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32 The Rise of Electrifification—The Electrical Safety PPE You Should Know
Electrifification has been a source of clean energy and more jobs in America. by Igor Avlijas
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
36 The Value of Advancing Workplace Safety and Health
Workplace safety and health is imperative to building successful businesses. by Carly Johnston
38 Communicating Performance to Increase Industrial Hygiene Program Engagement Industrial hygienists are very good at documentation, but most need to improve two-way communication. by Dave Risi
42 The Connected Safety Inflection Point: Where the Industry Stands Now
Safety products are born out of recent incidents and a need for compliance. by Kyle Krueger
TRAINING: CHEMICAL SAFETY/SDS
48 Taking the Hazard Out of Hazardous Chemicals
OSHA defines a 16-section format for all safety data sheets to adhere to. by Holly Mockus
WEARABLE DEVICES
52 Transforming Oil & Gas Environmental Compliance Through a Connected Approach Companies must consider the effect emissions have on their field personnel. by Sean Stinson
SAFETY & HEALTH
56 Medical Surveillance Versus Medical Screening
These are often used interchangeably, but there is a distinct difference which is frequently misunderstood. by Karen Kono
WINTER HAZARDS
58 Top Winter Hazards on Construction Sites & How to Avoid Them
Winter weather can make an already dangerous job that much more hazardous. by Sydny Shepard
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COMBUSTIBLE DUST
8 Combustible Dust Explosions: Is Your Workforce at Risk?
Dust explosions continue to be a persistent problem for many industries. by Tim Turney
11 Managing Combustible Dust and Risk Mitigation
Failing to conduct a dust hazard analysis is a common oversight and can lead to installations with unmitigated risks. by Scott Czarnecki
14 Mitigating Combustible Dust is Not a Housekeeping Activity—Rather Hazard Abatement
When equipment works efficiently and simplifies a task, the task is more likely to be performed by workers regularly and correctly. by Doan Pendleton
PPE: CONSTRUCTION
18 The Rising Popularity of Safety Helmets on the Jobsite
OSHA requires head protection whenever working in an area with potential for falling objects. by Zach Richman
22 Back to Basics: Safety Reminders that Go Beyond COVID-19
Workplace safety precautions set in place prior to the pandemic should not be forgotten about. by Reed Erickson
PPE: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Construction Site and Facility Safety Through the Eyes of an Electrician
Safety is a choice that is made every day by each person; it is imperative that each of us on the job makes the right choice. by Dean Austin
Five Tips for a Successful Wear Trial
Safety professionals realize that if they upgrade their programs to the new generation of products, wearer acceptance can increase dramatically. by Mike Enright
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4 From the Editor
44 ASSP Product Showcase 54 New Product of the Year 60 New Products
63 Advertiser Index
64 Product Spotlights
66 Breakthrough Strategies
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