ISHN Magazine

2021 December

In December’s issue, we discuss common construction pitfalls, learn how to focus on worker wellbeing with Industry 5.0 technology, and take a closer look at permit-required confined space entry.

Cover Story

Watch out for these common construction pitfalls

Zach Pucillo

December 23, 2021

Job sites have been getting safer over the years, down to 15 worker deaths per day in 2019 from 38 a day in 1970. This trend, however, can only continue with consistent efforts to train workers on, and protect them from, OSHA violations on construction sites.

Accurate noise monitoring and understanding requirements key to proper hearing protection

Tim Turney

December 23, 2021

Prolonged exposure to excessive noise levels can cause life-changing damage because the harm within the ears is irreversible.

Rethinking predictive analysis: Learn how to stop workplace incidents before they occur

Aatish Suman

December 30, 2021

The shift of environmental, social, and governance from optional PR reporting to a mandatory requirement has many companies reevaluating how they use data.

Improve mobile device management by utilizing expert resources

Edwin A. Ringle III

December 30, 2021

Today’s global supply chain operations face multiple, unprecedented challenges and constraints. Mobile devices are critical tools helping to keep today’s supply chain operations running at an optimal level. Consider these mobile device management best practices when reviewing your mobile strategy.

Safe permit confined space depends on how well your entry team performs their duties

Mark H. Stromme

December 30, 2021

Permit-required confined spaces are found in many workplaces and are very hazardous to employees that must enter them.

Industry 5.0 introduces technologies that partner with workers to improve safety

Bryan Christiansen

November 23, 2021

Industry 4.0 revolutionized the way manufacturers design, create, and distribute their products. Its focus was on efficiency and productivity using the industrial internet of things (IIOT), machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, and automation. However, in early 2021 the European Commission released a report introducing Industry 5.0, focusing on the wellbeing of the worker within the production process.

Editorial

Biden urges voluntary compliance as agency extends comments period for two initiatives

Benita Mehta

December 23, 2021

President Joe Biden asked businesses to voluntarily move forward with the administration’s Covid-19 vaccine and testing requirements.

Best Practices

It can be complicated to go beyond OSHA’s minimum requirements

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

December 23, 2021

Many OHS pros believe that going beyond OSHA requirements demonstrates the use of best practices. Going beyond OSHA, however, requires careful considerations.

Safety Talk

PPE selection, limits, and use: No single type can protect all individuals against all hazards

Randy DeVaul

December 23, 2021

A reminder to all that there is no single type of PPE that can protect all individuals or protect one person from all known hazards.

ISHN Magazine

2021 December

Cover

Watch out for these common construction pitfalls

Features

Accurate noise monitoring and understanding requirements key to proper hearing protection

Rethinking predictive analysis: Learn how to stop workplace incidents before they occur

Improve mobile device management by utilizing expert resources

Safe permit confined space depends on how well your entry team performs their duties

Industry 5.0 introduces technologies that partner with workers to improve safety

Columns

Biden urges voluntary compliance as agency extends comments period for two initiatives

It can be complicated to go beyond OSHA’s minimum requirements

PPE selection, limits, and use: No single type can protect all individuals against all hazards

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