May 2021 | ISHN Magazine

In the May 2021 issue of ISHN, a former Fed official encourages sending OSHA feedback, we ask you to take a closer look at your fall protection program, and revisit construction site assessments for a post-pandemic update, and so much more.

Cover Story

Are there gaps in your fall protection program?

Shane McEwen

May 13, 2021

Connected technology has emerged over the last decade and can boost the level of safety for those who work at elevation, enhancing a fall protection equipment program.

Construction projects may need a post-pandemic update

Revisiting site assessments

Ray Chishti

May 13, 2021

If your project PPE assessment isn’t updated regularly, your workers can be left without adequate protections — exposing them to injuries.

Former fed official encourages sending ideas and comments to OSHA

Edward Stern

May 13, 2021

Many of you have good ideas for OSHA. I know it is true because I got and used many ideas the public sent to OSHA on proposed regulations and on the OSHA Expert Advisor projects over my 27 years of work at the organization.

A new approach to contain harmful noise

Kyle Justice

May 13, 2021

Loud noises from machinery, tools and assembly processes are an inherent part of many industrial workplaces. However, neither the short- nor long-term consequences of prolonged noise exposure are something employees should accept.

Safety relies on fit: Enhance worker wellness via footwear innovations

Kristin Hamilton

May 13, 2021

Today, when thinking about safety footwear, it is essential to consider comfort and fit along with protection against common hazards like slips, trips, falls and puncture wounds.

Heat stressing you out?

Learn how to choose summer-friendly FR workwear

Rick Pedley

May 13, 2021

Safety doesn’t stop just because it’s hot outside. As temperatures start to rise, it’s time to invest in summer-friendly workwear.

Protecting your aging workforce should be a priority

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

May 13, 2021

People are working longer for many reasons, including the need or desire to continue generating income and the inability to afford early retirement.. Regardless of their motivation, these employees have decades of experience, and it shows in the wear and tear on their bodies and joints.

Former Cal/OSHA chief Doug Parker to steer OSHA through politics & media scrutiny

Dave Johnson

April 19, 2021

Doug Parker, the former head of Cal/OSHA nominated by President Biden on April 9, 2021, to lead federal OSHA, steps into the most pressurized and politicized atmosphere in the agency’s 50-year history.

7 tips for your powered industrial truck training program

Zach Pucillo

April 22, 2021

Powered industrial trucks are used daily across the United States. They make the impossible task of moving heavy equipment possible. When used correctly, they are great tools, but they can cause severe chaos on a worksite in the hands of untrained personnel.

Forest for the Trees: Stuck in the briars of measuring safety

Angelo Cianfrocco

March 18, 2021

What is the difference between a target and a measure? Moreover, why is it important to distinguish between the two? At the beginning of every calendar year our teams get together and discuss goals. Our goal meetings are often conducted with the best intentions; however, we often miss our mark by confounding targets and measures.

Editorial Comments

50 years of OSHA

Agency hits landmark amidst many changes, unprecedented times

Benita Mehta

May 13, 2021

On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was enacted on April 28, 1971. Here’s a brief overview of OSHA through the years as well as what the agency is currently facing.

Safety Talk

Preparing for OSHA: How to conduct internal inspections and audits

Randy DeVaul

May 13, 2021

If you are prepared for an OSHA visit, you likely also have a better safety program and culture. You likely have trained employees, plans in place, emergency drills up to date, and records ready for review.

Thought Leadership

Risk Management: subjective perspectives, risk assessments and ethical dilemmas

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

May 13, 2021

In this three-part series, the role of personal perceptions and the influence of invalidated information on them used in risk assessments is explored. This is part two.

Best Practices

Chemical risk communication with carbon dioxide as an example

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

May 13, 2021

OHS pros should know of chemical health and safety risk beyond the basics of what may be found in a safety data sheet.

On Demand Learn how to harness the power of visual communication to create a resilient safety culture and keep employees connected, informed, invested, and safe as they re-enter the workplace.

During this information-packed webcast, you’ll discover how to know if you’re at risk for an inspection and what the OSHA inspector wants to know.

ISHN Magazine

2021 May

Cover

Are there gaps in your fall protection program?

Features

Construction projects may need a post-pandemic update

Former fed official encourages sending ideas and comments to OSHA

A new approach to contain harmful noise

Safety relies on fit: Enhance worker wellness via footwear innovations

Heat stressing you out?

Protecting your aging workforce should be a priority

Former Cal/OSHA chief Doug Parker to steer OSHA through politics & media scrutiny

7 tips for your powered industrial truck training program

Forest for the Trees: Stuck in the briars of measuring safety

Column

50 years of OSHA

Preparing for OSHA: How to conduct internal inspections and audits

Risk Management: subjective perspectives, risk assessments and ethical dilemmas

Chemical risk communication with carbon dioxide as an example

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