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ISHN January/February cover

2024 January/February

In this issue, we look at critical safety standards for dangerous jobs. Some other must-read features focus on the evolution of workplace standards and the need for head protection to catch up to the latest research, among other topics.

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silica dust exposure

Standards and best practices for inspecting and assessing suspect silica dust

Jon A. Barrett Onell Gonzalez PhD, CIEC, LEED AP OM
February 9, 2024

Learn about sources of silica dust and best inspection practices to improve indoor air quality and reducing health risk in facilities.


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head protection for construction workers

Head protection standards need to catch up to the latest research

Joe Brandel
February 9, 2024

The safety hazards on construction jobsites are high, yet head protection has seen little improvement over the past several decades.


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hazard communication in the workplace

A breakdown of OSHA’s written Hazcom program

Rachel Krubsack
February 11, 2024

It’s common knowledge that Hazard Communication (HazCom) always makes OSHA’s Top 10 list of violations. What may not be as commonly known is the breakdown of violations within HazCom.


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air sampling

Best practices for indoor air sampling at work

Tim Turney
February 12, 2024

To support effective monitoring and compliance with safety standards, this article provides an overview on best practices for air sampling at work.


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winter safety hazards

Kick winter hazards to the curb

Tips include assessing safety issues and proper PPE
Zach Pucillo
February 13, 2024

Winter weather tends to deliver unintended hazards to the floor of even the most well-monitored worksites.


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worker wearing safety glasses

Eye injuries often occur quickly but the right safety lenses can help

Rick Pedley
February 13, 2024

Workers can suffer permanent vision loss after injuring or irritating their eyes. Learn how to select the right protective eyewear for every type of job.


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workplace injuries and fatalities

Understanding workplace fatalities: Insights from the BLS report

Benita Mehta
Benita Mehta
February 8, 2024

There were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2022, a 5.7 percent increase from 2021.


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AI tools

Use AI to help solve PWFA concerns? Be careful with this tool

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP
February 12, 2024

It may be tempting for HR pros to use AI assistance to resolve the more complex accommodation requests of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.


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Communication industrial workers

How many companies are psychologically safe?

Most of the attention goes to physical hazards
Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson
January 11, 2024

Another way of feeling safe on your job is in terms of psychological safety. This is mental and emotional safety. Do you feel it’s safe for you to put it out there — opinions and ideas?


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workplace culture

The organizational culture drives (safety) performance

Peter G. Furst
February 10, 2024

To make any permanent significant change to companies’ organizational systems, practices, or procedures, one has to modify the culture.


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Products

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Kenzen heat monitoring device
Product Focus: Wearables

Kenzen device monitors heat

February 14, 2024

Kenzen’s smart PPE devices monitor the heat status of workers in hot and humid conditions, helping predict and prevent heat stress and illness.


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Herowear Exosuit
Product Focus: Wearables

Herowear exosuit reduces fatigue

February 14, 2024

The Herowear Apex 2 exosuit reduces muscle fatigue and strain by 40% and takes off 100 lbs of back strain with every lift.


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Brass Knuckle protective eyewear
Product Focus: Eye Protection

Brass Knuckle safety eyewear for bifocal wearers

February 15, 2024

Brass Knuckle® Read is great-fitting, cost-effective, super-light bifocal eye protection available in five diopter strengths.


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Honeywell Bionic face shield
Product Focus: Eye Protection

Honeywell bionic face shield

February 15, 2024

Designed for rugged jobs, the Bionic Shield is tough where it has to be, yet extremely lightweight and balanced for all-day comfort.


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Northern Safety eyewear
Product Focus: Eye Protection

Northern Safety Co. offers variety of eye protection

February 15, 2024

Northern Safety Co. Inc. offers a variety of safety glasses and protection, including anti-fog styles, scratch-resistance, mirrored and clear in many different colors to fit every need.


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