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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SECTION
34 Essential Elements of Worker Protection
The more information you have about your own organiza- tion and workforce, the better the insight into how to reduce hazards to an acceptable level. by Langdon Dement
36 NIOSH Proposes RELs for Diacetyl and 2,3-Pentanedione
The agency recommends an REL of 5 ppb for diacetyl as a time-weighted average for up to 8 hours/day during a 40- hour work week and a short-term exposure limit of 25 parts per billion for a 15-minute time period. by Jerry Laws
DRUG TESTING
38 Legalized Marijuana—
The Popular Perspective
As a safety manager, an HR director, or a company execu- tive, remaining confused and silent toward the issue of legal marijuana may prove to be a very costly mistake for you and your company. by Nina M. French
HAND PROTECTION SECTION
40 How to Choose Gloves to
Protect Against Arc Flash
You don’t want to wear gloves that will burn, catch fire, or not protect from heat. Beyond sustained injuries, ignoring the need for proper electrical PPE can result in huge fines. by Amanda Green
42 Hands-On Safety
Hand usage can affect cumulative trauma soft-tissue issues in the arms, neck, shoulders, and back. by Charlie Braxton and Ron Bowles
DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR
47 A Safety Plan for a Silent Killer
Following a five-step plan helps you design a program to protect your team from sudden cardiac arrest.
by Aric Vacchiano and Eddie Martin
departments
4 From the Editor 8 Industry Update
51 Practical Excellence
by Shawn Galloway
52 New Products
54 Product Spotlights 56 Product Literature
56 Classifieds
57 Advertiser Index
58 Breakthrough Strategies
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
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14 Respirators—Mandatory or Voluntary, Know the Difference
It’s more important than ever for employers to stay focused on OSHA regulations—not only to avoid citations and costly fines, but also to protect the organization’s most valuable asset, the employees. by Steve Adamavich
ERGONOMICS
16 Workplace Stretching Programs
They are another tool in the musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention toolbox. by Mike Stearns
MACHINE GUARDING
22 Debunking the Top Three Myths About Industrial Machine Safeguarding
Lack of understanding of OSHA machine guard regulations continues to make machine safeguarding one of OSHA’s Top 10 violations. by Matt Brenner
26 Finding the Right Machine Safety Partner for Your Company
Here’s what EHS pros need to know about machine safeguarding. by John Peabody
VISION PROTECTION
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Fit Makes the Difference
BLS reported there were 23,730 eye injuries requiring time away from work in 2014, or 6 percent of all lost-time cases in private industry and state and local government employ- ment. by Fred Elliott
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