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reinforces your safety goals and reminds participants about the impacts of not achieving those goals. by Deb Broderson
DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR
66 Encouraging Hands-Only CPR
A study published in Circulation last year found that
CPR knowledge and confidence to use hands-only CPR can be increased through large-scale community training. by Jerry Laws
OIL & GAS SAFETY
68 Eight Things Oil & Gas Workers
Should Know About Flash Fires
Flash fires and fuel-fed fires are two different hazards, and it’s critical to distinguish between the two for various safety reasons. by Scott Francis
70 The Significance of API RP 2219 Recommen- dations in the BLSR Accident, Part II Employers and workers need to pay special attention
to minimum recommended safety requirements of approved standards and safe working procedures.
by Hamed Khoshniat
HAND PROTECTION
73 ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Regulation Updates
We’re better equipped than ever before to provide hand protection to industrial workers. The biggest challenge is making sure regulations and standards around PPE and hand protection keep pace. by Steve Genzer
75 Safer Soap: A Look at Harmful Ingredients Found in Hand Cleansers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 40 percent of workers will suffer from occupational dermatitis at some point in their working lives. by Armand Coppotelli
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING
78 Key Requirements for Employees Transporting Hazmats
Like OSHA and EPA chemical safety trainings, DOT training helps hazmat employees to recognize and identify hazardous materials and learn how their functions ensure that those materials can be transported safely. by Karen D. Hamel
VISION PROTECTION
81 Your Eyes Are Amazing—
They Deserve Quality PPE
When vision is impaired, quality of life and the ability to work experience a drastic and unfortunate decline. Preventing eye injuries should be a top task on every safety professional’s to-do list. by Mary Padron
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SAFETY MANAGEMENT
12 Help the ‘Bullet- proof’ Employee
Make the
Connection
Inspire conformance
through influence,
awareness, and
definitively through the
identification of the
harmful and helpful
biases we all have; some of them are buried deep within us. by J.A. Rodriguez Jr.
28 Why Do Safety Inspections?
Work site safety inspections can be a vital part of your injury prevention efforts if done well. by Cary Usrey
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
30 Mitigating Arc Flash Hazards: The Importance of Arc Flash Mitigation
De-energizing equipment does not absolve the facility from the responsibility of performing an arc flash analysis or providing the necessary PPE. by Antony C. Parsons
36 Identify, Verify, and Comply: The Three Pillars of a Successful Electrical Safety Program What’s shocking is that many workers are not using rubber insulating equipment because they simply don’t know they need it. by Richard Rivkin
IH/GAS DETECTION
40 OnStar for Your Gas Detection Program
How are organizations leveraging historical and real-time data to keep workers safe? As with auto safety systems and services, one type of data isn’t enough for your gas detec- tion program. by Kimberly Madia
SAFETY 2017 PREVIEW
48 ASSE’s Mile High Moment
This could be the most consequential annual conference for the society in many years. by Jerry Laws and Matt Holden
52 Safety 2017 Product Showcase
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Safety Totally Leads the Way
This is not just the path toward improved safety and lower safety-related costs; it is also the path to walk if your goal is greater customer retention, higher sales, and maximizing profits. by Brian Galonek
Does Your Safety Incentive Program Need More Carrot and Less Stick?
Safety training is the best way to ensure your procedures are understood and a great way to reinforce safe behaviors. It
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