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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NPOY 2020
30 OH&S Recognizes Entrants and
Winners of the 12th Annual
New Product of the Year Contest
by Sydny Shepard, Compiled by Nikki Johnson-Bolden
IH: GAS DETECTION
42 Technology: Transforming Safety for
Workers and Communities Alike
Thanks to the advances in digital data capture and recording by sensors and devices, information is a commodity that is not in short supply. by Matt DeLorenzo
44 Why You Should Use Plume Models for Chemical Emergency Response
During unplanned chemical releases, there are bound to be more questions than answers. Plume models are the best way to answer these questions and more. by Eric Fishman
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
46 Safety First—Mitigating Safety Risks
in Electrical and Control Systems
Components like proper PPE, Lockout/Tagout and clear hazard communication are essential to implementing “safety first” practices. by Zach Ganster
48 Lockout/Tagout Procedures—
Keep it Simple, Keep it Safe
Employing these techniques can be the difference between a safe, routine maintenance activity and a serious injury. by Tom Burgess and Justin Wilson
FACILITY SAFETY
50 Incorporating COVID-19 Protections into Ongoing Workplace Safety Programs
In a post-COVID world, organizations must develop policies rooted in evidenced- based solutions that foster a safer workplace and drive cost savings. by Mohannad Kusti
52 Management Commitment is Crucial to Environmental Health and Safety Programs Management Commitment pertains to high level leadership’s “direct participation” in an organization’s EHS program.
by Russell Carr
departments
4 From the Editor
54 New Products
55 Product Spotlights
56 Product Literature
56 Classifieds
57 Advertiser Index
58 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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COLD STRESS
8 Managing Cold Stress
Cold stress shouldn’t be a risk you and your team over- look. by Derek Sang
TRAINING: FALL PROTECTION
10 Providing Training for Fall Protection
How to train and equip employees for fall protection to satisfy OSHA regulations and ensure worker safety. by David Ivey
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
12 Tips for Working Safely in Construction During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Assessing risk level and ensuring workers have proper PPE are key steps to maintaining construction worker safety during this time. by Shari Franklin Smith
PPE: HEARING PROTECTION
15 Eight Tips for Hearing Testing Day
There’s no official checklist or cheat sheet to make sure hearing testing is an effortless experience—some things come with experience and time. by Chad Coleman
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
18 Cold and Windy Calls for Appropri-
ate Personal Protective Equipment Understanding weather conditions is just the first step in finding appropriate PPE for employees this winter. by Mary Padron
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Your guide to choosing the best winter work gloves.
by Aaron Skemp
VISION PROTECTION
22 Why Are My Hands Always Cold?
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Assessing and Controlling Visual Hazards
in the Workplace
Eye injuries on the job today are far too common. Employers should conduct risk assessments to determine hazards and protect against them. by W. David Yates
A Modern 2020 Vision:
How PPE Can Work Together
Successfully combining vision protection with face coverings to protect workers from COVID-19 may be logistically chal- lenging, but it is not impossible. by Zach Richman
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