2023 May

ISHN Magazine

ISHN’s May issue focuses on the oil and gas industry, with features on connected worker technology and offshore work as well as a case study detailing a tricky transportation job.

What is data-driven construction safety?

Emily Newton

April 13, 2023

A stunning 91% of construction professionals report seeing others in the industry who previously didn’t use new technology on their projects starting to use it.

Know how to properly assess noise levels and choose the proper protection

Rick Pedley

May 22, 2023

Employees must wear hearing protection when exposed to noises above 85 decibels. Use this guide to select the right type of protective equipment for the task at hand.

Immersive virtual reality programs offer new hires experience-based training

Vi Kellersohn

May 22, 2023

Many leading organizations are following the lead of innovative manufacturers and retailers by turning to virtual reality training solutions.

Tricky offshore transportation project brings additional hazards

Charles Njuguna

May 22, 2023

All work performed in the energy sector presents its own challenges and hazards, but those are amplified offshore.

How digital control of work will improve health and safety in oil and gas

Changing realities and growing responsibilities

Graham Freeman

May 22, 2023

Oil and gas industry data shows increases in fatal accidents. Here are three areas that need attention.

Connected worker practices can transform worker safety

Adopt a platform approach to curb fatal injuries

Dante Moore

May 22, 2023

Facilities can transform their safety practices by adopting a platform approach, which connects gas detectors and key situational information to cloud-based analytics and applications.

Keep safety top of mind to protect oil and gas workers year-round

Omar Vikin

May 22, 2023

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) Dirty Dozen list

Editorial Comments

National COSH reveals 'Dirty Dozen' employers for 2023

Benita Mehta

May 23, 2023

National COSH reveals Amazon, Tesla, FedEx and Class I Railroads are among those cited as the most dangerous companies to work.

Ready for the digital safety culture?

After all, we live in a digital world

Dave Johnson

April 18, 2023

It won’t be long before at least some workplace safety cultures become highly digitized. Think of the time savings and productivity gains.

Leading Safety

How to proactively manage construction safety through pre-operational planning

Discovering the ‘why’ of risk

Peter G. Furst

May 22, 2023

Why are workers getting hurt in spite of safety standards, programs, policies, procedures, training, and possibly everyone’s best efforts?

Best Practices

Litigation over toxic chemicals is spearheaded by public sympathy for ‘heroes’

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

May 22, 2023

Toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune creates ripple effect on OHS practice of tracking harmful exposure.

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.

Since the creation of OSHA, electrical safety in the U.S. has focused on compliance with regulations and industry standards, including NFPA 70E, helping decrease electrical fatalities in the U.S.

ISHN Magazine

2023 May

Cover

What is data-driven construction safety?

Features

Know how to properly assess noise levels and choose the proper protection

Immersive virtual reality programs offer new hires experience-based training

Tricky offshore transportation project brings additional hazards

How digital control of work will improve health and safety in oil and gas

Connected worker practices can transform worker safety

Keep safety top of mind to protect oil and gas workers year-round

Columns

National COSH reveals 'Dirty Dozen' employers for 2023

Ready for the digital safety culture?

How to proactively manage construction safety through pre-operational planning

Litigation over toxic chemicals is spearheaded by public sympathy for ‘heroes’

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