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TABLE OF CONTENTS
28 How Does Industrial Hygiene Relate
to Risk-Based Safety Management?
Did you know that the ANSI/ASSP Z10.0 Standard provides a framework for OHS management and industrial hygiene? by Greg Zigulis
EMERGENCY EYEWASH & SHOWERS
32 Optimizing Emergency Safety Equipment after COVID-19 Lockdowns
Now that many facilities are reopening, it is imperative
to ensure that emergency safety equipment is compliant, in safe working order and in correct placement relative to worksite hazards. by Ryan Pfund
TRAINING: CHEMICAL SAFETY
34 Chemical Safety in the Times of Sanitization
As companies increase the amount of cleaning chemicals and sanitizers at their facilities, it is important to consider how these products are handled and stored. by Jennifer Weyant
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
36 Optimize Large-Scale Construction
and Turnaround Projects through Data How data science helps to keep construction and maintenance projects on schedule and within budget. by Igor Avlijas
PPE: CONSTRUCTION
40 Innovation in Jobsite Safety
Vest & Workwear Design
High-visibility vests are under appreciated and underestimated— especially in an industry such as construction. by Zachary Richman
FACILITY SAFETY
42 Empowering Workers in an Uncertain World
Should we not create a future where equipment enhances a worker’s ability to perform in demanding environments? by Kevin Mitchell
departments
4 From the Editor 44 New Products
46 Product Spotlights 48 Product Literature
48 Classifieds
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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8 Winter Hazards Preparation
Should Kick Off in the Fall Months
Fall is on its way, and so are cold and ice hazards. Make sure your business is prepared for the elements and your workers’ safety. by Dan Killins
OIL & GAS
12 How Safety Has Become a
Priority for the Oil Sector
The oil and gas industry is an inherently hazardous business. by Henry Berry
PPE: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
16 Understanding NFPA 70E and
NFPA 2112 FF Standards
A deep dive into the NFPA 70E and 2112 flash fire standards, and how you can best use them to fit your workers with PPE. by Chris Cota
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
20 Protecting the Plant from Catastrophic Combustible Dust Explosions
Industrial vacuums are the right tool for preventing secondary explosions. by Doan Pendleton
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
features
WINTER HAZARDS
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Breaking Down the Silos to Simplify Industrial Hygiene During COVID-19
and Beyond
OHS practitioners must expand their knowledge and programs to account for industrial hygiene. by Dave Risi
Professionally Distanced: Ensuring Employee Safety Through Remote Monitoring and Social Distancing Technological advancements in monitoring methods have presented unintended possibilities. by Tim Turney
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