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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRE SAFETY
26 Selecting Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Industrial Plants Don’t let your industrial fires get out of hand— or happen at all. by Derek Roy
32 Fire Inspections Can Foster a Workplace Culture of Prevention
Every aspect of workplace fire prevention affects worker and company safety. by Tom Maloney
34 Protecting Firefighters from Invisible Hazards
A gas detector could save your life or the lives of nearby civilians. by Holly Mazzia
CONFINED SPACES
36 Warning Ahead: Relying on Non-Entry Rescue
for Permit Required Confined Spaces Nothing is as simple as
it seems; the unexpected happens every day. by
Chris Koester and Dave Carter
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40 A Job Interrupted Versus a Job Well Done
Four essentials for confined space safety for construction workers. by Anne Osbourne
44 Can an Industrial Vacuum Solve Confined Space Hazards?
Pit cleaning with vacuums allows workers to clean outside of confined spaces. by David Kennedy
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
46 The Science Behind Your FR Clothing
Have you ever wondered how protective resistant fabrics resist catching fire? by Drew Child
departments
4 From the Editor 49 New Products
55 Product Spotlights
56 Product Literature
56 Classifieds
57 Advertiser Index
58 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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FACILITY SAFETY
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8 Using the Industrial Internet of Things to Create a Safer Workplace
The IIoT allows safety managers to utilize modern, industrial hardware and technology. by Tim Kubly
WELDING
12 Covering the Basics:
Welding PPE from Head to Toe
You must incorporate protective gear from head to toe when it comes to welders. by Sydny Shepard and Amanda Smiley
VISION PROTECTION
15 Vision and Eye Health Assurance
and Protection in the Workplace
Vision and eye health go beyond the regular checkup— don’t skimp on appropriate vision PPE. by Barbara Horn
INCENTIVES
18 The Psychology of Safety: It’s a State of Mind
Safety in the workplace is just as much about injury as it is about emotional and mental wellness. by Donna Chrobak
FOOT PROTECTION
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Put Your Best Foot Forward
How to choose the right boot for the job. by Xavier Kawula
Trends in Industrial Footwear Protection
With evolving safety technologies come changes in foot protection. by Brent Jennings
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Occupational Health & Safety | APRIL 2020