February 2019 Issue | ISHN Magazine

Among the articles in the February 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have research and tips for proper safety glove hand protection, offer a closer look at worker health and safety, and much more.

Research glove performance

Find the right balance of comfort & protection for the correct chemical

Paul Bryce

February 7, 2019

Selecting chemical protective gloves is a crucial, yet challenging task for safety managers worldwide. Complex portfolios are made even more complicated by evolving standards and regulations, making compliance increasingly difficult in today’s work environments.

ANSI/ISEA 138 standard, glove and finger protection

Protecting knuckles & fingers

New ANSI/ISEA 138 standard focuses on back of hand protection

Rodney Taylor

February 7, 2019

Prevention is a key factor for any organization seeking continual improvement in its occupational health and safety performance. In the hierarchy of controls, elimination of the hazard comes first, and the last line of defence is proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Innovations in cut-resistant work gloves solve common problems

Cutting-edge answers

M.B. Sutherland

February 7, 2019

The safety industry continues to make strides in the materials and technology used to create cut-resistant gloves, sleeves, and clothing. PPE that used to be made of stiff fabric that trapped heat and moisture is now available in a variety of materials that are more comfortable with each new innovation.

ANSI/ISEA 105 - 2016 for Hand Protection Classification

February 7, 2019

In recent years, technology advancement has allowed manufacturers to create more sophisticated yarns that improve glove performance significantly. The level of cut protection can be increased by using high-performance materials, and by increasing a material's weight.

ANSI/ISEA 138-201x for Impact-Resistant Gloves

ANSI/ISEA 138 is a work in progress. The second consensus ballot/public review draft was released in October, 2018.

February 7, 2019

There are 110,000 lost-time hand injuries annually. Hand injuries send more than one million workers to the emergency room each year. And 70 percent of workers who experience hand injuries are not wearing gloves.

Reducing hand injuries: Use technology to eliminate bolting pinch points

Jason Junkers

February 4, 2019

Hand injuries in bolting are far too commonplace in heavy industry, but they can be avoided entirely by removing the pinch point -where hands and fingers are placed in harm's way- through eliminating the use of a reaction arm and backup wrench while performing bolting work.

International Glove Association 2019 Glove Symposium

March 17-19, Green Valley Ranch, Henderson, NV

February 1, 2019

Plan to join the International Glove Association (IGA) in Henderson, NV, near Las Vegas, this March to learn more about developments in workplace hand protection.

Good health boosts fitness, morale & productivity

Preventive, proactive processes reduce costs & increase safety & performance

Destiny Pope

February 7, 2019

Wellness is defined as “the condition of good physical, mental and emotional health, especially when maintained by an appropriate diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications.” Companies are turning to preventative programs to reduce workplace injuries.

Networked high-tech sensors to the rescue

Smart lighting and signage could provide emergency information in case of fire

Lee Sadd

February 7, 2019

Despite all our best efforts and often those of the employees we train and advise - people have a problem with safety. It can be a hard topic to bring to life, and there’s a fine line between honesty and being accused of scaremongering.

Noise Control

How managers at Ohio wastewater treatment plants reduced unhealthy noise levels

Vince Cavaseno

February 7, 2019

Industrial plants are known for being loud, acoustically-harsh environments. The combination of high ceilings, reflective surfaces and heavy machinery din creates an environment for reverberation and noise. Such conditions can decrease productivity and increase health and safety hazards.

Non-traditional work environments can harm hearing & incur costs

What do you know about “acoustic shock?”

Justin Stewart

February 7, 2019

If you hear someone say “noise monitoring,” what do you picture? If you are like most people, your mind probably goes first to settings with heavy equipment in use versus a more recreational environment, given the historical regulations necessitating hearing protection in those settings.

Curtain walls trap noise in sonic attacks

Curtain walls trap noise in pockets of protection

A solution for sonic attacks

Chuck Ashelin

February 7, 2019

Loud noises such as a backing semi-trailer or a fire alarm alert workers of impending danger. However, loud noises themselves can be dangerous, causing a host of immediate and long-term problems for employees and operations.

