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24 Understanding Safety Shoes
What types are available? What are their differences? By Ben Julian
PPE: HEAD & FACE PROTECTION
28 Cool Under Pressure: Reducing Heat Stress in the Workplace with Helmet Technology
How helmet solutions help meet OSHA’s new regulations and protect workers from heat-related illnesses
By Ben Lzicar
TRAINING: INCENTIVES
32 Let Safety Incentives Strengthen Fall Protection and Boost Your Safety Culture Implementing safety incentive programs can significantly improve compliance with fall protection standards and strengthen overall workplace safety culture.
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FACILITY SAFETY
By Buck Peavey
COMBUSTIBLE DUST
36 Safeguarding Your Workspace: Strategies to Prevent Industrial Dust Collector Explosions Effective dust collection and explosion protection strategies are essential for maintaining safety and preventing catastrophic incidents in industrial facilities.
10 Advanced Lighting Features Assist with Workplace Safety and Employee Well-Being New technology continues to raise the bar on behalf of workplace safety.
By Aaron Freund
12 Some Things to Consider in Facility Safety Programs
Facility safety programs are essential for identifying, managing and mitigating various hazards, ensuring compliance and integrating safety into broader management processes.
By Greg Zigulis
NSC SAFETY CONGRESS & EXPO
14 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Heads to Orlando
This year’s edition of the event offers a packed expo hall, multiple keynotes, and a robust conference schedule. Moreover, this year’s networking opportunities take advantage of Orlando’s sites and entertainment offerings. Robert Yaniz, Jr. and David Kopf
NOISE MONITORING
16 Noise Monitoring: A Sound Strategy
Effective noise monitoring and control measures in the workplace are crucial to preventing noise-induced hearing loss and ensuring employee safety.
By Tim Turney
PPE: CONSTRUCTION
20 Considerations for Choosing Head Protection: OSHA Compliance, Hazard Assessments, and Technology Advancements
What to know about head protection types, classes, accessories, and more.
By Dennis Capizzi
By Todd Willey
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DEFIBRILLATION & CPR
40 Empowering Workplace Safety: Essential Defib & CPR Practices
Implementing and maintaining robust CPR and defibrillation programs in the workplace are critical to enhancing emergency preparedness and saving lives.
By Ian Durrant
SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
44 Proactive Steps to Identify and Reduce Slips, Trips and Falls
Proactively identifying and addressing the causes of slips, trips, and falls reduces injuries, prevents financial losses and fosters a culture of safety.
By Dan Ankney
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