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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 4 | VOL. 93 NO. 1 40 Think ergonomic injuries are only for those with a desk job? Think again. By Shawn Gregg 12 The Safety Helmet Balancing Act: Considering Style and Comfort, Not Just Protection As Type II safety helmets become the standard on job sites, factoring in comfort and style can help increase adoption rates. By Ryan Barnes 14 Lessons from Construction Safety’s Constant Change Managing uncertainty is a given in construction — safety professionals everywhere should take note. By Ray Prest IH: GAS DETECTION 16 5 Ways Connected Gas Detection Devices Can Boost Your Organization’s Productivity Here’s why ensuring safer work doesn’t have to mean settling for slower work. By Anne Osbourn By Mary Ann Merikoski CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 10 Preventing Ergonomic Injuries on the Construction Site 4 Occupational Health & Safety | FEBRUARY/MARCH 2024 www.ohsonline.com PPE: HEARING PROTECTION 19 Improving Noise Monitoring and Your Hearing Conservation Program From earplugs to personal headphones: the future of hearing protection in the workplace. By Tom Burgess, MS, CSP, CIH 22 PPE: PROTECTIVE APPAREL 22 Protecting Workers in High-Heat Industries Safeguarding workers in high-heat settings with the right protective clothing involves understanding a bit about heat transfer, the work being done, and the best materials and technologies for the job. 25 Stepping up safety for specific environmental, application and exposure risks. By Alex Nick Larkins TRAINING: SOFTWARE 28 Nobody Reads Anymore: Why Mobile Training Is the Key to a Safer Workplace Mobile training materials help all employees keep critical safety information close at hand and make it easier for employers to maintain a safer workplace. PPE: FOOT PROTECTION 25 Put Your Best Footwear Forward By Rachel Hook, GSP, ASHM Photocreo Bednarek/stock.adobe.com