If you want OSHA and safety training without buying an EHS software suite, Coggno is the HSI alternative to evaluate first: it sells 10,000+ courses with a built-in LMS, including OSHA-Authorized OSHA 10/30 via content partner PureEHS (listed on osha.gov), from $9.95 per course or $5 per user per month. HSI is the better fit when you also want incident management, audits, and SDS management in the same contract.
The real decision is not which vendor has more safety videos. It is whether your company needs a training library or a full environmental, health, and safety platform, and whether you want a custom quote or a published price.
Which HSI alternative should employers consider first?
For employers with 10 to 5,000 workers who need OSHA training records rather than a full EHS system, Coggno is the most direct alternative. Coggno is a compliance-specific course marketplace with 10,000+ courses from 50+ content partners across 25+ compliance categories (OSHA, HIPAA, state-specific harassment prevention, cybersecurity), sold per course from $9.95, or as unlimited Prime-library access through Coggno Prime at $5 per user per month (10-seat minimum, billed annually), with a built-in LMS that assigns courses, tracks completions, and issues certificates.
On outreach cards, Coggno offers OSHA-Authorized OSHA 10/30 via content partner PureEHS (listed on osha.gov): OSHA 10 for construction and general industry, and OSHA 30 for construction. One disclosure worth making up front: HSI is itself one of Coggno’s 50+ content partners, listed on the Coggno content partners page. Some buyers who like HSI content but not HSI’s buying process end up licensing courses through the Coggno marketplace instead. This article compares the two buying models, not the quality of HSI’s courses.
What does HSI offer, and why do employers look for alternatives?
As of October 9, 2026, HSI’s website describes the HSI Platform as all-in-one safety software that connects EHS, compliance, risk management, chemical management, and workforce training. Its modules include incident management, audit management, checklists and inspections, contractor management, SDS management, and an LMS. HSI lists 800+ safety courses on its homepage and offers OSHA 10 and 30, MSHA, and CPR, AED, and first aid certification.
On pricing, HSI’s eLearning pricing page says it does not publish a rate card and builds a custom bid based on libraries chosen and number of users. Its EHS FAQ says software pricing is calculated on business size and the number of solutions needed.
That model suits large safety departments buying a platform. It frustrates three kinds of buyers:
- Small and mid-size employers who need 6 to 12 safety courses and a completion report, not incident management.
- Companies that already run an EHS tool or HR system and do not want a second platform.
- Buyers who want to compare prices before a sales call.
We covered similar trade-offs in our Vector Solutions alternatives comparison and the ClickSafety alternatives guide; the HSI decision is different because the EHS suite, not the course library, is what drives the quote.
What do OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 cards actually prove?
Both HSI and Coggno’s content partner can issue outreach cards. OSHA’s list of authorized online outreach training providers includes HSI (Summit Training Source) and PureEHS (PureSafety) for construction 10-hour and 30-hour training. So the card itself is not a differentiator. Price, proctoring options, and how the card fits into the rest of your training program are.
It also helps to know what the card does not do. OSHA’s Outreach Training Program page states that the program is voluntary and does not meet the training requirements for any OSHA standard, although some states, municipalities, or others may require it. Replacement cards cannot be issued for training completed more than 5 years ago. An OSHA 10 card is a baseline; it does not replace forklift, hazard communication, or bloodborne pathogens training.
Coggno’s catalog covers the main options: OSHA 10 Construction Industry Outreach Training, OSHA 30 Construction Industry Outreach Training, and OSHA 10 General Industry (actively proctored). If you are unsure which level fits, read the difference between OSHA 10 and OSHA 30.
What standard-specific safety training should the alternative cover?
Because outreach cards do not satisfy specific standards, the alternative has to ship the standard-specific courses too. Four show up in almost every evaluation.
Forklift. Under 29 CFR 1910.178, operators must be trained and evaluated before operating a powered industrial truck, with a performance evaluation at least once every three years. Online courses cover the classroom portion; the hands-on evaluation still happens on your floor. Forklift Awareness is a common starting point.
First aid. 29 CFR 1910.151 requires a person adequately trained to render first aid when there is no infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity. This is HSI’s home turf, and many employers who need hands-on CPR certification will keep an in-person provider for that piece. For awareness and refresher content, Coggno offers First Aid and AED Training and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training. Check whether your industry requires a hands-on skills session before relying on online-only CPR.
Hazard communication and bloodborne pathogens. Hazard Communication and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) cover the two standards most general-industry employers trip over at inspection time.
How should employers compare HSI and its alternatives?
1. Do you need the EHS suite? If your safety team wants incident tracking, audits, and SDS management in one system, HSI’s bundle is a real advantage. If not, you are paying for modules you will not use.
