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People, Equipment, and Productivity
Safety products can safeguard distribution centers.
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Exposure Risk in the Oil & Gas Sector
Protecting workers against avoidable exposure is the right thing to do. by Peter Barratt
IH: GAS DETECTION
22 Building a Chemical Emergency Toolkit
It can be difficult to keep track of chemical hazards in your facility. by John Wagle
TRAINING: HAZARD COMMUNICATION
30 Three Quick Steps to Better HazCom Training
High-level considerations can go a long way to improving your facility’s effectiveness. by Phil Molé
32 Counting on Complacency in HazCom
Complacency and memory play a much bigger role in HazCom compliance than you think. by Ray Prest
EMERGENCY EYEWASH & SHOWERS
40 Five Common Pitfalls to Avoid
with Emergency Safety Showers and Eyewashes Gas
Don’t let these common mistakes allow your emergency equipment to suffer. by Ryan Pfund
EMPLOYEE HEALTH SCREENING
42 How the Foundation of Your Success
Lies in the Health of Your Employees’ Feet Feet are the foundation of wellness in any employee. by Janelle Kinnaird
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
44 How to Implement a Safety Management Program at Your Construction Firm
Start to think about safety as a comprehensive program. by Gen Simmons
50 Improving Safety in Construction
with Connected Technology
Real-time monitoring of conditions can protect workers and equipment from damage. by Brendon Cook
56 Digital Transformation’s Role in Construction Safety
Paperwork may not be the hottest topic in construction, but don’t dismiss it so easily. by Brian Junginger and David Ward
62 Evolution of Safety on Construction Sites—Physical and Mental
The meaning of safety in construction has started to evolve. by Paul Goren
FACILITY SAFETY
64 Assessing Elevated Surfaces for Slip, Trip and Fall Risks
Ensuring safe work. by William Davidson
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Recognizing Change, and Knowing Who to Tell
Implementing Management of Change procedures at your facility can help prevent incidents. by Karen Hamel
PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
The Last Line of Defense
Sometimes PPE is needed to ensure healthy employees.
by Kyle Andersen
PPE: HEAD & FACE PROTECTION
Why the Switch to Safety Helmets
is a Good Decision
Don’t let your construction site turn into a risky business for your work crews. by Mary Padron
Diving Into Construction Safety, Headfirst
The importance of preventing traumatic brain injury in the construction industry. by Steve Madey
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
Taking a More Holistic Approach
to Hand Protection
Following a global Pandemic, the time is now to improve your approach to PPE selection. by Brian Moseley
How Supply Chain Disruption
Compromises Employee Safety
We have been confronted with the reality of supply chain disruption. by Cheryl Reep
PPE Innovations—What’s in It For You?
The safety industry continues to shift with the latest technology built to last. by John Heniff
90th ANNIVERSARY
The Progression of Hand Protection: Guarding Your Most Valuable Tools
Hand protection has come a long wy since the first workers used their hands to operate. by Sydny Shepard
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