March 2020 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/edition/march-2020/ An NSC Publication Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:58:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-300775805_621295252759082_3708340578523236042_n-32x32.jpg March 2020 Archives - Safety+Health Magazine https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/edition/march-2020/ 32 32 Virtual reality and safety training https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19440-virtual-reality-and-safety-training/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:06:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19440-virtual-reality-and-safety-training/ The benefits – and potential concerns – of using VR to help prevent work-related injuries.

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]]> Respirator fit test requirements https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19441-respirator-fit-test-requirements/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:05:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19441-respirator-fit-test-requirements/ Why do some employers fail to follow fit testing requirements? Experts weigh in on the challenges and go over the basics.

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]]> Coyote encounters: Do you know what to do? https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19442-coyote-encounters-do-you-know-what-to-do/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:04:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19442-coyote-encounters-do-you-know-what-to-do/ Coyotes’ savvy and increasing comfort around humans makes it more likely that workers, especially those whose jobs are outdoors, may cross paths with one.

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]]> Safety Leadership: Why understanding brain-centered hazards matters for warehouse work https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19447-safety-leadership-why-understanding-brain-centered-hazards-matters-for-warehouse-work/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:03:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19447-safety-leadership-why-understanding-brain-centered-hazards-matters-for-warehouse-work/ “The way our brains are wired plays a key role in making work-related decisions that have significant safety implications,” says Matt Hargrove, a principal consultant at DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability.

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]]> All About You: Got an idea? https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19443-all-about-you-got-an-idea/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:02:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19443-all-about-you-got-an-idea/ “New ideas aren’t easily accepted no matter how good they are,” says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who shares tips for improving your pitch.

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]]> Understanding safety footwear ratings https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19459-understanding-safety-footwear-ratings/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19459-understanding-safety-footwear-ratings/ What are the differences among EH, SD, CD and DI ratings on footwear?

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]]> Increase engagement through communication https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19460-increase-engagement-through-communication/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19460-increase-engagement-through-communication/ I conduct toolbox talks and safety training sessions as a part of a safety program. How else can I proactively reinforce hazard recognition and safe behavior?

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]]> Stay cautious when working with mercury https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19451-stay-cautious-when-working-with-mercury/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19451-stay-cautious-when-working-with-mercury/ Metallic mercury is a liquid at room temperature and can readily evaporate into the air. It’s also a potent neurotoxin that, in small amounts, can cause serious health problems, according to the California Department of Public Health.

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]]> Ladder safety https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19463-ladder-safety/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19463-ladder-safety/ How do I know if my leaning ladder is safe?

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]]> Understanding latex allergies https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19450-understanding-latex-allergies/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/19450-understanding-latex-allergies/ The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety describes latex as a milky sap produced by certain plants, shrubs and trees, including the commercial rubber tree Havea braziliensis. This protein substance has been identified by researchers as a major source of latex allergies.

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