing mental health concerns in the workplace. If one admits to struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other mental health issues, they’re oft...
https://hsi.com/blog/destigmatizing-mental-health-issues-through-storytelling
May is National STOP THE BLEED® Month, and May 25th serves as the 6th annual STOP THE BLEED® Day. This nationwide campaign is a coordinated effort to bring bleeding con...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-is-national-stop-the-bleed-month-important
How does one remain calm and relaxed in stressful situations? Tight deadlines. Heavy workload. Demanding manager. And the list of workplace stressors goes on and on.
Workplace stressor...
CPR instructors have the unique opportunity to train community and workplace responders, including healthcare providers, first responders, law enforcement, caregivers, childcare providers, tea...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-become-a-cpr-instructor-for-new-and-experienced-instructors
We recently released a huge update to our Enrollments feature, which now allows you to assign corrective training from our EHS platform including incidents, near misses, observation modules, a...
One of the biggest challenges power company training teams face is determining the best way to deliver the learning experience. In-person, classroom training has always been a staple for power...
https://hsi.com/blog/4-benefits-blended-learning-for-power-companies
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives
https://hsi.com/blog/helping-employees-with-disabilities-advance-in-the-workplace
How critical is a succession planning template? Extremely, for organizations with key leaders close to retirement age. Or those with especially skilled leadership positions difficult to fill. ...
https://hsi.com/blog/a-guide-to-creating-a-succession-planning-template
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET
How can an EHS program help you reduce risk?
This webinar will give you actionable insight to im...
When you hear the words “unsafe driving,” you likely think of speeding or drunk driving. But
Optimizing organizational communication can powerfully impact an organization's efficacy and success. For years, poor https://hsi.com/blog/tips-on-internal-organizational-communication-best-practices
To no one’s surprise, the big tent of reliability regulations is expanding to include more invertor based resources, or IBR. On November 17, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (F...
https://hsi.com/blog/understanding-proposed-ibr-scope-expansion
Poison centers across the United States respond to more than 2 million poison exposures each year. The vast majority (roughly 93%) of these exposures occur in a residence, meaning your home co...
https://hsi.com/blog/top-poison-prevention-tips-for-families
It’s not only in one’s early childhood that cognitive activities are necessary to keep the brain healthy. Companies should support and encourage cognitive activities to improve critical ev...
https://hsi.com/blog/brain-health-15-cognitive-activities-to-help-improve-workplace-skills
The entire HSI platform has a new look and feel. The update brings all of our solutions together into a single system that allows customers to navigate between our LMS, EHS, SDS, and more, all...
“Authentic leadership is the full expression of “me” for the benefit of “we.” - Henna Inam, author of Wired for Authenticity: Seven Practices to Inspire, Adapt, &am...
EMS Continuing Education (CE) requirements can be time-consuming and costly for first responders and their agencies or departments. But with First Responder CE Training provided by HSI, you ca...
https://hsi.com/blog/first-responder-continuing-education-training-courses-and-subscriptions
Why build authentic leadership through storytelling? Think about the impact Pixar movies have not only on kids but adults, too! For example, Cars teaches how to be a respected and str...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-build-authentic-leadership-through-storytelling
Join us Thursday 2/16 at 9am PT/12pm ET to learn about EHS Essentials: an out-of-the-box solution to safety management. Getting started with an EHS platform doesn’t have to be difficult, tim...
Electric power is something most people don’t think about until it isn’t there. How do power utilities make sure the power stays on? Without an in-depth explanation of electric system repo...
https://hsi.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nerc-exam
No motivation to work is unfortunately the reality for 80% of employees worldwide! Meaning only 20% of employees worldwide feel engaged at work, according to a https://hsi.com/blog/no-motivation-to-work-what-companies-can-do-to-boost-employee-engagement-and-productivity
Each year in the month of February, the United States government recognizes national Heart Month as a time to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease. This month is a goo...
https://hsi.com/blog/february-is-heart-month-are-you-trained-in-cpr
Employee wellbeing. Seriously think about it. What is the mental state of your employees? How do you know if they are hiding their mental health struggles behind a mask? How can you support th...
https://hsi.com/blog/employee-wellbeing-in-2023-6-ways-to-support-your-employee
Although it can be difficult to acknowledge, active violence events can happen anywhere at any time. Unfortunately, this includes during community celebrations, such as parades, festivals and ...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-violence-awareness-enjoy-community-celebrations-while-staying-alert
Check out the three-part blog series How to Give Effective Toolbo...
Do you know any active procrastinators? Are you one? Do you wait until the last minute to start working on a project? It’s been on your plate for months and the due date is tomorrow! You’r...
https://hsi.com/blog/8-examples-of-procrastination-and-solutions
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace kill an estimated 50,000 workers each year in t...
https://hsi.com/blog/understanding-oshas-hazcom-and-globally-harmonized-system-ghs-standards
Each year OSHA publishes a top 10 list of the most frequently cited standards found during inspections conducted by federal OSHA during the past fiscal year. The list is used as a tool by OSHA...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-oshas-2022-top-10-list-says-about-workplace-safety-in-the-united-states
Problems stemming from employees with substance abuse disorder cost American businesses https://hsi.com/blog/substance-abuse-in-the-workplace-what-employers-need-to-know
Toolbox talks are a powerful teaching method that can have far-reaching effects on the health and safety of your workforce. Naturally, everyone wants their safety toolbox talks to be as engagi...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-give-effective-toolbox-talks-part-3-the-delivery
Safety leaders have one of the most difficult jobs. They have an incredible amount of responsibility—lives are literally at stake, and they must be effective at changing employee behavior fo...
https://hsi.com/blog/top-soft-skills-for-safety-leaders-and-ehs-professionals
Constantly finding new topics for safety toolbox talks can be challenging. If you have a morning safety meeting every day, you're spending a lot of time speaking about safety. Five meetings a ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-give-effective-toolbox-talks-part-2-the-topics
If you’ve wanted to get away from paper forms, but haven’t known where to start, HSI is excited to announce the release of EHS Essentials, templatized solutions for incidents, checklists, ...
Toolbox talks play an important role in workplace health and safety programs. They provide an important balance between lengthy formal training, written policies and procedures, and new hire o...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-give-effective-toolbox-talks-part-1-the-basics
Let’s look at what Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is and how it’s implemented. ESG was first mentioned in a United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment report in 2006. Soon...
Caught-in and caught-between injuries result when a worker gets
squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more
objects or parts of an object. They are one of the “
https://hsi.com/blog/preventing-caught-in-and-caught-between-incidents
In today’s economy, following customer service best practices is critical to retain customers. Companies are struggling to hire workers and finding great customer service reps is challenging...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-customer-service-best-practices-for-customer-retention
One of the biggest challenges companies face today has to do with staffing. It’s completely natural, then, to wonder how much staffing is required for roles—including Environmental Health ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-many-safety-pros-do-you-need-to-hire
When a company makes, stores, or ships dangerous chemical products, they need to ensure the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictogram is visible on GHS-compliant labels. OSHA fines and penalt...
https://hsi.com/blog/ghs-labels-what-they-look-like-and-what-they-mean
As we move into the winter months, many will be traveling to see loved ones or hosting friends and family during the holiday season. While this time of year is full of celebrations, popular ho...
https://hsi.com/blog/holiday-safety-tips-for-your-home-and-travel
Near misses are events that could have resulted in worker injury or illness, or damaged property, but for some reason, people and property were spared. Unsafe conditions or behaviors ...
https://hsi.com/blog/osha-sets-rules-on-reporting-but-what-about-reporting-near-misses
If you are in the process of hiring a vendor, technology provider, or business service partner, your comparison should go beyond features, benefits, and price. Think about the implementation a...
In the construction industry, working at heights is a standard part of the job. But with increased height also comes an increased risk of falling.
Consequently, falls are the https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-put-on-a-fall-protection-harness-the-right-way
We’ve recently overhauled our website course library to make it easier for you to find all of the courses HSI has to offer. Give it another look – you'll probably fi...
Motor vehicle accidents cause more workplace deaths than anything else. In 2020, 37% of on-t...
DevLearn opened the conference Wednesday morning with a thoughtful session from Kevin Bethune about a human-centered approach to design thinking. His personal history, education, and career pa...
https://hsi.com/blog/devlearn-2022-keynote-lessons-from-kevin-bethune
Jill James, host of the Accidental Safety Pro podcast, recently sat down wi...
https://hsi.com/blog/early-career-challenges-and-the-shift-to-esg-within-the-ehs-profession
Well thought-out plans to control hazardous energy prevent...
https://hsi.com/blog/hazardous-effects-of-hazardous-energy-stay-safe-and-in-control
I recently watched a webinar presented by experts in the training industry. The webinar had some of the most boring slides I have ever seen. Very few engaging visuals, no animations, or transi...
https://hsi.com/blog/eye-movements-could-aid-memory-and-good-visuals-can-make-it-happen
Today, more and more companies realize the importance and value of well-trained employees through an effective training program. Besides its role in helping employees achieve job proficiency, ...
Why spend time and money on ongoing training for risk management? The answers are quite simple, but many! To save time and money, protect your reputation, maintain trust, avoid bankruptcy, pre...
https://hsi.com/blog/4-reasons-to-have-training-for-risk-management
Cardiac arrest is among the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. This life-threatening emergency occurs when the heart loses its ability to pump blood through the body du...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-position-your-hands-for-cpr-adult-child-and-infant-guide
Chances are that more and more EHS and HR professionals, along with other departments, will be donning ESG hats—or at least taking on related duties—in the very near future, if not already...
With https://hsi.com/blog/return-on-expectations-roe-how-to-measure-the-success-of-your-l-d-program
Startling statistics show that 79% of the global workforce is made up of disengaged employees! According to a https://hsi.com/blog/8-red-flags-of-disengaged-employees-and-solutions-to-re-engage
https://hsi.com/blog/esg-and-ehs-similarities-distinctions-and-responsibilities
During a cardiac arrest emergency, immediate high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves the chance of survival by providing oxygen-rich blood to the heart and brain. But what do...
https://hsi.com/blog/are-rescue-breaths-necessary-during-cpr
Hand injuries happen in a flash, but their impact can last forever. Some workers lose hands; others develop an infection or need surgery. That alone is reason enough to make hand safety
When transferring a chemical from its original container to another, the second storage device is known as a "secondary container," "portable container," or "workplace container." Transferring...
https://hsi.com/blog/rules-for-proper-secondary-container-labeling
Environment, Health & Safety software is an important investment, what should you be looking for to find the right platform to meet your unique needs? This guide can help you understand wh...
More than one million people are hurt using hand and power tools every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Not only do people suffer physically, but their injurie...
Safety professionals stress the importance of a plan for protecting workers from high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Many industries use the natural gas in the manufactur...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-protect-against-the-dangers-of-hydrogen-sulfide-h2s
A Google search for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) delivers a page brimming with investing-related results and little else. That’s likely because investors routinely use ESG sco...
Looking for a mentorship program template? Studies show that 79% of millennials believe mentorship is critical to their professional career success. By 2025, 75% of the workforce will be mille...
https://hsi.com/blog/mentorship-program-template-a-guide-to-creating-a-mentoring-program
If an emergency or disaster strikes, does your child know what to do? Most types of disasters and medical emergencies can be frightening for adults. But for children, they can be downright ove...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-help-your-child-prepare-for-an-emergency
For many of the world's leading organizations, health and safety is a core value that shapes every business decision. For others, https://hsi.com/blog/why-is-management-buy-in-essential-for-workplace-health-and-safety
In the construction industry, certain hazards are present every day on the job site. To better understand and avoid these types of hazards workers must first be able to identify them clearly.<...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-avoid-oshas-fatal-four-construction-hazards
Ask any HR person or business owner, and they’ll tell you it’s hard to find good people. Nowadays, there are more openings than applicants. But are you aware there’s hidden talent with u...
https://hsi.com/blog/embracing-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace
What do I do if the victim is pregnant in the event of cardiac arrest? This is a common question that Emergency Care Instructors hear when covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and auto...
https://hsi.com/blog/giving-cpr-to-a-pregnant-person-what-you-need-to-know
"It's common sense." You may have heard this phrase used to explain why employee training isn't necessary. Unfortunately, you don't have to be around the industry for long to understa...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-training-is-one-of-the-essential-elements-of-ehs
Increased outdoor activity in the summer increases our potential exposure to lightning and lightning storms. While lightning can be a dangerous and even deadly hazard, there are simple, easy s...
Buying eLearning content is easy, but shopping for content can be a nightmare. There are so many options and factors to consider to ensure you’re getting the right off-the-shelf courses for ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-buy-elearning-content-for-your-lms-and-not-regret-it-later
Of all the challenges an HR department runs into, diversity tops the list as one of the most discussed and most well-researched…and one of the most misunderstood, sensitive and anxiety-provo...
Construction is one of the largest employers in the U.S., employing hundreds of thousands of workers in assorted trades. It also includes some of the most dangerous jobs in the countr...
https://hsi.com/blog/construction-focus-four-stay-safe-with-hsi
Sprains are injuries to ligaments that hold your joints together and often result in severe pain, swelling, and bruising. The stretching and tearing within the ligaments can be uncomfortable a...
https://hsi.com/blog/first-aid-for-sprains-do-i-use-ice-or-heat
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has become a burning issue for many companies, with leaders recognizing DEI as a major driver of their employee experience, organization...
You’ve made your decision to license a full library of off-the-shelf training videos. You’ve assigned a few required courses for all employees each month, but now you’re looking for idea...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-value-out-of-your-off-the-shelf-training-library
Splash pads are popular attractions for families looking for an easy alternative to public pools and water parks. These little spray parks come with a variety of water features and interactive...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-splash-pad-safety
Understanding employee burnout signs, causes, and cures can save your company billions of dollars in employee retention and health care costs. From April ‘21 to June ‘21, there was a 60% i...
https://hsi.com/blog/employee-burnout-signs-causes-and-cures
Children can learn to call 911 from a young age, potentially saving a life by getting help where it’s needed quicker. But children, especially little kids, need to be actively taught how to ...
Host Eric Michrowski of The Safety Guru podcast welcomed Executive Genera...
https://hsi.com/blog/dont-be-caught-off-guard-active-shooter-incidents
Summer months give families the opportunity for extra water fun at home, on vacation and out in the community. Unfortunately, the risk of drowning (and other injuries) also increases during th...
https://hsi.com/blog/share-these-water-safety-tips-with-your-children
If you find yourself responsible or partly responsible for the health and safety of your people but are worried there is some key element missing—we have you covered. This whitepaper has eve...
Quickly dismiss negative thoughts by practicing our positive thinking exercises for the workplace. Is it “just another manic Monday” or is it the “best day ever!”? When you first wake ...
https://hsi.com/blog/positive-thinking-exercises-for-the-workplace
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-summer-power-outages
Imagine a group of 5,000 people dedicated to the health and safety of employees gathering in one space. ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals) held their Safety 2022 conference and ex...
https://hsi.com/blog/highlights-from-assp-safety-2022-the-intersection-of-hr-and-safety
Although fireworks can be entertaining, they can also cause serious injuries. According to the https://hsi.com/blog/top-10-fireworks-safety-tips
June is National Safety Month: a time for organizations to place a renewed focus on safety. For many workplaces, this means ensuring compliance with regulations from the Occupational Safety an...
https://hsi.com/blog/national-safety-month-workplace-fatalities-and-injuries
Ticks are blood-feeding parasites that attach firmly to the skin’s surface. They’re usually found in shrubs and tall grassy areas and are most active in the United States during warmer mon...
SHRM opened their annual conference with a lively keynote from SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. He enthusiastically greeted the HR audience as people who care about people and refe...
https://hsi.com/blog/shrm22-jonny-c-taylor-jr-recap-are-you-a-thermometer-or-thermostat
High temperatures can be dangerous to people at work, home and play. A hot environment with high humidity can lead to injury, illness and death.
Heat-related illnesses are progressive, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/best-practices-for-preventing-heat-related-emergencies
Keisha Lancelin, host of the community affairs TV program Focus Atlanta on the CW Atlanta, WUPA, interviewed AVERT Director Darcy Leutzinger. They discussed why training on how to respond in a...
High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early AED use can make a significant difference in a person’s chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest. Therefore, many states have enac...
I imagine most of us do not give human trafficking a second thought, until we travel through an airport and see the posters promoting the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1 (888) 373-7888)....
https://hsi.com/blog/how-workplaces-can-fight-human-trafficking
Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. It can often happen with little or no warning. This means bystanders, such as family members, coworkers and anyone nearby durin...
Asthma is a chronic condition that makes breathing difficult, as a result of inflamed or narrowed airways, or tubes that allow air to flow in and out of your lungs. According to data from the ...
Sara Blakely walked onto the ATD stage like a ray of light. She immediately radiated warmth and positive energy. The perfect boost to an early morning keynote. You can’t help but smile back ...
Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable death in the United States. In fact, around 40% of deaths from trauma are due to severe blood loss or shock. Therefore, knowing how to app...
https://hsi.com/blog/emergency-bleeding-how-to-stop-the-bleed-until-help-arrives
The average adult makes 35,000 decisions a day, according to Psychology Today<...
National EMS Week is right around the corner. From May 15-21, 2022, communities across the United States will come together to celebrate emergency medical services personnel for their service ...
https://hsi.com/blog/celebrate-national-ems-week-6-ways-to-say-thank-you
This webinar focuses on manufacturing facilities and the challenges they face in complying with these regulatio...
I am fortunate to have worked as a member of many remote teams throughout my career. Over 20 years ago, I was living the remote collaboration dream. My manager worked in London for two years w...
https://hsi.com/blog/8-steps-to-successful-remote-collaboration
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can be the difference between life and death. In fact, the combination of immediate high-quality CPR and early AED use can more than double a person’s cha...
https://hsi.com/blog/cpr-training-for-underserved-populations
As a CPR Instructor, it’s your responsibility to create a safe environment for learning. This includes maintaining a friendly atmosphere and encouraging growth by giving constructive feedbac...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-cpr-instructors-guide-to-giving-constructive-feedback
Many students take CPR as a requirement for their workplace. But
the truth is you’re more likely to use your CPR training to save a
loved one such as a family member. https://hsi.com/blog/the-importance-of-cpr-training-for-the-whole-family
A recent
CPR, AED and First Aid training is designed to prepare you to respond to a variety of emergency situations. But what is it really like to respond and perform CPR? And how do lay responders pro...
https://hsi.com/blog/bystander-cpr-what-is-it-really-like-to-perform-cpr
Transforming Safety in the Workplace: Successful Strategies
and Statistics
Join our own Jill James, HSI Chief Safety Officer and Jon Liesmaki, Director of Environ...
Have you ever had to cope with the death of a co-worker? Have you supported a colleague with the loss of a spouse or the death of a child? Did your employer create a safe space for grief in th...
https://hsi.com/blog/dealing-with-grief-in-the-workplace-with-care-and-empathy
To date, there are 180 federal laws that mandate what companies must do to ensure the health and safety of their employees. State laws add significantly to that number. Legal compliance is tim...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-role-of-hr-in-safety-and-compliance
If an individual appears to be injured, it’s important to complete an assessment of the scene and the person. This allows you to quickly identify life-threatening conditions and other medica...
The third full week of March is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). This serves as a time to shine a light on the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote the importance of...
Bleeding isn’t always life-threatening. But when severe bleeding occurs, immediate responders can be the difference between life and death when medical care is delayed.
With National ...
https://hsi.com/blog/avert-the-importance-of-emergency-bleeding-training
If someone told you happier employees translate into more success for your company, would you shake your head and roll your eyes? What if someone could offer you a research-based strategy that...
https://hsi.com/blog/training2022-keynote-recap-happiness-and-success
Everyone wants to improve their processes, but it can be hard to figure out what you're doing well, or what can be improved. Here are three HSI customer stories that not only showcase improved...
