November 2019 Issue | ISHN Magazine

Among the articles in the November 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have expert insight on confined spaces standards, hazard detectors, the latest in safety industry technology, and much more.

Assessing the “ins and outs” of confined spaces

What’s going on in there?

Pat Furr

November 3, 2019

If your facility has confined spaces on site, it is critically important that you evaluate those spaces to determine if you need to have a permit-required confined space program.

Coping with the tide of everyday operations

Don’t Streamroll Safety

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

November 2, 2019

Safety professionals work diligently to engage both leaders and employees. But there is often a challenge: leaders wish their employees would just "be careful" without doing diligence to hazard identification, assessment and control. The result: workers claim leaders are only concerned with productivity and budgets.

How to deliver in-depth safety learning

Beyond typical training

Thomas Nowalk

November 2, 2019

Deloitte (2014) describes the modern learner in its infographic, “Meet the Modern Learner.” The infographic shows multiple constraints employees face when developing necessary skills. Many writers and training professionals interpret this to say that people today learn differently. Learning has evolved with the office.

Dig deeper into system factors behind at-risk actions

Discuss intentions,Not behaviors

E. Scott Geller

November 2, 2019

Most readers are familiar with the common phrase, “The errors of our ways.“ So why am I talking about the intention of our ways -- not errors – in this article?

How NOT to manage safety

Blame the victim, ignore standards, roll the dice

David F. Coble MS CSP

November 2, 2019

Whether you use ISO 45001, ANSI Z10, OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program or another management system, there are common elements. The most important are management commitment and leadership, and employee acceptance and participation in the system.

5 tips for welding safety

Mistakes can have severe consequences

Megan R. Nichols

November 2, 2019

It only takes a cursory examination of a welding torch to understand there are some real safety concerns with this craft. Welding is a 100-plus-year-old practice that's still a fundamental component of machine work and industry today. Proficient welders are becoming harder and harder to find, which is another excellent reason to learn the craft. It's also a handy thing to know how to do.

Draft a LOTO policy, install equipment, train workers

Controlling hazardous energy

Tim O’Connor

November 2, 2019

Each year when OSHA reports its most frequently violated standards, the control of hazardous energy, also known as lockout tagout (1910.147) consistently appears high on the list of greatest offenders.

Learn the value of valve safety trains

Avoid equipment explosions

Robert Sanderson, P.E.

November 2, 2019

Does your manufacturing facility have a smoke stack? If it does, your facility also likely contains a valve safety train, commonly known in industrial circles as a “gas train” or a “fuel train.”

Wearing portable gas detectors: Place detectors in the breathing zone

Rick Pedley

November 2, 2019

Breathing hazards such as hazardous gasses can be a danger to all types of workers, including those in the oil and gas, water treatment plants, metals refining and processing, and chemical plants. To keep safe working in these environments, workers need to carry a range of personal protective equipment.

Reporting variables makes comparisons difficult

How relevant are injury rates?

Flavio Simon

November 2, 2019

It’s somewhat tricky to interpret the true relevance of any injury rate greater than zero without an accompanying context.

The need for clarity & no distractions

Safety and the “Batter’s Eye”

David Applegate

November 2, 2019

It is called the Batter’s Eye. You can find one in every Major League Baseball park and stadium. But the question is, where are they located? And the next question is, how do they work?

Automated loading dock equipment a boon for aging workforce

Eliminate backbreaking manual labor

Chad Dillavou

November 1, 2019

America’s workforce is aging. According to AARP, nearly half of new jobs in the U.S. last year were filled by workers 55 years or older. Due largely to ongoing labor shortages, this disproportionately small demographic accounted for more than 1.4 million of the 2.9 million new jobs in 2018, many of them in the fast-growing sector of warehousing and distribution centers.

Preventing Dropped objects injuries

Assess risks, train workers, mitigate hazards

Michael Tesmer, CSP

November 1, 2019

Flame detectors must match your ignition scenarios

Prioritize your fire risks

Angela Sauceda

November 1, 2019

Optical flame detectors are proven performers to help protect people and equipment in high value, high-hazard areas and processes. We often hear the question “Where do I start in deciding the type of flame detection system we need for 24/7 protection?”.

Better illumination benefits safety; reduces environmental footprints

Limits of legacy lighting

Ellen Helm

November 1, 2019

Over the past decade, Light Emitted Diode (LED) lighting has proven to be a simple, cost-saving method for businesses to reduce their long-term impact on the environment and promote a healthier, safer work environment for employees.

