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REGULATORY UPDATE
8 Answering Key Questions on OSHA’s 2024 Final
HazCom Rule
Answers to 6 key questions regarding the timing, nature,
scope and obligations related to the updated HazCom
standards.
By Phil Molé, MPH
12 19 20 24 NEW PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR
A Spectrum of Safety Solutions
This year’s collection of OH&S New Product of the Year
Awards demonstrates a wide array of innovative safety
offerings.
By David Kopf
IH: RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Prepping Indoor Spaces for Fall and Winter
Why IAQ management during these seasons is critical and
how it reduces respiratory risks.
By Arti Lyde
PPE: HAND PROTECTION
Back-of-the-Hand PPE: Strategies for Employers
Various work settings and scenarios can risk back-of-the-
hand injuries. What are the methods for protecting workers’
hands, as well as ways to convince workers to use them?
By David Kopf
PPE: FOOT PROTECTION
Forging a Confi dent Connection to Footwear
Ensuring optimal fi t, durability and protection is critical for
worker performance and safety.
By Dan Feeney, Ph.D.
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PPE: EYE & FACE PROTECTION
PPE: EYE & FACE PROTECTION
26 26 Beyond the Goggles: Navigating the World of
Beyond the Goggles: Navigating the World of
Eye and Face Protection
Eye and Face Protection
Employers have a responsibility to provide eye and face
Employers have a responsibility to provide eye and face
protection. What are the right PPE solutions for the hazards
protection. What are the right PPE solutions for the hazards
present in the workplace?
present in the workplace?
By Cindy Pauley, COSS, COHC, MA
TRAINING: FACILITY SAFETY
28 Training for Real Safety, Field Safety
Successfully training employees in safety requires some
fundamental nuances in your approach.
By Robert Slocomb, CHST
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
30 Connected Lockout/Tagout
LOTO is critical and complex, but businesses have new
technology solutions to ensure compliance and safety.
What’s involved?
By David Kopf
SAFETY CULTURE
31 The Safety Stakes for New Hire Onboarding
New hire onboarding has long-term consequences—so it’s
vital you get it right.
By Ray Prest
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
33 Ensuring Head Protection in Cold Weather
How to stay warm without sacrifi cing head safety when
temperatures drop.
By Ryan Barnes
EMERGENCY SHOWERS & EYEWASH
34 Keeping Emergency Eyewash Equipment Clean
If emergency eyewash stations are not maintained
properly, sediment and microbial contamination can be
an overlooked and menacing problem. Here are some
guidelines to minimize contamination.
By Ryan Pfund
NOISE MONITORING
36 Are You Listening to the Complaints? Noise
Monitoring in Hospitality
How a thorough monitoring program protects workers in
hospitality and improves guest satisfaction.
By Tim Turney
departments
6 From the Editor
39 Product Spotlights
41 Advertiser Index
42 Breakthrough Strategies
by Robert Pater
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