Our bodies are designed to handle shorts bursts of stress, such as worries about meeting a deadline or dealing with the frustrations of traffic. But when you experience stress for prolonged pe...
https://hsi.com/blog/improve-your-heart-health-by-reducing-stress
American Heart Month brings awareness about the importance of heart health. But it’s also a time to celebrate our network of Training Centers, Instructors and students as they do their part ...
https://hsi.com/blog/heart-month-cpr-and-aed-training-makes-a-difference
Imagine you’ve been given the task of making your organization’s teams 75% more productive over the next three quarters—how would you do it?
Would you look to promote or hire the...
https://hsi.com/blog/use-training-to-foster-psychological-safety
Many of you have been neck deep in the stressful time that is the OSHA 300A form submission and either grateful you don’t have to then submit your 300A data directly to OSHA or frustrated by...
https://hsi.com/blog/making-sense-of-the-osha-300-log-and-osha-forms-300a-and-301
Bystanders are the key to survival during a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. The sooner someone receives CPR and AED intervention, the more likely they are to survive. Unfortunately, women are...
https://hsi.com/blog/women-are-less-likely-to-receive-help-during-a-cardiac-arrest-emergency
We’re pleased to announce the release of a new feature built into the HSI LMS called HSI Advisor. Best of all, it’s free. And it’s available to you right now!
HSI Advisor ties to...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. However, women sometimes experience heart disease differently than men, which can delay diagnosis and care.
...https://hsi.com/blog/american-heart-month-women-and-heart-disease
Education facilities face many hurdles when it comes to getting CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification for their employees.
They need flexible learning options to account for...
With today’s labor shortage, organizations can’t afford to ignore the signs of a toxic workplace. This might be company-wide, or isolated to a specific department. As a manager, it’s you...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-signs-of-a-toxic-workplace-a-checklist-for-managers
The
https://hsi.com/blog/blood-donor-month-blood-is-an-essential-medicine
These days, discussions about mental health, its challenges, and its importance, are more prevalent than ever. Yet, despite that, the stigma surrounding the issue remains. Tha...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-break-the-mental-health-stigma-in-the-workplace
The past two years have been challenging in many ways. We’ve collectively experienced a pandemic that has taken a physical, mental, emotional and financial toll across the country. Understan...
The OSHA 300 log and its associated reporting forms are the required evil all employers love to hate. So how do you make it less painful? HSI’s Safety Management System (SMS).
If you ...
When was the last time you said, “be careful!” to a coworker as you bid goodbye or left a meeting?
We usually say “be careful” to friends and family on a regular basis. When th...
As we reach the end of 2021, let’s take a look back at the key events that impacted our industry. From the ongoing pandemic to weather events to the ongoing impact of renewables. 2021 brough...
As we inch closer to February 2022, the energy industry is preparing and closely watching what https://hsi.com/blog/california-and-ferc-order-2222-a-case-study-on-what-we-might-expect
With 2022 right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you can close out your books and set your CPR business up for success for the new year.
https://hsi.com/blog/set-your-cpr-business-up-for-success-for-the-new-year
On December 2nd we hosted the webinar, https://hsi.com/blog/hsi-newsletter-december-2021
Although Christmas tree fires aren’t common, they can grow very fast and cause significant human and property damage.
According to the https://hsi.com/blog/holiday-safety-christmas-tree-edition
OSHA and the NFPA have specific definitions for a qualified electric
worker
https://hsi.com/blog/whats-the-difference-between-an-unqualified-and-a-qualified-electric-worker
There are many dangers associated with a winter storm, from car accidents to https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-winter-storm
The Standards Authorization Request (SAR) related to cold weather grid operations submitted October 6, encompasses revisions to existing standards and the creation of new ones. While state ent...
https://hsi.com/blog/extreme-cold-weather-grid-operations-preparedness-and-coordination-sar
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. People of all ages — from infants to teens to older adults — can experience https://hsi.com/blog/why-every-business-needs-an-aed
“Thank you.” Isn’t that nice to hear? Would you like to work for a company that makes cultivating gratitude in the workplace a priority? Yes, me too. Treating your employees with gratitu...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-for-cultivating-gratitude-in-the-workplace
Best practices and lessons learned are interesting topics, especially in the world of electric grid reliability. These approaches are closely tied to risk – the double-edged sword of risk to...
According to the National Fire Protection Asso...
https://hsi.com/blog/thanksgiving-safety-prevent-home-cooking-fires
Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of more than 400 Americans each year and makes thousands upon thousands more ill.
Carbon monoxide is a “silent killer”. It’s an odorless...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-dangers-of-carbon-monoxide-poisoning
Track employee vaccination status and monitor COVID tests through the new HSI VaxSAFE vaccination management solution. VaxSAFE simplifies COVID-19 testing and vaccination tracking to comply wi...
Continuous learning is part of our lives as we adapt to change. Microsoft releases a new version of Excel and you can’t find how to do subtotals. A new coworker joins your team and you must ...
In 2012, Quanta Technology developed a Weather Emer...
As we’ve noted in a previous post, the NERC standards development process includes all interested parties and is incredibly transparent. Great examples of the openness of the development pro...
Any business with employees who work on electrical equipment faces the challenge of determining who is a qualified worker. The onus is on the employer to identify and train those employees to ...
One of the great business aspects of being a CPR Instructor is that you aren’t necessarily bound by a specific classroom or training facility. HSI’s emergency care training programs are de...
https://hsi.com/blog/teaching-tips-for-mobile-cpr-instructors
Today’s diverse workforce requires a training program with a wide variety of topics to address those diverse needs. It’s nearly impossible for an internal team of trainers to create 100% o...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-curate-a-training-curriculum-on-demand
Most people think of children’s safety when planning for Halloween activities. But Halloween fun and preparedness doesn’t have an age limit. Whether you’re driving home from work during ...
Unless you're Mother Teresa, you have experienced road rage...or at least witnessed it. This new course covers actions you can take to keep yourself from becoming involved in a road rage situa...
If you aren’t watching Ted Lasso on Apple TV, you are really missing out! This show has so much heart, optimism, and belly-laughing humor. It’s winning all the awards and I see great paral...
https://hsi.com/blog/be-a-better-manager-and-coach-with-5-lessons-from-ted-lasso
Have you ever gone to a party where you met a group of people and could not remember their names a few minutes later? (Who was the tall guy by the chips that looked like Fred from Scooby Doo?)...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-fight-the-ebbinghaus-forgetting-curve
Just as the threat of active violence has evolved over the years, so too has https://hsi.com/blog/avert-stop-the-bleeding-program-darcy-leutzinger-lindsay-gietzen
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is right around the corner! So, let’s address one of the most common questions that CPR students have: What’s the difference between sudden cardiac ar...
https://hsi.com/blog/sudden-cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack-whats-the-difference
As we look ahead and anticipate what electric grid performance and planning issues are coming, renewable generation operating characteristics become increasingly interesting. For this week’s...
https://hsi.com/blog/renewables-in-bulk-electric-system-planning
It's not the most glamorous part of the job, but all HR and Safety leaders need a system to log, track, and provide workflows to enhance safety and compliance processes.
Neither Excel n...
SHRM21 in Las Vegas delivered a great live event! Thousands of people donned their masks and attended in person. As a marketing professional, this was my first SHRM event and my first experien...
https://hsi.com/blog/notes-from-shrm21-mental-wellness-and-inclusion
ATD 2021 kicked off with a lively and engaging keynote from Angela Duckworth. She began with stories from her childhood and how her family placed a high value on achievement, success,...
https://hsi.com/blog/atd-2021-keynote-recap-angela-duckworth-and-her-grit-scale
Workplace violence and active assailant threats have risen near the forefront of organizations' risk management concerns. Active shoo...
https://hsi.com/blog/workplace-security-concerns-and-solutions-with-darcy-leutzinger
Make sure your place of worship is ready to handle active shooter situations. It is important to take steps to prepare for the potential of these situations in order to ensure your staff, volu...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-response-training-for-places-of-worship-video
If you want to ensure a safe work environment for your business and your team, it’s important to include preparation for active shooter situations. Our specialized training services gives yo...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-response-training-for-businesses-and-corporations-video
Scroll through any social media platform and you will witness intelligent people losing sight of their own emotions while reacting to the emotions of others. Politics, mask m...
https://hsi.com/blog/develop-emotional-intelligence-eq-in-the-workplace
One of my least favorite tasks is having difficult conversations at work. I am generally non-confrontational, but there are challenging situations in the workplace that require tough conversa...
https://hsi.com/blog/training-to-help-your-employees-have-difficult-conversations-at-work
Science has given a name to how “heavy” a presentation can be: Cognitive load. Cognitive load is an important concept in instructional design, and it gives us good eviden...
When I tell people what I do and I mention compliance training, the typical response is a groan, an eye roll, and a comment like "Oh my gosh, my company makes us sit through this bori...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-ways-you-can-foster-better-compliance-in-the-workplace
“Which LMS should I use?” or "Which LMS features are most important?" are questions you may be contemplating. Whether you are buying an LMS for the first time or merely looking to...
https://hsi.com/blog/buying-an-lms-the-complete-feature-checklist-to-make-the-right-choice
As companies struggle to find qualified candidates, the best choice for an open position might be right under your nose. One of your rock star team members might be looking at the cur...
https://hsi.com/blog/considerations-when-employees-go-from-part-time-to-full-time-work
As renewable generation continues to grow, occupying bigger and bigger portions of overall installed capacity in the United States, its value to the reliability of the Bulk Power System (BPS) ...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-rising-tide-of-attention-on-renewables-welcome-to-the-club
First aid training for employees may not be the highest priority on your list of training needs, especially if most of your people work in an office. We’ve all seen people goof arou...
https://hsi.com/blog/first-aid-training-for-employees-real-life-examples-of-why-you-need-it
When a company purchases software for widespread use (think HR, timecard/tracking, project management, training, logistics, inventory management, etc.), usually the buying process is lengthy a...
https://hsi.com/blog/so-youve-purchased-our-training-and-lms-whats-next
They say hindsight is 20/20, and looking back on the last year, we’ve learned a few leadership lessons. We learned that leadership is not established by title, but by actions. Successful le...
During the pandemic we saw examples of corporate innovation as companies pivoted to adjust to new business and operations challenges. Fashion designers produced face masks, full-service resta...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-drive-corporate-innovation-with-training
Being promoted to your first management position is an exciting time in your career. It can also be intimidating and overwhelming. The increased visibility and responsibility offer new challe...
There’s been a spike in demand for backyard pools throughout the pandemic as families have stayed close to home for summer fun. Unfortunately, this surge in backyard pool sales has also mean...
https://hsi.com/blog/water-safety-tips-backyard-pool-edition
Negativity is toxic. It might start with one person or one incident, but it can spread like lightning. As the phrase goes, “misery loves company.” Everybody gets caught up in some...
These days feeling overwhelmed at work also means feeling overwhelmed at home. Many of us are still working remotely and feeling higher levels of work stress and burnout. Emotional and mental...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-stop-feeling-overwhelmed-at-work-understand-stress-and-burnout
All learning management systems are not created equal. Some simply act as a utility delivering a stark environment for a learner to log in, take the required training, and log out. Check the ...
https://hsi.com/blog/customize-your-lms-to-drive-learning-engagement
Some Regional Entities are issuing notices of revocation to entities with Low Impact Control Centers (LICC) who had previously received letters that exempted their Control Center as Medium Imp...
https://hsi.com/blog/upcoming-challenges-for-low-impact-control-centers
Situational awareness for employees has relevance across many of our training topics. Safety training brings your attention to emergency exits and fire extinguishers. Active shooter t...
https://hsi.com/blog/situational-awareness-training-for-employees
Every year before the Fourth of July, doctors and firefighters warn about the dangers of fireworks. And every year, the number of fireworks injuries grows. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com...
https://hsi.com/blog/fireworks-related-injuries-by-the-numbers
As an HR professional, how do you and your employees view regulatory compliance training? Is it just an annual inconvenience to be endured? Or is it a vital part of an employee development pr...
https://hsi.com/blog/regulatory-compliance-training-how-to-get-started
https://hsi.com/blog/workplace-violence-prevention-training-components
Every June you may see a flood of rainbow logos, parades and festivities in the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate Pride Month. In my experience, every year the recognition of Pride Month grows to...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-can-you-celebrate-pride-month-in-your-workplace
Most leadership development programs focus on grooming people for roles in the C-Suite or with EVP and SVP titles. There is no denying the importance of this process. With the right approach,...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-develop-leaders-across-the-organization
Prior to the global pandemic, building relationships at work was fairly easy. You were surrounded by teammates with the same goals. Being in-person allowed for quick on-the-spot collaboration...
This week the final ballot results were announced for the three standards being revised to enhance cold weather preparedness. All passed the Registered Ballot Body votes and will now go to the...
https://hsi.com/blog/cold-weather-considerations-looking-ahead-to-the-highlights
We talk about creating a safe work environment for our employees. Safety from discrimination and harass...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-for-creating-a-cybersecurity-training-program
Today’s modern workforce needs a modern training mix. This includes blended learning with both eLearning and instructor-led sessions, on-the-job training, and also self-paced learni...
https://hsi.com/blog/6-benefits-of-self-paced-learning-for-employees
I recently had to call customer service at a major corporation. I spent 18 minutes on hold, then spoke to someone in the call center who told me I had to call a different 800 number. Of cours...
https://hsi.com/blog/ring-ring-what-call-center-training-do-you-need-today
National STOP THE BLEED® Day happens every May. It’s a national awareness campaign that serves as a call-to-action to save lives by training people how to stop traumatic bleeding during an ...
https://hsi.com/blog/stop-the-bleed-day-bleeding-control-techniques
If you think of your learners as human beings with a life outside of your organization, you may approach training differently. They are not just employees, assets, or resources. They ...
https://hsi.com/blog/elements-of-a-whole-person-approach-to-employee-training
These are exciting times for the innovators, aggregators, and outside-the-box-thinkers who are laying the foundations of change in the world of electric generation. The industry has taken sign...
https://hsi.com/blog/note-to-the-disruptors-maximizing-the-value-of-emerging-generation-technology
Manufacturing jobs are all about making, building, and assembling— actively doing tasks that produce the company’s goods. When success is measured by productivity, there’s an i...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-benefits-of-a-manufacturing-training-program
Whether they’re providing emergency or routine care, nurses make a difference in their patients’ lives and in their communities. As part of https://hsi.com/blog/nurses-month-nurses-make-a-difference
Some leaders get to where they are by working hard and learning the ropes. Some also seem to have an innate ability to motivate and inspire others. But a good work ethic, a charismati...
https://hsi.com/blog/effective-coaching-techniques-in-the-workplace-tips-to-ignite-potential
https://hsi.com/blog/bleeding-control-training-stop-the-bleed-instructor-training
Being prepared for the worst-case scenarios that could one day strike your school is vital. Sadly, the risk of facing an active shooter is a real and being prepared and knowing how to handle t...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-response-training-for-schools-video
In today’s world of cancel culture, I worry how the fear of making mistakes at work may affect entry-level employees. Will they take risks, bring new ideas, and make suggestions? Or...
https://hsi.com/blog/making-mistakes-at-work-how-to-recover-learn-and-move-on
Unwanted, unused or expired medications can become a major safety issue due to accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose. They can also harm the environment if they aren’t properly disposed....
Your employees have a life outside of the workplace. Stressors in their personal lives can affect their performance at work. Financial worries are one of the biggest stressors most of...
https://hsi.com/blog/benefits-of-financial-literacy-training-for-employees
An estimated 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the United States. 911 dispatchers and call takers are trained to provide assistance for all types of situations. But there are cert...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many managers and HR professionals to two important realizations. First, the importance of having a succession plan has become crystal clear, especially where job...
https://hsi.com/blog/succession-planning-with-a-remote-workforce
Many businesses and individuals are returning to in-person settings after over a year of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations across the country have a continued responsibility to k...
https://hsi.com/blog/preventing-the-spread-of-covid-19-in-workplaces
We’ve all seen the industry statistics of the number of employees who leave a company because of poor new hire training. With the labor shortage, it’s even more important to properly train...
A fire department in the U.S. responds to a fire event every 24 seconds, according to the https://hsi.com/blog/fire-emergencies-older-adults-are-at-increased-risk
OSHA and its new leadership have been busy establishing expectations for employers to mitigate and prevent the spread of COVID-19. They have also been ramping up enforcement efforts, specifica...
https://hsi.com/blog/are-you-on-oshas-covid-19-inspection-list
Since it’s National Poison Prevention Week, I wanted to use my own experience with calling Poison Control to help others feel more at ease about using this free service. I hope it also serve...
https://hsi.com/blog/my-experience-with-calling-poison-control
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics more than 14-million Americans are employed in sales, yet to paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield, we can’t get no respect in pop culture. Nearly ev...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-life-of-a-salesperson-sales-skills-for-success
If you are like me, your eyes have been glued to OSHA’s website since January 21,
2021, the first full day of the Biden administration.
Each ...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-20-things-you-need-to-meet-oshas-new-guidelines
The US ranks third in population but according to the World Health Organization, the US leads the world in ladder deaths. Each year, there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-ladder-safety-tips-for-work-and-home
Are you a manager looking for staff training ideas for a specific team member? Or are you a training or HR leader looking to expand on your employee training and development program? ...
https://hsi.com/blog/8-staff-training-ideas-to-spice-up-your-learning
Spring cleaning is usually associated with clearing out closets, cleaning up the yard and giving your home a nice deep clean. But there are many important safety measures that people often ove...
A great salesperson makes a tough job look like an easy job. It requires hard work, persistence, and the ability to get up after you’ve been knocked down. Making a sale requires that you are...
https://hsi.com/blog/8-quick-sales-tips-to-help-close-the-deal
There are a variety of ways to take payment for CPR, AED and First Aid classes. It's up to you — as the Instructor or Training Center — to determine the best payment method for your busine...
Wilderness environments create special situations that you won’t usually encounter in an urban or suburban area. When you’re in a remote setting, you’ll likely have limited resources and...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-should-i-pack-in-my-wilderness-first-aid-kit
Without the work of your sales team, your company wouldn't get much new business. In fact, this is probably why you have an interest in providing your sales team with highly effective sales tr...
https://hsi.com/blog/tailoring-your-sales-pitch-to-customers-needs
As someone who is actively trying to understand my privilege, while learning how to address anti-racism in the workplace, I am on my own journey along the anti-racism continuum. I know that we...
https://hsi.com/blog/anti-racism-in-the-workplace-start-a-conversation
AVERT teaches active shooter response and emergency https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-response-training-ebooks-download
There are many factors that play a role in your risk for heart disease. For example, health conditions like hypertension and diabetes are major risk factors. But so are your lifestyle, your ag...
https://hsi.com/blog/5-simple-steps-to-improve-your-heart-health
DISC has been a tool in the learning and development space for over 20 years, and millions of people have taken a DISC assessment worldwide. That assessment is most effective when pai...
https://hsi.com/blog/disc-training-getting-the-most-out-of-disc-for-your-organization
Most active shooter incidents happen without warning and are over in 10 to 15 minutes or before help, such as law enforcement, typically gets to the scene. While healthcare professionals are u...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-response-training-for-healthcare-video
Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere, and mass shooting incidents in the U.S. are at an all-time high. In 2021 alone, the U.S. had 3,543 casualties from mass shootings, as defined by t...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-incidents-infographic-avert-active-shooter-resources
Active shooter situations are on the rise, and with this increase, it becomes critical for companies to make safety training a top priority. Risk can never be fully avoided, so in the event of...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-response-training-for-venues-video
At any company, people will come and go. It’s a fact of life that people retire and move. Some people are passively recruited by another company, or they just decide to take their career in ...
https://hsi.com/blog/employee-retention-strategies-that-leverage-training
The impacts of COVID-19 and the deva...
https://hsi.com/blog/life-in-a-rapidly-changing-workplace-due-to-covid-19
As part of our American Heart Month blog series, we want ...
https://hsi.com/blog/hypertension-a-leading-risk-factor-for-heart-disease
AVERT stands for https://hsi.com/blog/active-violence-frequently-asked-questions-faq
Becoming an AVERT training...
https://hsi.com/blog/avert-instructor-training-roadmap-infographic
https://hsi.com/blog/avert-instructor-training-kit-unboxing-video
Imagine one day a family member goes to work but never comes home. The shock and grief. Lives changed forever. The importance of safety training is that it saves lives. It’s the right thing ...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-importance-of-safety-training-it-saves-lives
February is American Heart Month, which gives each of us an opportunity to motivate our family, friends and students to make healthier decisions and take steps to prevent heart disease.
https://hsi.com/blog/american-heart-month-how-to-raise-awareness
Compliance mock audits, or “practice” audits, with the NERC Reliability Standards have long been a staple of robust internal compliance programs. The options for how to execute the audit a...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-evolution-of-mock-audits-for-compliance
Hiring the right person for an open position is critical to the success of your team. Hiring the wrong person can crush employee morale and productivity. This puts a lot of pressure on the int...
