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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE: GAS DETECTION
36 Gas Detection for Safe Confined Space Entry
It’s more than a best practice—it is essential to test the air prior to and during entry, as OSHA requires. by Jerry Laws
FIRE & EMERGENCY
38 Training Employees to Recognize
and Respond to Hazards
Employees should be trained to respond appropriately to each scenario that is applicable to their workplace, which could mean training everyone not only to evacuate,
but also to shelter in place and how to lock down areas. by Karen D. Hamel
40 Safety Beyond the Basics:
What Can We Do to Be Prepared?
If we can allow employees adequate time to plan, re- view technical information, practice, and check available resources, together we can reduce the workplace fatalities each year. by Brian Welch
DROPPED OBJECTS
42 The Number 1 Reason to Demand Your Tool Tether Be Dynamic Drop Proven
A device may pass a static test with flying colors, but when put into a real-life situation it may still fail and break, and that’s bad for anyone standing underneath. by Nicholas Voss
VISION PROTECTION
44 Getting Eye and Face Protection Right
Having an eye and face protection program in place will boost the chances employees will use their PPE correctly. by Jerry Laws
BEHAVIOR-BASED SAFETY
47 BBS & HOP = Predictive-Based Safety
With accuracy rates as high as 86 percent, predictive analytics have helped organizations save lives. by Chuck Pettinger
STANDARDS
50 Dollars and Sense: The Business Case
for Safety Management Systems
ISO 45001 and the revised ANSI/ASSP Z10 SMS Standard will help safety professionals make the case to executive leadership that integrating safety and health into existing business management systems is both financially prudent and increasingly feasible to achieve. by Todd Grover
departments
4 From the Editor
8 Industry Update
24 New Product of the Year Contest Winners
55 Product Spotlights
56 Classifieds
56 Product Literature
57 Advertiser Index
58 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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features
FACILITY SAFETY
10 Ready for the Cold?
Both your employees and your facilities should be well prepared for cold weather hazards. by Paul Smith
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
12 Workplace Safety Saves Lives and Money. Is Your Facility Prepared?
Workplace safety and operational performance are critical factors to protect all of your assets: your employees, facilities, and financial interests. by Jay Smith
HAZMAT
16 EU-OSHA Seeks Better Management of Dangerous Substances
The ESENER-2 survey found 38 percent of EU companies reporting that chemical or biological substances in the form of liquids, fumes, or dust are present in their work- places. by Fred Elliott
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
18 Six Important Changes Reflected in NFPA 2112-2018 Updates
From cold weather insulation guidance to labeling, these are the changes you need to know to be well informed when specifying an FR PPE program designed for flash fire hazards. by Scott Francis
22 The Essence of Cold Weather Protection
Lightweight garments may seem counterintuitive for protect- ing against the cold, but layering up lightweight garments
is one of the best ways to combat the cold and remain comfortable. by Melissa Gerhardt
NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
24 2018 NPOY Contest Winners Honored
OH&S congratulated winners of the tenth annual contest during the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Houston. by Jessica Davis and Jerry Laws
WELDING
32 Key Protections for Arc Welders
Controlling the risks is done by applying the hierarchy of controls: elimination, substitution, engineering controls (such as ventilation systems to remove welding fume), administrative controls, and finally, PPE. by Jerry Laws
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
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Staying Safe During Equipment Maintenance
Lockout/tagout ranked fifth on OSHA’s list of the Top Ten most-violated standards during fiscal year 2017 and again in FY2018. There were 2,877 violations of 1910.147 during FY2017 and 2,944 during FY2018. by Jerry Laws
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