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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
22 Three Trends Impacting the Respiratory Market
New and innovative PAPR products are increasing user ac- ceptance and protecting workers better. by Rick Marquez
26 Monitoring for Respiratory Hazards— Chal- lenges and Opportunities in the Workplace Monitoring and sampling for dusts, gases, vapors, and mists should be a part of any personal exposure assessment initiative and is not only accepted practice, it represents best practice when done correctly. by Steve Ochs
HAND PROTECTION
30 A New Innovation in Glove Coatings
The latest innovations in nitrile-based glove coatings have created a game-changing double-dip that takes the best of traditional palm coatings and rolls them into one unique glove treatment without sacrificing dexterity or tactile sensi- tivity. by M.B. Sutherland
34 Ergonomics in Industrial Environments:
Hand Protection is the New Frontier
On average, about 120,000 people annually undergo sur- gery to relieve work-related carpal tunnel symptoms. This is a significant expense for employers. by Steve Genzer
FALL PROTECTION
36 Stopping Fatal Falls
Falls figured prominently in OSHA’s enforcement actions during August and September 2018. by Jerry Laws
HEALTH CARE
42 Solutions for Improving Arc Flash Safety in Health Care
The dangers of arc flash events in health care are amplified by the possibility for downtime resulting from arc flashes. Downtime in the health care environment is simply not acceptable. by Justin Carron
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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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HEAD & FACE PROTECTION
12 Heads Up for Safety
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One of the newest consensus standards from the Interna- tional Safety Equipment Association aims to prevent head injuries and other serious injuries and damage from the impact caused by dropped objects. by Jerry Laws
CONFINED SPACES
16 Confined Spaces:
We Have a Failure to Communicate
Given the statistics on confined space deaths, shouldn’t rescuers know about atmospheric conditions before entering and attempting rescue? And shouldn’t the atten- dant know about the entrants’ readings in real time anyway? by Kyle Krueger
SLIP & FALL
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Incorporating Floor Safety into
Other Routine Inspections
Establishing procedures for routine cleaning in production areas can help to maintain workspaces, storage rooms, and fluid dispensing areas. It also can make annual “spring cleanings” less time consuming. by Karen D. Hamel
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