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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FALL PROTECTION
26 Defying Gravity Reduces Fall Incidents
Gravity sees all of us as equals, and it’s the force responsi- ble for one of the most common types of workplace injuries: falls. by Karen Hamel
28 Next Generation Fall Protection Equipment Makes Work at Height Safer than Ever Manufacturers are making fall protection equipment
that is not only stronger, but also lighter than ever before. by Pat Furr
HEARING PROTECTION
32 Developments in Personal Noise Dosimetry
Workplace noise measurements are critical to keeping workers and workplaces safe. by Bob Selwyn
HEAD & FACE PROTECTION
34 Understanding Modern Head Protection
With so many PPE options for head protection, discerning the right product for the right employee can be a headache. by Amanda Smiley
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
36 Choosing the Right Protective Clothing
Three tips for choosing the right kind of protective apparel for your workers. by Sydny Shepard
SUMMER HAZARDS
40 Recognizing and Preventing Heat-
Related Hazards as Temperatures Rise Employers must work to protect workers from heat-related illnesses during the hot summer months. by Sydny Shepard
RISK MANAGEMENT
43 The Sounds of Safety
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It all loops back to safety. by Rodney Shuck departments
4 From the Editor 45 New Products
47 Product Spotlights
48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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8 How Today’s Technology is Enabling the Next Generation of Electrical LOTO Electrical LOTO programs are important for
any safety program. by Rachel Bugaris
HUMAN FACTORS
11 The Case for Managing
Human Factors at Heights
Employers should follow safety regulations to protect their employees. But quite frankly, those measures do not cut it. by Matthew Hall
DRUG TESTING
14 An Overview of SAMHSA’s New
Oral Fluid Testing Guidelines
New methods for oral fluids testing will mean big changes. by Jackie Pirone
GAS DETECTION
20 Why Our Need for Connectivity
Should Include Gas Detection
Let’s face it: we need to be connected. But why don’t we feel the same need to be connected with safety equipment? by Dave Wagner
HAND PROTECTION
24 Cutting to the Chase
How should you decide which gloves will best protect your workers from cut and puncture hazards? by Lydia Baugh
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