September 2019 | ISHN Magazine

Among the articles in the September 2019 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have expert insight on wellness programs, workplace risk management, the latest in safety technology, and much more.

What’s wrong with wellness?

Dave Johnson

September 4, 2019

In 2019, the U.S. is more health conscious than ever. Ninety-two percent of U.S. residents say it’s important to get an annual physical, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, and 62 percent report actually getting the exam. It’s estimated about 44 million Americans get physicals ever year.

The Human Side of Safety

Broaden your perspective of injury analysis & prevention

E. Scott Geller

September 4, 2019

You can’t deny the critical role of human dynamics when analyzing contributing factors to a workplace injury, or when developing interventions to prevent injuries and improve occupational safety and health.

Safety Technology

Delegating safety to employees

User-friendly software engages the frontline

September 12, 2019

We sat down with Matthew Elson, CEO of SHE Softwares to discuss implementing safety programs, and a positive safety culture for workers. Below are excerpts from that conversation.

Reaching high-reliability goals

How to achieve pragmatic, actionable safety practices

Cory Worden M.S., CSHM

September 4, 2019

High-reliability organizations create the safest and most effective operations and then constantly re-assess for any possibility of failure before an incident occurs, including near-miss events.

The Power of Pets

The attachment owners feel fuels caring for others

Krista S. Geller, Ph.D.

September 9, 2019

Pet owners surely actively care for their pets. And the reciprocal benefits from our pets surpass any costs, right? How do those benefits both reflect and influence AC4P behavior? Actively caring for pets can improve one’s quality of life, family culture, and the human condition.

Avoid the trap of thinking we’re working “safe enough”

A matter of luck

David Varwig

September 9, 2019

Most times something bad doesn’t happen when we cut corners, so it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that we are working “safe enough.” We need to focus our attention on being good instead of lucky.

How to manage Safety differently

Focus on the realities of normal work

Ron Gantt

September 9, 2019

The number of people getting fatally injured has not reduced significantly for a number of years. This plateauing of workplace deaths suggests that the strategies to achieve progress in preventing major accidents are providing diminishing returns. And so calls for new approaches to safety management have grown.

Honor Labor Day every day

“The responsibility is on us.”

Ron Hayes

September 9, 2019

Let us step back and reflect on the sweat, blood and tears that built this great nation. Think about the men and women that gave their lives. Labor Day is the day for us to remember these great workers. We should celebrate their lives, accomplishments, learn from their mistakes, and hold them in great regard every day of the year.

Climbing-style helmets offer a wider field of vision

Going brimless

Dennis Capizzi

September 9, 2019

Wearing a hard hat is essential for protecting your most valuable tool: your brain. The effects of Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI can be devastating, not just for the injured, but for their families as well.

Protecting against flash fires

Disproving 4 myths about FR garment base layers

Scott Francis

September 9, 2019

For safety managers in the oil & gas industry, flame resistant personal protective equipment is an indispensable tool to help mitigate daily flash fire hazards. Given the variety of FR PPE options, it can be hard to understand the needs of your specific job site.

Fashionable, comfortable, sporty & classic safety eyewear

What millennials want…

Mary Padron

September 9, 2019

For eyewear, as for the luxury market in general, there has been a major generational change in the consumer base with the arrival of millennials,” reports Bain & Company, one of the world's leading management consulting firms

Accommodations for older workers to combat fatigue

Choose the right footwear & accessories to combat the fatigue factor

As the workforce ages

Dr. Kevan Orvitz

September 9, 2019

Americans are living longer and working longer, resulting in an unprecedented transfor-mation of the workplace, according to the United States Senate’s Special Committee on Aging.

What to look for in a PPE provider

A how-to guide & benefits of consolidating your buy

Jim Bailey

September 9, 2019

Safety managers are responsible for keeping workers safe, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of sales or productivity. That often starts with picking the right PPE provider. At its core, a PPE provider partnership is about delivering high levels of service and quality products.

What you should know about voluntary standards

The focus is on performance & guidelines

Andrew Shields

September 9, 2019

How do the standards helping to regulate North America’s PPE industry support health and safety managers tasked with keeping their teams free from harm?

How to prevent same-level slips, trips & falls

Slip, sliding away

Dennis Knapp

September 9, 2019

Occupational slips, trips, and falls on the same level (STFL), have been a severe problem in the workplace for decades. Some of the most recent data about their financial impact on business comes from the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.

