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NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
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New Product of the Year Contest
OH&S is pleased to honor 31 winning companies in this year’s contest. by Sydny Shepard, compiled by Shereen Hashem
PPE: PROTECTIVE APPAREL
44 How PPE Can Help You Deal with the Harsh Conditions of Winter
Safety officers often talk about the importance of weather-specific PPE in summer, but proper PPE is just as important in the colder months. by Katherine Faulk
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PPE: HAND PROTECTION
46 Endless Safety at Your Fingertips
Multiple jobsite requirements must be considered when protecting workers’ hands. by Zach Richman
48 Flash Fire Protection Now Extends to Hands with NFPA 2112:2018 Certified Gloves
There is no reason for hands and fingers to be less protected than the rest of the body. by Eric Jaeger
8 A Layered Gas Detection Approach for Comprehensive Site Protection
For safety managers and site emergency response managers, gas detection is a key focus. by Jason Winburn
14 How to Streamline Gas Detector Maintenance
Maintenance is crucial to ensure that the devices are working as expected when workers pick them up at the beginning of each shift. by Aashima Dhankhar
TRAINING: FALL PROTECTION
16 The Chill in the Air Means it is Time to Revisit Slip and Fall Safety Training
OSHA requires slip, trip and fall hazards to be quickly identified and addressed and for employers to conduct regular or periodic inspections and maintenance. by Holly Mockus
20 How the Magic of Numbers 4, 5, 6 Play a Role in Fall Protection
As safety professionals, we must remember the magic numbers and remind employees of them to save lives. by Ralph Blessing
OSHA TOP 10
22 OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2021
Take a look at the newest data shaping the list of standards most frequently cited. by Sydny Shepard
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
28 Taking a Deep Dive into the World of LOTO
Procedures must keep pace with industry 4.0 smart manufacturing. by Derek Hale
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PPE: HEARING PROTECTION
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Tackling Hearing Protection in the Workplace
Despite the risk of irreversible damage to health, one- third of noise-exposed workers report not wearing hearing protection. by Tim Turney
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32 New Product of the Year 52 New Products
57 Advertiser Index
58 Breakthrough Strategies
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