March 2019 Issue | ISHN Magazine

Among the articles in the March 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have expert insight on the world of safety technology, offer a closer look at combustible dust management, and much more.

Safety technology engages workers

Smart PPE puts your people in proactive positions; enabling real-time reporting & alerts

Greg Schrab

March 25, 2019

Ponder this: our human reality now involves a Bluetooth toaster. For $100, you too can receive push notifications when your slice of bread reaches the desired level of toasted-ness. Yes, this is almost certainly the future Steve Jobs envisioned when introducing the iPhone as a “revolutionary and magical product”.

Safety technology in the construction industry

Safety technology comes to construction industry

Everything from bionic builders (exosuits) to smart ID systems and intelligent robots

Lee Sadd

March 18, 2019

Though it's often characterized as a traditional blue-collar industry, construction has long been at the forefront of technological progress. It's critical that the development of safety, efficiency and structural technologies remains on the cutting edge.

The cost of careless gas detection

We’re talking about fines, neglected equipment, no maintenance & possible loss of life

Kyle Krueger

March 21, 2019

Debt is a general concept that we all seem to understand from a financial perspective. Likely most have incurred or are currently incurring some form of financial debt -- for example, a car payment, mortgage, or a student loan.

Safety excellence requires a deep dive into goal-setting

You need more than lip service

Cary Usrey

March 4, 2019

Safety excellence is often whispered in hushed tones, akin to the search for the Holy Grail. Everyone seeks it, and many make finding it their life’s quest. But what is ‘it’?

Mobile devices, connected devices & analytics are safety industry game-changers

Mobile devices, connected devices & analytics are game-changers

Technologies improve program, performance

Ian Cohen

March 4, 2019

Americans spend over 24 hours a week online, and nearly two-thirds of Americans own at least one IoT connected device (connected car, smart TV, fitness tracker, home control system or appliance, internet-enabled voice command, smart glasses, smart watch, VR headset, or wearable).

Hi-Visibility garments continue to evolve

Damages, injuries, expenses following a combustible dust incident

Be aware of the many losses that can pile up

Timothy Heneks, PE

March 12, 2019

Most organizational leaders are aware of the direct impact that a dust explosion could have on their facility. Even when it is understood that hazards exist within a system and that protection measures have been recommended, a flawed cost-benefit analysis could result in no action being taken.

Dust explosion control

Choose the dust explosion protection option that will best protect your systems

Brian Richardson

March 5, 2019

The potential for a combustible dust explosion is a reality in many manufacturing and processing operations, even within a dust collection system itself. An explosion in an unprotected dust collector can fragment the housing and send heat, flames and dangerous projectiles into the workplace.

ladder accident prevention, fall protection

What causes ladder accidents?

Mistakes like improper set up, standing on the top step, or accessing a roof with a stepladder

David Francis

March 5, 2019

Even though ladders have been around for most of recorded history, they haven't changed much in function and design since their primitive origins. This simple design is so practical almost everyone uses it; on the other hand, it is so basic it is also easy to misuse and can be dangerous.

Protective flooring preventing slips, trips and falls

Is the flooring in your building entrance safe?

Protective flooring can create safer spaces by preventing slips, trips and falls and improving the air quality of the building.

Ty Dawson, PhD

March 11, 2019

Most Americans spend close to 90 percent of their time indoors, so creating environments that are safer, cleaner and built with wellness in mind is more important than ever. But finding solutions that prove a real return on investment and offer true safety benefits to the public can be difficult.

Confined spaces demand caution

First conduct an assessment, then consider three primary options when selecting a confined space rescue service

Pat Furr

March 5, 2019

A permit-required confined space has the potential to present inherent risks to worker health and safety and should be entered only when necessary and always with extreme caution. Unfortunately, there are times employees need to enter these work areas.

combustible dust in secondary explosions

Detecting dangerous combustible dust

Know how to measure levels, mitigate risks & comply with standards to avoid explosions

Steve Ochs

March 8, 2019

Manufacturing locations can be dirty, dusty environments by nature, depending on what is produced in a given location. As a result, many manufacturers are no stranger to airborne dust and the health hazards it can pose to workers regularly exposed to it.

Hi-Visibility garments continue to evolve

We’ve seen the popularity of lighter, more flexible and breathable segmented trim, and more enhanced visibility by integrating LED luminescence directly on the trim.

Anthony Di Giovanni

March 14, 2019

While we tend to think only in terms of the visibility factor, it is important to remember that the latest ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 standard covers both basic design and performance of high visibility in work garments.

The hard hat turns 100

Steamed canvas, glue and black paint were used for the original “Hard Boiled” hat

Rodger Roeser

March 5, 2019

Women got the vote. Prohibition began. The National Football League was founded. And, the construction industry was forever changed by the invention of an often overlooked but significant worker safety advancement – the hard hat.

Wear high-visibility safety apparel

You want to stand out to be seen by drivers when working alongside traffic

Benjamin Brook

March 5, 2019

With so much going on, it can often be difficult to spot the contrasting elements. The ability to discern a human being from their environment shouldn’t be as challenging as spotting a chameleon. Of the many concerns we have as drivers, the safety of pedestrians should be a cornerstone.

The danger of taking tiredness for granted

Fatigued? Tell me about it…

Dave Johnson

March 22, 2019

Last month in Seattle the National Safety Council's Campbell Institute held a conference where one of the major topics was, "Fatigue: Managing the Hidden Risk." My question: What's so "hidden" about fatigue? Everyone you talk to in today's 24/7 wired world is fatigued, tired, beat. Just ask them.

occupational carcinogens, fear of cancer

Managing fear of carcinogens

Emotional distress can burden your workplace

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

March 15, 2019

In 2019, 1,762,450 new cancer cases and 606,880 cancer deaths are projected to occur in the United States1. It is statistically improbable for someone in America not to know someone close who had or has cancer.

Road safety culture can be complacent

Is everyone buckled up?

Dr John Kello

March 20, 2019

In these days and times, knowing what we know, with most cars buzzing or beeping until the seat belt is fastened, why on earth would anyone choose to drive or ride without the obvious and easy protection that safety belts provide?

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ISHN Magazine

2019 March

Cover

Safety technology engages workers

Safety technology comes to construction industry

The cost of careless gas detection

Safety excellence requires a deep dive into goal-setting

Mobile devices, connected devices & analytics are game-changers

Features

Damages, injuries, expenses following a combustible dust incident

Dust explosion control

What causes ladder accidents?

Is the flooring in your building entrance safe?

Confined spaces demand caution

Detecting dangerous combustible dust

Hi-Visibility garments continue to evolve

The hard hat turns 100

Wear high-visibility safety apparel

Column

The danger of taking tiredness for granted

Managing fear of carcinogens

Road safety culture can be complacent

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