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TABLE OF CONTENTS
32 The Worker Exposure Plan
Understanding 1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica for Construction. By Kent Crytzer
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
34 Setting a Higher Standard:
The Limitations of Regulatory Limits
Is a business’ safety culture a success if it simply
follows the letter of the law and avoids government fines? By Luis F. Pieretti
38 Best of Both Worlds: A New Hybrid Gas Monitoring System is Making Strides New gas detection solution allows technicians to work from the safety of ground level. By Mike Holmes
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
42 Five Important Things to Know
About Arc Flash PPE Programs
A well-designed electrical safety PPE program can help miti- gate injures in the event of an arc flash. By Scott Francis
46 Protecting Against Arc Flash with “Safety by Design”
There are additional steps companies can take to mitigate arc flash and remove workers from harm’s way. By Erhan Cokal
LABELING
48 Optimizing 5S with Durable Labels
The 5S process requires continuous improvement.
By Tina Huff
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
50 Be Prepared for Emergencies with Eyewash and Emergency Shower Equipment
A thorough hazard evaluation will help determine what each worksite needs. By Lori Harvey
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
52 Important NFPA Standards for Manufacturing Processes that Create Combustible Dust
By Brian Richardson
departments
4 From the Editor 54 Product Spotlights 56 Product Literature
56 Classifieds
57 Advertiser Index
58 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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WINTER HAZARDS
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8 Preparing for Old Man Winter’s Arrival
Taking a look at winter hazards and five important safety tips to help mitigate them. By Gregory LaRochelle
CHEMICAL SAFETY TRAINING
12 Chemical Process Safety and Fire Protection
The importance of implementing loss prevention and mitigation techniques. By Ron Melucci, Jan Persechino and Tyler Fazewski
16 Putting Chemical Safety Training to the Test
How to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
By Phil Molé
22 Discussing Basic Spill Response Techniques During HazCom Training
Incorporating incidental spill response techniques into haz- ard communication training helps to keep employees safe. By Karen D. Hamel
CONSTRUCTION
24 Livin’ on the Edge
Leading edge applications require specialized fall protection solutions. By David Ivey
26 Staying Safe in the Trenches
How to ensure your employees don’t become statistics.
By Tim Robson
30 The Dos and Don’ts of Atmospheric Testing
Common pitfalls to avoid with atmospheric testing in confined spaces. By Dave Wagner
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