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April/May 2023

Find these topics and more in the April/May issue:

  • Summer Hazards
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Industrial Hygiene Awards
  • PPE: Respiratory Protection
  • PPE: Vision Protection
  • PPE: Hand Protection
  • Training: Confined Spaces
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Facility Safety
  • Fire Safety
  • Wearable Technology
  • Electrical Safety
  • Combustible Dust

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Cover Story

What Is a Gas Detection Wearable?

What Is a Gas Detection Wearable?

By Anne Osbourn

Answers to five frequently asked questions about this connected safety technology.


Features

Monitoring Mental Health

Monitoring Mental Health

By Smriti Joshi

Poor mental health might be your workplace’s most overlooked health and safety hazard.


Operational Readiness: Stop Fires Before There’s Even a Spark

By Forrest Thomas

What should be included in an operational readiness model?


Using VR in Confined Spaces Training

Using VR in Confined Spaces Training

By David Kopf

Immersive field simulation takes a whole new approach to help plant workers conduct safety training for working in confined spaces.


AIHce EXP 2023: New Location, Same Great Show

AIHce EXP 2023: New Location, Same Great Show

By David Kopf, Alex Saurman

Located for the first time in Phoenix, this year’s May 22-24 AIHce EXP Conference and Exposition from AIHA will serve up a solid slate of educational sessions and opportunities to meet with vendors.


The Power of Choice in AR/FR Clothing Programs

The Power of Choice in AR/FR Clothing Programs

By Barb Fitzgeorge

Looking to increase employee compliance and comfort? It might be time to leave your “no-choice” program in the past.


The Advantages and Importance of Elastomeric Respirators

The Advantages and Importance of Elastomeric Respirators

By Claudio Dente

These reusable and cost-effective masks have been used by workers for years.


Steps to Protect Occupational Health and Safety and Operations

Steps to Protect Occupational Health and Safety and Operations

By Gen Handley

Workers face a wide variety of occupational hazards. Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate them.


Vision Protection that Makes a Difference

Vision Protection that Makes a Difference

By Randy DeVaul

Don’t forget to involve your team in the process.


5 Tips to Keep Workers Safe This Summer

5 Tips to Keep Workers Safe This Summer

By Zach Pucillo

Employees face new hazards during the hotter months, but luckily, there are ways to ensure they stay healthy and safe.


Changing Combustible Dust Requirements: 5 Ways to Comply

Changing Combustible Dust Requirements: 5 Ways to Comply

By Michael Summers

Combustible dust incidents have drawn OSHA and the NFPA’s attention. How can employers keep up with regulations and ensure worker and facility safety?


2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards: Third Time’s the Charm

2023 Industrial Hygiene Awards: Third Time’s the Charm

By Alex Saurman

Now in its third year, the annual awards program recognizes companies for their outstanding achievements in industrial hygiene.


Stop the Spreadsheets: It’s Time to Mature Your IH Program

Stop the Spreadsheets: It’s Time to Mature Your IH Program

By Dave Risi

Moving from traditional systems to newer software can lead to improvements in engagement and support.


The Latest in Adaptive Grip Technology for Coated Work Gloves

The Latest in Adaptive Grip Technology for Coated Work Gloves

By John Heniff

New technology in hand protection can help workers avoid needing to switch gloves for different tasks.


IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

By Bernard Fontaine

The proposed standard is intended for use by those working in the mold remediation industry.


Departments

Uncoiling Conflict Towards Greater Safety

By Robert Pater

There sure seems to be lots of conflict around, both in communities and workplaces. You’ve likely seen some of the stories and statistics displaying the many types, levels and expressions of conflict, ranging from declared distrust, called-out disillusionment, disengagement, abrupt quitting and other more severe actions.


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