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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 t 8 N H HA M t M y F s w . r A a o o Z Z a C C v r m t r k k i i p p O O g n l l M M 5 8 N a v i g h a a a a e e a c c t t r s f e e i i s s n n n , u , u g H g H c o i e n n r M n d d a a t M e e r r z z s s C C o e t t a a o o d d d n n i m m e e t d d r n W r n W e i i r r n n : L : L a a g t g t n n e e e e h h s s o o a a e t e t s s r k r k n s n s r u r u o o n n p p a a e e e e i i s f s f l l l l a a o o s s c c r r s t s t s s r r e S e S e e o o o t o t n n m A m A c c e o e o a a o o f f d d a a f r f r n n e e y y c c t t ’ i i e e n n ar i n e r s f o r M o F y r o m t h e a n c i e n t M e d i t e r r w s o r ’ i i s s k i k i s v s v i i t t a a l l The transformative journey of the word “risk” and what it means in today’s Hazard Communication. CHEMICAL SAFETY 62 Heat Transfer Systems and Safe Chemical Processing From proactive risk assessments to comprehensive training: A deep dive into ensuring safe and sustainable heat transfer in manufacturing facilities. . 78 GAS DETECTION 64 WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY 64 Revolutionizing Safety: A Move Towards Personalized Protection Moving past broad benchmarks to real-time individualized insights, wearable technology is paving the way for workplaces that drive individualized safety for each worker. 66 Heightening Heat Safety With Wearables With record-breaking temperatures challenging industrial workers, wearable technologies have emerged as tools for tailored safety measures and insights. TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 70 Raising the Bar: The Rise of Rigid Rail Systems in Aviation and Rail How the next generation of fall protection systems will streamline safety, productivity, and cost-efficiency in transportation businesses. CONFINED SPACES 74 Navigating the Hidden Dangers of Confined Spaces Understanding the invisible risks in confined work environments and the critical importance that preparedness in keeping workers safe. 78 Embracing Change: How Connected Gas Detection is Reshaping Safety — and Organizations Beyond technology integration, the rise of connected gas detection underscores a deep need for organizational change and human adaptation. How does change management help integrate connected gas detection into company safety cultures? CONSTRUCTION 82 Unpacking the Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Industry Musculoskeletal disorders might be severe, but employers in the construction industry can put precautions in place to minimize their impact on workers. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 86 Preventing Electrical Accidents on Job Sites Since even employees who indirectly work with electricity can be at risk, employers and workers need to take steps to prevent electricity-related injuries and fatalities on job sites. WAREHOUSE SAFETY 88 Warehouse Designs That Reduce Risks and Promote Productivity Bustling warehouses come with their own set of worker safety challenges. How can an effective warehouse layout significantly reduce the risk of accidents while also boosting productivity? departments 8 From the Editor 90 New Products 94 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 6 Occupational Health & Safety | OCTOBER 2023 www.ohsonline.com