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TABLE OF CONTENTS PPE: ELECTRICAL SAFETY 56 The Key to Safety During Lockout/Tagout One critical element of protection during LOTO procedures is the use of arc-rated flame resistant (AR/FR) clothing. By Scott Margolin 60 Q&A: Preventing Arc Flash and Shock Hazards A safety expert sits down with OH&S magazine to discuss why implementing proper risk assessment goes hand-in- glove with having the right PPE. By David Kopf TRAINING: LOCKOUT/TAGOUT 64 Assessing Alternative Measures Why a machine safety risk assessment process is critical before implementing alternative measures for lockout/ tagout. By Joseph P. Gasparino, Jr. 78 Hydrating in the Heat Drinking water and staying hydrated is a simple task that can make a huge difference. By Alex Saurman HEARING PROTECTION 82 Avoiding Occupational Hearing Loss What are the types of hearing loss, and what can be done to prevent it from happening at work? By Nate Holmer GAS DETECTION 86 Elevating Real-Time Gas Detection 24/7 live monitoring elevates safety programs in a number of ways. By Cynthia Horn SAFETY CULTURE 88 Safety Culture’s Ink Blot Test How to identify the soft spots in your safety culture. DEFIBRILLATOR & CPR 66 The Details of AEDs What you didn’t know about CPR and defibrillation could save a life. By Cindy Pauley SUMMER HAZARDS 70 Summertime Safety Planning The heat’s coming and, with it, multiple safety challenges. Here’s how to make sure your team’s ready. By Gen Handley By Ray Prest departments 8 From the Editor 92 New Products 95 Product Spotlights 97 Advertiser Index 98 Breakthrough Strategies by Robert Pater Twitter http://twitter.com/OccHealthSafety Facebook http://facebook.com/ohsmag LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/ occupational-health-and-safety- magazine 7 7 d 4 H 4 H I A f c C e s . B ff e e o u y J o f f a a o l l e l i i o t S t S d w n n r e h g O g O r n H s c t t a r r t s s o o e c c a e r i i i n s n k k l l l l i i e e m a a ff t t a : T : T m i i o o v e n m n m e l e e r s i a a v i c c o e e e e n i n i t t s o s o h t h t h h s n s n o o d f d f n r n r h h e T e T o o e e o o t a t a r t r t m m o o A A n o n o r r e e t t C C e j e j a a O M O M p p t t i i o o t t n n i i b b o o g h g h s s n n i i t t e e , t , t e e e e t t h h a a s h h e T e T t s t s o o I d ssisted s f c o l d w a t e r i m m e r s i o a a t t r r r r o o p p k - C A o o - s e u f f e r e r s c a n s a v e l i v k B . y J o h n H e n s 6 Occupational Health & Safety | JUNE 2023 www.ohsonline.com