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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
22 Airborne Dust Exposure and Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Not all airborne dust particles are the same. by Dan Corcoran
24 Investing in PID: Protecting Workers Now and for the Future
PIDs are gas detection technology that can help businesses address risk from the start. by Lohrasp Seify
30 Industrial Hygiene for the Non-Hygienist
Keeping workers healthy with vigilance and common sense.
by Tom Burgess
IH: COMBUSTIBLE DUST
32 Frequently Asked Questions about
Controlling Dangerous Dusts
Here are the most frequently asked questions about controlling dangerous dusts in order to maintain a safe work environment.
by Brian Richardson
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
36 The Role of FR Garments in
Mitigating Combustible Dust Hazards
FR garments also play a vital role in effective combustible dust hazard prevention. by Scott Francis
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
40 Safeguarding Employees with Dependable Eye/Face Washes and Safety Showers
The need for sufficient and properly working emergency eyewash and shower devices in workplaces is real.
by Ryan Pfund
departments
4 From the Editor
43 IH: Product Spotlight
44 New Products
46 Product Spotlights
48 Classifieds
49 Product Literature
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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PPE: PROTECTIVE APPAREL
8 Stories from the Field
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Flame-resistant (FR) clothing is a crucial element in keeping workers safe. by B.M.Sutherland
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
10 Five Things Health & Safety Managers Should Know about PPE Standards
PPE standards equip health and safety managers with tools to make informed choices about the right product for the job. by Bill VanMullekom
PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
12 Reducing Silica Exposure Amongst Stone Countertop Workers
Silica is threatening the health of many countertop workers—here’s what you can do to reduce the risk. by Erik Johnson and Carly Engels Johnston
IH: CHEMICAL SAFETY
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Bringing Process Safety Management into the Digital Era
Why worry about reporting if you can prevent the release in the first place? by Sean Baldry
Upping Your Industrial Hygiene
and Chemical Management Game
Industrial hygiene is crucial for controlling chemical hazards by enacting deliberate and systematic protective measures. by Dave Risi
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Occupational Health & Safety | MAY 2020