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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
66 Six Emergency Response Habits Employees Need to Develop
Employees need to refresh their training and have drills regularly. by Karen D. Hamel
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
68 Fatality Investigation: 22-Year-Old Laborer Killed in Trench Collapse
The Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program makes recommendations for preventing future similar injuries. by De Anna McIntosh
72 Innovating for a Safer Workforce
Companies can address an aging construction industry with sophisticated technology. by Peter Bigwood
HAZARD ANALYSIS
80 Job Hazard Analysis Process Redesign
Integrating the JHA and Work Planning processes reinforced the new philosophical approach. by Randy Hancock
FACILITY SAFETY
84 Resources for Safety in Lead Abatement
Public and private entities provide useful information for as- set owners and contractors encountering lead hazards and undertaking abatement projects. by Dane McGraw
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
86 Your Best in Class Safety Program
Mitigating your exposure to costly accidents is the proverbial “low hanging fruit.” by Thomas R. Knight
SOFTWARE
88 How EHS Software Can Ensure Worker Safety and Increase Your Bottom Line
A comprehensive EHS platform can contribute to your digital transformation efforts. by Jagan Garimella
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
92 Analyzing Your Dust Hazards
Facilities that produce potentially combustible dust should do everything they can to ensure compliance with NFPA 652. by Tim Colliton
departments
4 From the Editor 12 Industry Update 96 New Products
103 Practical Excellence
by Shawn Galloway
104 Product Literature
104 Classifieds
105 Advertiser Index
106 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
20 All-Important Equipment When Seconds Count
Placement of the emergency equipment is very important.
by Jerry Laws
FALL PROTECTION
26 Before the Fall: Recognize Fall Hazards and Conduct Training to Prevent Incidents
If a fall hazard can be identified, plans need to be made to mitigate the hazard and prevent employee injuries.
by Karen D. Hamel
32 Plan Ahead to Get the Job Done Safely
Preventing slips & falls is the only way to keep your company on firm ground. by Randy Boss
HEAD PROTECTION
36 Preventing Traumatic Brain
Injury: Protective Measures from Head to Toe
Your first line of defense is using your head to eliminate hazards and implement controls.
by Greg LaRochelle
GHS/SDS
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40 GHS HazCom Training is
More Important Than Ever
An effective HazCom training program provides employees with a deeper understanding of the dangers they may face. by Melissa McCaffrey
46 Revisiting GHS Label Compliance
One Year After OSHA’s Deadline
A new survey shows more than 21 percent of companies did not meet all GHS compliance requirements.
by Colwin Chan
50 Best Practices for Safety Data Sheets
Don’t let complacency permeate your HazCom program.
by John M. Eliszewski
IH: HAZMAT
52 Dealing with Industrial Workplace Spills
Most workplaces require that a cleanup operation be documented in order to evaluate how effectively the spill response plan worked. by Dennis Knapp
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
56 Emergency Escape Respirators
Time, efficiency, and protection become key factors the right respirator selection can address.
Q&A with Paula Varsamis
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