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INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AWARDS 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards: Third Time’s the Charm Now in its third year, the annual awards program recognizes companies for their outstanding achievements in industrial hygiene. COMPILED BY ALEX SAURMAN Occupational Health & Safety is pleased to announce the 25 winners for the third annual Industrial Hygiene Awards. These awards honor the outstanding product develop- ment achievements of health and safety manufacturers whose products are considered particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve industrial hygiene. With more and more companies seeking out the best ways to ensure workplace conditions are safe, the 2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards saw an increase in the number of superior solutions being submitted. An independent panel of highly qualified and anonymous judges carefully reviewed each entry and scored the products based on a variety of criteria. Each judge’s scores for every criterion were totaled, and the overall totals were averaged to determine the winners. “As my first awards program with OH&S, it was gratifying and educational to learn about so many top-tier industrial hygiene products,” OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf said. “Thanks to every company that entered and many thanks to our panel of judges for sharing their expertise, experience and time in reviewing and scoring all our entries.” Winners will receive physical awards as well as brand recognition in the April/May issue of Occupational Health & Safety magazine and in an upcoming OH&S Industrial Hygiene eNewsletter. Winners are also featured on OH&S’ industry-leading website, ohsonline.com. Alex Saurman is the Content Editor of Occupational Health & Safety magazine. DRUG TESTING Intercept i2he Oral Fluid Drug Test The Intercept i2he collection device by OraSure Technologies makes sample collection for lab- based drug detection simple and reduces collection time to just three to four minutes. Using oral fluid, the collector can oversee a donor, reducing costs, dignity collection issues and sample tampering. The increased sample volume allows for testing larger drug panels, and the system is designed for stable use in high temperatures. The volume ade- quacy indicator further simplifies collection ensuring a consistent sample volume. EDUCATION & TRAINING MSA Training MSA Training from MSA Safety offers in-person and virtual courses that focus on user train- ing, maintenance and repair, RITE Certification, Competent User and C.A.R.E. Certified Repair for many topics including fall protection, SCBA and respiratory, confined space, portable instru- ments and fixed instruments. These courses feature instruc- tors from around the world that have diverse safety backgrounds, experiences and expertise. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TIE) Halo Eye and Eye/Face Wash Bradley Corp’s HaloTM eye and eye/face wash arms users with the most effective emergency relief available in the industry. Using the latest fluid dynamics technology, the Halo eye/face wash works in tandem with a pressure-regulated flow control and the spinning motion of water, creating an optimal spray pattern to rinse off contaminants quickly and thoroughly. A concentrated, yet gentle, deluge of water ensures the most effective flush available. This eyewash model also guards users from cross- contamination on several levels. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE (TIE) SAFER One Get real-time, predictive informa- tion to proactively respond to a chemical release and reduce the risk to your people, plant and community with SAFER One Dynamic Plume Modeling Software from Industrial Scien- tific Corporation. Access all the critical information you need to quickly identify the source, severity and community impact of a chemical event. Integrate real-time data from on-site gas monitors, weather sensors and Google MapsTM to make informed decisions about when, where and how to respond. 20 Occupational Health & Safety | APRIL/MAY 2023 www.ohsonline.com