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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
36 Respirable Crystalline Silica
in General Industry
Understanding the OSHA enforcement guidance will help you. It gets to the heart of what OSHA feels are key aspects of how they expect employers to comply.
by Michael Tesmer
FOOT PROTECTION
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38 How to Choose Proper Footwear
and Accessories This Winter
A company can have different employee types: administra- tive 9-5 workers, active sales teams, and warehouse workers. It’s important these employees aren’t bunched up into one category of winter preparedness. by Kevan Orvitz
CHEMICAL SAFETY/SDS
40 The Three Keys to Effective Chemical Management
Although it can seem overwhelming at times, an effective chemical management program is paramount to an effective EHS program. Gaining a deep understanding of chemicals on site and what they are used for is the first step toward success. by Matt Adams
DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR
43 A New Model for Increasing Cardiac Arrest Survival Requires We Fix the National AED Shortage, Too
The obvious reason for the AED shortage is the fact these life-saving devices are, with a few exceptions, not legally required at most locations. But voluntary deployments are clearly not getting the job done on their own.
by Richard A. Lazar
departments
4 From the Editor 8 Industry Update
46 New Products
47 Product Spotlights
48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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HAND PROTECTION
11 A Need for Chemical Resistance Breeds the Growth of Robust Disposable Gloves
For workers dealing with lower-level chemicals, a happy me- dium between traditional disposable gloves and heavy-duty chemical gloves is often needed. by Joe Kubicek
14 ANSI/ISEA 138: The New Standard
for Back-of-Hand Protection
Here’s how better back- of-hand protection could be boosting your bottom line. by Rodney Taylor
PREVENTING ERRORS
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18 Production vs. Safety:
The Truth Behind the Myth
Next time you find yourself rushing, ask yourself if it was really because of circumstances beyond your control or another’s unexpected action. by Larry Wilson
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
22 Why Qualifications Matter When
Performing a Dust Hazards Analysis
It is important to know the qualifications, reputation, and experience of the outside vendor or individual who performs the DHA. by Jason Reason
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
26 Meeting the Requirements for Emergency Equipment
Employees must be trained to hold their eyes open during the flushing process. All employees also should be trained on how to use the emergency equipment fixtures before they handle hazardous chemicals. by Jerry Laws
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
28 The State of Contractor Safety
Host employers have experienced significant success within their employee safety programs by engaging their workforce and adopting a management systems approach to safety/ health improvement. by Pat Cunningham
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
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Technology Innovations, Workplace Culture Enable a New Level of Construction Safety Project teams can collect and view data across project sites—in real time, from any smart device—and drill
down to the worker, equipment, or incident level.
by Pete Schermerhorn
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