April 2021 | ISHN Magazine

In the April 2021 issue of ISHN, you’ll find an analysis of the proposed Pregnant Workers’ Act, a look at wearables in the market now that prevent heat stress, discuss wastewater treatment facilities, and much more.

Cover Story

Safety and Industry 4.0: New technology drives upgraded visibility and more efficient safety measures

Adrian Fielding

April 27, 2021

Digital transformation of the industrial workforce is also driving greater efficiencies and ultimately will lead to a more prescriptive approach to plant and worker safety.

Thought Leadership

A tangled web: subjective perspectives, risk assessments and ethical dilemmas

Part 1 of 3

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

April 27, 2021

In this three-part series, the role of personal perceptions and the influence of invalidated information on them used in risk assessments will be explored. Part 1 discusses how perceptions are developed.

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

Rodney Taylor

April 30, 2021

Sustainable product sales have increased 40 percent since 2014 representing a gain of $43 billion. Sustainable product growth is not limited to just one market sector. Increased focus on sustainability for core industrial markets puts industrial PPE in the mix.

Let’s move away from one-sided online safety training

Susan Amore

April 30, 2021

As teams grow in complexity and diversity, many employers are searching for more effective training methods to meet the realities and expectations of the modern workforce.

Let’s clear up confusion about definitions in NFPA 70E training requirements

Jay Smith

April 30, 2021

NFPA 70E® training protects employees from electrical hazards in the workplace. Training is required for both “qualified persons” and “non-qualified persons.” However, many facility managers and line supervisors are uncertain or confused by these definitions.

Innovations in wearable tech boost essential worker safety

Haytham Elhawary

April 30, 2021

Industrial employers trying to keep frontline workers safe and healthy on the job during the pandemic are getting a boost from innovations in connected technology like wearables. These Wifi-enabled devices are collecting new data points and enabling actionable insights that help streamline and target workplace safety measures.

The nuts and bolts of storing materials properly

Mark H. Stromme

April 29, 2021

Companies store materials in various ways. But no matter how they’re stored, you must make sure these materials don’t create a hazard for employees.

Learn how to better detect hazardous gases and improve efficiency in wastewater plants

Dave Wagner

April 29, 2021

Wastewater plants are full of confined spaces, like recirculation pits, clarifier tanks, and wet wells. These spaces alone can be hazardous, and the danger only increases when you consider the gases that can permeate the air at wastewater treatment facilities.

5 topics to cover during daily briefings for utility workers

Restoring power is risky business

Karen Hamel

April 29, 2021

Restoring power typically means sending out crews, often in extreme weather conditions. It may also require coordinating assistance from other utility providers through mutual aid agreements.

Sensing danger: Data from smart PPE makes for smarter heat safety programs this summer

Heidi Lehmann Ryan Smith, CSP

April 13, 2021

Garney Construction trialed a new continuous monitoring smart PPE system, comprised of sensors worn on the arm of its workers and technology that collects data to signal when the worker may be headed for trouble while working in the heat.

Editorial Comments

CDC and OSHA recently updated workplace guidance related to Coronavirus

Benita Mehta

April 27, 2021

CDC’s new guidance offers employers tips on how to implement such programs and outlines steps employers should take before reopening workplaces.

Best Practices

Can PWFA transform how OHS is practiced?

Pregnant workers bill could be enacted this year

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

April 27, 2021

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 1065, February 2021) is being fast-tracked into federal law. The bill has wide bipartisan support. President Biden campaigned on the law’s passage.

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ISHN Magazine

2021 April

Cover

Safety and Industry 4.0: New technology drives upgraded visibility and more efficient safety measures

Features

A tangled web: subjective perspectives, risk assessments and ethical dilemmas

Sustainability is a hot topic, but does it have any real meaning for industrial PPE?

Let’s move away from one-sided online safety training

Let’s clear up confusion about definitions in NFPA 70E training requirements

Innovations in wearable tech boost essential worker safety

The nuts and bolts of storing materials properly

Learn how to better detect hazardous gases and improve efficiency in wastewater plants

5 topics to cover during daily briefings for utility workers

Sensing danger: Data from smart PPE makes for smarter heat safety programs this summer

Column

CDC and OSHA recently updated workplace guidance related to Coronavirus

Can PWFA transform how OHS is practiced?

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