September 2021 | ISHN Magazine

In September’s issue, we look at employer vaccine mandates amidst FDA approval, sustainability issues in the industrial industry, and question industrial hygienists’ judgment, among much more.

Cover Story

Now that Pfizer vaccine has FDA approval, expect more companies to begin implementing workplace rules

Benita Mehta

September 1, 2021

With full federal approval for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for those 16 and older, corporate employers, the military, hospitals and other workplaces have begun announcing vaccine mandates.

Next-generation cut protection

Innovative materials provide more comfort and safety than ever before

M.B. Sutherland

September 1, 2021

New technologies in hand protection with unique yarn blends, coreless yarn with strength-enhancing microparticles, and special fabric weaves are bringing you a whole new level of cut, abrasion, and puncture protection without the bulk or stiffness.

Consider these qualities when selecting head protection for construction workers

Rick Pedley

September 1, 2021

Helmets and hard hats are an absolute must when working in construction sites, confined spaces, and other potentially hazardous environments.

Data accuracy and the golden ticket fallacy

Angelo Cianfrocco

Nick Goodell

Chuck Pettinger

August 5, 2021

So, what is data accuracy? Data accuracy is one of the “six dimensions” of data quality and it can be defined as the “degree to which the data correctly describes the ‘real world’ objects being described.” This definition makes it easy to see how poor data accuracy could greatly impact your ability to use your data effectively.

Test the dust your manufacturing process generates to improve indoor air quality

Randi Huckaby

September 1, 2021

Controlling the dust generated by manufacturing processes is critical to maintaining indoor air quality. A high-efficiency dust collector with cartridge-style filters can help, but it must be designed specifically for your operation to effectively filter hazardous dust to make the indoor environment safer.

Sustainable materials in the industrial space create unique problems

Dan Matthews

August 9, 2021

Going green is one of the most desirable trends of modern industry. This is for good reason. The benefits both to the environment and to business make renewable energy and materials a positive for just about everyone.

How to use automation for improved safety shipping hazardous materials

Devin Partida

July 29, 2021

Requests to ship hazardous and perishable goods across greater distances are increasing in frequency. With the surge of globalization, companies must contend with how to get fragile or potentially dangerous items to suppliers and end-users a world away.

Editorial Comments

Heat exposure has killed hundreds of U.S. workers — it’s time to do something about it

Benita Mehta

September 1, 2021

As brutal heat continues this summer, a report published in August by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) says outdoor workers in the United States could face four times as many days with hazardous heat by mid-century if action isn't taken to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.

How to comprehensively review your safety measures with a three-phase approach

Randy DeVaul

September 1, 2021

Performance Safety can be defined as an on-going review of processes, procedures, and practices through observation, workplace examinations, and task analysis.

Best Practices

Do we trust professional industrial hygienists’ judgment?

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

September 1, 2021

Anyone may call themselves an industrial hygienist and anyone may practice industrial hygiene. No license, certificate, formal education, or years of experience are required for someone to practice industrial hygiene in the United States. Whether IH is a profession, trade or practice is just semantics.

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ISHN Magazine

2021 September

Cover

Now that Pfizer vaccine has FDA approval, expect more companies to begin implementing workplace rules

Features

Next-generation cut protection

Consider these qualities when selecting head protection for construction workers

Data accuracy and the golden ticket fallacy

Test the dust your manufacturing process generates to improve indoor air quality

Sustainable materials in the industrial space create unique problems

How to use automation for improved safety shipping hazardous materials

Columns

Heat exposure has killed hundreds of U.S. workers — it’s time to do something about it

How to comprehensively review your safety measures with a three-phase approach

Do we trust professional industrial hygienists’ judgment?

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