Dangerous situations can arise anywhere, at any time. The majority of active shooter incidents happen at workplaces, schools and in open spaces like festivals and transportation areas. But the...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-an-active-violence-event
When active violence occurs, seconds count, and you can't always wait for EMS to arrive. Our training enables you to become an immediate responder. On...
https://hsi.com/blog/avert-training-program-active-violence-emergency-response-training
In this week's episode, series host Jill James speaks with Lindsay Gietzen and Darcy Leutzinger, the directors of AVERT, discussing subject matter related to https://hsi.com/blog/active-violence-emergency-response-training-podcast
We all know the importance of effective and engaging employee training, and not just for compliance topics, but also for the personal and professional growth of employees. It’s so important,...
Technology has helped us adapt to many of the recent challenges we’ve faced as a society and as CPR, AED and First Aid Instructors and Training Centers. It has helped us stay connected, whil...
https://hsi.com/blog/best-ways-to-use-technology-for-your-cpr-business
Although the pace of new NERC Reliability Standards rolling out of the development process is not as rapid as in recent years, they are still being drafted, argued about, and voted on. Many en...
https://hsi.com/blog/nerc-standards-under-development-interesting-yes-surprising-no
Have you ever heard complaints from your employees about how much time is spent on training? They may express the fact that, while training is helpful, they can't afford to spend so much away ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-reduce-time-consumption-in-employee-training
https://hsi.com/blog/stop-the-bleed-training-bleeding-control-management
For anyone, especially Generator Owners, who has been involved in compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards in the past few years, the FAC-008 Facility Ratings standard has become a bit o...
https://hsi.com/blog/its-time-to-address-generator-frustrations-with-fac-008
With a new administration entering the White House, 2021 could be very interesting for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Here are some key points of interest to contemplate...
The new year provides a chance for a fresh start, with new goals and new priorities. And with 2020 in the rearview mirror, we’re encouraging each of you make safety a priority in 2021.
<...Most businesses are familiar with the concept of a compliance training program. Compliance training is training that is mandated by law, or required as part of a regulation or policy. For that...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-should-be-included-in-a-compliance-training-program
Congratulations! You’ve worked hard at your job and now you’ve been rewarded with a promotion. After your initial excitement wears off, you’re hit with a wave of nerves and stress. How d...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-adjust-to-being-promoted-in-your-department
OSHA has a birthday? Indeed, and it’s 50 years old today.
Fifty years ago, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
To be fair, there are some wh...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are a leadi...
So, you are thinking about your future in sales and possibly becoming a sales manager. You have years of selling experience and multiple top performer trophies and you think you are ...
https://hsi.com/blog/sales-manager-in-training-are-you-made-for-the-next-step
If 2020 taught us anything it’s that technology has fundamentally changed our daily lives. When a deadly pandemic swept the globe, companies were able to pivot from in-person to remote work....
https://hsi.com/blog/trick-out-your-tech-and-your-training-for-national-technology-day
Employee retention management is more than just attracting and retaining key talent through things like salary and benefits. It is being strategic and intentional about the activities that mak...
https://hsi.com/blog/trainings-role-in-employee-retention-management
National Thank You Note Day is officially celebrated on December 26th, but don’t you think expressing written gratitude is a good habit anytime? I think the spirit of this day is focused on ...
https://hsi.com/blog/celebrating-national-thank-you-note-day-throughout-the-year
These days, terms like “modern workforce” and “professional development skills” mean something different than they did even a year ago. While modern professionals have always needed to...
https://hsi.com/blog/top-professional-development-skills-for-a-modern-workforce
Regardless of which holiday you celebrate, most “normal” celebrations are with friends and family. This year ce...
https://hsi.com/blog/covid-vs-the-holidays-and-the-holidays-win
When an employee acts in a way that goes against your company’s values, the results can be costly. With the prevalence of mobile phone viral videos, and access to social media, companies aro...
https://hsi.com/blog/learning-culture-or-cancel-culture-you-decide
It is one thing for Compliance Managers, regulatory specialists, and expert advisers to sit down with an auditor and answer questions about how an organization meets the requirements of the NE...
https://hsi.com/blog/nerc-compliance-audit-tips-for-subject-matter-experts
In the interest of shining some light into the dark corners of compliance processes, today’s issue is Internal Controls and how many entities have perfectly effective controls though they ma...
https://hsi.com/blog/internal-controls-capitalizing-on-embedded-processes
Mindfulness practice is popular in yoga and meditation but it also applies in the workplace, specifically with mindful communication. Think about being more present, having greater clarity in ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-practice-mindful-communication-at-work
Many supervisors and managers will find themselves in a situation where they inherit underperforming employees. Hopefully, these tips to improve work performance will give you a plan with the ...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-to-improve-work-performance-when-you-inherit-an-underperforming-employee
Today, selling to enterprise accounts requires more than charisma and a handful of closing techniques. Customers are coming armed with more information, they may be more open to receiving pres...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-secret-to-managing-enterprise-accounts
“Microlearning” has become something of a hot industry topic in the past few years. That’s not because it’s new—in fact, we’ve been creating microlearning content since 2004. What�...
An employee works to clear a jam on a conveyor belt, only to have their hand crushed when the conveyor belt suddenly lurches back to life. A maintenance person working on a pipe gets a blast o...
It’s interesting when I see marketing strategies translating into the HR and training spaces.
Many HR professionals are familiar with the employee lifecycle. The main idea is...
Though explored in more depth in this Ene...
https://hsi.com/blog/renewable-generation-how-big-is-too-big
Performance reviews are still the most common and widely recognized way for supervisors and managers to develop their direct reports and to provide formal feedback. Providing training to your ...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-performance-reviews-call-for-formal-feedback
Most HR professionals see compliance training as something the organization has to do, under penalty of law. But what if it could actually bring value to your company, when done well? What if ...
https://hsi.com/blog/five-elements-of-transformative-compliance-training
Have you ever sat through a presentation for corporate training content where they talk about their library of off-the-shelf content? If so, how long did it take before the presenter gave you ...
https://hsi.com/blog/size-of-an-off-the-shelf-content-library-reading-in-between-the-lines
On a weekly basis, we speak to a lot of safety, quality, and environment professionals all looking to solve various pain points in their organization. While there are honestly hundreds of pain...
https://hsi.com/blog/top-pain-points-for-safety-professionals
“What, exactly, is microlearning? Does it work? Is this just the next popular trend, or is it supported by science?” These are some of the questions we hear from prospects about microlearn...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-does-the-science-say-about-microlearning
If you have a family, a lot of learning already has moved to the kitchen table. This past spring, students and teachers alike adapted to using Zoom, storing assignments in the cloud, and worki...
https://hsi.com/blog/when-workplace-learning-moves-to-the-kitchen-table
I think it’s safe to say that every organization has had to make some adjustments and deal with a fair amount of uncertainty here in 2020. Personally, I can’t even count the number of emai...
https://hsi.com/blog/training-challenges-in-the-workplace-2020-edition
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant a change in routine for everyone, and change has a way of bringing some anxiety and stress with it. That has had some pretty big implications for our mental hea...
https://hsi.com/blog/mental-wellness-tips-for-your-employees
Many employees will eventually be in a position where they need to present information to a group of people. Whether it's a casual presentation in a small update meeting or a more formal prese...
https://hsi.com/blog/presentation-skills-training-start-with-the-right-questions
Confidence is a funny thing: Not only is it highly personal and hard to measure, it fluctuates throughout time depending on the situation. Those are two big reasons why managers should spend t...
https://hsi.com/blog/confidence-training-for-managers-how-to-build-confidence-in-teams
Everyone who works in customer service or in a customer-facing job needs training for dealing with rude and upset customers. It’s even more important in today’s world of cell phone videos,...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-rude-and-upset-customers
If you or anyone in your family is an individual with a disability, you may need additional assistance during a natural disaster or other emergency.
During and after a disaster, there m...
https://hsi.com/blog/planning-for-an-emergency-individuals-with-disabilities
What does the future hold for training and development? What are the trends, and how should you prepare? Those are great questions, and if you’re asking them, that means you are being proact...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-future-of-training-and-development-is-in-reshaping-mindsets
Most organizations see their corporate training as a cost center, rather than a profit center. That makes sense if you look at a company’s typical offerings—their goods and services—but ...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-real-cost-of-not-training-your-employees
Have you ever taken a first aid training course? I’ve had friends and colleagues learn first aid in health classes in school, or through their kids’ scouting programs, or during a course o...
https://hsi.com/blog/first-aid-training-courses-contribute-to-a-healthier-safer-workplace
If you are responsible for managing projects, you understand the importance of timelines and meeting deadlines. The work can be much more enjoyable and much less stressful if you follow these ...
Many of us know the importance of corporate training but struggle to get our employees to make the time to complete training. If you need to train shift workers, managers have the additional c...
Much has been written regarding the impact COVID-19 has had on the world population and economy. As we move from crisis, to recovery, to a new “normal”, we have seen shifts in the way busi...
https://hsi.com/blog/ehs-trends-accelerated-in-a-post-pandemic-world
A summer internship can really help bolster your resume while you are still in school. Internship’s can help you get exposed to jobs in your field and gain valuable experience. Not all stude...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-internship
It seems like every season brings its own special flavor of weather-related troubles, and, for many areas around the Atlantic or Gulf Coast, June ushers in the beginning of hurricane season. <...
New hire training is a part of every organization’s onboarding and orientation procedures. It should be designed to cover the administrative details of joining the company but it should also...
Many people are selling right now and they don’t even realize it. You see, I believe that anyone can sell. You just need the right attitude and the right training to get into sales.
...
When my team talks to HR professionals about the topic of compliance, there are some usual suspects that come up: Anti-harassment, workplace safety, substance abuse, and diversity. Rarely do t...
https://hsi.com/blog/fcpa-requirements-building-an-anti-corruption-compliance-program
How is communication skills training different today? Modern communication appears to lack eye contact, grammar, and the use of your vocal cords! Look around. Everyone is looking down at their...
https://hsi.com/blog/communication-skills-training-in-a-world-of-emojis-yolo-and-ghosting
Communities across the country are attempting to re-open and sending employees back to work. Our experience is unprecedented. As business leaders, we are in uncharted territories. We’ve neve...
https://hsi.com/blog/trainings-role-returning-to-work-after-quarantine
Authored by Amber Mitchell, DrPH, MPH, CPH and Jonathan Rosen, MS, CIH
Since the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be detected in the blood (via serum blood testing), there is some confusio...
https://hsi.com/blog/can-the-virus-behind-covid-19-be-spread-by-blood
I know it is so frustrating, we’ve all been there. No one really teaches you how to land that first entry-level job. You can’t get a job without experience and you can’t get experience w...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-get-an-entry-level-job-with-no-experience
As employers continue struggling to navigate the impacts of COVID-19, we’ve quickly moved to support our current customers by addressing top challenges with new technology.
Environmen...
https://hsi.com/blog/new-infectious-disease-tracking-employee-health-screening-tools
Imagine your resume is sitting in a pile of 200 other resumes for the same position. How can you make your resume stand out? I am not talking about printing your resume on pink scented paper l...
Approved Training Centers and Instructors can now take advantage of HSI’s new Remote Skills Verification (RSV) technology to safely continue to provide training and full certification to you...
https://hsi.com/blog/remote-skills-verification-reaching-your-students-online
It’s a sad state of the world we live in but furloughs are becoming a common business practice when companies are navigating tough times. We’ve seen furloughed government employees during ...
Whether you are searching for your first job or planning a midlife career change, it can be a stressful time. If the job search was forced on you via a furlough or layoff, it’s even more try...
A year ago, we launched a research effort to learn more about the safety professional community: who they are, how they function, how they work, and what they need.
Today, across the co...
An offense is the best defense for maintaining your lung health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During this unprecedented time, it is important to not only stay home and work safely whene...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-keep-your-lungs-strong-for-covid-19
Note: HSI’s response to the global Coronavirus pandemic involves a combination of technology and critical training for Pandemic Preparedness, Transmissible Illness Prevention, and https://hsi.com/blog/new-covid-19-case-management-app-pandemic-preparedness-training
As you probably know, facilitation is a skill. It involves communication skills, patience, and coaching skills. To do it well requires a pleasant, varied voice, and the ability to build a good...
Perhaps you are a seasoned veteran of online meetings. Maybe you love them, maybe you hate them. But did we ever learn how to participate in online meetings? Most of us didn't.
What sho...
https://hsi.com/blog/workers-guide-to-participating-in-web-meetings
Hundreds of thousands of people work from home across the globe. Perhaps it's new for you, so here are some ideas to help you get off to a good start and maintain a productive routine.
https://hsi.com/blog/workers-guide-to-being-productive-at-home
When planned and organized, web meetings can be very productive. Has your team done online meetings before? Are they productive, or slow and repetitive? Well attended?
Let's look at som...
Online meetings can be a fantastic productivity tool when used and facilitated appropriately. If you are just getting started with an online meeting, these guidelines will help you make the mo...
Moving folks home is challenging for many employers, but don't forget how disruptive and unsettling it may be for your workers. Preparing your workers for the change will be your best chance t...
When managing workers in person, it's easy to focus on making sure workers are present and focused on getting the job done. When managing a distributed workforce in a global health crisis, it ...
https://hsi.com/blog/monitoring-the-health-and-productivity-of-remote-workers
Working with indecisive employees can be wildly frustrating. It also greatly inhibits progress, productivity, and the sanity of your employees. Employees can spend a lot of time wave...
Your workforce is the lifeblood of your business. Reassure them. Make sure they know you are doing everything you can to care for them as individuals, while also protecting the health and long...
During an extended period of working from home, I get concerned about employee health and safety at home. This is especially important during the coronavirus pandemic quarantine with the added...
Many of our SDS Online customers are scrambling this week to secure new chemical approvals for ...
https://hsi.com/blog/epa-registered-disinfectants-safety-data-sheets-sds
A pandemic is most likely one of the disruptive scenarios your crisis management team has considered in their planning process and hopefully training employees for this situation has been incl...
https://hsi.com/blog/pandemic-planning-and-training-for-employees
Information about the coronavirus changes daily. Yahoo now has an entire tab dedicated to the topic in their navigation. Fears of the spread of the virus shut down the Louvre Museum. Communica...
We frequently receive invitations to participate in
the RFP process for employee training partners and eLearning services.
It’s good to provide some structure around the search ...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-to-improve-the-rfp-process-for-employee-training-partners
By guest blogger Bill Rowe, Director of Content Development, Emergency Care
Employees are paid a salary and benefits for doing their job. Incentives are designed for incremental effort and stretch goals. So, what makes a good incentive plan? I will give you six tips t...
We frequently get requests from prospects inquiring about the pricing of our employee training videos, as if we are selling widgets. When we explain that we are not like other training compani...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-compare-employee-training-pricing
Have employees been medically evaluated to ensure they are physiologically able to wear a respirator? https://hsi.com/blog/how-osha-inspectors-think-respirator-fit-testing
It seems like every election cycle we see changes to state laws regarding the use of medical marijuana as well as the recreational use of marijuana. Human Resources leaders are challenged to c...
Eugene, Ore. – February 4, 2020 – Health & Safety Institute (HSI), a leader in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) software, training and compliance solutio...
https://hsi.com/blog/health-safety-institute-acquires-donesafe
Employee financial wellness, like physical wellness, is a topic that companies are finally beginning to address. Just as employees are more productive and happy when they are physically well, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-importance-of-employee-financial-wellness-programs
Crisis management training should not be limited to crisis planning, disaster readiness, or risk management teams. A crisis can hit any employee at any time and there are situations everyone s...
https://hsi.com/blog/empower-your-employees-with-crisis-management-training
The #1 reason employees say they are not engaging in workplace learning is because they don't have the time. It is a common finding in many of our industry trend reports. It’s hard knowing h...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-motivate-employees-to-make-time-for-training
HSI Learning Systems Chief Safety Officer and podcast host sits down with Dr. Scott Geller live on the expo floor from the 2019 NSC Expo.
Chief Safety Officer and podcast host Jill James, sits down with Tom Andrzejewski, Safety Director at Hunt Electric to talk about Tom's path into safety, how their paths unknowingly crossed ye...
Jill and Christine take some to talk about BCSP Foundation and
three main initiatives they're working on at the Foundation. Learn
more about
https://hsi.com/blog/38-christine-mcconnell-bcsp-foundation-officer-at-nsc-2019
New President and CEO of the National Safety Council talks with podcast host and HSI Learning Systems Chief Safety Officer, Jill James live from the floor of the 2019 NSC Expo.
Learn m...
https://hsi.com/blog/37-lorraine-martin-nsc-president-and-ceo-at-nsc-2019
Krista Geller talks with Jill James about the importance of pets in our lives, growing up in safety and research, and Actively Caring for People. Learn more about https://hsi.com/blog/36-krista-geller-at-nsc-2019
Jill James, Chief Safety Officer and podcast host, talks with Jacy Good and Steve Johnson about their story, Hang Up and Drive, as well as what it's like to be married public speakers on the r...
https://hsi.com/blog/35-jacy-good-and-steve-johnson-at-nsc-2019
Everyone starts the new year off with resolutions and goals but you can start any day of the year with this goal-setting worksheet. Any motivational speaker will tell you that you have a much ...
https://hsi.com/blog/use-a-smart-goal-setting-worksheet-to-plan-your-year
Current as of September 2019 | Courtesy of ThinkHR
Sexual harassment prevention training
is a bes...
https://hsi.com/blog/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-requirements-state-and-local-laws
OSHA 300 Logs
February 1st will be here sooner than you know, which means now is the time to start gathering data you need for your 2019 OSHA 300A form (annual summary)...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-osha-inspectors-think-300a-annual-summary
Compliance training is a fact of life in most U.S. businesses today. Beyond the mere fact that it is mandated by law, compliance training is the single most important tool for maintaining a sa...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-is-compliance-training-different-from-other-training
When someone says the words “leadership training program,” big seminars like Dale Carnegie Leadership Training or those put on by the American Management Association pop into mind. Those c...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-you-should-add-video-to-your-leadership-training-program
We gray-haired sales folk like to say, “People buy from people they like.” This is the basis of relationship selling. Rather than determining whether the features or pricing is right for t...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-succeed-with-relationship-selling
If you have customers, you have people whose job is customer care. We know it’s more costly to gain a new customer than it is to retain a current one. Customer care, customer relations, or c...
https://hsi.com/blog/customer-service-training-for-the-modern-team
What did I commonly cite when I was an OSHA Inspector? Here are three examples:
Sometimes, being a regulator broke my heart.
We safety professionals know ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-osha-investigators-think-breakrooms-water-hand-soap
*Note: This content is republished from OSHA’s 2019 publication Using Leading Indicators to Improve Safety and Health Outcomes found https://hsi.com/blog/oshas-leading-indicators
The Safety Climb is a safety program assessment and development tool designed for safety professionals and company management. The model aims to provide safety leaders with a mechanism for eva...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-climb-5-milestones-of-safety-culture
The holidays are coming up, and that often means a lot of employees and customers taking vacation days to spend time with families, bake holiday cookies, and scramble to finish holiday shoppin...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-for-managing-projects-during-the-holidays
Whether you’re creating your first or fiftieth video, I think you will find these tips helpful. It’s important to know upfront if you need to include a banana. (Banana? Yes, a banana. You'...
https://hsi.com/blog/tips-for-a-stress-free-corporate-video-production
Here are a few more things that I like to call ‘low-hanging fruit’ for OSHA inspectors—circumstances that are common, obvious, and simple for employers to correct.
