Resources and Other Results:
Heat Stress Prevention
Heat stress kills over 300 people each year in the U.S. These deaths are preventable with good safety training. Overheating... More →
Heat Stress Prevention
A day at the zoo should be spent taking pictures of giraffes and fighting for the best whale-watching spot at... More →
Responding to Heat Illnesses
Last month, we talked about how to protect yourself and your employees when working in hot, sunny conditions. Sometimes, even... More →
Protect Yourself From Heat Illness When Working Outside This Summer
Working outdoors this summer? It’s all about water, rest, and shade. Those are the words of wisdom from OSHA, as... More →
Home and Office Heating Safety
When the temperatures drop, the space heaters come out. Before plugging in or otherwise firing up your supplemental indoor heating... More →
Best Practices for Preventing Heat-Related Emergencies
High temperatures can be dangerous to people at work, home and play. A hot environment with high humidity can lead... More →
First Aid for Sprains: Do I Use Ice or Heat?
Sprains are injuries to ligaments that hold your joints together and often result in severe pain, swelling, and bruising. The... More →
Chemical Reporting Made Easy for Con Edison
Con Edison is one of the oldest and largest energy delivery systems, providing energy for over 10 million people in... More →
Summer Safety
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen and celebrate our declaration of independence as a... More →
Asbestos Exposure Prevention
Today's safety training tip deals with Asbestos Exposure Prevention. 10,000 Americans will die this year of asbestos-related diseases 200,000 are... More →
How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
A combination of good safety training and fire extinguishers can save lives and property if used properly and individuals are... More →
How to Prepare for Summer Power Outages
With record heat waves in many parts of the United States, summer power outages can quickly become dangerous. The threat... More →
Stay Safe When Working in Hot Weather
If you or your crew are on jobsites outdoors this summer, especially during these recent days of record heat waves... More →
Fire Response
Today's safety training tip: Fire. Two things usually pop into our heads when we hear that word. Either a campfire... More →
OSHA Recommends Water, Rest and Shade for Outdoor Workers
For those who work outdoors, the next several months can be a difficult time of year as the weather heats... More →
Cold Weather Safety
If you’re not prepared, getting caught in cold weather can have a chilling effect. This safety training video details by... More →
Embracing Workplace Diversity
Of all the challenges an HR department runs into, diversity tops the list as one of the most discussed and... More →
Hand Safety
An average of 180,000 hand-related injuries occurred on-the-job each year. All of these injuries are preventable with proper safety training... More →
Dealing With Extreme Cold, Hypothermia, and Frostbite
2014 is coming in COLD. Across the U.S., temperatures are plummeting and wind chills arecolder than we've seen for a... More →
Winter Workers: Beware of the Cold
It’s not just in the winter months that workers are exposed to cold stress, but it is a lot more... More →
Electrical Safety Tips
Electricity is everywhere, so reliable and useful these days that it is often taken for granted, and it is somewhat... More →
Preparing to Weather Those Winter Storms Safely
Some advanced preparation will go a long way towards keeping you, your family, and your property safe from winter’s icy... More →
Holiday Safety: Christmas Tree Edition
Although Christmas tree fires aren’t common, they can grow very fast and cause significant human and property damage. According to... More →
Power Tool Safety
Power tools are used by workers each day across this country, but not everyone has the right safety training. And... More →
Holiday Electrical Safety
For many families, holiday lights in and around the house are a beloved part of the season. If you’re in... More →
Summer Safety Tips
It’s the time of year when we break out the BBQs, sunscreen, and swimming trunks. Let’s review some tips to... More →
New Products in Safety: How Dual-Hazard Clothing Helps Fulfill OSHA’s Revised 1910.269 Ruling
In April 2014, OSHA published a revision to the 1910.269 ruling. The revision applies to employers that work with electric... More →
Options for Confined Space Training Online or Onsite
A lot of things can go wrong when working in tight spaces, and not just bumping your head on a... More →
Holiday Safety Tips – Griswold Style!
For many of us, the holiday season is rich with nostalgia. As a safety professional, my nostalgia starts and stops... More →
Cold Weather Considerations – Looking Ahead to the Highlights
This week the final ballot results were announced for the three standards being revised to enhance cold weather preparedness. All... More →
4 Things “A Christmas Story” Can Teach Us About Cold Weather Safety
It’s wintertime, and in most areas of the country the lower temperatures have us shivering and searching for our warmest... More →
Confined Spaces
Join HSI Chief Safety Officer Jill James as she visits environmental health and safety professionals in their workplaces to explore... More →
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning claims the lives of more than 400 Americans each year and makes thousands upon thousands more ill... More →
HSI September Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Halloween Decoration Safety
Whether you’re simply adding a few carved pumpkins to your front porch or going for the full-on Addams Family mansion... More →
Compressed Gas Safety
This safety training video's topic is compressed gas safety - Pressurized containers of compressed gas cause around 5,000 injuries requiring... More →
Safety Training Tips for Home and Work
One of the things I love about what I do is knowing that the training HSI provides not only helps... More →
Trending Now – What You Need to Know About OSHA in 2016
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) could be enacting some of the most significant changes in recent history this... More →
Hand Safety and Injury Prevention
Hand injuries happen in a flash, but their impact can last forever. Some workers lose hands; others develop an infection... More →
Seize the Season of Safety
My neighbor told me she and her dog have been watching a chipmunk-scurry from one neighbor’s bird feeder, across her... More →
30 Tips for Hand and Power Tool Safety
More than one million people are hurt using hand and power tools every year, according to the Consumer Product Safety... More →
Protect Yourself From the Sun When Working Outside
It strikes when you least expect it – especially in the summer. As the weather gets warmer, so does the... More →
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
There are many dangers associated with a winter storm, from car accidents to carbon monoxide poisoning to hypothermia and other... More →
Fire Emergencies: Older Adults are at Increased Risk
A fire department in the U.S. responds to a fire event every 24 seconds, according to the National Fire Protection... More →
Workplace Respiratory Hazards and Protection
You may not know it, but that headache you’re experiencing could be a result of breathing air at work. When... More →
Beach Safety
Picture this: It’s beach time. You’ve got your towel rolled out, the sun in your face, and the deep blue... More →
Q & A: Chemical Management Plans: Lab Safety & HAZCOM
Question: “What is the simplest way to have one chemical management plan to address both HazComm and Lab Standard (29CFR... More →
HSI October Newsletter
Your monthly digest of resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Thanksgiving Safety: Prevent Home Cooking Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than three times as many home cooking fires on... More →
Texas Winter Weather Recommendations
In 2012, Quanta Technology developed a Weather Emergency Preparedness Report for the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The report... More →