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24 Creating a Culture of Safety
Achieving a culture of safety involves every department within an organization.
26 Six Steps to Digitizing Your
Oil and Gas Safety Program
One of the main reasons software implementations fail is because the scale of the project was too much from the outset. by Deren Boyd
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
28 Don’t Let Your Liquid Assets Become Frozen
How to ensure reliable heated water for drench showers and eyewashes. by Ryan Pfund
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FACILITY SAFETY
PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
30 Respiratory Protection Has
Never Been More Important: Selection
and Considerations for Proper Use
When the respiratory system encounters threats for which little to no effective natural defense exists, it is imperative to have controls in place to prevent exposure. by Alex Birrell
PPE: FOOT PROTECTION
32 Worker Retention Starts with
Easing Employee Stress and Strain
Employees are leaving worksites in droves—finding ways to give workers ownership of their safety and health could help retention. by Kevan Orvitz
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
34 Innovative, Comfortable Hand
Protection Options for Workers
Gloves should provide protection, comfort and reduce hand fatigue. by Rahil Hasan
90th ANNIVERSARY
36 The Long Road to Now: Evolution of Safe Work
OH&S takes a look at the most important events that have helped to evolve occupational health and safety since the inception of the publication. by Sydny Shepard
8 Industrial Facility Safety from the
Loading Dock to the Plant Interior
Loading docks are one of the most critical and dangerous links in any supply chain. by Walt Swielik
IH: CHEMICAL SAFETY
12 Five Ways Software Strengthens
Chemical Safety and IH Programs
Now is the time to make a compelling and well-rounded business case for implementing IH software in your organization. by Phil Molé
TRAINING: SOFTWARE
15 Coaxing and Coaching: Software
Training Best Practices for Employees
The key to making new software rollouts successful is good training. by Melody Hollis and Maureen Mallach
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
18 Tiny Particles: Big Booms
The benefits of portable industrial vacuums for combustible dust mitigation.
20 Combustible Dust Insights
Help Shape Training and Education
To help professionals and practitioners in various industries safely manage pesky particles, NFPA has developed six standards. by Cathy Longley
OIL & GAS
22 Selecting a Personal Sampling
Pump for Offshore Oil and Gas
There are seven key features to look for when purchasing a sampling pump. by Tim Turney
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