August 2022Edition

Features

The 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo

Safety+Health takes you inside the upcoming 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, set for Sept. 16-22 in San Diego. We map out all you need to know to make the most of your experience.

Effective incident investigations

When an injury, incident or near miss occurs, finding out why is an important first step. That's where a robust investigation process can make a big difference.
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Columns

My Story: Marycela Padgett

Marycela Padgett shares how she got into the EHS field.

Editor’s Note: Will you be part of it?

After I attended my first Safety Congress & Expo, I understood why it looms so large within NSC. The event’s size and energy were like nothing I’d ever experienced at a trade show. And I’ve continued to feel that energy at each successive show.
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Safety Tips

Keep your vision healthy

Imagine for a moment that you’ve lost your ability to see, or that your sight has been significantly impaired. It’s a scary thought. However, you can take simple steps – starting today – to help keep your vision healthy, the National Eye Institute says.

Safe operation of overhead cranes

Serious injuries and even death can occur if overhead cranes aren’t inspected and properly used.

Avoid injuries when using liftgates

Severed fingers and toes are injuries commonly associated with using truck liftgates. So are crushed feet.

FACE Report: Worker electrocuted while installing lines for security cameras

A 48-year-old city electric maintenance worker was electrocuted while installing lines for security cameras in a residential area.

Workplace Solutions

The myth of ‘de-energized work’

Many people claim they “don’t work energized,” and so they don’t need NFPA 70E or personal protective equipment. Is this accurate? What do OSHA and NFPA 70E consider “energized work?”

Confined space monitoring

When it comes to protecting workers in confined spaces, what are some monitoring best practices?

Choosing a fall arrest system

What are the advantages and disadvantages of overhead rigid rail systems compared with those of overhead cable-based systems?

Product Focus

New Products

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Conducting a Successful Hazard Analysis

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Your Guide to Safe Storage of Flammable Liquids in the Workplace

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The ‘Great Resignation’ – an opportunity to rethink your PPE offerings

Keeping workers happy as well as safe starts by supplying personal protective equipment that fits well, feels good and they’re proud to wear.
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