January 2015 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine

Keeping linemen safe

S+H Staff — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:06:00 +0000

Utility linemen face a variety of on-the-job hazards. From high-voltage contact and confined spaces to working at height and exposure to inclement weather, what’s being done to promote a culture of safety within the industry?

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State of Safety 2015

Kyle W. Morrison — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:05:00 +0000

Safety professionals, government agencies and researchers rely on injury and illness data to understand how workers are getting hurt, and to determine where to direct prevention efforts. But is that data accurate?

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Nanotechnology: Being proactive

S+H Staff — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:04:00 +0000

Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing industry. But little is known about how nanoparticles affect the health of both the workers who manufacture the products and those who use them.

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Washington Update: The new Congress

Kyle W. Morrison — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:03:00 +0000

The Republicans now have a majority in Congress. But will things be any different than with the previous Congress?

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Safety Leadership: This year, create a safety network

S+H Staff — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:02:00 +0000

The lone genius is a nice idea, but it isn’t real life. In real life, great visionaries are supported by a wide variety of people who help shape the ideas, build the processes, generate demand and deliver the outcomes.

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All About You: Dealing with professional jealousy and envy

S+H Staff — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:01:00 +0000

This month, veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers his advice on overcoming workplace jealousy and envy.

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Editor’s Note: Safety on the line

Melissa J. Ruminski — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 06:00:00 +0000

When power lines go down after storms, we wait impatiently for electricity to be restored – often without much thought for the men and women out in the bucket trucks, braving the elements when almost everyone else is being told to stay home. They deserve far more recognition than they receive.

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