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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HAND PROTECTION
32 Goal Zero: Reducing Injuries Through Advances in Hand Protection
Companies are turning workplace safety into a personal matter. Bringing innovative materials sciences to PPE is a priority for end users and brands alike. by Blanche Maass
34 Seven Ways to Improve Hand Injury Data
The real work of analyzing hand injury trends begins with
the physical improvement of the organization’s hand safety program after the data has been scrubbed. by Jennifer Choi
38 Take Matters into Your Own Hands: Understanding Hand Injuries in the Workplace All too often, hand injuries occur when employees are dis- tracted and aren’t focused on where they are or what they’re doing. It’s incredibly important for employers to eliminate as many distractions as possible. by Amy Meister
41 Fentanyl Risks Put Focus on
Hand Protection in Many Environments
Those most likely to be exposed, such as police and fire per- sonnel, EMTs, ER staff, and forensic lab personnel, should be transitioning to gloves that provide comprehensive protection against fentanyl. by Joe Kubicek
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TRAINING
43 Training Workers on Control of
Hazardous Energy
OSHA’s lockout/ta-
gout standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, explains exactly why employees must be trained. It also requires different levels of training for three categories for employees. by Jerry Laws
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departments
4 From the Editor 8 Industry Update 45 New Products
47 Product Spotlights
48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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CONFINED SPACES
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ANSELL
11 How to Change the Statistics of
Confined Space Injuries and Fatalities
The reality is permit required confined spaces are still the leading cause of multiple fatalities in the workplace. by Chris Koester
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
16 The Benefits of High-Performance FR
Want to improve safety culture? Try high-performance FR fabrics. by Brad Sipe
18 Selecting Chemical-Protective Clothing
Each end-use situation must be evaluated for its particular risks. by Paul Dacey
VISION PROTECTION
20 The Everyday Balance of
Vision Protection Programs
Every job needs to have not only a job description,
but also a hazard analysis, which can change over time. by Linda J. Sherrard
IH/GAS DETECTION
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Why Do You Need 10% Vol Oxygen to Operate a Catalytic Bead LEL Sensor? Catalytic bead LEL sensors need a certain level of oxygen to correctly read combustible gas up to 100% LEL.
by Yong Wang
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