I witnessed eac...
How might 2020 be shaping up for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)? Here are some key points of interest to contemplate.
1. OSHA Leader?
The s...
You might think diversity training is a one size fits all approach to get everyone working together. If diversity training covers gender, age, and ethnicity, isn’t that enough? Why do we nee...
https://hsi.com/blog/benefits-of-lgbtq-inclusion-in-diversity-training
NEW UPDATE: The training deadline for the new California Sexual Harassment requirements has been extended to January 1, 2021. The previous deadline was January 1, 2020.
Today, the employment market is tight across the United States. Statistics tell us everyone who can be employed, is employed, right now. Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Stati...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-build-your-safety-record-for-workforce-recruitment
Today, a lot of tech companies call their internal process the “customer journey”—that’s a fancy name for all of the hoops you have to jump through before you can actually use the prod...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-us-how-buying-works
Fun fact: SCORM was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense.
SCORM is a format for content delivered and consumed in web-based environments, a set of experiential guidelines.
While the length and severity are debated, many economists believe we will see a recession in the next few months.
During economic downturn periods, businesses face many difficult deci...
https://hsi.com/blog/is-environmental-health-safety-ehs-recession-proof
Here are a few things that I like to call ‘low-hanging fruit’ for OSHA inspectors—circumstances that are common, obvious, and simple for employers to correct.
I witnessed each of ...
Many organizations create their own training content in-house, rather than using off-the-shelf eLearning content. Our sales team hears from prospects all the time that “We create everything ...
https://hsi.com/blog/custom-in-house-vs-off-the-shelf-elearning-content
When you say the word "etiquette" I worry about which fork to use, keeping my elbows off the table, and drinking with my pinky up. In the world of sales calls, etiquette has a different spin.<...
https://hsi.com/blog/12-phone-etiquette-tips-for-sales-calls
Jill James
Welcome to MSHA Part 46 and 48, Q&A.
This live stream is brought to you by HSI Learning Systems, an HSI company.
My name is Jill James, Chi...
Are you looking for a library of corporate training videos to complement the training you create in-house? Not all videos are created equal. And not all vendors offer the same services and sup...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-compare-corporate-training-videos
These are OSHA’s top ten most frequently written citations in 2019, with the facts and the explanations surrounding them, as presented in September at the annual National Safety Council Cong...
Before you even start thinking of how to setup your
employee training program, you’ll need to think about how to conduct
employee training assessments. Not only will it indicate https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-conduct-employee-training-assessments
Are your preconceived ideas about eLearning services getting in the way of actually helping your employees?
Consider this: YouTube, the video-sharing site now owned by Google, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/6-common-myths-about-elearning-services
The study of ethics is a field that existed long before the first corporation, assembly line, or training class. “Ethics” as a concept, dates back to ancient philosophers like Socrates and...
https://hsi.com/blog/4-tips-for-improving-ethics-training-in-the-workplace
Maybe your internal team has spent months getting certified, creating materials for leader-led courses, buying new software or licenses, booking venues, and scheduling the events. Or maybe you...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-promote-training-courses-to-employees
For the most part, I like roller coasters. Everything from the tension-building climb at the very beginning of the ride, to the feeling of weightlessness as you hit the top of a hill, or the h...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-ups-and-downs-of-the-sales-roller-coaster
Many job creators ask their workers to obtain an OSHA card. This often refers to the https://hsi.com/blog/the-facts-about-obtaining-an-osha-card
We had a customer ask if our OSHA 30 Hour Courses can be used as part of the requirements to become an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer. The short answer is No. Longer answer below.
OSH...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-do-i-become-an-authorized-osha-outreach-trainer
This episode features John Dony, Director of the Campbell Institute and Director of EH&S at the National Safety Council. He sits down to talk with host and Vivid’s Chief Safety Office...
https://hsi.com/blog/nsc-2018-a-recovering-liberal-arts-student-with-john-dony
Series host Jill James sits down with the President and CEO of the National Safety Council, Debbie Hersman. Together they discuss safety legislation, being a “worst case scenario mom”, and...
Russell, a electrical safety pro from Texas, joins us live on the floor of the NSC to talk with our Chief Safety Officer and host Jill James.
https://hsi.com/blog/nsc-2018-i-think-this-would-be-a-great-way-for-us-to-fund-steel-toe-boots
Our host Jill James sits down with the Safety Training Ninja, Regina McMichael from the Learning Factory, live from the floor of the NSC Expo.
https://hsi.com/blog/nsc-2018-people-were-making-bets-on-how-long-i-could-make-it
Jill James, Chief Safety Officer and show host, talks with Justin, a VP of Safety, with an oil and gas company in Texas–live from the Expo floor of the NSC Congress.
Office etiquette training covers many concepts that should be common sense. It’s not always that simple. When we encounter situations that are awkward or uncomfortable, we freeze and don’t...
Creating an employee training and development program from scratch is a challenge. Do it right, and you’ll give your organization a foundation for success for years to come. Do it haphazardl...
https://hsi.com/blog/a-guide-to-creating-an-employee-training-and-development-program
There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make a room “pop.” A new vibrant color can make a space feel alive, turn a dreary office into a center for creativity, transform a house int...
https://hsi.com/blog/7-ways-to-revitalize-your-employee-training-program
Question: Do chain retailers, such as grocers or automotive stores, need to have SDS’s for merchandise that they sell? And more specifically, does the retailer need to make them ava...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-do-you-need-a-safety-data-sheet-sds-for-that
When onboarding new employees, there is a lot of “showing them the ropes.” They need to learn about your organization’s particular culture, values, and ways of doing things. If you think...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-off-the-shelf-training-content-can-support-your-employee-onboarding
How would your organization change its training procedures and technology spend if it was discovered that there was a poor fit between those things and your company learning culture?
<...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-kind-of-learning-culture-does-your-company-have
The results are in for the State of Safety poll.
What have we learned? There is a lot of work to do, or, at least, major room for improvement in certain areas.
Key insig...
When things change and evolve in your company, you'll notice the little details telling you that your training program is in need of updates as well. Revamp as a verb means "give new and impro...
https://hsi.com/blog/top-10-reasons-you-need-to-revamp-your-employee-training-program
OSHA Recordable Incident Rate
The OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (or Incident Rate) is calculated by multiplying the number of recordable cases by 200,000, and then divi...
NEW UPDATE: The training deadline for the new California Sexual Harassment requirements has been extended to January 1, 2021. The previous deadline was January 1, 2020.
What is this law...
https://hsi.com/blog/faqs-about-californias-updated-sexual-harassment-law
As a safety professional, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) have always been a close, professional friend. They are scientific, clear, help you make decisions, and provide vital contextual clarity in ...
One of the things I love about what I do is knowing that the training HSI provides not only helps our clients be more successful, but it also helps employees in their personal lives. In the ca...
Sales opportunities don't just spring up out of thin air. You have to uncover them during discovery. Sometimes you need to help the client uncover them. Either way, if you aren't prepared to a...
https://hsi.com/blog/4-quick-tips-to-uncover-your-customers-needs
Regular visitors to our 24-7 website may have noticed a new look to the site. We’ve refreshed the website to make it easier to find the information you need. Best of all, we now offer a Virt...
https://hsi.com/blog/live-online-learning-now-available-from-24-7-ems
Justin Scace:
Hello everyone, and welcome to EHS on Tap. I'm your host Justin Scace, Senior Editor of the EHS...
ATD 2019 in Washington D.C. featured two keynote speakers whose messages overlapped very nicely for the talent development audience. Seth Godin talked about how people want to be seen. Oprah e...
https://hsi.com/blog/atd-2019-keynote-recap-people-want-to-be-seen-and-heard
Some old school cynics may argue that you get paid to do your job. Salary, benefits, etc. 9-5 get your work done. No “thanks” necessary. I believe in showing employees appreciation and say...
Update: View the results!
We want you! Answer a dozen simple questions essential to occupational health and safety.
The goal is simple: create a public record me...
Paul O’Neill, former CEO of Alcoa, remains somewhat of an icon to the profession of occupational safety and health leaders, many years after his retirement. This is because O’Neill—in so...
https://hsi.com/blog/3-questions-after-the-greatest-safety-speech-ever-given
With the labor shortage and skills gap, it is already difficult to hire or promote qualified candidates. You don’t want to blow it with poor onboarding. According to an https://hsi.com/blog/welcome-aboard-benefits-of-using-video-for-employee-onboarding
Why is your prospect hesitating to change?
They don’t trust you. They have other sellers ahead of you. They struggle with the price. They don’t have time to haggle or move forward. ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-sales-reps-can-overcome-fear-of-change-objections
Have you ever known someone who just “knew” what people needed? Or who could easily ask questions to get at the heart of some issue or challenge? Or who could just look at something and pr...
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OSHA REQUIRED: YES
OSHA REGULATION: 1917; 1910.35 – 1019.38; 1926.159
This is tra...
Yes, you can do this—save time and increase the frequency of valuable safety experiences. It is a real thing. It is possible. In fact, this is true for most of the organizations we work with...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-do-more-safety-training-in-less-time
With unemployment rates at a historic low, the U.S. is in the midst of a labor shortage: There are about 7 million job openings in the U.S. right now, with only 6.2-6.3 million people looking ...
https://hsi.com/blog/quality-training-a-solution-for-labor-shortages-and-skills-gaps
Safety is broken. Everyone knows this.
Old-school safety isn't getting it done, yet safety remains undervalued for far too many organizations.
This failure to invest in the workf...
Look around. Especially in a restaurant or airport. People are eating and traveling together but they are not really together. Everyone is staring at their phone. Perpetually scrolling through...
https://hsi.com/blog/communication-is-at-the-heart-of-soft-skills-training
Old school safety isn’t getting it done anymore. HSI’s Director of Marketing Barrett Pryce joined Safety Talks with Steve Sisson, to talk about changing the way safety professionals wo...
Empathy is defined as “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” It’s a skill that can be a...
https://hsi.com/blog/improve-employee-social-awareness-through-workplace-empathy
Culture happens. I know, it sounds like a bad bumper sticker from the ’90s, but it’s true: Your organization has a culture. To be successful, that culture will need to be one wher...
A lot of employers want to know if there is a specific, minimum amount of time that their organizations must spend on safety training. They want to do less, not ...
https://hsi.com/blog/help-my-organization-wants-to-nearly-eliminate-safety-training
Setting priorities at work isn’t just about choosing to do one thing over another; it’s about choosing to do important things first so that you can achieve your long-term goals. Once prior...
https://hsi.com/blog/7-secrets-for-setting-and-communicating-priorities-at-work
Ever wonder how to motivate employees so they are more engaged with their work, and better at it? Of course - what manager or leader hasn't? Unfortunately, many attempts to get the best out of...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-motivate-employees-leadership-vs-impedership
By Rachael Hammer, Senior Account Executive and Todd Courtney, Senior Account Executive, at HSI Learning Systems.
What is communication worth? What does miscommunication cause? Mistrust...
Let me share this story: We once had a client come to us with an immediate and urgent...
https://hsi.com/blog/evaluating-your-corporate-training-strategy
Or two, three, or four? How can you possibly create 100% of the training you need for all of your employees? Whether you have 30 employees or 300, one person can’t do it all. You can check t...
One recent survey of customer’s across the online training industry revealed a wish list of specific training desires, course titles unavailable to survey respondents.
Let’s see how...
At some point in the career of a safety professional, the question may arise, “How can I leave my current training provider? We’re just not getting what we need”.
A recent blind, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/30-reasons-to-leave-your-safety-training-vendor
Albert Einstein is credited with saying, “The definition of
insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting
different results.”
Here’s a fun exercise for any safety leader prompted by data from the world of occupational safety and health. Use these facts, stats, and questions to start conversations in your organizati...
I get to talk not only to many industry experts but also to clients and prospects as well. So do my sales and marketing teams. One thing we�...
Flooding threatens regions in the United States from coast to coast – nearly every day. And when a disaster like this strikes, panic and confusion often follow close behind. The key is to be...
https://hsi.com/blog/being-prepared-flooding-can-happen-in-a-flash
This post is inspired by a real-life Wonder Woman who found herself in an abusive relationship. In fact, she was almost killed by the hands of her then husband. How does this relate to occupat...
The most important factor in determining premiums for each employer is the ‘experience modifier’ (EM). Experience modifiers only apply to those employers fully insured for workers comp; se...
There’s a lot of research showing that healthier employees are a benefit to organizations. They are more productive, less likely to miss work or be involv...
How do you measure the effectiveness of your workers’ comp program?
The Loss Run
A loss run is a basic report that examines your total workers’ comp claim history, t...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-be-the-perfect-safety-professional-5-easy-steps
We often take for granted that people know how to learn. After all, we all had to learn while in school, right? But that can be a dangerous attitude to take when it comes to corporate training...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-is-adult-learning-theory-and-why-is-it-important
By Linda F. Martin, CSP, PG, CHMM, SMS, CIH and Jan K. Wachter, D.Sc., CSP, CIH, CQE, CRE
This article first appeared in the August, 2018 edition of Professional Safety: Journal of ...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released their National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2017. The total fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2017 was 5,1...
https://hsi.com/blog/death-on-the-job-2017-fatality-numbers-released
Have you ever wondered why some teams get everyone rowing in the same direction, while others just struggle or sink to the bottom?
It all has to do with team dynamics. Team dynamics are...
https://hsi.com/blog/7-characteristics-of-winning-team-dynamics
Eight million, eight hundred forty-six thousand, three hundred and eighty-two (8,846,382)
That is how many workers have been trained in the last ten years (2008-2018) t...
https://hsi.com/blog/a-decade-with-oshas-outreach-training-program
The 30,000-foot view of what is expected of an employer by way of workplace safety compliance.
Determine workplace hazards and exposures that could harm employees and b...
1. OSHA Leader?
The start of 2019 for OSHA looks like it could start without a confirmed leader. Currently Loren Sweatt, who is the Deputy Assistant Secretary, is the a...
The market for safety data sheet (SDS) management is highly competitive. When it comes time to choose, you’ll likely have a tough decision. That’s because most organizations (1) don’t kn...
https://hsi.com/blog/buyers-guide-online-safety-data-sheet-sds-management
Most everyone agrees that a high-performance culture leads to a high-performance business. But finding agreement on what culture really means and how to build it is usually where the agreement...
Chemical inventories are the backbone of a good safety data sheet (SDS) management program. Without an accurate chemical inventory, you potentially may face multiple downstream issues in your ...
Back in 2016, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) upgraded official Outreach Training Program course completion cards, for the 10 & 30-...
https://hsi.com/blog/new-improved-osha-10-30-outreach-cards-coming-soon
Hello-I’m Jill, Chief Safety Officer with HSI Learning Systems.
Sometimes, actually most of the time, a Not-So-Great Moment in Safety History is a local history, one that only you, yo...
Hello-I’m Jill, Chief Safety Officer with HSI Learning Systems. Employers often ask whether or not Safety Data Sheets or SDS’s can be housed on an electronic or online system for employee ...
https://hsi.com/blog/can-safety-data-sheets-be-housed-electronically
Hello-I’m Jill, Chief Safety Officer with HSI Learning Systems. Employers often ask if they need to have SDS’s or Safety Data Sheets for commercial products such as the one’s you and I m...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-data-sheets-for-commercial-products
We need to learn from our mistakes in order to not repeat them, but we can’t learn from them if we are not aware of them. So please take some time to review this year’s preliminary Top 10 ...
https://hsi.com/blog/oshas-top-10-violations-for-2018-learning-from-our-mistakes
Hello-I’m Jill, Chief Safety Officer with HSI Learning Systems. Employers often ask exactly when employee have to receive Hazard Communication Training. The answer is before they have exposu...
The National Safety Council has released preliminary figures on motor vehicle fatalities in the U.S. which indicate that 2017 was the second consecutive year that motor vehicle deaths topped 4...
https://hsi.com/blog/motor-vehicle-fatalities-and-the-need-for-driver-safety
I see you.
What does “I see you” mean to a safety professional, or to the workers we keep from harm?
“I see you.”
I see you not wearing your safety glasses, again....
The ingredients of a sound chemical safety program include an accurate chemical inventory, on-demand safety data sheets (SDS) and an efficient, yet robust chemical approval process. While ther...
Most employees in the EHS realm know that falls are among the most serious of workplace accidents. A new database shows just how deadly an on-the-job fall can be.
The Fatality Assessmen...
My neighbor told me she and her dog have been watching a chipmunk-scurry from one neighbor’s bird feeder, across her yard, and into mine, where the chipmunk has taken-up residence in a tiny ...
Social responsibility is an important part of our focus at the Health & Safety Institute. Each year, we select non-profits near our corporate locations to lend support to financially, with...
I’ll Do Anything.
I just need a job.
How many of us have said, "I’ll do anything; I just need a job”? I know I have, especially when I was younger. I’ve driven flatbed tr...
Employee training is one of the 5 key pillars to OSHA’s Hazard Communication standard here in the United States. But what do you need to do? How often do you need to train? What training con...
https://hsi.com/blog/your-blueprint-for-chemical-safety-training
Every year, nearly 2 million workers throughout the United...
https://hsi.com/blog/workplace-violence-prevent-it-from-happening-in-your-facility
Nevada’s Assembly Bill 190 requires specific workers within the entertainment industry to complete OSHA 10- and 30-hour training, beginning January 1, 2018.
According to Nevada’s https://hsi.com/blog/new-osha-training-requirement-in-nevada-for-entertainment-industry
If you’ve been in the occupational safety world for 10 years or 10 days, there’s little doubt you’ve run head first into acronyms that are unfamiliar. That’s because the language of re...
https://hsi.com/blog/guide-to-environmental-health-safety-ehs-acronyms
A lot of companies and job sites are now requiring workers to obtain their OSHA 10 or 30 Hour card. These cards represent that the worker has successfully taken the respective outreach course ...
When it comes to learning engagement—or lack of learning engagement—I am reminded of the words of Gary Vaynerchuk. “You're always one great piece of content away from having your life ch...
HSI Learning Systems has entered the online Safety Data Sheet (SDS) marketplace, with HSI SDS Online.
HSI Learning Systems is an online safety training company recently acquired by the ...
https://hsi.com/blog/vivid-offers-new-safety-data-sheet-sds-online-platform
Our very own Jill James was a special guest recently on, the Safety FM Podcast, where they talk about safety that's truly inspired by you and don’t treat the word “safety” as a derog...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-fm-podcast-episode-28-jill-james
September is traditionally a time to prepare: getting the kids back to school or maybe getting our gardens and houses ready for the cool seasons ahead.
So perhaps its no surprise that F...
https://hsi.com/blog/september-is-national-preparedness-month-are-you-prepared
Contributed by Chad Birckelbaw, CEO of Health & Safety Institute
EHS professionals spend a lot of time managing the complex web of compliance-regulated activities a...
https://hsi.com/blog/are-your-employees-engaged-with-their-own-workplace-safety
Candy Cane Neck. That is the name I have given to a future medical condition of our youth. This is not the S-curve version of scoliosis I grew up hearing about in the 70’s and 80’s. This i...
A Growing Industry
The temporary employment sector is a massive economic engine, but, as it continues to grow, safety professionals are presented with serious complicat...
Recent polling data doesn’t bode well. The conclusion from Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, published in June, still reverberates in human resources departments, executive ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-people-who-hate-your-training-program
Kiosks for check-in. Mobile hotel keys. Tablets for tableside ordering. These are a few of the innovations in the hospitality industry. Technology can improve the customer experience but what ...
https://hsi.com/blog/hospitality-training-dont-lose-the-personal-touch
https://hsi.com/blog/all-osha-required-written-safety-programs
New Labeling Requirements of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Consistency in the labeling of chemicals is critical to the new Globally Harmonized System standar...
The term “learning ecosystem” is a trendy one in learning and development circles. It’s an important idea; understanding it helps organizations and their leaders think strategically abou...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-is-a-learning-ecosystem-and-how-does-it-support-corporate-strategy
This is the published guidance given by OSHA to field Compliance Safety & Health Officers
June 1, 2015 Effective Date
What’s the 4-Letter Word (equivalent) of Safety?
