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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
22 Utilizing Proper Technologies
Key to Ensuring Electrical Safety
Adequate training, protection from exposure, and disciplined use of ground fault circuit interrupters are integral to keeping workers safe. by Tony Quebbemann
FIRE & EMERGENCY
26 The Value of Realistically Testing Your ERP
Warning! This is a test. This is a test of the Emergency Response Plan. by Chris Koester
VISION PROTECTION
28 The Economics of Safety Eyewear
Eyewear that is uncomfortable or structurally compromised simply doesn’t get worn. by Peggy Kroesch
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
32 Controlling Hazardous Energy with Lockout/Tagout—Common Challenges
and Best Practices
We have found that only about 10 percent of companies run effective lockout programs. In fact, we have observed that up to three-out-of-ten employers have no lockout program at all. by Todd Grover
NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
35 2017 NPOY Contest Winners Honored
We congratulate the 23 winners in our ninth annual contest recognizing the most innovative safety products.
WELDING
42 Tips for Dealing with
Respiratory Hazards in Welding
After identifying the hazards, the exposure levels from the exposure assessment must be compared to the permissible exposure limit, as set by OSHA, to determine whether respi- ratory protection is needed. by Michael Hallock
FIRE & EMERGENCY
44 Get the Facts About
Fire Extinguisher Selection
In tough, high-hazard environments, fire extinguishers are put to the test. by Sam Boraas
departments
4 From the Editor
47 Product Spotlights
48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE: GAS DETECTION
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8 Connect Workers and Technology for Safer, More Efficient Work Sites
Acquiring the latest software for safety management and monitoring can make a significant difference. The key is connected technology. by Prabhu Soundarrajan
11 Portable Gas Detection
Safety should always be of the highest priority—it is the reason these detectors were invented, after all.
HAZMAT
14 What the Standards Require
Both 1910.1200 and 1910.120 are critical to those working with hazardous chemicals and to their supervisors. by Fred Elliott
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
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Four Parties
Affected by
NFPA 70E
Updates in 2018
The updated NFPA 70E
can be explored through
the lens of parties im-
pacted. Through analyzing
party responsibility, safety engineers and managers
can make informed deci-
sions to comply. by Scott Francis
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