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JULY/AUGUST 2021 | VOL. 90 NO. 6
50 Excelling at Safety Means Making
Worker Well-Being a Priority
Healthy workers leave the job pain free. by Kris Corbett
52 Building Boldly: New Safety and Regulatory Realities
The construction industry continues to be the most dangerous to work in America. by Greg Enright
TRAINING: LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
60 Tag in Supervisors on Lockout/Tagout
In rare instances, procedures like LOTO are overlooked due to blatant disregard. by Ray Prest
66 Steps to Increase Safety
and Strengthen LOTO Training
Preventing injury and loss of life is undeniably the number one reason to strengthen any safety program. by Joann Mrgich and Colwin Chan
70 Lockout/Tagout Can Save Lives
Always consider the electrical issues. by Jeffery Buckau
LAB SAFETY
74 The Fundamentals of Lab Safety
Labs are often home for some of the most dangerous hazards. Here’s how employees can stay safe. by Sydny Shepard
EMERGENCY EYEWASH & SHOWERS
76 How Lean Design Improves Efficient Use
Management should uncover procedures and equipment that are not doing the job sufficiently. by Ryan Pfund
FACILITY SAFETY
80 Facility Managers Play a Pivotal Role in Safely Building, Renovating and Demolishing It’s important to understand the factors that most frequently contribute to construction site fires. by Val Ziavras
84 An Agile Framework for
Occupational Health Mitigation
Occupational hazards require continuous assessment and evaluation to ensure the sustainment of zero hazard occurrences. By Saso Krstovski
SAFETY LEADERSHIP
88 Communication Insights for Supervision
Communication is key when it comes to success in the workplace. by Peter Furst
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IH: CONFINED SPACES
8 Proper Use of Fall Protection PPE in a Confined Space
Fall hazards can be prevented with planning and preparation. by Anne Osbourn
14 Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Options for Cleaning Confined Spaces
Industrial vacuums can reduce costs and hazards. by Doan Pendleton
18 Understanding the Differences Between Construction and General Industry Confined Space Regulations
Understanding the standards in confined spaces. by Joseph Harkelroad and Megan Scherer
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
20 Combining Innovations for the Perfect PPE
Manufacturers incorporate technologies to suit specific applications and industries. by M.B. Sutherland
24 Why Wear Anti-Vibe Gloves
Sustained use of vibrating machinery can lead to severe cases of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. by Aaron Skemp
PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
30 Properly Choosing and
Using Respiratory Protection
Understanding respirator fit testing, assigned protection factors and maximum-use concentration. by Greg Boothe
PPE: HEAD & FACE PROTECTION
36 Does My Face Covering Work? Ask ASTM F3502
Unique industry hazards, make the search for face coverings difficult. by Hugh Hoagland, Michael McDonald, Ruwan Wijesundera, Rob Taylor and Brian Shiels
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
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Achieving Operational Excellence
through a Digital Worksite
It’s no surprise leading organizations are transitioning to digital worksites. by Igor Avlijas
Fall Rescue Plans: How to Respond
in an Emergency
You need a plan of action for your crews to follow in the event of a fall. by David Ivey
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