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native and sustainable methods of fertilizing the soil.
by Laura Buckler
EP4 The Future of Sustainability
In the next five years, we’ll see sustainability in commercial projects moving from a luxury to a requirement. Examining your product and its performance now will put you ahead of the curve. by Jason Brubaker
WELDING
36 Steering Clear of the Fire and Shock Hazards
Hot work should not be done where flammable vapors or combustible materials exist. Both the work and the equip- ment being used by the welder should be placed outside any hazardous area. by Jerry Laws
INCENTIVES
38 IRF Trends Study Shows Focus on Culture, Wellness
This year’s Trends Study said the largest number of net in- creases reported by respondents was for including wellness components in their programs. by Jerry Laws
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE: GAS MONITORING
40 Are Poisons and Inhibitors
Lurking in Your Workplace?
Just because a poison or inhibitor wasn’t applied directly to the instrument doesn’t mean that it may not have been exposed to something while in a tool box, storage locker, or anywhere else gas detection equipment may be stored. by Ryan Thompson
FOOT PROTECTION
42 A Guide to Safety Footwear Regulations
Good shoes make better employees. by Lori Hyllengren
44 Selecting the Right Shoe Can Make All the Difference
Test results demonstrate that an employee is
indeed safer while wearing a pair of safety-toed shoes. by Adam J. Levesque
departments
4 From the Editor 8 Industry Update
46 Practical Excellence
by Shawn Galloway
47 Product Literature
47 Classifieds
48 Product Spotlights
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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FIRST AID
10 Meeting OSHA’s First Aid Requirements
ANSELL
Employers must evaluate their first aid response and preparedness programs based not only on OSHA compli- ance, but the needs of their workplace and employees. by Jessica Davis
HEALTH CARE
14 Using Software to Unlock Your
Health & Safety Potential
Looking at most “world class” health and safety organiza- tions, technology plays a vital role in their success.
They view software as one of many tools, not the sole solution. by Eric Glass
FIRE SAFETY
18 Fire Safety:
Managing Risks for Industrial Hot Work
A Job Hazard Analysis is the most critical part of the job— this gives us an opportunity to go in the field with operations and review, recognize, and control hazards at the job site or in the area. by Jeremiah Q. Varner
20 Taking Control with the Right Flow, the Right Extinguisher for Class B Fire Suppression
Is your plant prepared for pressurized flammable liquids and pressurized gas fires? by Sam Boraas
HAND PROTECTION
22 Hand Protection—Beyond the Glove
While hands may be protected with gloves, arms without proper protection are vulnerable to cuts, abrasions, and burns. by M.B. Sutherland
26 Chemical Growth Fuels Innovations
in Hybrid Cut and Chemical PPE
Workers are speaking loud and clear—with increased cut risks abundant in today’s machinery-heavy workspaces, cut protection can be as critical a factor as chemical protection. by Steve Genzer
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIAL SECTION EP1
EP2 The Hidden Dangers of Chemical Fertilizers
Because the damage caused by chemical fertilizers is often long-term and cumulative, it may be wiser to consider alter-
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