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24 How Digital Transformation Reduces Safety Risks on Jobsites
Safety it is often compartmentalized. by David Ward SUMMER HAZARDS
26 Five Things Employees Need to
Know to Prevent Heat Stress Injuries
Heat stress illnesses are a recognized and preventable workplace hazard. by Karen Hamel
30 The Many Costs of Neglecting Your Heat Safety Plan
Severe heat illness like heat stroke can forever change or end a person’s life. by M. B. Sutherland
34 Interest in Wearable Tech Heats Up
Can your company afford not to implement wearable technology? by Cheryl Lynn Palmer
IH: GAS DETECTION
36 Live Monitoring:
The Pinnacle of Real-Time Detection
Live monitoring brings an added dimension to real-time detection today. by Dave Wagner
TRAINING: LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
38 How to Stay OSHA-Compliant with Lockout/Tagout
A well-structured training program helps avoid costs associated with violations. by Shawn Smith
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCREENING
40 Overhauling Cannabis Workplace Drug Testing
The zero-tolerance era is over; fair and equitable testing practices are the new norm. by Nina French
90th ANNIVERSARY
42 Taking Safety to New Heights
There is a long history behind the development of fall protection to keep workers safe at heights. by Sydny Shepard
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PPE: HEARING PROTECTION
8 How Smart PPE Improves Hearing Conservation Program Performance Noise-induced hearing loss results in irreversible and serious impact to a person’s quality of life and overall health. by Rob Brauch
PPE: PROTECTIVE APPAREL
11 The Zone Defense of Thermal Hazard Protection Programs
FR/AR clothing plays two distinct roles across three hazard “zones.” by Scott Francis
PPE: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
12 Four Reasons Construction Managers Should Implement Wearables on the Jobsite The benefits of wearables extend beyond safety. by Rama Sreenivasan
14 How Connectivity is Leading the Future of PPE
Advanced technologies are creating safer, more efficient work environments. by Chris Borneo
MACHINE GUARDING
16 Machine Guarding Best Practices
Determining which best practices your organization can manage will determine skillset gaps and outside support selection criteria. by Joseph Gasparino & Steve Misuraca
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
20 Aerial Lift Safety on Construction Sites
Aerial lifts are incredibly valuable machines, but using them always comes with a degree of risk. by Tom Wilkerson
22 Change Your Outlook on
Construction Worker Safety
Fostering a culture of safety on the job could help to prevent injuries. by Wanda Sanchez-Miller
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