The nails on the proverbial chalk board?
The eye-roller?
This two word combo: “OSHA-Approved”
<...True story...
There was a company that was spending between $1.2—$1.4 million dollars each year on workers compensation costs, over a number of years. By encouraging injury reporting ...
https://hsi.com/blog/understanding-workers-compensation-in-2-minutes
With the school year over, many teens and young adults will begin working at summer jobs. Especially for younger teens, these seasonal employment opportunities may be their first experience in...
#1. Start Writing Your Safety Program
If you don’t have a safety program, or have thought about starting one but haven’t been able to find the time, get it done.
https://hsi.com/blog/15-tips-for-saving-money-on-workers-compensation
An examination of recent OSHA violations at three American manufacturing facilities, with recommendations for improving safety conditions in your organization.
More than 12 mil...
https://hsi.com/blog/manufacturing-safety-learning-from-expensive-lessons-in-american-industry
For many Americans, Memorial Day Weekend is the official kickoff to summer vacation season. As you plan your fun for the three-day weekend, remember to put safety first.
Essential questions you’ll want to ask any provider before investing in online safety training, and honest answers from the people who sell and support it.
If you’re intere...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-questions-you-need-to-ask-before-buying-online-training
With more than three million facilities employing over 30 million workers exposed daily to chemicals, it’s surp...
https://hsi.com/blog/sds-management-on-site-chemical-inventory-exposure
This is, unfortunately, a true tragedy, taken from the files of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health’s (NIOSH) Fata...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-investigate-a-workplace-accident
Q: “My question is in regards to the turning barrel of a “tumbler”. Does this need to have a shroud or guard to keep people from making contact with it? We have the shaf...
https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-q-a-drum-tumbler-guarding
Sales training is not just for new hires and salespeople struggling to meet their numbers. The most successful sales managers understand the importance of “getting back to basics” for ever...
Last month, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a final rule regarding the examinations of working places in metal and nonmetal mines. This amends a rule issued in Janua...
https://hsi.com/blog/msha-final-rule-on-examination-of-working-places-in-mines
Q: “When do you need to have an arc flash study conducted? Any tips on starting the process?”
A: There is no specific guideline, with the exception of NEC standards: the evaluation ...
https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-q-a-arc-flash-studies
Preventing falls is a top priority for any construction worksite. Frequently claiming the top spot on OSHA’s top 10 safety violations list, fall accidents and fatalities are nevertheless pre...
As a Nation, we’ve been marking Worker Memorial Week for 47-years. The number of people dying at work has decreased over those years, however, people continue to die.
Today, in the Un...
Having spent a number of years on OSHA’s ‘Ergonomics Team’, which focused on enforcement in long term care facilities and meat processing plants, long term care (LTC) facilities ha...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-match-training-by-industry-employee-group
Are your employees following the best safety practices for working with electricity?
Electrical injuries can be serious or even fatal. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data compi...
https://hsi.com/blog/may-is-national-electrical-safety-month
With the changing laws concerning OSHA 10/30, we want to help remove the confusion so you can start OSHA training as soon as possible.
https://hsi.com/blog/osha-10-30-in-new-york-everything-you-need-to-know
While working all day at a computer doesn’t expose employees to the types of serious hazards found on a construction site, poor office ergonomics can nevertheless result in significant worke...
https://hsi.com/blog/protect-your-office-workers-with-good-ergonomics
Robots and robot systems have become commonplace in many industries. From massive mechanical arms working on assembly lines to technologically advanced robots that interact with human coworker...
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the webcast on demand.
Q: “On the SDS sheets, OS...
https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-q-a-safety-data-sheet-availability
We’d like to answer your questions about OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training! Did you know that HSI offers OSHA 10 & 30 H...
With longer days and warmer weather, many of us are spending more time working outdoors on our gardens and lawns. Before you grab the edge-trimmer or load up the wheelbarrow, take a moment to ...
Since its implementation in 2015, OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard has made OSHA-compliant hazard pictograms part of the visual landscape in U.S. workplaces. But are you sure your employ...
Trusted Advising. Not Punitive Policing.
My first job out of graduate school was as an OSHA Investigator.
I had an actual badge! I was...
April 8-14 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a chance to appreciate the unsung heroes who serve o...
https://hsi.com/blog/appreciating-911-call-takers-by-following-best-practices-for-emergency-calls
Do More With Less
After 12 years working for OSHA, I left for the private sector.
I had convinced a regional medical clinic system to hire me.
Right away,...
You may have noticed a new look to our HSI website as we fold more content from acquisitions into the site. The improved navigation and content consolidation makes it easier to explore our pri...
https://hsi.com/blog/ehs-compliance-and-safety-resources-from-safetec
Cell phones, navigation screens, car stereos or even eating while behind the wheel…they all add up to distracted driving, and that can lead to serious accidents or fatalities.
Accordi...
https://hsi.com/blog/april-is-distracted-driving-awareness-month
Know-It-All-Syndrome
Now this one is only fun if you say it out loud, and in your most whiney, annoying voice, so go ahead and say it with me now . . . Nana nana boo-bo...
Have you submitted your annual workplace injuries and illness report to OSHA yet? If your organization falls into a category where such reporting is required, can you easily access the inciden...
https://hsi.com/blog/meeting-incident-reporting-requirements
Collaborate, Don’t Separate!
Be on the lookout for collaborative opportunities early and often.
Two jobs ago, I managed to get myself a ‘seat at the table’...
Larger Than You or Me is WE
In this career, “stuff” will hit the fan.
And when it does, try to remember in those moments that something larger than ...
In March 2018, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 45001: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance f...
https://hsi.com/blog/bringing-the-safety-world-together-with-iso-45001
HSI is one of the extremely few companies authorized by federal OSHA to provide the 10/30 hour courses online, and one of an even fewer who provides all courses in Spanish. Online training cou...
Are your workers following the best practices for keeping their eyes safe?
According to the https://hsi.com/blog/march-is-workplace-eye-wellness-month-infographic
Be a Business Language Learner
About 2 years ago, a CEO named Trevor asked to meet with me.
Trevor is CEO over a family of companies, across many states and busi...
What is OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Training?
The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention ...
HSI is proud to welcome Vivid Learning Systems, one of the nation's fastest-growing providers of online safety training, to our family of companies.
By combining the diverse training op...
Whether you’re at the helm of a small company or a department head looking to save your organization both time and money, vendor consolidation is sound business practice.
Vendor conso...
https://hsi.com/blog/business-efficiency-through-vendor-consolidation
Define your line.
When I accepted my position two jobs ago, my manager told me the leadership team was worried I’d be a “safety cop”.
It was a fair questio...
An on-site chemical inventory is the first step for any business to get a true understanding of all its existing chemicals. Adhering to a few best practices can go a long way towards increasin...
https://hsi.com/blog/best-practices-on-site-chemical-inventories
Signed into law in October 2017, Local Law 196 enacts new OSHA training requirements for New York City construction workers and supervisors at certain job sites. The first implementation deadl...
https://hsi.com/blog/upcoming-osha-training-compliance-deadlines-for-nyc-local-law-196-of-2017
Stefanie V.: Good afternoon, and welcome to today's EHS Today webcast: Mobility for EHS Management Systems, sponsored by SafeTec, an HSI company. My name is Stefanie Valentic,...
Grace is your place.
A long time ago, I was investigating a death.
A maintenance employee had fallen from a ladder after he was shocked while changing a fluoresc...
The current flu season is grabbing headlines at the regional and national level, as medical groups and hospitals continue to report record numbers of cases.
If your organization uses chemicals on the jobsite, there’s a good chance your EH&...
https://hsi.com/blog/an-introduction-to-environmental-reporting
It’s a simple question...
How do you demonstrate leadership in safety across your organization?
That’s an incredibly intelligent question for any leader to be asking.
...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has adjusted their penalty amounts last month by 2% to reflect current inflation rates.
Beginning January 2, 2018, https://hsi.com/blog/inflation-adjustment-for-osha-penalty-amounts
Be brave. Be Consistent. Be You.
The safety field has been dominated by ex-military, white males, dating back to the 1970’s and 80’s.
In fact, my first 3 men...
We all know the power of communication, and nowhere is it more mission critical than when communicating hazards in the workplace.
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is...
https://hsi.com/blog/hazard-communication-knowledge-to-protect-yourself
Be a story collector!
Safety professionals at any career stage accumulate stories quickly, whether humorous, horrific, or, just human—keep collecting and learning fro...
January 22-28, 2018 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. This outreach awareness effort was created to help parents and educators get teenagers the information they need to make the right ...
https://hsi.com/blog/a-winning-demographic-in-the-war-on-drugs
The Bureau of Labor Statistics posted new data in December regarding deaths from on-the-job injuries for 2016.
According
to a
https://hsi.com/blog/recent-bls-figures-on-workplace-fatalities
If you are a manufacturer that works with chemicals, you know there are numerous rules and regulations you must follow to ensure the health and well-being of people and the environment. One su...
https://hsi.com/blog/possible-fines-and-penalties-for-non-disclosure
Baseline: a minimum starting point used for comparison.
With the start of a new year, as many of us strive for those little personal improvements, a lot of us are thinking abou...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-safety-professionals-top-goal-of-2018
Regular readers of the HSI blog know that hazard communications (HazCom) is an important part of a company’s EHS obligations. Communicating clearly to your employees, customers and the commu...
https://hsi.com/blog/five-important-steps-to-hazcom-compliance
Th...
Right now, leaders are in a unique position to radically change their organizations, for the better. The even...
https://hsi.com/blog/allegations-of-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace-no-hr-didnt-fail-we-did
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the webcast on demand.
So with regard to machine guard...
https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-1910-212-machine-guarding
The biggest party night of the year is almost here. No matter how you choose to celebrate New Year’s Eve, make an early resolution to put safety first.
Celebrating the advent of the n...
https://hsi.com/blog/new-years-eve-symbols-revelries-and-safety
Winter is almost officially here in the U.S. and that means snow-covered roads and icy conditions. Today’s blog post looks at common winter driving mistakes your company’s drivers need to ...
https://hsi.com/blog/winter-driving-mistakes-your-drivers-should-avoid
HSI Learning Systems rolls out MSHA Part 46 & MSHA Part 48 online training in Spanish.
December 15th, 2017 – Pasco, WA—HSI Learning Systems is the first online...
https://hsi.com/blog/vivid-learning-systems-msha-training-online-now-available-in-spanish
Holiday Hours: The HSI offices and warehouse will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2017 and Monday, January 1, 2018. The warehouse will also be closed January 2,...
If you manufacture, distribute or work with chemicals, then you probably know a thing or two about regulations and standards. But do you know all of them, and for every state and country? In t...
https://hsi.com/blog/evolving-worldwide-trends-in-chemical-regulation
When 75% of safety professionals identify “employee indifference” as the top barrier to excellence safety training, it’s a cry for help across the profession.
Simple: If you want ...
https://hsi.com/blog/7-step-plan-to-increase-safety-training-engagement
HSI was recently made aware of a survey seeking ASHI instructor feedback in a way that could be misleading and which made it difficult to identify what organization sent the survey. It was not...
Too many of the environmental health and safety professionals we speak with believe that the workforce they support is not smart enough, or tech savvy enough, to successfully train online.
...https://hsi.com/blog/yes-your-employees-can-train-online-and-they-will-love-it
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard is an important regulation for any industry where employees work with or around chemicals, which makes it applicable to just about every business.
OSHA’s Top Ten Most Cited Violations is a familiar list to anyone in EHS. It’s an annual snapshot of the areas of greatest concern for worker safety and compliance adherence, and it rarely...
For many of us, the holiday season is rich with nostalgia.
As a safety professional, my nostalgia starts and stops each year with good ol’ Clark W. Griswold, the character played by C...
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the webcast on demand.
There's all kinds of different ...
https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-1926-1053-ladders
Blended learning has been a growing part of corporate training for a few years now. According to Training Magazine’s 2017 Training Industry Report, companies reported that around 34...
https://hsi.com/blog/5-blended-learning-benefits-for-corporate-trainers
Recently passed legislation in California will require more transparency from manufacturers of cleaning products regarding the disclosure of their product ingredients, to both the public and t...
https://hsi.com/blog/cleaning-products-in-california-and-meeting-right-to-know-regulations
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the webcast on demand.
When the temperatures drop, the space heaters come out. Before plugging in or otherwise firing up your supplemental indoor heating, be sure you’re following some important safety practices.<...
Last year, workers completed a record-breaking 1.7 million online safety courses with HSI.
The average course rating across all of our safety training titles: 3.8 out of 5 Stars.
https://hsi.com/blog/why-employees-love-online-safety-training-in-3-quotes
OSHA has extended the compliance deadline for certain employers to electronically submit reports on workplace injuries and illnesses until December 15, 2017.
According to https://hsi.com/blog/osha-extends-compliance-date-for-electronic-submission-of-injury-reports
The sixth most cited hazard by OSHA in Fiscal Year 2022 is lockout/tagout or Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general industry (https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-1910-147-lockout-tagout
Big holidays mean big meals, and the granddaddy of them all here in the U.S. is the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to follow some simple food safety steps to ensure your turkey dinne...
For many organizations, the safety training program is sacred: old, tested, believed-in.
Considered a reflection of leadership or part of an organization’s ‘DNA’, such safety prog...
https://hsi.com/blog/your-safety-program-isnt-special-heres-why
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the webcast on demand.
Knowing the importance of safety in the workplace and community is just the beginning. Understanding how to prevent and react to emergencies can save lives. In this infographic from HSI, learn...
Did you know that construction deaths account for more than 21% of all fatalities in private industry, and falls account for nearly 40% of those deaths? Learn about the top cited OSHA violatio...
According to OSHA, approximately 6,000 employees in the U.S. die from workplace injuries while another 50,000 die from illnesses caused by exposure to workplace hazards. Another 6 million work...
https://hsi.com/blog/workplace-injuries-and-illnesses-infographic
Are your workers following the best practices for keeping their eyes safe? Each day nearly 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment, and about 1/3 of...
Of the 49,555 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests analyzed in a study by the journal Circulation, researchers found that nearly 66 percent of cardiac arrest victims survived to hospital d...
According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), electrical fatalities in the U.S. in 2016 increased by 15% from the previous year, and over half of all fatal electrical inj...
Did you know that, on average, U.S. fire departments responded to fire every 24 seconds, and a structure fire every minute? Home fires were responded to every 90 seconds, and a highway vehicle...
For those with outdoor leadership responsibilities, training in wilderness emergency care is a must. An important part of preparing for an outdoor adventure is ensuring access to first aid sup...
According to the NHTSA, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones while driving during daylight hours, which creates enormous potential for deaths and injuries on U.S. roads. Employe...
It’s an honest question. These days you can’t turn around without seeing another article on how short our attention spans are, or how distracted we are at work. The assumption that attenti...
https://hsi.com/blog/if-people-have-such-short-attention-spans-how-is-it-we-can-binge-watch-netflix
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the webcast on demand.
When I mentioned fall protectio...
https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-1926-451-scaffolding
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the webcast on-demand.
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10.
Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen to the https://hsi.com/blog/tackling-oshas-top-10-citations-1926-501-fall-protection
The following is an excerpt from our on demand webcast, Troubleshoot Your Training—Live!, hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James and Dr. Todd Loushine.
Dr. Todd
Loushine:
https://hsi.com/blog/top-training-challenges-how-do-you-make-the-case-for-safety-best-practices
The following is an excerpt from our on demand webcast, Troubleshoot Your Training—Live!, hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James and Dr. Todd Loushine.
Dr. Todd
Loushine:
https://hsi.com/blog/top-training-challenges-how-do-i-get-employees-to-buy-in-to-our-safety-program
Before you send your little ghouls and goblins out on Halloween night, be sure they’re prepared for a safe and fun evening.
The https://hsi.com/blog/make-it-a-safe-halloween-in-your-community
The following is an excerpt from our on demand webcast, Troubleshoot Your Training—Live!, hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James and Dr. Todd Loushine.
Dr. Todd Loushine:
At HSI, we want to encourage everyone to t.a.l.k about safety. When businesses and individuals “train, act, learn and know” what it takes to create a robust safety culture in the workplace...
The following is an excerpt from our on demand webcast, Troubleshoot Your Training—Live!, hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James and Dr. Todd Loushine.
Jill James:...
https://hsi.com/blog/top-training-challenges-how-do-you-get-management-support-for-safety
The following is an excerpt from our on demand webcast, Troubleshoot Your Training—Live!, hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James and Dr. Todd Loushine.
Dr. Todd
Loushine:
https://hsi.com/blog/top-training-challenges-how-do-you-begin-a-safety-program
From compliance obligations to preventing injuries and saving lives, there are a lot of good reasons to offer safety training at your business. Whether your company is a multi-location global ...
The following is an excerpt from our on demand webcast, Troubleshoot Your Training—Live!, hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James and Dr. Todd Loushine.
Dr. Todd
Loushine:
https://hsi.com/blog/top-training-challenges-how-do-you-become-osha-compliant
Technology has transformed the way we work in fundamental ways, except for one—occupational health and safety.
Safety remains a reactionary business function, undervalued and often ig...
The Site-Specific Targeting Program is OSHA’s primary programmed inspection plan. Its chief purpose is to cover non-construction worksites having 20 or more employees. In the spectrum of OSH...
https://hsi.com/blog/oshas-site-specific-targeting-program-sst
The Respirable Crystalline Silica construction standard, 29 CFR § 1926.1153, became enforceable on September 23, 2017. OSHA’s Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Thomas Galassi issued a memor...
"Mom, I'm fairly certain we'll be having a lock-down drill today at school." – Kids everywhere right now.
Your student is probably correct.
Today, the horrific event in Las Veg...
https://hsi.com/blog/active-shooter-response-situational-awareness
Programmed inspections are OSHA’s lowest enforcement priority, but these inspections outnumber unprogrammed inspections, so it is clear that programmed inspections are a significant part of ...
https://hsi.com/blog/knock-knock-its-osha-programmed-inspections-part-2
It’s no secret that OSHA inspections trigger a fear response for some employers, where employees are sent scrambling to reconcile obvious issues on the shop floor, or wrangle paperwork while...
https://hsi.com/blog/knock-knock-its-osha-programmed-inspections-part-1
The OSHA Data Initiative (ODI) is a data collection effort to learn more about pr...
The OSHA Data Initiative (ODI) is a data collection effort to learn more about private-sector occupational injury & illness rates, for evaluation of trends, and statistics. OSHA uses this ...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-osha-evaluates-the-safety-of-your-business
For environmental clean-up crews in Texas and Florida, they have their work cut out for them in the aftermath of two of the strongest hurricanes ever to impact the United States. Houses, busin...
https://hsi.com/blog/hsi-offering-discounted-courses-to-support-hurricane-clean-up
How-To: Determining State or Federal OSHA Jurisdiction
Did You Know: Employers under state Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) plans often recei...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-determining-state-or-federal-osha-jurisdiction
Q & A: State & Federal Training Requirements
Question: “Where do I find information about state & federal safety training requirements or...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-state-federal-training-requirements
Question: “How to avoid auditory boredom. one on-line training used male voice for a few slides, then female voice for a few slides. Other ways to avoid the comment 'the voi...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-the-sound-of-quality-online-training
Just like in large organizations, small businesses also need to ensure their employees are appropriately trained to succeed at their jobs. Not to mention the business’s obligations to stay c...
https://hsi.com/blog/best-practices-for-training-employees-in-small-businesses
Question: “Really trying to get middle management to understand that some training just might need to pull people out of the field and take the time to complete has been...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-paying-employees-to-take-safety-training-is-hard
Question: “I don't seem to get full support from the supervisors when it comes to safety. As long as I'm on site they follow thru with most safety policies but once I'm not ...
Self-directed learning is any process or system that allows individual learners to direct their own learning, depending on their individual needs and interests. Self-directed learning can incl...
https://hsi.com/blog/when-is-self-directed-learning-right-for-corporate-training-and-development
Floods happen each year and in times of crisis, https://hsi.com/blog/emergency-preparedness-resources-floods
Question: “How can I break into the safety field with my certifications and construction experience, but zero actual experience as a working safety pro?”
