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TABLE OF CONTENTS
HAZCOM
54 Hazard Communication and Occupational 66 Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in
Laboratories Standards
OSHA’s Hazard Communication and Laboratory Standards
outline their differences, similarities and how to effectively comply with both.
By Gregory Boothe
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
56 Why a Mobile-First Safety Strategy Makes Sense for Electrical Workers
A mobile-first safety strategy significantly enhances worker safety, compliance and operational efficiency in the electrical industry by empowering workers and enabling real- time safety management.
By Taylor Thorn
FALL PROTECTION
Confined Space Fall Protection: Hazards, Highlights and How to Keep Workers Safe Confined spaces present unique fall hazards, but these risks can be mitigated through proper assessment, effective fall protection solutions, and thorough training.
By Philip Jacklin
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
68 Five Ways a Legal Registry Benefits Business
Maintaining a legal registry helps businesses manage regulatory compliance and enhance credibility, especially when operating across multiple jurisdictions.
By Martin Bermudez
INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
72 Cognitive Bias in OHS Investigation: The Biasing Power of Source Identity
The influence of an information source’s identity can significantly bias occupational health and safety investigators’ judgments.
By Dr. Carla MacLean and Surveer Boparai
HEAT STRESS
76 Preventative Hydration Protocols for Heat Stress Management: Applications from Sport Science
Personalized hydration protocols, informed by sports science, are essential for preventing heat stress and ensuring the safety and performance of industrial workers exposed to extreme heat.
By Matt Marrapode
SAFETY CULTURE
80 Unlocking the Power of Leadership: Driving Occupational Safety and Health Excellence Leadership plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture, fostering trust, motivation and emotional intelligence as well as addressing toxic behaviors to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
60 Telling Is Not Selling: Gaining Leadership Buy-in for Safety Software
Building relationships and understanding the needs of decision-makers are essential for effectively gaining leadership buy-in for safety software solutions.
By Jill James
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62 Navigating the Future of Industrial Safety: How Robust Software Solutions Enhance Daily Operations
Advanced software solutions are transforming industrial safety by integrating real-time monitoring, data analytics and automation.
By Dante Moore
By Andrew J. Goodwin
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8 From the Editor
48 Product Showcase
84 New Products
86 Product Spotlights
89 Advertiser Index
90 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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