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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHEMICAL SAFETY/SDS
30 How to Conquer Four HazCom Labeling Conundrums
Why is HazCom such a sand trap for compliance citations?
by JoAnn Mrgich
HAND PROTECTION
34 A New Year of Hand Protection
The new year can be a promising one for hand safety— but only if employers and workers seriously consider the implications of injuries. by Lydia Baugh
36 How Health and Safety Managers
Can Reduce the Risk of Hand Injuries
Even with rigorous safety protocols in place for the oil and gas industry, the bones and tissues in the back of
the hand remain particularly vulnerable to impact injuries. by Andrew Shields
OIL & GAS
38 Avoid Fatalities and Injuries
in the Oil and Gas Industry
The fatality rate for oil and gas workers is seven times higher than other industries, according to the CDC. by Karen Hamel
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
40 Seven Challenges of Implementing Medical Surveillance under OSHA’s
New Respirable Silica Standard
OSHA’s new silica standard addresses many aspects of workplace protection. by Kent Peterson
FACILITY SAFETY
43 Technology Poised to Transform Safety
Safety professionals will have access to a wider array of safety technologies than ever before. by Peter Grant
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4 From the Editor
45 Product Spotlights
46 New Products
48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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DEFIBRILATORS & CPR
8 Reimaging CPR Training to
Enable More Real-World Applications Relatively few people get formal training, while the public generally perceives that only formally trained people can do CPR. by Richard A. Lazar
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
11 Weekly Testing Ensures Eyewash/Safety Shower Protection and ANSI Compliance Testing is an essential part of ensuring that emergency systems work. by Ryan Pfund
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
14 The Finer Points of Combustible Dust Compliance Requirements
Companies that don’t recognize the risks of combustible dust and fail to mitigate them are quite literally playing with fire. by Stephen Watkins
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
18 OSHA Silica Regulations One Year In:
The Latest Developments
It is known that airborne carcinogens cause various lung and kidney diseases and liver problems, and prolonged exposure can even result in various cancers. by Anh-Tai Vuong
22 The Protection Misconception Surrounding Climbing Helmets
The difference between Type I and Type II protection. by Kurt Matejka
24 Features to Look for in a Temporary Construction Site Fire Alarm System
It makes good sense to have an adaptable, durable, highly functional alert system in place from the first phase of construction to the last. by John Newbury
FOOT PROTECTION
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Foot Protection Ideas for an Increasingly Aging Workforce: Improving Safety and Preventing Injuries
Keeping all skilled workers within the workplace for as long as possible should be a high priority to any business. by Kevan Orvitz
The Perfect Fit: What to Look
for in a Footwear Provider
By selecting the right partners for safety footwear,
employers can ensure they are doing everything possible to create a safe, well-functioning, productive work environment. by James Iwanski
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