How to de-energize equipment

Force guided relays maintain machine guarding circuit integrity

Luiz Shida

September 9, 2019

Safety circuits used in machine guarding applications incorporate devices such as sensors and relays to de-energize equipment if any hazardous condition is detected. These conditions normally involve a machine guard not being closed, a presence sensor detecting personnel in an unsafe area or the triggering of an emergency stop function.

Four considerations to improve industrial fire safety systems

When fire safety is critical

Edward Doherty

September 9, 2019

As the world population reaches 9.2 billion by 20401 and the global GDP likely to double over that same period₂, demand for goods and energy is increasing as living standards continue to rise. To meet these needs, the industrial sector has been facing mounting pressure to quickly increase production.

Managing Process Changes

Visibility, collaboration and workflow control are all key

Matt Airhart

September 9, 2019

For operations like oil and gas that involve hazardous processes, change management can be a matter of life and death. Operational failures resulting from insufficiently planned changes can result in catastrophic events.

For Your Health & Wellness

Do you stick to U.S. physical activity guidelines?

September 13, 2019

In 2008, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the first edition of the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines, which recommended at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity a week.

Recent OSHA Enforcement Cases

September 13, 2019

OSHA cited Graphic Packaging International LLC – an Atlanta, Georgia-based paper product manufacturer – for exposing employees to hot steam, and failing to ensure the use of proper hazardous energy control methods. The company faces $211,400 in proposed fines.

How to get out from under burnout

September 13, 2019

Being burned out means feeling empty and mentally exhausted, devoid of motivation, and beyond caring. People experiencing burnout often don’t see any hope of positive change in their situations.

The healing power of pets

September 13, 2019

Best Practices

Are you a data scientist?

OHS pros are evolving

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

September 12, 2019

Glassdoor ranked the position “Safety Manager” among the “50 Best Jobs in America for 2019.”1 The #1 Best Job in America for the past four years, according to Glassdoor, is “Data Scientist.

Editor's Letter

Crossing a street… Incidents are so random sometimes

Dave Johnson

September 12, 2019

At 10:30 in the morning the avenue is not busy. Rush hour has passed. The light changed, I got the pedestrian right of way signal, and started to casually walk to the island in the middle of the road. A line of cars and trucks waited at the intersection to turn left onto the avenue once pedestrians were all clear. I saw an SUV or pickup, I can’t recall, beginning to make its turn early – heading straight at me.

Positive Safety Culture

Burnout raises the risks

What’s your workload? How much control do you have?

Dr John Kello

September 12, 2019

The term “burnout” is used loosely to describe being worn out, exhausted, or frazzled. It actually refers to a specific work-stress-related syndrome that has a long history in the psychological research literature.

Guardrails, nets & fall arrests

Set up your fall protection system early in the work process

Mark H. Stromme

September 12, 2019

Preventing falls from heights when performing construction work is a top priority because falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017, there were 366 fatal falls to a lower level out of 971 construction fatalities.

OSHA spells out FR protection specifics

Do your workers understand the hazards?

Maureen Paraventi

September 12, 2019

Although many employees typically provide some or all of their own work attire, it is the employer who will be issued a citation if a worker who is exposed to electric arc or flame hazards is not wearing flame-resistant (FR) clothing.

Closing Time

Leadership gaps & situational awareness

Know the causes of cognitive errors

David Sarkus MS, CSP

September 12, 2019

The knowledge gap within utilities, construction, and related industries is more of a growing concern than ever — especially when it comes to serious injuries and exposures.

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ISHN Magazine

2019 September

Cover

What’s wrong with wellness?

Features

The Human Side of Safety

Delegating safety to employees

Reaching high-reliability goals

The Power of Pets

Avoid the trap of thinking we’re working “safe enough”

How to manage Safety differently

Honor Labor Day every day

Climbing-style helmets offer a wider field of vision

Protecting against flash fires

Fashionable, comfortable, sporty & classic safety eyewear

Choose the right footwear & accessories to combat the fatigue factor

What to look for in a PPE provider

What you should know about voluntary standards

How to prevent same-level slips, trips & falls

How to de-energize equipment

Four considerations to improve industrial fire safety systems

Managing Process Changes

Online Features

Do you stick to U.S. physical activity guidelines?

Recent OSHA Enforcement Cases

How to get out from under burnout

The healing power of pets

Column

Are you a data scientist?

Crossing a street… Incidents are so random sometimes

Burnout raises the risks

Guardrails, nets & fall arrests

OSHA spells out FR protection specifics

Leadership gaps & situational awareness

ISHN Magazine

2019 September