ISHN Magazine

2024 September

This issue of ISHN puts a spotlight on lone workers. Some must-read features focus on myths that can jeopardize lone workers' wellbeing and technologies to keep lone workers safe.

Are you perpetuating lone worker myths?

These ways of thinking can jeopardize their well-being and safety

Gen Handley

September 24, 2024

There are several safety myths around lone worker safety that can harm the wellbeing of those performing their jobs alone.

Shutdown season: Essential maintenance for fall turnarounds and outages

Chris McGlynn, MS, CSP

September 26, 2024

In today’s dynamic work environments, an increasing number of employees find themselves working alone.

How to determine which fall protection harness is the right one

Philip Jacklin

September 27, 2024

Thorough training can ensure workers are using the right harness for them in terms of equipment and fit.

Why is heat top of mind for OSHA, workers and employers?

A breakdown of the factors could pose heat illness risks

Zach Pucillo

August 14, 2024

This new rule from OSHA paired with dangerously high summer temperatures mean that heat safety will continue to weigh heavily for some time to come.

September helps shine a light on workplace mental health

Benita Mehta

September 23, 2024

September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a complex issue that impacts countless individuals worldwide.

PPE hang-ups in the NFL

Many players have the same attitude toward personal protective equipment as many workers

Dave Johnson

September 24, 2024

Former NFL players stand about twice the risk as the general population to suffer from early-onset Alzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's or dementia.

ON DEMAND: A discussion of new data on trends in falls and updated resources from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training and the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction.

Selecting the proper PPE is crucial for workplace safety. This webinar will demonstrate that while thermal hazards may vary across different industries, the basics for selection, use, care, and maintenance of FR Clothing share some similarities.

ISHN Magazine

2024 September

Cover

Are you perpetuating lone worker myths?

Features

Shutdown season: Essential maintenance for fall turnarounds and outages

How to determine which fall protection harness is the right one

Why is heat top of mind for OSHA, workers and employers?

Columns

September helps shine a light on workplace mental health

PPE hang-ups in the NFL

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