<...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-so-you-want-to-be-a-safety-professional
Question: How do you get management excited about helping with the training? Can't do it alone.
Answer: The short answer is that “management” is ea...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-how-to-get-managers-excited-about-safety
Question: “I'm new in the role of safety and it's overwhelming ramping up. I'm trying to take one bite at a time but that is nearly impossible. Any ideas?”
...
Question: “How does accountability apply in your safety?”
Answer: That’s a broad question, and I’m not sure how specific you’re wanting to ge...
You might not think of a construction site as a bright and colorful place, but the orange and yellow safety apparel worn by workers, especially in road work settings, is a common sight through...
Question: “Can the decline from 1970 to 2009 be attributed to the environment moving from manufacturing environment to a more office based environment for the workforce?”<...
Question #1: “What is the one most difficult US DOT safety issue to combat?”
Question: “What are the Distance from Transformers and electrical Panels on the shop floor?”
Answer: I’ll say there is no hard and fast rule on t...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-distance-between-transformers-electrical-panels
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) published their inaugural “2017 State of Environmental Health & Safety Industry Survey” in July, and it reveals a growing concern wit...
https://hsi.com/blog/new-eh-s-survey-offers-snapshot-of-the-industry
Question: “What is the best way to convey safety expectations to contractors working at my site?”
Answer: Communication. I’ve got some thoughts o...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-how-to-set-safety-expectations-with-contractors
Question: “I have big expectations for our safety program I want to get us the ohsas 18000/18001 accreditation how should I begin?”
Answer: First, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-what-is-the-ohsas-18000-accreditation
HSI is proud to announce the new 24-7 EMS Disaster and Counter-Terrorism Medicine series.
This unique offering is a library of 48 online lectures covering the most important topics of d...
Question: “It is pretty easy to instill safety with our workers who work in our fabrication shop, but we have trouble keeping our installers, who move to different sites dai...
In late June, the National Safety Council published its annual report that reviews and ranks the efforts states make in enacting measures to reduce preventable deaths and accidents. The report...
https://hsi.com/blog/state-of-safety-report-grades-states-on-preventable-deaths-and-accidents
Question: “How do we keep employees engaged in training we must do annually?”
Answer: Training programs do get stale, especially for compliance top...
If you don’t work in a shipyard, you might not have heard about a recently released fact sheet from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Even for workers who don’t wor...
https://hsi.com/blog/new-osha-fact-sheet-demonstrates-the-wide-range-of-workplace-eh-s-concerns
Question: “What is the simplest way to have one chemical management plan to address both HazComm and Lab Standard (29CFR 1200 & 1450)?”
Answer:
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-chemical-management-plans-lab-safety-hazcom
Most sales professionals feel that their job is done after the close. Me, I like to keep up with our new LMS clients, right on through implementation and early use. In talking with many of tho...
https://hsi.com/blog/lms-implementation-a-concrete-and-tactical-guide
Question: “What is the best way to encourage employees to "own" safety and realize that an effective safety program is a benefit to them?”
Answer: ...
Question: “If the state has no written program, is a 'public' entity exempt from OSHA? Also, what is your recommendation regarding ensuring compliance across multiple indust...
Some recent surveys have revealed a significant lack of training and preparedness for responding to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) incidents in U.S. workplaces.
A survey commissioned by th...
https://hsi.com/blog/responding-to-cardiac-arrest-in-the-workplace
For those who work outdoors, the next several months can be a difficult time of year as the weather heats up around the U.S. OSHA’s annual “Water. Rest. Shade.” campaign offers suggestio...
https://hsi.com/blog/osha-recommends-water-rest-and-shade-for-outdoor-workers
I’m a salesperson with a fancy title that tries to make me seem less sales-ey. All day, every day, I proclaim that our safety content is the best on the planet.
Word for word, that’...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-mary-poppins-effect-on-safety-training
Question: “If we have a temporary employee (from temp agency), said employee was hurt on the job. Note: we supervise this employee in day to day activity. The temp agency se...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-how-to-record-report-injuries-to-temp-employees
While the breathtaking, sky-filling displays will be left to the professionals, millions of Americans will celebrate the upcoming Independence Day holiday with purchased fireworks right in the...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-first-when-it-comes-to-fireworks
Question: “What should you do when a company's safety attitude is negatively impacting your morale?”
Answer: Love the question. You have two option...
Question: “How do you change the safety culture in the work place when the budget is always the issue held above employee safety?”
Answer: Executiv...
Question: “Safety manuals overview or detailed; What is best?”
Answer: Think if you proved one or the other…which version do you think will be mo...
Question: “Our turnover rate is very high from our temp agencies; how do we train everyone that comes in and still run production with people in and out constantly?”
<...https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-how-to-minimize-the-disruption-of-training
Question: “What is the best way to move beyond death by PowerPoint in training?”
Answer: Try telling a story…watch the video posted above, for in...
June 12-18, 2017, is OSHA’s inaugural “Safe + Sound Week,” and it’s all about recognizing...
How I Failed as a Safety Manager
By Peter
Jensen Sr.
Published on February 1, 2017
Follow “Safety
Pete” on https://hsi.com/blog/how-i-failed-as-a-safety-manager
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that the U.S. is seeing a significant upward trend in the number of hepatitis C cases reported.
According to the ...
Question: “What are the ways that ROI can be determined for Training that we can show Mgmt that shows Training is needed?”
Answer: You’re in luck...
Question: “Confined space: working in construction, when does the space your are building become a confined space? It starts out fine but the finished product is a confined ...
Question: “Can you work on a ladder that is above the height required for fall protection? If yes, can you use two hands to work. If not, can you point to the specific regul...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-two-hands-on-a-ladder-1910-21-1910-30-walking-working-surfaces
Question: “How do I decided when to drug test for an injury?”
Answer: “The rule does not prohibit drug testing of employees. It only prohibits em...
Question: “Is there a rule on size of shred bins with no sprinkler system in the work place?”
Answer: Nope.
OSHA�...
One of the frustrating things about the government—or any large bureaucratic institution—is the jargon.
Least popular for laymen are acronyms; an acronym (noun) is an abbre...
In March, President Trump signed an executive order directing:
“he Director of the Office of Management and Budget to present the President with a plan that recommends ways to reo...
Question: “Do you have any recommendations for a stand-alone training data management tool. A program that tracks training a stand alone program?”
You’re ready to take safety training to the next level—that’s a good thing.
Because if you think you need safety training, you’re probably right. In fact, most organizations do,...
https://hsi.com/blog/is-diy-safety-training-right-for-your-organization
Question: “Is there a statue that allows OSHA inspectors to record interviews?”
Answer: Well, yes, there is a “directive” (CPL 02-00-098). However, emp...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-osha-inspections-employee-interviews
I’ve been in the learning space for so long that I find these conversations about “microlearning” humorous. Because, in the eLearning industry, we rename things and label things to make ...
You may have already noticed that your state’s department of transportation has been dispatching construction crews to your local roads and highways. During the warm weather road constructio...
Question: “Ideas for improving and encouraging peer-to-peer safety conversations?’
Answer: Employees get excited about things they see as valuable,...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-how-to-start-more-safety-discussions
Question: "Do you recommend that employees have representation (legal) during major injury or fatality audits?"
Answer: “Yeah, that's al...
Providing safety training online that is accessible to individuals with disabilities is a critical component of any online training prog...
While preventing falls where workers use ladders and lifts to carry out their job duties is a year-round task for any organization, OSHA and its partners have declared May 8-12, 2017, as Natio...
Question: “What criteria is used to determine if an inspection needs to happen when someone whistle blows on the company?”
Question: “Does OSHA have a "high-risk" hazard list, like combustible dust, or lack of FR clothing in facilities with Flash Fire risks?”
Answer: Se...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-oshas-top-10-most-frequently-cited-standards
Question: “can you refuse access if they refuse to sign in?”
Answer: Yes, you can: “…an employer has a right to require that the C...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-osha-inspections-warrants-denial-of-entry
Shamus and Kortney are Judy’s sons.
Both sons died on-the-job, almost exactly one year apart from each other.
Shamus died in Afghanistan while serving our country; Kortney died...
HSI Learning Systems is live with a new online tool for measuring employee perceptions and attitudes about occupational health and safety.
With its new Safety Engagement Survey<...
https://hsi.com/blog/vivids-online-safety-engagement-survey-available-now
Question: “What is the minimum weight capacity allowed for a portable ladder in general industry?”
Answer: Wood, or metal? In relation to portable ...
Question: “Are employees required to speak to the inspector?”
Answer: No. Employee interviews are voluntary. However, OSHA can work to sec...
Question: “What happens when one suddenly comes upon a previously-unknown hazard—does work have to cease until training is done?”
Answer: The ans...
Question #1: 1 Can you record questions and answers of the inspection?
Answer #1: Yes and no. There’s nothing in statute banning em...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-occupational-injury-reporting-inspection-recording
Question: “We are an electroforming company that uses hydrochloric acid in some of the tanks. Do we need chlorine safety training?”
Answer: This an...
Questions:
(1) “Can you stand on a two sided ladder over the top with a leg on each side?”
Answer: No. This Supervisor Safety Tip f...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-ladders-bucket-trucks-and-scaffolding
What’s the hazard here? The employee is
working from an unprotected side or edge without benefit of a fall
protection measure.
Let’s just take a moment to ack...
Question: “In regards to the formalin, in the medical clinic we occasionally use the formalin jars for specimens, would we be required to be training on this?”
Question: “What if inspectors question does not relate to the items that spawned inspection? Can the person be told they don't have to answer?”
Ans...
Life is full of expiration dates including your food, household products, and believe it or not, even your training content. When something needs to be replaced, you don’t wait until it’s ...
What’s the hazard here? What
isn’t the hazard here is the better question, right?
Let’s keep this simple. Each manufactured scaffold comes with load
chart...
Question: “What are the new training requirements in 1910.30? I don't understand who I'm supposed to train and what I'm supposed to train them on.”
Answer: ...
https://hsi.com/blog/q-a-walking-working-surfaces-final-rule
Everyone who has been behind a wheel knows that distracted driving is a reality that plagues our roads today. From texting to fiddling with radio settings to eating while driving, distracted d...
https://hsi.com/blog/april-is-distracted-driving-awareness-month-1
Question: “How much time do you have to correct the citation?”
Answer: Depends on the citation and time set forth, but there’s a 15 business day ...
Question: “Can you review the four D's of documentation?”
Answer: “If you Didn’t Document it, yo...
What’s the hazard here? Fall hazard. When employees are exposed to falls of greater than 4-feet in general industry settings and greater than 6-feet in construction settings...
Have you ever found a better way to do something? A breakthrough that made your life easier? A discovery that saved you time, money, or even created more of both?
We know those moments ...
When I looked in my closet this past weekend, I was overwhelmed. I saw items I no longer wear. Am I really going to wear that bridesmaid's dress again? No, I’m not, but it has sentimental va...
https://hsi.com/blog/4-best-practices-for-keeping-an-organized-elearning-video-library
What’s the hazard? Use your laser focus
and zoom in on the person working at the top. Do you notice that he is
wearing a body harness? Do you also see his lanyard comi...
Documentation lies at the heart of an OSHA inspection. From records of routine equipment inspections to incident reports to hazard communications, employers need to know what’s important to ...
https://hsi.com/blog/managing-oshas-document-management-requirements
Alright. We get enough questions about this that it’s time to clear up the big mystery: what is a “Competent Person” and how does OSHA define “Competent Person”?
It's not a ce...
https://hsi.com/blog/who-is-a-competent-person-as-defined-by-osha
What’s the hazard here? Perhaps the true hazard here is a serious lack of resources, resulting in this haphazard, makeshift scaffolding arrangement. Practically speaking, th...
Death By PowerPoint.
The phrase was first popularized in American military active-duty circles nearly a decade ago (Iraq; Afghanistan), to describe the dangers of oversimplifying critic...
Although OSHA requires that all employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, it’s no secret that construction work can be dangerous. OSHA’s https://hsi.com/blog/osha-10-and-30-hour-training-for-construction-worker-safety
What’s the hazard here? If this door could
speak, I think its story might go something like this...
Back when this building went up I was installed without ...
Organizations understand the need to train their employees, but there are a number of common challenges in designing the right training program. Two of the biggest issues are reinforcing forma...
https://hsi.com/blog/driving-performance-improvement-through-short-form-video-training
"I’ve heard that ‘safety starts at the top’, right? Well, I’m at the top—can you help me understand what that means?"
That was the question a CEO recently asked me.
Thi...
https://hsi.com/blog/understanding-safety-leadership-for-ceos-management-teams
What’s the hazard here? The hazard is misinformation. There is no such thing as “OSHA Approved.” Though this term of OSHA Approved is often thrown around regarding vario...
What’s the hazard here? Both employees are exposed to a fall hazard. Both, really? It seems obvious the person standing on the window framing is more at risk of falling, how...
According to a study by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the average cost of losing an employee is six months of their base salary. The average employee salary is $53,000, so...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-cost-of-an-ineffective-training-program
https://hsi.com/blog/top-10-warning-signs-of-safety-training-fatigue
On January 30, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” which targets the reduction of the number of regulations issued by...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-possible-impact-of-regulatory-reductions-on-workplace-safety-enforcement
What’s the hazard here? Rotating parts would be the safety terminology. However, getting stuck by one of those fan blades would not be pleasant! The question is, could a per...
The first thing you want to know is who needs what training and then you have to figure out how you will spend your training dollars: whether you will buy training or whether you will build tr...
https://hsi.com/blog/maximizing-your-workforce-training-investment
Operational Savings
Workers and their employers pay dearly because of injuries, illnesses, and deaths. They also can have property damage because of an incident. There are lost...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-online-training-is-a-smart-investment
In 2011, OSHA fined a company in Illinois called AMD Industries. OSHA fined them $1.2 million dollars. Some of the penalties were issued, “...for the employer's failures to provide the emplo...
The business world has come a long way. Employee training—once considered an optional benefit employers provided to the most promising employees—is now more widely understood as necessary ...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-not-training-your-employees
What’s the hazard here? Well, let’s start by naming what we see here. The photo shows a service truck crane with a person suspended from the hook of the crane near over-he...
After coming to work for HSI, I was asked in social situations about my new job: “So what do you do?”
At first, I would answer: “I work for HSI Learning Systems…we’re an eLear...
We believe you shouldn’t have to ‘sell safety’, and assume that occupational safety and health are the foremost priorities for all organizations. Still, Environmental Health & Sa...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-supporting-safety-the-no-nonsense-approach-to-safety-advocacy
Diet fads and gym memberships come and go, but a resolution for a safer 2017 for you, your family, and your workplace can yield big returns for the whole year.
Here are just a few best ...
We believe you shouldn’t have to ‘sell safety’, and assume that occupational safety and health are the foremost priorities for all organizations. Still, Environmental Health & Sa...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-supporting-safety-the-4-questions-for-return-on-investment-roi
Dear 2017,
I resolve to surround myself with people who fill me up, don’t suck my energy, respect me, and who, at the end of the day, will have my back.
That sounds healthy to ...
https://hsi.com/blog/healthy-relationships-at-work-are-you-kidding-me
What’s the hazard here? Where do we start, right? Let’s focus on the exit door. The sign on the door tells us not to block the exit. That’s true; you can’t block exits...
We believe you shouldn’t have to ‘sell safety’, and assume that occupational safety and health are the foremost priorities for all organizations. Still, Environmental Health & Sa...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-supporting-safety-math-that-connects-with-ceos
We believe you shouldn’t have to ‘sell safety’, and assume that occupational safety and health are the foremost priorities for all organizations. Still, Environmental Health & Sa...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-supporting-safety-the-unseen-return-of-occupational-safety-investments
Search around and you’ll quickly notice that a “learning management system” is narrowly defined as “software” for the administration of workforce training and delivery of content.
https://hsi.com/blog/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-learning-management-system-lms
High-performing employees are the backbone of any organization. The old saying is true: Roughly 80 percent of the growth of any organization is achieved by 20 percent of its workforce. But hig...
https://hsi.com/blog/7-steps-for-developing-high-potential-employees
Why is a positive supervisor-employee relationship so important to worker safety?
Relationships play a huge role in the culture of a workplace, especially when it comes to safe...
For many families, holiday lights in and around the house are a beloved part of the season. If you’re in the midst of holiday decorating, please keep some electrical safety best practices in...
If moving your safety training online sounds like a lot of work, take a breath.
With HSI, it’s easy to get started, because we ...
https://hsi.com/blog/vivid-learning-systems-implementation-pricing
“What do you do for a living?”
Safety... Safety Professional... Safety Engineer... Environmental Health & Safety…Chief Safety Officer...
“Huh?”
Wouldn’t th...
With millions of Americans traveling more than 50 miles during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend, it’s a good time to put some best practices into play to keep your journey as safe a...
Sitting around a table in November conjures up all sorts of idyllic images of what a “perfect” Thanksgiving is expected to look, feel, and smell like, with faces of people all happy and lo...
Some advanced preparation will go a long way towards keeping you, your family, and your property safe from winter’s icy, snowy storms.
https://hsi.com/blog/preparing-to-weather-those-winter-storms-safely
All organizations want to identify, develop, and deploy their high-performance employees. And no wonder: The top 5% of a company’s employees account for a full quarter (https://hsi.com/blog/6-tips-for-identifying-potential-high-performance-employees
In training and development, content is important. But finding (or creating) quality content is only the first step in the process of building a training library. Content curation (including c...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-complex-levels-of-content-curation-and-vetting
Whether you’re simply adding a few carved pumpkins to your front porch or going for the full-on Addams Family mansion look, a little advanced planning and good safety practices will help kee...
When you think of violence prevention, who are you thinking of protecting?
What sort of violence is top of mind as you read this?
Each day we personally experience, witness, or r...
Here’s a fun conversation starter for any safety professional: “What are your least favorite safety clichés?”
Weeks ago, I asked that same question across several LinkedIn safety...
https://hsi.com/blog/stop-me-if-youve-heard-this-before-common-safety-clich%C3%A9s
A leader not only brings a vision to their team, but motivates them to make their vision a reality. Contrast that picture with what we typically think when we hear the word “manager.” A ma...
https://hsi.com/blog/leaders-vs-managers-two-kinds-of-training-in-motivating-others
“He got his fingers caught; he’s in the ER.”
When I took that call early one morning, my cell phone was positioned between my hands while I was doing push-ups. I had it on speaker...
https://hsi.com/blog/common-safety-clich%C3%A9s-why-they-arent-helping
Keeping our feet safe and healthy both at work or at play is a key component in living a healthy life. What can we do at our workplaces to keep our hard-working feet in top shape?
HSI offers online safety training for a safer, smarter workforce.
Our courses can help you reach compliance in 20-minutes, reducing your time in training while quickly covering requirem...
Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us that a little advanced planning can make a lifesaving difference in a large-scale emergency.
Everyone exists somewhere on the continuum from introvert to extrovert. That’s a good thing because both the quiet, introspective introvert and the outgoing, assertive extrovert have their p...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-communicate-with-any-personality-type
There’s no turning on the news without hearing about the Zika virus. What is this new virus and what do we need to know to help prevent its spread?
According to the https://hsi.com/blog/new-zika-prevention-course-from-hsi
Einstein once said that any idea “should be as simple as possible—and no more.” He realized that simplicity was a good thing, but like any good thing, there can sometimes be too much of ...
The term “workplace harassment” often conjures images of 1950s-style gender-based pestering where men made women feel uncomfortable and powerless through comments and touch that would not ...
https://hsi.com/blog/bullying-at-work-eeoc-wont-take-it-anymore
As the dry summer weather lingers, boaters need a little extra vigilance when navigating ever-changing rivers and reservoirs as different hazards come into play when water levels change.
<...If you or your crew are on jobsites outdoors this summer, especially during these recent days of record heat waves, remember to always follow best practices for hot weather work.
Before deciding to invest in online safety training, management types often ask a similar question…
“Is this stuff OSHA certified?”
