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Fall Protection Plan for
Confifined Space Rescues
How to prepare for—and safely execute—a confifined space rescue. by David Ivey
Building a Comprehensive
Floor Safety Strategy
Floor disinfection is a safety routine that often falls into the background, but with the ongoing presence of COVID-19, it has become extremely important. by Patrick Kehoe
features
SUMMER HAZARDS/HEAT STRESS
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PPE: HEARING PROTECTION
32 Employees at Risk of Hearing Loss:
What Employers Can Do to Help
Hearing loss is an easily preventable consequence of not wearing proper hearing protection on the job. by Dennis Capizzi
36 Hearing Protection: Let’s Get Personal
Properly protecting workers’ hearing goes beyond simple hearing protection devices. by Jackie DiFrancesco
PPE: PROTECTIVE APPAREL
38 Preparing for Unpredictable Spring Weather
Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to prepare with the proper protective gear for the season. by Mary Padron
42 Get Ready for the Heat
with Cooling Technology
Protective apparel that keeps workers cool should be a safety priority. by M.B. Sutherland
PPE: HEAD & FACE PROTECTION
42 From the Hard Hat to the Helmet
Innovations in technology have led to the industry shift from hard hats to helmets. by Samantha Heim
departments
8 A Federal Heat Exposure Standard
May Be Coming— Here’s What Could
Be Included
OSHA informs employers of the dangers of heat stress, but an official standard from the agency would help make on-the-job heat illness less common. by Nikki Johnson- Bolden
EMPLOYEE TESTING
14 The Impact of COVID-19 on Drug Testing
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has created hesitation as far as workplace drug testing is concerned, it can still be done in a safe and effective manner. by Brian P. Feeley
TRAINING: LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
18 OSHA Top Ten Most Cited Violations Announcement Delayed Due to COVID-19 Why investing in electrical safety is now more important than ever. by Nick Shiltz
IH: GAS DETECTION
22 What You Need to Know About
Gas Hazards and the COVID-19 Vaccine With the beginning of the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine comes the new concern of exposure to harmful gases. by Dave Wagner
FALL PROTECTION
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Five Reasons to Incorporate
Connected Safety into Your
Fall Protection Program
Incorporating connected safety into your fall protection program will further increase the chances of workers making it through their shifts safely. by Brendon Cook
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4 From the Editor 46 New Products
48 Product Spotlights
49 Advertiser Index
50 Breakthrough Strategies by Robert Pater
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