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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3 | VOL. 92 NO. 6 critical need for PPE that suits every worker, ensuring both safety and compliance. PPE: VISION PROTECTION 28 Redefifining Eye Safety: The Rise of Modernized Safety Goggles How new approaches to product design are striking a balance between style, comfort and enhanced protection for workers. PPE: HEARING PROTECTION 32 It’s Time to Prioritize Hearing Protection Nationwide Amidst rising cases of noise-induced hearing loss and regulatory oversights, this feature underscores the imperative to reinforce hearing conservation efforts for millions of U.S. workers. FALL PRODUCT LAUNCH Ground Picture/Shutterstock.com 36 Shaping a Safer Future Changes for worker safety and health don’t happen by accident. OH&S Magazine rounds up some of the companies, products, and solutions that are working to push worker safety forward. PROTECTIVE APPAREL 10 Smart Protective Apparel and PPE’s Role in Lone Worker Safety and HazCom From traditional PPE to advanced smart clothing, innovative protective gear is evolving to transform occupational safety, communication, and the well-being of workers. 14 Considering Bio-Based Fibers in Protective Apparel How the protective apparel industry is integrating sustainability alongside traditional pillars of protection, comfort, and value, ushering in a new era of eco-conscious choices without compromising safety. 16 Protection at the Tip of the Hazard Pyramid What are the innovations and strategies impacting protective apparel for workers in extreme environments such as foundries and pulp paper mills? INDOOR AIR QUALITY 20 Cleaning’s Hidden Threat: The Link Between Common Products and Occupational Asthma Exploring the connection between widely used cleaning agents and the surge in respiratory issues among cleaning and maintenance workers, and why safer practices and greater awareness in the workplace are needed. PPE: FALL PROTECTION 24 Why Fall Protection PPE Fit Matters: OSHA’s Rule Proposal for Construction From previous attempts at fall protection to OSHA’s recent proposals, the journey of fall harnesses emphasizes the 46 46 The Underestimated Power of Good Housekeeping Training Good housekeeping training plays a critical role in minimizing material handling incidents, boosting morale, and cultivating a healthier environment for all. 50 Rethinking Manual Material Handling in Warehouses Current challenges and future trends impacting manual material handling training, and the strategies warehouse managers can use for a safer, more efficient workplace. RESPIRATORY 54 Monitoring Exposure of and Protecting Employees from Silica Dust Understanding the challenge posed by silica dust exposure on site and in confined spaces, and the comprehensive standards and measures used to combat its peril. 16 4 Occupational Health & Safety | OCTOBER 2023 www.ohsonline.com TRAINING: MATERIALS HANDLING