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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Knowing exactly what employees are assigned to do can help break down any communication barriers. by John Kincaid
HAZMAT
70 Hydrogen Fueling Safety
Hydrogen safety utilizes the same safety concepts as other flammables and cryogenics. Though it’s been around forever, we have only begun to understand its potential. by Kathleen Hiltner
74 Pre-Incident Planning for Hazmat Emergencies
One of the CSB’s recommendations to FEMA following the explosion in West, Texas, was to fund training for fire depart- ments on pre-incident planning for fires at facilities storing fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate. by Jerry Laws
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
76 Respirable Crystalline Silica:
Regulations and Considerations
OSHA requires that engineering controls be used to achieve necessary exposure reductions unless infeasible; organiza- tions may not simply issue respirators and “be done with” their attempts to lower exposures. by Greg Zigulis
78 Seven Respiratory Hazards Every
Safety Manager Should Understand Different equipment protects against different risks. Ensure your equip- ment matches the risk. by Sally J. Smart
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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82 Updating the NORA Public Safety Agenda
Cardiovascular disease, cancer, and chronic diseases are the first recommendation because stress is such a big factor affecting public safety workers’ health. by Jerry Laws
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
84 Five Questions Every Safety Manager Should Ask When Choosing High-Vis Apparel
Choosing the right high-visibility clothing for the job per the ANSI standard is a good first step to preventing injuries on a work site. But workers must use the garments and care for them. by Audrey Ronis-Tobin
88 Facing the Future: How Innovative Software is Changing the Face of EHS Systems Empowering employees to take responsibility and to get onboard with the safety journey is a proven method of increasing engagement levels. by Matthew Elson
90 Creating a Culture of Safety
Keeping safety top of mind is embedded within today’s construction organizations and starts with strong leadership. by Lauren Tosti
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FACILITY SAFETY
32 Damage-Free Sign Labels for Industrial Use
Sign labels that can be printed with laser or ink jet printers in minutes and removed cleanly from most surfaces serve to notify, instruct, and even protect personnel in just about every area in a facility. by Tina Huff
34 Fleet and Operator Management Systems: A Valuable Tool in Your Forklift Safety Kit It’s not just about the quality of the training, but also the accessibility of the training. by Maria Schwieterman
DRUG TESTING
40 The Far-Reaching, Positive Impact
of Workplace Drug Testing
Given that the United States represents 5 percent of the world’s population and consumes 60 percent of the world’s supply of illicit drugs, drug testing can be seen as an invest- ment against the cost of low productivity. by Scott Howell
FALL PROTECTION
50 The Importance of Testing and Meeting Fall
Protection Standards Although ANSI stan- dards are voluntary, they represent
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52 Falls: The Battle with Gravity Can be Costly
Falls impact more than the individual, so do what is prudent to reduce falls in your world and continue to educate your- self. by Melissa Black
SLIP & FALL
58 Preventative Maintenance Tasks That
Help Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls
Most of these preventative maintenance techniques can be rolled into routine good housekeeping plans. Others can be incorporated into regular and periodic safety inspections. by Karen Hamel
HEAD PROTECTION
64 Avoiding Hazards
I have heard so many stories from workers who have credited wearing a hard hat with saving their lives. by Stacey Simmons
GHS/SDS
66 Using Chemical Management Software to Im- prove Communications and Prevent Incidents
the consensus of
industry experts and
frequently provide more
detailed product performance guidelines. by Anne Osbourne
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