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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
58 2021 Updates to NFPA 70E
What you need to know about absence of voltage testing.
by Rachel Bugaris
MONITORING
60 Walk the Line: The Importance of Fence Line Monitoring in Construction
Establishing any new construction project is a careful logisti- cal balancing act, with many aspects for project managers to consider; from site safety to environmental responsibility. by Tim Turney
DEFIBRILLATORS & CPR
62 The Pandemic is Reshaping Common Training and Procedures
As workers trickle back into the workplace, it is important to revise procedures to mitigate the risk of the Coronavirus. by Sydny Shepard
CONFINED SPACES
63 Expert Tips for Working Safely
in Confined Spaces
Water treatment workers that enter ducts, manholes and vaults frequently
must know these safety tips for confined spaces. by Mark Heuchert
COVID-19 MANAGEMENT
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66 Contemporary Issues in HSE Management
Post-COVID-19, HSE management will confront new challenges and will have new tools and opportunities. by GC Shah
EMPLOYEE GIFTS & INCENTIVES
70 What You Need to Know about
Employee Incentives and Rewards
Here’s how you can create reward programs that encourage safety, resonate with your employees and create engagement and loyalty. by Bill Warshauer
departments
4 From the Editor
71 Product Spotlights
72 Classifieds
73 Advertiser Index
74 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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PPE: VISION PROTECTION
36 Eye Protection: Identify Risks, Squash Complaints & Choose Wisely
Why do workers willingly put their vision at risk by foregoing protective eyewear? by Chris Cota
PPE: FALL PROTECTION
40 Preparing New Hires for Fall Protection
How to train and equip new hires to ensure they understand and wear fall protection gear. by Dave Ivey
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
42 A Requirements Checklist for
Work Safety Gloves
When accidents occur, the proper set of gloves can save a worker’s hand. by Joe Geng
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH
44 New Product Launches Persist
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The safety industry continues to see developments in innovation and technology despite no trade shows to show off new products in person. by Sydny Shepard
HEARING PROTECTION
48 Three Steps for Mitigating Hearing Loss in the Workforce
Employers should perform a three-step process in order to best determine how to mitigate potential hazards and implement safety protocol. by Jeffrey Birkner, Ph. D. and Chris Arey
TRAINING: MATERIALS HANDLING
52 Mitigate Spill Risks: Storing and
Handling Hazardous Chemicals
With effective liquid control management in place, you can protect workers from exposure and prevent accidental releases into the environment. by Andy Brunhuber
EMERGENCY PLANNING
54 Planning for the Unanticipated Emergency— Are You Ready?
It is your job as a safety leader to expect, react and adapt to emergencies as they unfold. by Linda Sherrard
WORKPLACE TESTING
56 Even in a Pandemic, Workforce
Drug Testing is Still Necessary
Recent drug testing data and patterns shows that workforce drug testing remains an absolute necessity. by Berry Sample
Despite No Trade Shows
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