They’re wondering if online training i...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-does-osha-say-about-online-safety-training-part-3
Most trainers and teachers have heard of blended learning. Perhaps you yourself have tried to incorporate it into your training programs. Still, the term has been used so much that it frequent...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-is-blended-learning-and-why-is-it-important
Learning cultures don’t just appear out of nowhere; they take time to cultivate. The habits of your employees have to be changed at the same time you are changing the attitudes of your manag...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-steps-for-growing-your-learning-culture
Before deciding to invest in safety training
online, management types often ask a similar question…
“Is this stuff OSHA...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-does-osha-say-about-online-safety-training-part-2
A study conducted by PricewaterhouseCooper found that only...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-true-cost-of-poor-project-management
Before deciding to invest in online safety training, management types often ask a similar question…
“Is this stuff OSHA certified?”
They’re wondering if online training i...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-does-osha-say-about-online-safety-training-part-1
To help you keep your family and friends safe over the holiday weekend, we're re-posting our blog about the best practices to follow when using fireworks.
Whether you’re the ...
When promotion time comes around, it makes sense to look to your best employees for potential leaders. Theoretically if someone has the skills and the work ethic to be a good employee, they sh...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-your-best-employees-arent-always-your-best-leaders
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-nerd-pop-quiz-caught-in-struck-by
If you’re in safety, here’s an old cliché you’ll recognize: “Safety starts at the top.”
You’ve heard that before, along with similar statements. You’ve read articles abou...
https://hsi.com/blog/wanted-support-for-your-great-safety-idea
Today's guest blog is from Jerry Laws of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.
How should you conduct a fall hazards risk assessment? Safety managers frequently overlook e...
https://hsi.com/blog/preventing-dangerous-falls-from-heights
In day-to-day operations and their accompanying challenges in IT, marketing, compliance, and so forth, there often isn’t time to focus on projected problems. In reality though, effective com...
https://hsi.com/blog/succession-planning-solving-issues-before-they-form
You know what? You’re right. The risk of occupational injuries and illnesses is lower in the tech industry, statistically speaking. In fact, reportable injuries in the tech sector are 40% lo...
https://hsi.com/blog/why-tech-businesses-need-to-care-about-worker-safety
Why your organization mustn’t ignore a critical piece of HAZCOM & GHS compliance.
I probably don’t have to tell you that the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is one ...
A training program can only be considered effective if employees apply the new behaviors or skills they’ve learned in the workplace. Studies have found that up to 90% of new skills are l...
https://hsi.com/blog/5-simple-tips-for-creating-unforgettable-training-content
We’ve all had to deal with leaders who have noticeable flaws, and we’ve said we would never be one of those leaders ourselves. Despite those good intentions, bad leaders are all-too-common...
Today's guest blog is from Jerry Laws of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.
There were many changes and updates made in the NFPA 70E 2015’s edition relating to electr...
https://hsi.com/blog/preparing-your-organization-for-electrical-compliance
Human hands are versatile and amazing tools. It’s easy to take them for granted, and that can be a dangerous attitude in the workplace. Today’s blog looks at hand safety and how you can he...
Great question. Let’s assume that you’re in the market for online training. Naturally, you want to know how much it costs, but you’re having trouble finding a straight answer. As you sea...
The answer is really simple—we have the best safety training content in the online safety training game.
Please, demo our competitors’ products before taking that statement as fact....
Most agreements for online training are annual, one-year agreements for product and service. We’re no different there—it often makes sense for our business and for our customers. Yet we al...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-are-my-agreement-options-with-vivid
Suppose your company is putting together a team for a new project – perhaps it’s a new sales team, a product development team, or a marketing team. Naturally, it needs to be a high-perform...
https://hsi.com/blog/introverts-and-extroverts-getting-the-right-combination-for-your-team
Spark 2016, the HSI International Conference, is taking place in Phoenix, October 24-26, 2016. While we’re going to fill those three days with lots of informative breakout sessions and netwo...
https://hsi.com/blog/things-to-do-when-in-phoenix-for-the-2016-hsi-conference
With Congress considering the reconciliation of the Senate and House proposals to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) legislation for the first time since 1976, chemical management and how...
With spring officially arriving this weekend, many of us will begin planning the annual maintenance for our houses and yards. Very often, these tasks involve ladders, so let’s spend a moment...
Get Ready for Spark 2016!
We’re bringing together instructors and Training Center directors to spark new ideas and encourage conversations through interactive sessions and by embracin...
https://hsi.com/blog/registration-is-open-for-the-2016-hsi-conference
Q Who is this?
A My name is Jill.
I work for HSI Learning Systems as Chief Safety Officer. We are a safety training online
It’s understandable to feel stressed when thinking about being inspected by OSHA. Thankfully, OSHA has made strides to ensure employers have the necessary information to feel adequately prep...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) could be enacting some of the most significant changes in recent history this year. There are a couple of them in particular that we wo...
https://hsi.com/blog/trending-now-what-you-need-to-know-about-osha-in-2016
Hey, you came back!
Thanks for sticking with this. The first two posts of this series set an important, albeit daunting, foundational pieces of this safety job.
My goal for the r...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-blog-series-part-3-youve-got-the-job-now-what
From a business perspective, safety programs do not actually generate sales or income and therefore are a financial burden or cost to do business. The cost of a safety program varies greatly b...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-makes-occupational-safety-a-good-business-investment
In conversation with customers, this question comes up often enough to be addressed, so I’m going into more detail here with a full explanation:
"Are MDs and PhDs exempt from OSHA fed...
https://hsi.com/blog/faq-are-mds-exempt-from-osha-training-standards
The ICCM recently held their fourth conference on their comprehensive implementation of their SAICM program. If you’ve kept up with the ICCM throughout its lifetime, you know that this confe...
https://hsi.com/blog/iccm-4-expands-saicm-updates-regulations
Forget something this month?
Not taxes.
Not Valentines.
Not Jump Rope for Heart.
The OSHA 300 Log! You’ve got yours posted, right?
If so, claim your $1000 ...
Would you know what to do in a downed power line or utility wire situation?
https://hsi.com/blog/what-to-do-in-the-event-of-downed-power-lines-video
With icy roads, cold temperatures, and snow affecting driving conditions, stop those winter driving woes and make sure you and your employees know safe driving techniques during inclement weat...
https://hsi.com/blog/prepare-your-workers-for-winter-driving
Welcome back! So what’s next now that you have this safety position?
In Part I we talked about the power of a checklist; something you can rely on to stay the course, help you focus, ...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-blog-series-part-2-youve-got-the-job-now-what
Here is what I would recommend to any employer looking for help with silica right now. Feel free to share this as you wish.
Federal https://hsi.com/blog/troubleshooting-silica-exposure
I had the question asked of me one day, “When should a company provide the OSHA required safety training?” I asked a f...
I never realized the benefits of an audit until later in my career. Audits have commonly been looked on as a nuisance and aggravating in the past. Someone comes into the workplace and “tries...
I would like to recount two different fatality incidents that occurred years apart, but which had an important commonality. A very experienced lineman in one case, and a “trouble man” in a...
We were traveling around the western U.S. last week, meeting with instructors and Training Center directors during our first round of G2015 guidelines meetings. The team will be hitting the ea...
https://hsi.com/blog/scenes-from-the-hsi-guidelines-meetings
2016 marks Summit Training Source’s 35th Anniversary of doing what we love; helping you, our customers, avoid accidents and incidents and save lives every day on the job. And we w...
https://hsi.com/blog/summit-is-celebrating-35-years-of-eh-s-training-share-your-safety-story-with-us
Emissions cuts are an inescapable fact for businesses in a variety of industries. Since Obama announced the Climate Action Plan in 2013, the EPA has made several steps toward cutting carbon em...
To start off the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to look at the top 10 Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) violations for 2015. As you put together your safety plan f...
Passed in 1976, the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) sought to protect ordinary Americans from potentially harmful chemicals used in everyday products. The wide-ranging legislation gave the ...
https://hsi.com/blog/new-tsca-overhaul-finally-passes-in-senate
Sometimes the holidays can be overwhelming, and not just because we’re trying to pack so many things into our calendars or worrying about our gift budget. The holiday season has its own set ...
https://hsi.com/blog/staying-safe-and-beating-the-holiday-blues
Continued from Part 1
From experience, we understand that there’s a lot of misinformation about online training and its value as a progressive tool for modern safety programs...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-reasons-youre-probably-wrong-about-online-safety-training-part-2
We know our blog readers are superstars when it comes to best practices for safety for themselves and their families, but don’t forget to watch out for those wonderful animal companions we s...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-first-for-pets-during-the-holidays
From experience, we understand that there’s a lot of misinformation about online training and its value as a progressive tool for modern safety programs. While it is true that Online Safety ...
https://hsi.com/blog/10-reasons-youre-probably-wrong-about-online-safety-training-part-1
As we move ever closer to the holiday season, it’s time to think about what you’re going to give as gifts to friends and family. Here’s an idea to add to the typical list of presents or ...
Let’s start with the bottom line:
When organizations begin to evaluate workforce training programs, looking for a better way to get things done, most are forced to consider the online training option. That’s why we’re to h...
https://hsi.com/blog/online-safety-training-faqs-return-on-investment
In 1996, genetically modified crops were introduced to the fields of the world. One of the purported benefits of these genetically modified organisms was the reduced need for pesticides and he...
https://hsi.com/blog/conflicting-regulatory-requirements-concerning-pesticides
The absence of safe working conditions can create significant additional costs.
For example, there are fixed, direct costs related to worker safety. Workers compensation insurance premi...
In Tuesday’s blog, we talked about the LOOP Learning System in response to requests for information submitted in our recent customer satisfaction survey. Today’s post gives you a look at a...
Halloween is a favorite holiday for many children, but it’s one that can make Mom and Dad a little nervous. Today’s blog offers up some tips for parents on how to handle the costumes that ...
https://hsi.com/blog/costumes-and-carving-keep-it-safe-this-halloween
The day has arrived when customers have begun to demand more environmentally friendly and safe chemicals—which has naturally led to retailers pushing for the same things. In fact, in today's...
https://hsi.com/blog/corporations-taking-a-stand-on-toxic-chemicals-in-the-retail-industry
Assisting in an emergency can be a traumatic experience, even for the pros. Although first responders like EMS, fire, and law enforcement personnel deal with crisis situations on a regular bas...
https://hsi.com/blog/post-incident-resources-for-first-responders
Changing the “culture” of any organization is a real challenge. It’s all too easy to focus instead on day-to-day tactical issues (How do we make this meeting shorter? What’s a better e...
Called a “significant safety threat” by the National Safety Council, distracted walking is a topic that has been coming up more and more, with the rise in injuries paralleling the eight-fo...
https://hsi.com/blog/distracted-walking-injuries-at-home-and-in-the-workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its standards on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (PSM). Beginning in January of 2016, the federal a...
https://hsi.com/blog/osha-updates-psm-standards-for-retail-exemption
Other than software developers who code from home, we all work with people and must communicate with people every day. It’s important to understand your own communication style and how it af...
https://hsi.com/blog/is-your-communication-style-at-work-effective
Renowned fire service expert Chief Jeff Johnson has created a four-course series on fire department customer service to educate emergency services officers and would-be officers regarding effe...
https://hsi.com/blog/24-7-fire-offers-chief-jeff-johnsons-new-customer-service-course-series
Chemicals can have a devastating impact on both human health and the environment, and over the past century, humans have introduced an astounding number of chemical substances into the environ...
https://hsi.com/blog/tightening-of-ghs-regulations-has-a-positive-impact-on-the-environment
Back injuries are a common problem in the workplace. When discussing ways to prevent back injuries, the key thing to remember is that these problems are much easier to avoid than to fix once t...
https://hsi.com/blog/preventing-back-injuries-in-the-workplace
Every October, the emergency care world brings Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) to center stage. SCA is a significant health threat and can occur without warning to anyone, at any time. Without ear...
https://hsi.com/blog/october-is-sudden-cardiac-arrest-awareness-month-infographic
For many around the U.S., autumn’s most visible calling card is the leafy debris covering our yards after the first big windstorm of the season. Although colorful and fun to jump in, those p...
Driving safety is a significant consideration for many companies, especially when it comes to complying with FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) or Department of Transportation...
https://hsi.com/blog/make-sure-vehicle-inspections-are-part-of-your-workplace-safety-plan
One of the first things to consider when thinking about chemical compliance is controlling exposure levels. Compliance standards are created, in part, to prevent or mitigate toxic chemical eff...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-factors-influence-toxic-exposure-levels
We’re proud to announce the addition of Medrills animated courses from ArchieMD to our 24-7 EMS library of first responder continuing education courses.
Medrills is a series of short,...
https://hsi.com/blog/new-in-the-24-7-ems-library-medrills-animated-courses
It may surprise you to learn that more than half a million Americans work in laboratories, according to numbers from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). These important...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-keep-workers-safe-around-chemicals
Now here’s a topic that’s important to everyone; making sure that the food you prepare and eat is safe and won’t result in an unpleasant episode of food poisoning.
According to https://hsi.com/blog/some-tips-for-national-food-safety-awareness-month
Another new school year is about to be in full swing, and with 55 million children and young adults across the United States heading back into the classroom, that means increased road travel a...
https://hsi.com/blog/back-to-school-transportation-ride-in-safety-style
Have you recently acquired the role of "safety person" at your company? Are you still baffled as to how this job landed ...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-blog-series-part-1-youve-got-the-job-now-what
Emergencies are a lot easier to deal with when you have the right tools at your fingertips. The workplace first aid kit is a key component of an organization’s overall safety plan, but how d...
https://hsi.com/blog/where-to-find-guidance-on-assembling-your-workplace-first-aid-kit
Electric utility work is among the most dangerous types of jobs. Every year, https://hsi.com/blog/special-work-conditions-and-safe-material-handling-for-electrical-workers
Surface mining work presents a host of risks, and airborne contaminants can be one of the most dangerous. Contaminants in the air create respiratory hazards that can lead to severe and even fa...
https://hsi.com/blog/respiratory-protection-for-surface-miners
Ladders and scaffolding are important resources in many occupations. They’re also frequent visitors on OSHA’s top ten most-cited violations list, with scaffolding at number 3 in 2014 and l...
A trip requires planning – It’s hard enough to make sure you have all of the essentials you need, and a trip to an international destination can make that even more of a challenge.
...
https://hsi.com/blog/remember-to-pack-safety-when-traveling-abroad
It’s easy to think of safety training in the context of the machines and potentially dangerous settings of the industrial workplace. But aside from learning how to safely use all the equipme...
https://hsi.com/blog/adding-accident-investigation-and-disaster-preparedness-to-your-safety-mix
When Roy Mullins went to work on May 28, 2015 at a https://hsi.com/blog/accident-prevention-on-surface-mines
Picture this: It’s beach time. You’ve got your towel rolled out, the sun in your face, and the deep blue water as far as you can see. You’re ready for a day of lounging and swimming; wha...
Our respect and appreciation for the safety professional knows no bounds here at HSI, but we understand that isn’t the case in every company. Those at the helm of an organization’s safety ...
https://hsi.com/blog/skills-and-best-practices-for-the-safety-professional
In the workplace, accidents involving blood and other body fluids happen every day. But providing aid to victims can put you at risk for exposure to diseases from bloodborne pathogens. This in...
https://hsi.com/blog/bloodborne-pathogens-safety-infographic
July is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and whether we find ourselves at work, at home, playing sports, or anywhere where we need a little extra consideration for keeping the peepers safe, today�...
Whether you’re the parent with a packet of sparklers for the kids or a dedicated enthusiast who stocks up on and enjoys some backyard fireworks every Fourth of July, it’s time for a remind...
Not only is water a precious global resource, it is also the superhero of beverages – no question. Why? Because of the crazy amount of health benefits that come along with the clear, no-calo...
https://hsi.com/blog/hydration-alert-why-you-should-drink-more-water
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen, and swimming trunks.
Let’s review some tips to make sure your summer holiday cookouts, pool parties, and firework celebr...
A swimming pool is an almost irresistible attraction for children. A pool also requires extra vigilance by homeowners and parents to ensure that everyone stays safe. So now that we're on the c...
Talk about an awareness month HSI can get behind…. June is National Safety Month, and, https://hsi.com/blog/june-is-national-safety-month-1
Electric workers, especially lineman, use grounding systems on a regular basis as a protective measure against electric shock. Many electric utility workers have been performing certain ground...
https://hsi.com/blog/electric-utility-grounding-what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you
Safety professionals often ask us how online safety training can save them money. In other words, they want to know the return on investment (ROI). So we’re answering a few of the most commo...
https://hsi.com/blog/understanding-the-roi-of-online-safety-training
Your sales team meets with clients regularly, and to gain business, each person must make a good first impression. Building a client relationship may take time, but that initial encounter is v...
Now that winter has released its grip across the U.S., it’s time for seasonal road repair projects to begin. Let’s take a few moments to today to talk about best practices that will keep r...
A round of applause and a big thank you to everyone who attended this year’s HSI International Conference in Nashville. We hope you came away from the conference with new ideas, strategies, ...
Does your upper management know the importance of EH&S training in your organization?
We’ve all heard the phrase “the devil is in the details”, meaning that small things in pl...
https://hsi.com/blog/hows-your-safety-savviness-with-upper-management
Managers play many roles, and that often includes the job of hiring. They are looking for the missing puzzle piece to complete their team. While filling positions may be part of a manager's du...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-someone-is-a-good-fit-for-the-job
90 minutes before he was killed on his first day of work as a temporary employee, 21-year-old Day Davis texted a picture of himself to his girlfriend, excited for their future. Now Day's siste...
https://hsi.com/blog/dont-miss-the-workers-memorial-day-world-premiere-of-a-days-work
You may think of job training as something employees do when they're first hired or when they have to complete HR compliance instruction, but it can actually cover much more. In fact, manageme...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-benefits-of-having-a-management-training-program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the https://hsi.com/blog/april-brings-awareness-to-alcohol-abuse-and-distracted-driving
We’ve expanded the 24-7 EMS library with six new continuing education courses.
(course available o...
Pay Attention to Electrical Safety and Check out Summit’s NEW NFPA 70E Program
Electricity is such a common part of our lives that many times we forget the risks invo...
https://hsi.com/blog/pay-attention-to-electrical-safety-and-check-out-hsis-new-nfpa-70e-program
From typical lower backaches all the way to the sharp pain of an accident-induced case of whiplash; head, neck, and back injuries are never a good time. Today’s blog post explores some train...
https://hsi.com/blog/head-neck-and-back-injuries-prevention-and-emergency-treatment
The summer hiring season is just around the corner, and that can mean bringing on temporary workers to your job sites. These workers may or may not be as experienced as your regular employee c...
https://hsi.com/blog/bringing-on-temporary-workers-for-construction-season
BACKGROUND
Since the first CPR Standards and Guidelines were released in 1975, major updates have been provided about every five years. True to form, the next update is...
https://hsi.com/blog/looking-ahead-updated-cpr-first-aid-guidelines
A construction site can be a real epicenter for hand injuries.https://hsi.com/blog/hand-injuries-in-construction
In the second of a two-part series on speaking the language of company leadership to leverage safety efforts, HSI’s Chief Safety Officer, Jill James, fills us in on how to communicate the im...
https://hsi.com/blog/workers-compensation-workplace-safety-making-dollars-sense-of-it
This may be a recap for you, but we wanted to reiterate the importance of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new reporting requirements that went into effect January ...
https://hsi.com/blog/are-you-prepared-for-new-osha-reporting-requirements
We hope you spent some time during Heart Month learning a little more about heart health and the easy things you can do to keep yours in top shape. On our own blog, we offered up some food for...
https://hsi.com/blog/healthy-hearts-exercise-and-what-to-do-in-case-of-strains-and-sprains
After months of gathering information and forming the necessary
arguments, Edison Electric
Institute
https://hsi.com/blog/eei-and-osha-reach-settlement-on-final-rules-affecting-electric-utilities
It’s not uncommon for lineworkers to experience back and knee pain, especially later in life after they’ve been working for years climbing poles, repairing cables, digging holes, and handl...
https://hsi.com/blog/3-things-linemen-can-do-to-avoid-musculoskeletal-disorders
Did you know that some health conditions and lifestyle factors can put people at a higher risk for developing heart disease? According to the https://hsi.com/blog/prevent-heart-disease-by-keeping-that-heart-healthy
We talk a lot on our blog about sudden cardiac arrest, but today let’s look at a broader topic in heart health. The https://hsi.com/blog/do-you-understand-the-symptoms-and-risks-of-cardiovascular-disease
In the workplace, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that fall
protection had nearly $20 million in penalties across all industries and topped the list ...
https://hsi.com/blog/fall-protection-construct-safety-at-your-site
Do you ever feel when you open your mouth to talk about safety, the person on the receiving-end looks at you as if you had three-heads? Espe...
https://hsi.com/blog/get-your-ceo-to-support-safety-with-the-curve-approach
February is Heart Month, when we focus national attention on cardiovascular health. And that got us to thinking about healthy hearts and the workplace.
