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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
26 Creating an Electrical Safety Culture:
The Dangers of Complacency
Complacency can be dangerous when it comes to protect- ing the face and hands or properly protecting yourself from devastating electrical shock hazards. by Mike Enright
30 Is Comfortable FRC an Urban Myth?
Recent fabric and style advances are challenging conventional wisdom. by Scott Margolin
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
33 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):
Electrical Safety Simplified
LOTO is an integral part of the electrical safety requirements contained in the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. by Robert J. St. Pierre
DRUG TESTING
35 Marijuana in the Workplace
Employers’ policies should restrict marijuana use to the extent permitted by law. by Jackie Pirone
HEAD & FACE PROTECTION
39 One Heck of a Bump
Depending on the environment, bump caps can be customized to suit most situations. by Benjamin Brook
SUMMER HAZARDS/HEAT STRESS
40 When Work Brings the Heat: Your Guide to Heat Stress Risks and Solutions
You can’t change the weather, but you can change your approach to working in the heat. by Alsie Nelson
FALL PREVENTION
42 Ladder Safety Month: Ladder Safety Tips
When climbed properly, a ladder in good condition will never be the cause of the accident. by Dave Francis
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4 From the Editor 8 Industry Update 44 New Products
47 Product Spotlights
48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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HEARING PROTECTION
10 Not Your Grandpa’s Ear Muffs
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BON-MAR TEXTILES INC.
Advances in passive hearing protection improve comfort, fit, and function. by Lisa Steckert
16 Refreshing on the Basics of
Noise and Hearing Conservation Understanding what the rules are is only half of the battle with noise. The other half is assessing noise levels and utilizing effective controls. by Andrew J. Goodwin
FALL PROTECTION
19 Leaning into Construction Safety
Lean principles ensure everyone is on the same page from day one of a project and that each team member maintains a shared understanding of tasks, risks, goals and procedures throughout construction. by Henry Nutt III
22 Far Too Many Fatal Falls
The latest BLS CFOI data showed 747 construction trades workers died in 2017, and that fatal falls were at their highest level in the 26-year history of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. by Jerry Laws
GAS DETECTION
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How Much Awareness is
Too Much Awareness?
We are already struggling to tread water in a sea of devices vying for our attention. When connected safety programs are properly implemented, these can be a life raft, and with some work, a speed boat to navigate these waters.
by Kyle Krueger
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