The safety leader’s role in changing culture

Creating Dissatisfaction

Richard G Raymer, BSME, CSP

November 1, 2019

A rather simple description of culture is: That’s just the way we do things around here. From a safety & health perspective, the way things are done stays the same until someone or some group, with the competency and power to make change, becomes dissatisfied with the S&H status quo.

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For your health & wellness: What is oat milk and is it healthy?

Isadora Baum

November 5, 2019

Nondairy milk may have begun as a lactose-free alternative for vegans or nondairy eaters, but the rise in popularity can be attributed to much more than being a must-have swap. The options are endless: almond milk, soy milk, hemp milk, rice milk, and more.

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For your health & wellness: CBD- what we know and what we don’t

Peter Grinspoon, MD

November 5, 2019

Cannabidiol (CBD) has been recently covered in the media, and you may have even seen it as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. What exactly is CBD? Why is it suddenly so popular?

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Fatalities involving confined spaces & failing to provide fall protection

Recent OSHA Enforcement Cases

November 5, 2019

The following are recent OSHA enforcement cases around the country, including a Texas company cited after fatality, Two Florida roofing companies cited for exposing employees to fall and other hazards, Athens, Georgia Dollar Tree Store, and a Missouri food flavoring manufacturer.

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Department of Labor issues Mental Health Toolkit

Creating a workplace culture for employees facing mental health issues

November 5, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new resource to help employers better understand mental health issues, and obtain guidance on how to cultivate a work environment that supports employees with related conditions.

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Model workplace mental health programs

DuPont, Merck, Duke & a family business

November 5, 2019

One of the best ways to get started with a workplace mental health initiative is to learn about what other employers have done, especially those of a similar size and/or nature.

Wearable health monitoring

How to deal with the data

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

November 3, 2019

Back in 2015 I had a widow-maker heart attack. That near-death event focused attention on my heart health, particularly when I push to physical extremes during mountain backpacking.

Are toxic cultures rampant?

Survey paints discouraging picture

Dave Johnson

November 3, 2019

Google “safety culture” and you get about 1,600,000,000 results in 0.95 seconds. Safety and health managers have long known the importance of culture – the organization’s values, beliefs and leadership - on safety, morale, productivity, engagement, presenteeism and absenteeism. Culture has been at the top of safety and health issues for the past ten years at least.

mobile technology keeping employees connected

Connected technology is a game-changer

High-performance impact

November 3, 2019

Traditionally, safety departments get opinions and guesses thrown at them, says Stinson. There may be a hazard. Equipment doesn’t seem to be working. “Now you have objective data all mapped out. It’s very important that this is objective data, so you know for a fact that a part of plant is leaking. It’s a fact, not a suspicion,” he says.

How to attract, retain & reward employees

Create ties that bind

Ronny Roseveare

November 3, 2019

Our company has been roofing/remodeling injury-free since inception in 2004. The behavior of people is the predominant cause of accidents and the variable that is most easily changed. Although this article is based on our roofing experiences, the principles are easily applied to any industry, especially those that involve hard labor, high turnover, or dangerous conditions.

Why is there a shortage of skilled labor?

Calling all mechanics

Dr John Kello

November 1, 2019

Whether in mining, construction, fabrication and assembly, equipment installation and repair, or other industries, there is a shortage of skilled tradesmen/ technicians to do essential work.

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Assessing the “ins and outs” of confined spaces

Features

Coping with the tide of everyday operations

How to deliver in-depth safety learning

Dig deeper into system factors behind at-risk actions

How NOT to manage safety

5 tips for welding safety

Draft a LOTO policy, install equipment, train workers

Learn the value of valve safety trains

Wearing portable gas detectors: Place detectors in the breathing zone

Reporting variables makes comparisons difficult

The need for clarity & no distractions

Automated loading dock equipment a boon for aging workforce

Preventing Dropped objects injuries

Flame detectors must match your ignition scenarios

Better illumination benefits safety; reduces environmental footprints

The safety leader’s role in changing culture

Online Features

For your health & wellness: What is oat milk and is it healthy?

For your health & wellness: CBD- what we know and what we don’t

Fatalities involving confined spaces & failing to provide fall protection

Department of Labor issues Mental Health Toolkit

Model workplace mental health programs

Column

Wearable health monitoring

Are toxic cultures rampant?

Connected technology is a game-changer

How to attract, retain & reward employees

Why is there a shortage of skilled labor?

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