We spend a lot of our lives on th...
https://hsi.com/blog/weve-got-your-heart-february-is-heart-month
You know that successful EH&S programs can encompass several elements to help ensure employee, product, and prop...
https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-make-your-eh-s-program-more-successful
Safety + Health Magazine took an in-depth look last summer at an issue that many safe...
https://hsi.com/blog/drug-testing-in-the-workplace-and-medical-marijuana-the-controversy
Your heart wants you to be healthy! Why? Because heart disease is a major problem; it is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the
https://hsi.com/blog/the-importance-of-living-an-active-healthy-life-your-heart-will-thank-you
The Spanish-language version of Summit’s OSHA 10-hour online course is now available. Summit’s Online OSHA 10 (and 30) hour general industry or construction training allows you to consiste...
We can't believe how fast this year has flown by! To recap, last week we talked about the most viewed blogs by you, so this week we thought it'd be fun to take a look at some of our personal f...
“If you do what you always did, you will get what you always got.”
HSI’s resident safety pro, Jill James, fills us in on how to change up our routine to get better result...
https://hsi.com/blog/create-a-safer-workplace-this-year-by-trying-something-new
An excerpt from HSI’s guide to understanding OSHA inspections
found its way to the pages of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
online magazine.
The article, OSHA’s 2014 SST ...
https://hsi.com/blog/oshas-2014-sst-inspection-program-enters-final-months
For 2015, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has brought forward a critical revision to its standard for electrical safety in the workplace (70E).
First developed at the re...
https://hsi.com/blog/about-the-nfpa-2015-70e-standard-revision
Can you believe it? The year 2014 is already coming to a close… and 2015 is starting in just a few short weeks! With that in mind, we wanted to do a recap of the blog posts that you liked be...
https://hsi.com/blog/most-popular-blog-posts-of-2014-do-you-see-your-favorite
OSHA’s list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations hasn’t changed much in the past years.
But, according to Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforc...
https://hsi.com/blog/resources-to-help-you-avoid-oshas-top-10-most-cited-violations
Path-goal theory was developed by Robert House. It is a system of leadership that emphasizes the setting and achieving of goals. Leaders must clarify the paths to goals and remove obstacles to...
https://hsi.com/blog/applying-path-goal-theory-to-corporate-training
A lot of things can go wrong when working in tight spaces, and not just bumping your head on a low ceiling or getting claustrophobic. Confined work spaces can be very dangerous as they are not...
https://hsi.com/blog/options-for-confined-space-training-online-or-onsite
In November, there were two major reminders of why fall arrest systems are so vital to the safety of those working on swing scaffolds, both involving window washers.
The first of the tw...
https://hsi.com/blog/dont-fall-for-scaffolding-safety-shortcuts
From instructional design theory to high performance CPR to using the LOOP to rev up your classes, the Professional Development for Emergency Care Trainers track at the 2015 HSI Inter...
https://hsi.com/blog/hsi-conference-agenda-a-preview-of-the-professional-development-track
In April 2014, OSHA published a revision to the 1910.269 ruling. The revision applies to employers that work with electric power generation, transmission, or distribution lines or equipment.
Relationships play a huge role in the culture of a workplace, especially when it comes to safety. Jill James, our resident safety consultant and former OSHA Safety Investigator, fills us in on...
Hazard Communications is the second most cited OSHA violation, with maximum penalties exceeding $126,000. With 32 million workers having the potential...
Wintertime means freezing temperatures and icy roads, pavement, and sidewalks that can change any workplace environment from safe to dangerous in just a few hours. According to the U.S. Depart...
https://hsi.com/blog/winterize-your-workplace-with-hsis-winter-preparation-package
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have declared November 17-23, 2014 as their annual “Get Smart About Antibiotics” we...
It’s not just in the winter months that workers are exposed to cold stress, but it is a lot more likely… especially in the more north and south regions of the world. Workers who are expose...
The first principle in HACCP is to conduct a hazard analysis. This involves studying the production process of a food and developing a list of hazards that are likely to cause injury or illnes...
With so many children out after dark and lots of costume parties for the adults, it’s going to be a busy, and potentially dangerous, night on the roads. A press release from the Oregon State...
https://hsi.com/blog/halloween-safety-tips-be-careful-out-there-tonight
Workers in the petroleum and energy sectors know that oil and gas work can be dangerous business. According to an article in the January edition of https://hsi.com/blog/oil-and-gas-industry-safety-concerns
The conference planning team is working hard on finalizing all the details and presentations for our keynotes and breakout sessions for the 2015 HSI International Conference, April 29 – May ...
Never skimp on safety when it comes to protecting your eyes. October is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and Health & Safety Institute wants to provide you with some safety ti...
Fires account for approximately 3% of workplace fatalities each year. Additionally, they cost businesses billions of dollars in property damage, lost productivity, and higher insurance premium...
https://hsi.com/blog/are-you-a-fire-hazard-in-your-workplace
We’ve been hearing a lot on the news over the last few weeks about two virulent diseases. Because of these stories, and with cold and flu season well underway here in North America, a quick ...
https://hsi.com/blog/pandemics-ebola-and-enterovirus-in-the-news
The Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) in Washington, DC, an organization dedicated to improving the care of patients by advancing resear...
https://hsi.com/blog/sudden-cardiac-arrest-awareness-get-educated-and-spread-the-word
October 5-11, 2014 is Fire Prevention Week and the https://hsi.com/blog/its-fire-prevention-week
We’d like to answer your questions about OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training! Did you know that HSI offers OSHA 10 & 30 Hour training both online and onsite? Here are some Q & A’s dedic...
https://hsi.com/blog/training-spotlight-part-two-faqs-for-osha-10-30-hour-training
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works to establish air quality standards to protect public health and the environment and tracks the emissions from the sources of these pollutants, i...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-hazards-of-air-emissions-and-how-to-help-prevent-them
The construction industry is usually top of mind when it comes to accidents in the workplace, but the equipment and processes used in the manufacturing sector can cause their share of accident...
During the 15 years that I’ve been riding a motorcycle, I have seen and heard of many accidents. When people first find out that I ride a motorcycle they always bring up how they know someon...
Complying with ADA design standards not only benefits individuals with disabilities, but also enhances the overall design, functionality and value of a training course. That’s why practicing...
https://hsi.com/blog/understanding-ada-compliant-design-characteristics
Managing risk involves identifying hazard exposures, and reducing the frequency and severity of an occurrence (injury, damage, etc). The Holy Grail of the safety professional is the pursuit of...
It’s hard to turn off your hazard awareness radar when you’re a safety professional. I constantly find myself scanning for threats and how others practice safety, whether I’m at my neigh...
This article is dedicated to my daughters Laura and Emma.
By “Day 1” I mean right after the delivery of that bouncing baby boy or girl. As parents we are charged with keeping our ch...
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top...
https://hsi.com/blog/safe-use-of-personal-fall-arrest-systems
On OSHA’s website you can find a “Quick Card” listing the top four construction hazards, and ways to protect against them. We found OSHA’s list to be a great tool for construction work...
https://hsi.com/blog/protecting-against-the-top-4-construction-hazards
Ever heard of food terrorism? It’s a term used to describe the poisoning of a nation’s food supply, and it became a greater point of focus for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after ...
https://hsi.com/blog/preparing-for-fda-rule-on-protecting-food-chain
At heart we are all educators. We see or read interesting tidbits of information and oftentimes our reaction is to forward, tweet, post, snap pictures, and share with the world what we just le...
https://hsi.com/blog/what-works-in-real-life-works-in-online-training
It’s wintertime, and in most areas of the country the lower temperatures have us shivering and searching for our warmest coats! The winter season can be beautiful and has its share of fun ac...
https://hsi.com/blog/4-things-a-christmas-story-can-teach-us-about-cold-weather-safety
Have you ever been so hungry that you literally started dreaming about pizza the second you fell asleep?
I have. After a college football game. In my car. While driving.
It was m...
You may not know it, but that headache you’re experiencing could be a result of breathing air at work. When inhaled, dust, vapors, gas, mist, and fumes can contribute to a multitude of probl...
https://hsi.com/blog/workplace-respiratory-hazards-and-protection
I’ve been a safety and health professional for more than 20 years now. Had I known what skills were needed to be an effective safety leader, I think I would have reconsidered becoming one a ...
https://hsi.com/blog/the-safety-professional-behind-the-curtain
The knock on the front door was much harder and faster than typical for a visitor.
“I think your garage is on fire” blurted the home owner’s neighbor when he opened the door. Runn...
Training, safety, compliance, OSHA, regulatory, procedures, mandatory, required, policy… bored yet? The minute I start to hear these words my brain wants to shut off. As an instructional des...
https://hsi.com/blog/jump-start-training-the-key-to-knowledge-retention
You can’t put a price tag on human life. (Well, unless you’re an insurance company.) The financial impact of non-compliance on employers can be huge, from a $110 million fine for environme...
Very few construction contractors self-perform all of the necessary trades to complete a project. A general contractor (GC) is commonly hired by an owner to coordinate construction and self-pe...
https://hsi.com/blog/managing-the-safety-risks-of-a-construction-contractor
Having a 5-year-old and an 8-year-old that know how to push each other’s buttons, I know the value of silence. Silence can truly be a blessing but can also prove to be an obstacle that preve...
https://hsi.com/blog/no-room-for-silence-with-workplace-safety
Lead, follow, or get out of the way.
That was the motto of my grade school police patrol training camp. Little did I know that at the age of twelve I was being groomed to be a ...
As an employer you’ve just sent several employees through a day and a half of hazard recognition training. Upon their return you place a copy of their training certificate in their training ...
“There’s a time for playing it safe and a time for…
risky business.”
While Tom Cruise’s character in “Risky Business” may disagree, when it comes to workplace safet...
https://hsi.com/blog/not-having-a-safety-training-program-is-risky-business
Is it luck, a solid safety system, low hazard work or a combination of all of those things? Although recordable incidents have been steadily going down across all industries, the number of ser...
https://hsi.com/blog/a-serious-look-at-serious-injuries-and-fatalities
A safety audit is like peeling back the roof of your facility and peering down at the maze of activity – everything from lifting practices, forklift driving, wearing PPE, confined space entr...
As the Snickers® advertisements say… you’re not you when you’re hungry. I’ll be the first to admit to that. When I’m hungry I get tired, impatient and my brain has a hard time stayi...
https://hsi.com/blog/6-snacks-that-help-increase-work-productivity
The responsibilities and expectations placed on supervisors are enormous at times—production, workforce management, quality control, budgets, and of course safety. These “deliverables” c...
https://hsi.com/blog/supervisor-safety-liability-4-common-exposures
Firefighters risk their lives for our safety every day, in more ways than one. Although smoke and fire take many lives, cancer is a silent killer proving to be just as lethal.
According...
https://hsi.com/blog/battling-an-unseen-danger-cancer-among-firefighters
Online training is an educational solution that uses electronic media to deliver content. Incorporating many different types of technology, online training is an ever-evolving method of provid...
Breaches and health information privacy complaints are on the rise and public concern has significantly increased over recent years. Consequentially more federal and state regulations have com...
With tons of hazardous materials and wastes being transported throughout Canada and across the United States every year, it is important to ensure the safety of this travel. These shipments ca...
https://hsi.com/blog/are-you-transporting-dangerous-goods-the-right-way
A day at the zoo should be spent taking pictures of giraffes and fighting for the best whale-watching spot at the underground glass window, not sprawled out on a bench trying not to throw up a...
It seems not a week goes by without another report of a natural disaster or act of mass violence. Shootings, earthquakes, flooding… the reports can be overwhelming. Sometimes it may seem lik...
https://hsi.com/blog/emergency-response-what-to-do-when-disaster-strikes
When I was little, one of my favorite games to play with my cousin Erica was something we made up and referred to as “Potions.” Here’s how you play:
Step 1: Search the house, gath...
Take a look at the title. What do we mean by “better”? And why do we need to include the affirmative “does impact”?
Let’s take the second question first. Formal, mandatory saf...
https://hsi.com/blog/better-online-safety-training-does-impact-your-safety-program
Aerial lift vehicles are common to many workplaces because of their ability to elevate an individual to perform work in high places. Types of aerial lift devices include aerial ladders, vertic...
I still believe my mom has the best recipe for banana bread. She, of course, inherited it from her mother and slightly modified it over the years to make it better. “The secret…” she tol...
Electrical utility line work is dangerous, and there are many hazards that come along with this type of work. Electrical utility safety experts Danny Raines and Jim Vaughn were able to sit dow...
https://hsi.com/blog/protecting-against-the-top-5-utility-line-worker-hazards
Sexual harassment affects the morale, health and performance of those subjected to it. The anxiety and stress produced by sexual harassment commonly lead to reduced workplace efficiency and pr...
https://hsi.com/blog/preventing-sexual-harassment-in-3-steps
So it’s time for you to plan out your safety goals and training for the year. But with so many things to consider when planning safety training, it can be difficult to decide what goals and ...
https://hsi.com/blog/7-steps-to-kick-start-your-yearly-safety-training-plan
An OSHA inspection can happen at any time. You won’t have advance warning that an inspector is going to show up, so it’s crucial to always be ready. Here are some ways you can prepare:
...https://hsi.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-surprise-osha-inspection
The economic cost of drug abuse is significant. In 1998 the annual costs associated with drug abuse stood at $143.4 billion. By 2007 costs had reached $193 billion.
The Drug-Free Workpl...
Attention all road warriors: a little patience will go a long week this upcoming Labor Day Weekend. https://hsi.com/blog/traveling-for-labor-day-expect-to-have-company
The following change in policy will affect those ASHI instructors and training centers teaching ASHI Pediatric to satisfy Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) regulatory requir...
https://hsi.com/blog/upcoming-change-for-ashi-and-california-emsa-approval
Ask any employee what the benchmarks of a good leader are and you’ll probably wind up with a handful of clichés, some standard characteristics and a few “outside the box” traits. Everyt...
The old real estate adage also applies to an important consideration for your company’s automated external defibrillator (AED): it’s all about location, location, location.
Does you...
https://hsi.com/blog/aed-placement-and-management-in-your-facility
We’ve posted in our blog before about CPR certification requirements in our school systems. Whether it’s just the teachers or select staff, or whether a district makes CPR a requirement fo...
https://hsi.com/blog/cpr-certification-for-teachers-and-students-does-your-school-require-cpr
Many people who have made it to the final stages of the job application process are familiar with pre-employment drug screening. Post-accident, random, return to duty, and reasonable suspicion...
https://hsi.com/blog/workplace-drug-testing-helping-stop-accidents-before-they-happen
June marks the time of year that the National Safety Council celebrates National Safet...
https://hsi.com/blog/national-safety-month-a-reminder-that-safety-should-always-come-first
Last month, we talked about how to protect yourself and your employees when working in hot, sunny conditions. Sometimes, even with all the right precautions, the heat gets us anyway.
Do...
Your eyes are your windows to exploring the life around you… so it’s best not take them for granted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each day, an estimated 2,0...
https://hsi.com/blog/summertime-eye-safety-save-your-sight-from-bright-lights-and-glare
Anyone considering a career as a commercial driver knows you need a special classification of driving license to be employed. A written test and a drive with a transportation official to demon...
Mark your calendars for April 29 – May 1, 2015 and plan to join us in Nashville, Tennessee for the 2015 HSI International Conference.
This conference is all about success. How do you ...
https://hsi.com/blog/2015-hsi-international-conference-dates-announced-including-keynote-speaker
Having the ability to do more outdoor activities is one of the many perks of summer. Just take a look outside on a beautiful sunny day; people are doing all kinds of things under the sun in th...
https://hsi.com/blog/safety-doesnt-just-apply-at-work-off-the-job-safety-is-just-as-important
Flooding threatens regions in the United States from coast to coast – nearly every day. And when a disaster like this strikes, panic and confusion often follow close behind. The key is to be...
https://hsi.com/blog/flooding-can-happen-in-a-flash-are-you-prepared
Working outdoors this summer? It’s all about water, rest, and shade.
Those are the words of wisdom from OSHA, as they launch the fourth year of their https://hsi.com/blog/protect-yourself-from-heat-illness-when-working-outside-this-summer
It strikes when you least expect it – especially in the summer. As the weather gets warmer, so does the potential for danger; a simple, beautiful summer day can also be your worst enemy. The...
https://hsi.com/blog/protect-yourself-from-the-sun-when-working-outside
OSHA recently issued a press release concerning their new alliance with the American S...
We know you’re getting ready to grab your picnic baskets, pack up the kids, and motor off to a fun-filled Memorial Day weekend.
And so do your local state troopers and law enforcement...
https://hsi.com/blog/be-safe-on-the-roads-this-memorial-day-weekend
It doesn’t matter what you do for a living; your eyes are an important tool. Today’s blog offers some tips for keeping those peepers in good working order, and some first aid advice on wha...
I remember when I was a kid, Earth Day meant that we would all be getting a little pine tree sent home with us to plant in the yard and that we all got to spend a little more time outside for ...
https://hsi.com/blog/celebrate-earth-day-with-health-safety-institute
Spring is upon us, giving us all more opportunities for outdoor activities, but it also brings with it crazy weather patterns, like lightenin...
https://hsi.com/blog/expecting-the-unexpected-resources-for-springtime-weather-emergencies
OSHA has scheduled April 11, 2014 as the publication date for its final rule (regulation) on Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment.
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https://hsi.com/blog/cpr-and-oshas-latest-electrical-power-regulation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the https://hsi.com/blog/focus-on-alcohol-awareness-and-distracted-driving-for-the-month-of-april
In addition to the seasonal pollen-inspired sneezing and runny eyes you’ll see among your employees beginning this time of year, sometimes those pollens or other irritants can do more seriou...
https://hsi.com/blog/mold-and-latex-allergies-in-the-workplace-what-to-do
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently published some interesting survey results about ...
https://hsi.com/blog/healthcare-worker-training-and-hazardous-chemicals
Thanks so much to ASHI instructor and safety director Chris Wulfeck for letting us know about his student hero Zack Russell.
Chris writes:
“Zack is a welder at Jet Machine...
https://hsi.com/blog/blended-learning-cpr-training-course-builds-the-confidence-to-respond
It goes against the old stereotype, but it’s true: As the Mayo Clinic points out...
https://hsi.com/blog/heart-month-shining-a-light-on-womens-health
The opening paragraph of this year's https://hsi.com/blog/heart-month-2014-is-here-and-we-have-instructor-resources
If your company has more than 10 employees or isn’t otherwise exempt, you’re probably aware that you have an OSHA deadline coming up.
https://hsi.com/blog/setting-the-record-straight-on-osha-recordkeeping
Many of our emergency care instructors are based in the broader healthcare field, especially in hospital settings, and today’s blog post is for you and your fellow caregivers.
One of ...
Fuels, solvents, cleaners, paints, adhesives – it would be hard to find a modern manufacturing facility that doesn’t use flammable liquids as part of its production process. Flammable liqu...
https://hsi.com/blog/workplace-risks-flammable-liquids-and-burn-injuries
The news is full of stories about the virulence of this season’s flu outbreak and, judging by the empty cubicles and desks around our offices, it looks like they aren’t kidding.
How...
2014 is coming in COLD. Across the U.S., temperatures are plummeting and wind chills arecolder than we've seen for a long time.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rem...
https://hsi.com/blog/dealing-with-extreme-cold-hypothermia-and-frostbite