May 2020Edition

Features

2020 Job Outlook

Occupational safety and health pros weigh in on the current job market, as well as whether the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the profession.

A look at control banding

Typically used to protect workers from chemicals that don’t have occupational exposure limits, control banding may have uses in other areas, such as construction and nanomaterials, experts say.
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Columns

Safety Leadership: How leaders can rethink their role amid the COVID-19 pandemic

“This is a moment in time that will not only shape the future of your company, but your future as a leader,” says Don Martin, senior vice president and executive consultant at DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability.

Speaker Spotlight: Doing more of the same won’t reduce SIFs

“Adding new activities to our safety regimen that sync well with our existing efforts may make risk more visible and help curb SIF incidents,” says Gary A. Higbee, president and CEO of Higbee & Associates Inc.

Editor’s Note: A lasting impact

Editor Melissa J. Ruminski discusses the lasting impact the COVID-19 pandemic may have on the occupational safety and health profession.

My Story: Mark W. Mullenioux

Mark W. Mullenioux shares how he got into the EHS field.

My Story: Brad S. Kramer

Brad S. Kramer shares how he got into the EHS field.
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Safety Tips

Home office ergo tips

Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries offers tips on how to best set up a safe and efficient workstation.

Tips to remain ‘sane and safe’ during physical distancing

Maintaining a routine, helping others and taking time to focus on self-care are among the tips one Ball State University professor is sharing to help people stay “sane and safe” while practicing physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simple steps to help prevent the spread of illnesses

As reports of the COVID-19 pandemic dominate the headlines, keeping calm can prove difficult. However, one of the best ways to combat anxiety – and be prepared – is to be informed.

Workplace Solutions

Avoid the ‘blame game’ with safety issues

I understand the importance of positive communication in safety, but how do I educate frontline supervisors about avoiding the “blame game” when discussing safety issues with workers?

The need for unique women’s PPE

Is the “one size smaller” rule for women’s personal protective equipment adequate?

Preparing for a spill

What really matters when selecting an absorbent product?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

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