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10 Industrial Hygiene: The Science Behind Safety
Safety on the job is no accident. Industrial hygiene is the science of protecting workers’ health and safety.
By Fal Dieso
12 2024 Industrial Hygiene Awards: Four Years of Celebrating Excellence
The fourth annual awards program recognizes companies for their outstanding achievements in industrial hygiene.
By Robert Yaniz, Jr.
18 AIHA Connect 2024: A New Chapter
This year’s annual AIHA event brings a robust variety of educational sessions and exhibitors to Columbus, Ohio. By David Kopf and Robert Yaniz, Jr.
PPE: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
20 Respirators: Pursuing the Perfect Fit
A NIOSH/NPPTL challenge aims to foster technology that helps improve respirator fit to protect workers.
By David Kopf
PPE: VISION PROTECTION
22 Choosing the Right Eye Protection for the Job
Many product features are built into today’s eye protection. What should you consider before choosing eye protection? By Dan Birch
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
24 Two Don’t-Miss Hand Protection Trends
This year’s innovations in hand protection will see PPE features that benefit both worker safety and the planet. By M.B. Sutherland
TRAINING CONFINED SPACES
26 Preventing Fatalities in Confined Spaces
Confined spaces safety training involves multiple critical elements to prevent accidents and safeguard lives.
By Ralph Blessing, Ph.D., LSP
Recently implemented marijuana laws have left employers dazed and confused when it comes to testing.
By David Kopf
32 Handling Indoor Particulate Hazards with Vacuum Technology
Vacuum conveyors and industrial vacuum cleaners reduce liability exposure to dust.
By Doan Pendleton
FACILITY SAFETY
34 Tackling Slips, Trips and Falls
Common workplace injuries are caused by slips, trips and falls. How to identify their causes and implement solutions. By Dan Ankney
FIRE SAFETY
36 The Digital Fire Revolution
Digital tools and simulations offer engaging, risk-free, and efficient emergency response education.
By Matthew Gardner and Jeff Warren
WORKPLACE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
38 Connected Safety and Warehouse Safety
Using connected safety can ensure OSHA compliance, protect workers, boost efficiency, and prevent safety issues. By Lorenza Ordonez
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
41 Smart Grids’ Role in Electrical Safety
How smart grids and IoT technology help prevent electrical incidents and improve safety in the workplace.
By Herbert Post
43 Balancing Cost with Comfort
Selecting the best PPE for improved arc flash safety for electrical workers starts with asking the right questions. By Scott Francis
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
44 Working Safely With Combustible Dust
The strategies for managing combustible dust in and around manufacturing plants and processing facilities.
By Brian Richardson
EMPLOYEE SCREENING
28 Marijuana: Legal Doesn’t Mean Safe departments
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