Too much hearing protection can put workers at risk

Trish Luedtke Ashley Gaworksi

January 5, 2015

Overprotection is a common mistake in hearing protection.

The daily "bump test": Best practices for assessing portable gas meters

Trish Luedtke John Raimondi

July 9, 2014

Workers cannot rely on their senses to alert them to hazards in the workplace.

Confined space hazards escalate quickly

Dennis Capizzi Trish Luedtke

January 2, 2014

Confined spaces can quickly become dangerous; unknown concentrations of toxic fumes or an oxygen deficient environment can prove deadly and should be avoided.

Dangers of Overexposure to ultraviolet, infrared and high-energy visible light

Trish Luedtke Susan Pingree

January 3, 2013

This article discusses the exposure hazards to eyes/face associated with specific non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) not addressed by OSHA: ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR) and high-energy visible light (HEV).

Customized hard hats can increase pride of ownership

Trish Luedtke Mackenzie Peters

September 6, 2012

A hard hat should be worn in all situations where there is a reasonable probability of present danger.

Face the facts

How to pick the proper faceshield

Susan Pingree Trish Luedtke

May 3, 2012

Eye and face injuries cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses and workers’ compensation claims.

In this webinar you’ll learn about eye & face standards and regulations, hazards associated with fogging eyewear, how to combat it, and different types of safety solutions.

Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the regulations, standards and program implementation “best practices”, including detailed information on layering for arc flash protection.

ISHN Magazine

2020 August

Among the articles in the August 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have information on creating a spill response plan, reopening workplaces amid COVID-19, advice on choosing EHS software, tips on caring for FR clothing, and much more.

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