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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
22 Don’t Be at Risk
Job applicants cannot be and should not perceive being disqualified solely based on the existence of a medical condition. by James Landsman
FOOT PROTECTION
24 PPE the Automotive Industry Needs to Invest In
Training workers is vital in making sure the PPE is doing its job in protecting the users. by Kevan Orvitz
CONFINED SPACES
30 Know Before You Go: Tips on Atmospheric Monitoring for Confined Spaces from the Training Experts
All hazards must be identified before entry to the space and listed on the permit. by Joe Buckley
FIRE SAFETY
32 Fire Safety: Prevention and Protection in the Office
Accounting for employees in the event of an emergency is vital. The Emergency Action Plan should address how to accurately account for all employees. by W. David Yates
35 Eliminate 10 Fire Hazards
That May Be In Plain Sight
Smoke alarms, carbon dioxide detectors, and hazardous gas sensors need to be tested and sometimes calibrated regularly to ensure they will function properly when needed. by Karen D. Hamel
WELDING
38 Welders’ Protection By the Book
The protective measures and equipment that welders require are spelled out in OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.252, the welding, cutting, and brazing standard. by Jerry Laws
departments
4 From the Editor 8 Industry Update 42 New Products
47 Product Spotlights
48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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11 Taking the Guesswork Out of De-Energizing Industrial Equipment
New solutions expedite the lockout/tagout process
and provide clear line-of-sight disconnect for operators. by Tom Beranek
14 Listing Requirements Help Absence-of- Voltage Testers Become a Better Way to Prevent Workplace Injuries
AVTs help reduce the risk of exposure to electrical hazards and improve worker safety by automating and simplifying the process of verifying the absence of voltage. by Rachel Bugaris
VISION PROTECTION
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Four Simple and Effective Ways
to Avoid Digital Eye Strain
Eye care professionals strongly recommend taking breaks throughout the workday to reduce eye fatigue and unnecessary eye strain. by Hanish Patel
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