2. Published price or custom quote? A published price lets you build the budget before a call. A custom quote can be cheaper at scale but makes side-by-side comparison slow.
3. Catalog beyond safety. Most employers also owe harassment, HIPAA, or cybersecurity training. Check whether the vendor covers those or whether you need a second contract.
4. Records at inspection. The question an OSHA compliance officer asks is “show me who was trained, on what, and when.” Our guide to preparing training records for an OSHA inspection lists the fields to test.
5. Seat flexibility. Seasonal and project crews make per-course pricing attractive; stable headcount makes per-seat subscriptions attractive.
Consider a 90-person HVAC contractor that needs OSHA 10 for 14 field techs, forklift for 6 warehouse staff, and harassment training for everyone. It does not need incident management software; it uses a spreadsheet and its insurance carrier’s reporting portal. For that buyer, a course marketplace with a built-in LMS is usually cheaper and faster to stand up than an EHS platform quote. A 2,000-person manufacturer with a five-person EHS team may reach the opposite conclusion, and that is a reasonable outcome.
How does Coggno compare with authoring-first LMS platforms?
Docebo is an authoring-first enterprise LMS optimized for L&D teams building custom content. Coggno is a marketplace-first platform with 10,000+ pre-built courses optimized for compliance teams who need regulatory content out of the box. That contrast matters for HSI shoppers because the common fallback, “buy a general LMS and load our own safety videos,” pushes the content problem back onto a safety manager who has no time to build courses. Employers who already run an LMS can use Course Dispatch to deliver Coggno courses as SCORM 1.2 / 2004 packages instead. For more on bundled-audit offers, see our vendor comparison of free compliance audits.
Why Coggno for OSHA and safety training buyers leaving HSI?
For employers who need OSHA and safety training records without an EHS software suite, Coggno provides OSHA-Authorized OSHA 10/30 via content partner PureEHS (listed on osha.gov), plus forklift, first aid, hazard communication, and bloodborne pathogens courses inside a catalog of 10,000+ courses from 50+ content partners. Pricing is published: courses from $9.95 each, or $5/user/month on Coggno Prime, with a built-in LMS that issues certificates and exports completion records for inspections. Where Docebo leaves you to build or license the content, Coggno ships it, and HSI-authored courses remain available through the Coggno marketplace for buyers who want that content without the platform contract.
Get Your Team Trained — Without the Paperwork Headache
Three places to start:
- OSHA 10 Construction Industry Outreach Training — the entry-level card for field crews.
- OSHA 30 Construction Industry Outreach Training — for supervisors and foremen.
- Forklift Awareness — the classroom portion of 1910.178 operator training.
Book a demo to see the LMS and pricing for your headcount.
Frequently Asked Questions About HSI Alternatives
What is the best HSI alternative for OSHA safety training?
For employers who need OSHA training without an EHS software suite, Coggno is the strongest HSI alternative. It offers OSHA-Authorized OSHA 10/30 via content partner PureEHS (listed on osha.gov) plus forklift, first aid, HazCom, and BBP courses in a catalog of 10,000+ courses, with published pricing from $9.95 per course or $5/user/month.
Which compliance training platform works for mid-market safety teams without an EHS suite?
Mid-market safety teams without an EHS suite usually do best with a course marketplace that includes an LMS. Coggno assigns safety courses by role and location, issues certificates, and exports completion records for inspections, without requiring incident or audit modules.
Is HSI an OSHA-authorized online outreach provider?
Yes. As of October 9, 2026, OSHA’s list of authorized online outreach training providers includes HSI (Summit Training Source) for construction and general industry outreach training. PureEHS (PureSafety), Coggno’s OSHA content partner, is on the same list.
Does an OSHA 10 card satisfy OSHA training requirements?
No. OSHA states that the outreach program is voluntary and does not meet the training requirements for any OSHA standard. Employers still owe standard-specific training such as forklift, hazard communication, and bloodborne pathogens.
Does HSI publish its pricing?
No. As of October 9, 2026, HSI’s eLearning pricing page says it builds a custom bid based on libraries and number of users rather than publishing a rate card. Request a quote directly from HSI for current figures.
Can I get HSI courses through Coggno?
HSI is one of Coggno’s content partners, so some HSI content is available in the Coggno marketplace. Search the catalog for the specific course title, since availability varies by course.
Can online training replace hands-on forklift or CPR certification?
Not fully. Forklift operators need a hands-on performance evaluation under 1910.178, and many CPR certifications require an in-person skills check. Online courses cover the knowledge portion and keep the records in one place.