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take place when staff or logistical support is limited. Keep this in mind while creating the plan. by Carol Hill
44 Recovering Assets After a Disaster
One or all of a facility’s assets may be compromised or destroyed. Documenting what resources will be available to guard or replace those assets facilitates a timely recovery. by Karen D. Hamel
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
46 Everyone is an Emergency Responder
If employees take the wrong response actions, don’t know what to do, or try to perform jobs they are not capable of, the resulting mistakes, confusion, and disarray will stand in the way of a safe response. by Roger Marks
48 Hands-on, Scenario-based Training for Emergency Responders and Rescuers
The key to mitigating human error during a real emergency is the right kind of realistic training. by Deborah Lovell
CHEMICAL SAFETY/SDS
51 The Disharmony of SDS Management:
The Real Business Impact
The Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals isn’t actually that harmonized. This disharmony creates bigger challenges to managing SDSs and chemical data across the global supply chain. by David Williams
54 A Holistic Approach to
On-Site Chemical Management
Technology can help streamline and standardize complex processes, centralize data and corresponding analyses, make reporting easier, and eliminate silos between depart- ments. by Ian Cohen
HEARING PROTECTION
57 NIOSH, OSHA Release Guidance on Ototoxicity
Some ototoxic chemicals may exacerbate noise-induced hearing loss even though the noise level is below OSHA’s PEL, the document warns. by Jerry Laws
departments
4 From the Editor
8 Industry Update 59 New Products
62 Product Spotlights 64 Product Literature
64 Classifieds
65 Advertiser Index
66 Breakthrough Strategies
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COMBUSTIBLE DUST
16 Handling Combustible Dusts
The biggest mistake food manufacturers make is assuming that because their plants have been in operation for years without accidents and without being cited, they
are in compliance. by David Kennedy
19 Think You Don’t Have Combustible Dust
in Your Facility? Think Again!
The bottom line is this: If your facility contains dust, you should have it tested for combustibility. by Stephen Watkins
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
23 Creating a ‘Comfort Zone’ for Emergency Equipment Water Temperature
Tempered water has been a hot topic of late, but just
as many installations need cooling of high-temperature supply water. by Samantha Hoch
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
26 The Industrial Hygienist’s Guide to Anticipate, Evaluate, and Manage Occupational Health & Safety Risks with Industrial Hygiene Software Effective industrial hygiene management requires recording and maintaining consistent and complete work site data. Using outdated methods is in itself a serious risk.
by Ma Joelle Lingat
28 Tips for Creating a More Successful Industrial Hygiene Program
With the right strategies and tools, you’ll overcome the challenges and create an industrial hygiene program that protects your most important asset—your employees.
by Zoë Frances
AIHCE 2018 PREVIEW
32 All In for Philadelphia
The May 22 general session will bring all attendees together for a discussion on one of the most pressing issues in Amer- ica, the opioids crisis and the potential for first responders to be dangerously exposed while working. by Jessica Davis
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
40 Don’t Get Left in the Dust
Here’s how to easily and successfully meet OSHA standards with your concrete drill.
by Rick Walstad
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
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The Best Defense
is a Good Offense:
Preparing for Natural Disasters
Not all natural disasters occur during full staff hours. Many
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