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28 Modern Technology Results in
Improved Workplace Safety
The use of technology will continue to play a role in the improvement of workplace safety. by Kevan Orvitz
30 The Priceless Value of Implementing Safety Tech
Investing in the right technology can make for a more productive and safer workplace. by Sean Petterson
PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
32 Choosing the Right Respiratory Protection
It is important for you and your workers to have confidence in your safety equipment. by Tom Burgess
PPE: CONSTRUCTION
36 Protecting Workers from Head to Toe
Maximize workers safety, comfort and compliance.
by Tito Warren
38 PPE For Keeping Construction Workers Safe on the Job
Understanding how PPE works can result in safer workspaces. by Steve Maurer
PPE: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
40 Proper Selection of PPE for Electrical Work
Let’s explore the dos and don’ts of personal protective equipment for electrical work. by Sydny Shepard
WORKPLACE IMPAIRMENT
42 Alcohol Is Still the Number One Threat to Workplace Safety
Alcohol remains the most common substance abused by workers. by Bill Current
WINTER HAZARDS
46 Managing Cold Stress with the Proper PPE
No matter the type of work, any worker exposed to cold temperatures faces risks. by Thiago Zambotti
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10 Looking to the Sky for Training and Managing Human Factors in Transportation
Most people aren’t aware of human factors or how they can skew their perception of risk. by Ray Prest
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
14 Facing a Combustible Dust Hazard? Consider These Questions.
Combustible dust poses serious risks—even from seemingly low-threat dusts. by Scott Francis
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
16 How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Jobs
Synchronous work between humans and technology will change how we work. by Dylan McIntosh
18 The Impact of Revising the Benzene Threshold Exposure Limit
It is estimated that nearly 1.37 million workers are exposed to benzene at work. by Bernard Fontaine
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
24 Smarter, Safer, Smaller: The Future of Wearable Technology
More data than ever is being collected. by Tim Turney 26 The Widening World of Wearable Safety
What are safety wearables? by Gen Handley
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FACILITY SAFETY
8 Here’s Why Constant Bending Can Be Troublesome
No, back pain is not caused just by heavy lifting.
by Matthew Marino
TRAINING: TRANSPORTATION HANDLING
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