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IH: CONFINED SPACES
34 Limiting the Risk of Exposure with the Correct PPE
Consideration of the different variations of PPE are what make the equipment truly safe. by Mark Heuchert
38 Overcoming Instincts: How to Improve Safety in Confined Spaces
Making the split-second decision to come to the aid of a coworker could prove dangerous without proper equipment. by Dante Moore
INCENTIVES
40 Launching a Safety Incentive Program
Here’s how you can sidestep problems to ensure an effective program. by Bill Sims, Jr.
FACILITY SAFETY
42 Restructure Your Next Spill Drill
It is time to rethink your spill drills to make them more engaging and easier to understand. by Karen Hamel
43 Ten Tips for Improving Warehouse Safety
Reducing risk is as easy as investing in appropriate equipment and technology. by Walt Swietlik
departments
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Technology to Streamline Fire Safety Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Building information modeling and augmented reality provide a seamless, integrated process for updating and maintaining essential fire safety equipment. by Caitlyn Caggia and Alex Saad-Falcon
We Cannot Let Complacency or Progress Outpace Safety
Ensuring that professionals and practitioners are skilled on safety basics and emerging threats can be an uphill battle. by Jim Pauley
features
TRAINING: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
8 Tips on Creating an Effective Electrical PPE Program
There is still much to consider when it comes to protecting workers from arc flash and electrical shock hazards.
by Mike Enright
11 The Hidden Connection Between Electrical Safety and Rushing
Although it is in our nature to want to work quickly, doing so leaves us vulnerable to accidents. by Ray Prest
PPE: VISION PROTECTION
14 Considerations for Choosing Eye Protection
Choosing eye protection can be challenging, especially when faced with the “new normal.” by Carly Johnston and
Katie Aune
16 What You Need to Know about Anti-Fog Safety Glasses
Anti-fog measures are a critical part in keeping safety glasses safe. by Katherine Faulk
PPE: FOOT PROTECTION
20 Three Things that Hurt Compliance When It comes to Protective Footwear
Compliance can be tough when it comes to footwear— especially when employee motivation and buy-in is low. by Sydny Shepard
WELDING
22 A New Paradigm for Reducing Contaminated Welds
Eliminating contaminated welding has a relationship to prioritizing American-made products. by Richard W. Doornink
FIRE SAFETY
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Building Bridges Between Safety Professionals and First Responders
Safety professionals must build relationships with those in the public safety sector before an event occurs.
by Aaron Rhone
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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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