15 tips for using showers & eyewashes

When every second counts

Dave Johnson

February 7, 2019

How to get the best from your dropped objects prevention program

“Look out below!”

February 7, 2019

Dropped tools and equipment are some of the deadliest hazards from working at height that often go overlooked. New developments and standards are bringing more focus to this hazard in general, but is your company maximizing the benefits of a dropped objects program?

safety investigations, root cause analysis

Improve your investigation skills

Recommendations should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely

Ed Perz, PE

February 7, 2019

Good investigators understand what their biases are and work to control them while in investigation mode. Adopt the persona of a sports referee—the neutral arbitrator, without a stake in the outcome.

OSHA’s position on incentives

Agency clarifies that rate-based programs OK if reporting is encouraged

Dave Johnson

February 7, 2019

October 11, 2018, agency regional administrators received a memo from Kim Stille, acting director of enforcement programs, which walks back the Obama administration OSHA’s more hard line stance on safety incentive programs.

emergency preparedness, facility emergencies

How to execute in an Emergency

You need a good plan, training, practice, signage and lighting

Karen Hamel

February 7, 2019

In the final seconds of the championship game, the quarterback hands off the football to his star running back. The running back skillfully weaves, dodges and avoids tackles. The home crowd cheers as he crosses the goal line, securing victory.

Safety pros shine a light on hazards & grievances

You’re holding the Flashlight

Christian Fournier

February 7, 2019

Being a safety professional is not black and white like what you learned in university, college or what a safety enforcement officer will tell you. It is in fact, different shades of gray. This you will learn as you grow as a safety professional.

Editor's Letter

Out of the loop: Reasons to care about workers who feel alone

Dave Johnson

February 7, 2019

United Kingdom-based newspaper The Guardian recently ran this headline: “UK to tackle loneliness crisis with cash injection. More than 120 projects will receive funding to help those affected and reduce stigma.” This reminded me of a book written in 2000, “Bowling Alone,” by Robert D. Putnam.

Combustible dust FAQs

Know the hierarchy of risk controls to effectively mitigate hazards

Scott Francis

February 1, 2019

Combustible dust is present in a variety of industries and is the precursor to a serious hazard. This hazard's often-destructive nature makes it vitally important to understand. When accounting for the hazard, several questions arise, highlighting the true complexities of combustible dust.

toxic exposures, OSHA permissible exposure limits

Exposure effects explained

New terms & calculations require worker retraining

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

February 1, 2019

A basic understanding of the toxicological dose-response curve is a necessity for OHS pros. People fear most what they understand the least. New and vast toxicological information can trigger fear and irrational actions.

Don’t judge behavior without knowing the situation it occurs in

Timothy Ludwig Ph.D.

February 1, 2019

Behavior is not right or wrong, good or bad. It just is. It is neutral. Approach behaviors with the dispassionate, objective view of a scientist. Not with emotions.

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ISHN Magazine

2019 February

Cover

Research glove performance

Protecting knuckles & fingers

Innovations in cut-resistant work gloves solve common problems

ANSI/ISEA 105 - 2016 for Hand Protection Classification

ANSI/ISEA 138-201x for Impact-Resistant Gloves

Reducing hand injuries: Use technology to eliminate bolting pinch points

International Glove Association 2019 Glove Symposium

Features

Good health boosts fitness, morale & productivity

Networked high-tech sensors to the rescue

Noise Control

Non-traditional work environments can harm hearing & incur costs

Curtain walls trap noise in pockets of protection

15 tips for using showers & eyewashes

How to get the best from your dropped objects prevention program

Improve your investigation skills

OSHA’s position on incentives

How to execute in an Emergency

Safety pros shine a light on hazards & grievances

Column

Out of the loop: Reasons to care about workers who feel alone

Combustible dust FAQs

Exposure effects explained

Don’t judge behavior without knowing the situation it occurs in

ISHN Magazine

2019 February