January 2020Edition

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2020 State of safety

As a new year begins, Safety+Health offers an infographic to help paint a picture of the current safety landscape.

Safe scaffolding

Over the past decade, the scaffolding standard has been a mainstay on OSHA’s annual “Top 10” list of most frequently cited violations. Experts say training and a small financial investment are the easiest path to compliance.

OSHA’s General Duty Clause

The General Duty Clause is intended to be used as OSHA’s catchall for regulating workplace hazards – but first the agency must satisfy a difficult four-part test.

Eye and face protection: 7 key considerations

Experts offer insight into ways this essential personal protective equipment can be misused or overlooked.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: Demonstrate your personal safety ethic

“Saying you value safety in the workplace and demonstrating it are two very different things,” says Steven Luttrull, vice president of DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability.

Speaker Spotlight: A new definition of safety

“What is safe? The answer may not be as simple as you think,” says Corrie Pitzer, CEO and founder of SAFEmap International, who explains why safety pros need to become “risk competent.”

My Story: Derrick C. Denessen

Derrick C. Denessen shares how he got into the EHS field.

My Story: Rick Croft

Rick Croft shares how he got into the EHS field.

Editor’s Note: It’s still ‘All About You’

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski expresses her appreciation for Richard Hawk’s “All About You” column.
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Safety Tips

Preventing silicosis

Silicosis is a severe chronic lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica. “Approximately 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in the workplace, including 2 million workers in construction and 300,000 workers in general industry, maritime and hydraulic fracturing,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Treating broken bones

If you suspect a co-worker has a broken bone, refrain from moving the person to avoid further injury.

Recognize the hazards of formaldehyde

Widely known as a preservative in morgues, formaldehyde – a colorless, strong-smelling gas – can be found in chemicals, plywood and various household items, including glue and paper product coatings, according to OSHA. It’s also used as an industrial fungicide, germicide and disinfectant.

FACEValue: Police officer drowns in floodwaters

About 9 p.m. on the day of the incident, a 45-year-old police officer on patrol drove into floodwater that had overtaken the road.

Workplace Solutions

After a fall from height

What are the health risks associated with a post-fall condition? How can fall protection harnesses mitigate these risks?

Waterproof vs. water-resistant work gloves

Is there a difference between waterproof and water-resistant gloves?

Enhancing employee training

How can we enhance employee EHS training and increase learning?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

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