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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
52 Are you Properly Selecting and Maintaining your Emergency Equipment Selection? Keeping up with ANSI Z358.1 requirements for emergency equipment can be a challenge. by Justin Dunn
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
54 Infection Control: Adapting Worksites
at Active Healthcare Facilities
Factors to consider when working at healthcare facilities. by Matt Elliot
56 Trench Safety Difference-Makers:
The Perspective of a First Responder
In a trench situation, you need a Competent Person and to notify nearby local fire/rescue teams. by Tim Robson
62 How and When to Clean Your Safety Equipment
By now we all know to wash our hands, but what should be done with shared PPE? by David Ivey
64 Harnessing IoT to Maintain Occupational Safety, Minimize Risk During COVID-19 and Beyond
Best practices being deployed in construction and industrial environments. by Robert Constantini
TRAINING: CHEMICAL SAFETY
68 Why Effective Chemical Safety Training
is More Important Than Ever
HazCom training is one of the most overlooked elements of employer safety programs. by Phil Molé
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
70 Incorporating a Transfer Lock System
into Your Lockout Program
Many companies face significant challenges in achieving a compliant lockout/tagout program. by Bill Belongea
FACILITY SAFETY
74 Quick Fixes for a Safe and Healthy Facility
Navigating the “new normal” goes beyond cleaning and disinfecting. by Adrian Cook
76 Understanding Key Safety Regulations for Materials Handling
Concerns about safety regulations go well beyond mere avoidance of government fines or censure. by Walt Swietlik
80 Protective Guard Rail:
What It Is and Why You Need It
Guard rail is one of those components in a facility that typically is not top-of-mind with companies until it’s too late. by Dave Milner
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4 From the Editor 84 New Products
88 Advertiser Index
89 Classifieds
89 Product Literature
90 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
8 A Primer Biodegradability Testing Methods
More businesses are focused on providing environmentally friendly products. by Cheryl Reep
IH: CONFINED SPACES
12 Wireless Gas Detectors Bring Connectivity to Confined Space Entries
Wireless gas detectors are changing the way we
work in confined spaces. by Dave Wagner
CONFINED SPACES
14 Addressing Confined Spaces and Heat Stress Concerns
Working in confined spaces can be extremely dangerous. by Steve Kosch and Carly Engels Johnston
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
20 Why Daily Wear FR Garments Make Sense No Matter the Season
A worker’s PPE must account for any season—and the environmental elements that go with that season. by Steve Morrill
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
24 The Magic of New Technology
Here’s a roundup of some of the latest PPE technologies and why these claims are the new reality. by M.B. Sutherland
26 Re-examining Issues of PPE and
the Hierarchy of Controls
Before the pandemic, it seems that the vast majority of the population did not give PPE a second thought. by Jeff Buckau
28 Interpreting ANSI/ISEA 138:2019 Glove Impact Results
One question often asked by end-users is:
what performance level is appropriate for dorsal impact glove application needs? by Rodney Taylor
PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
36 How to Don and Doff a Face Mask, N95 and Half-Mask Respirator for Returning to Work Safety managers are working to ensure their employees have the proper face masks or respirators and know how to use them correctly. by Lynn Feiner
PPE: HEAD PROTECTION
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The Hazards You Face:
Navigating COVID-19 Face Mask Guidance & FR Hazards in the Workplace How do face coverings help in the workplace?
by Allie Fletcher and Catherine Brear
Why the ANSI 87.1 Standard Matters When Choosing Proper Eye and Face Protection
as Hard Hat Accessories
Protective gear must be chosen by understanding the infor- mation contained in ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. by Dennis Capizzi
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