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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HEAT STRESS
68 Beat the Heat!
And make sure you don’t fall victim to the rest of summer’s leading hazards. by Zachary O’Dell
ERGONOMICS
70 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What We Know
Although CTS is a strong driver of lost productivity and disability, there is still a limited understanding of its frequency and causes in working populations. by Blake McGowan
HAND PROTECTION
72 ISEA 138: Raising the Standard
for Hand Impact Protection
The standard is specifically designed for industrial gloves and the special protection they offer to workers. by Rodney Taylor
74 Safety Professionals, ‘We’ve Got a Problem’
Choose hand protection solutions via form, function, and fit.
by Mary Padron
78 Helping Hands Keep Their Cool
As new technology and ideas develop, you’ll begin to see many different combinations as customers think about what works best for their applications and ask for it in the marketplace.
by M.B. Sutherland
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING
80 Improving Safety with
Video Surveillance Solutions
These systems are used for security purposes, but they are also used for much more, including safety. by Anthony Incorvati
DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING SECTION 83
84 Top Ten Mistakes Employers Make When Con- ducting Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Many testing policies do not define “refusing to test” and provide no disciplinary consequences for it. This is a serious mistake. by Kathryn J. Russo
86 Prescription Drugs and Safety Warnings: The Impact for Providers and Employers Employers can and should test employees for illegal prescrip- tion drug use and illicit drug abuse. by Nina M. French and Christine M. Jensen
VISION PROTECTION
90 How to Simplify Eye Protection Selection Among Diverse Oil & Gas Applications
The proper lens tint reduces eye strain and enhances visual perception. by Wanda Sanchez-Miller
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4 From the Editor 8 Industry Update
93 Practical Excellence
by Shawn M. Galloway
94 Product Spotlights
96 Product Literature
96 Classifieds
97 Advertiser Index
98 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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RISK MANAGEMENT
12 Vision 20/20: Preventing Opportunity Blindness
We humans are great at connecting dots when information
is missing. The downfall of that is it leads to inaccurate assumptions, which lead to consequential actions, which lead us toward unplanned and often unwanted results.
by J.A. Rodriguez Jr.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
27 Workplace Electrical Safety and Organizational Context
Good safety practice requires that workers take responsibility for their own safety and that of their co-workers. But it’s also important that organizations empower them to do so.
by Richard Campbell
IH/GAS DETECTION
32 Combating the ‘Rodney Dangerfield Effect’ in Gas Detection
Unfortunately for the individual user and the companies that mandate these monitors, there needs to be a correction. If not, there can be some dire consequences. by Kyle Krueger
SAFETY 2018 PREVIEW
36 Challenges and Opportunities
“It’s important for young and new safety professionals
to remember that success in the safety field requires a commitment to continuous learning. Don’t ever reach a point where you think you know everything there is to know.” by Jerry Laws
42 Safety and Security in Sunny San Antonio
A particularly relevant session this year is the June 6 General Session, a panel discussion about preparing for workplace violence and active shooter incidents. by Jessica Davis
EMPLOYEE GIFTS & INCENTIVES SECTION 53
54 Keeping Safe Practices Front and Center
Your employee safety incentive program should feature job-specific goals and objectives that are clearly defined and measurable. by Jeff Edwards
DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR
60 SCA Survivor Spreads the
Word About Learning CPR
“Keep spreading the word, teaching the public, and pushing for AED access laws in your communities. Stories like mine are the best teaching tools,” says SCA survivor J.R. Bourne.
by Kathleen Simpson
OIL & GAS SAFETY
62 In Gas and Oil, It All Starts from the Ground Up
Different footwear materials have different pros and cons for workers in this industry. by Colin Clark
HAZARD AWARENESS
65 Going on Offense For Safety
The next time you are around any hazard, remember to focus on the presence of the hazard and not allow your mind to get lost in unrelated compulsive thought. by Steve Opper
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