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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S J U L Y / A U G U S T 2 0 2 3 | VOL. 92 NO. 4 28 PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION 28 Breathing Easier: The Importance of an Effective Respiratory Protection Program A solid respiratory protection program includes understanding the hazards, having the right types of respirators and filters or cartridges, and ensuring workers know how to use and maintain them properly. 10 Your 4-Step Guide to Improving Fall Protection with Microlearning How you can implement a program that leverages bite- sized lessons to help workers fully digest a full course of fall protection education. 16 Keeping a Sharp Eye Out There have been lots of innovations when it comes to protecting workers from falls, but how can today’s safety eyewear help prevent fall-related injuries? 20 Updated Standards Help Demystify Fall Protection Product Selection Heightened federal oversight on falls means employers should make sure they’re familiar with fall protection standards and that each worker is using the right type of harness for their particular application. CONFINED SPACES 24 Redefining the Safety Hierarchy in a Confined Space What are the steps you should first consider to ensure your confined space entries are safe and that workers are best equipped to respond if they are met with a life-threatening hazard? 42 BELL KA PANG/Shutterstock.com 20 PPE: FOOT PROTECTION 34 Fighting Fatigue The cost of occupational fatigue and a wellness benefit solution. PPE: HAND PROTECTION 38 Striking a Balance Reducing hand fatigue with light-weight gloves that pack a heavy-weight cut protection punch. FALL PROTECTION 4 Occupational Health & Safety | JULY/AUGUST 2023 www.ohsonline.com TRAINING: HAZARD COMMUNICATION 42 Harnessing Hazard Communication Training There are multiple benefits of hazard communication training. What are they and how do you get started? 44 Building a Strong Hazard Communication Training Program An OSHA initiative means employers who use hazardous chemicals in the workplace should start preparing to update their hazard communication training programs. Who needs training, what are the elements of training, and how do you make an effective program?