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Are your workers wearing the right level of hand protection for the tasks they’re performing?

Multiple lines of defense: That’s what Cameron O’Connor, product support specialist with New Pig, says facilities should have “to ensure industrial liquids stay in the processes and machines for which they are designed.”

Artificial intelligence: It’s “reshaping how safety teams work,” says Ryan Demelo, director of product marketing for EcoOnline.

Does your employer have a heat protection program? Many have added one in recent years in response to OSHA’s emphasis on the topic.

Employers across all industries are “aggressively implementing digital transformation frameworks,” says Nels Anderson, business director – health and safety solutions, TSI Inc.

We asked questions about you, your work, your employer and the profession to provide a look at what it’s like to be a safety pro today.

Simply put, “ladders and scaffolding have been around for a long time,” said Misty Mason, product manager at JLG. “People are very comfortable with them.

When personal protective clothing and equipment don’t fit – which is often the case for women in the workplace – women are “unnecessarily” exposed to a “number of dangerous, but avoidable, hazards,” says Katie Mielcarek, marketing manager at Gateway Safety.

When it comes to head protection for workers, it’s important to understand the difference between Type I and Type II.

What are some common concerns regarding training and educating workers? To Safety Services Co. CEO Matt Lincoln, they include navigating regulatory compliance, providing engaging training options and measuring the effectiveness of safety programs.