2023 March

ISHN Magazine

In this issue, you’ll find an update on the most dangerous jobs in America as well as some valuable information on head injuries in the construction industry. We also have an article discussing the merits of implementing a safety-first work culture, among other great features.

Cover Feature

The 10 most dangerous jobs in the U.S.

Workers in one of these industries are at highest risk of death

Benita Mehta

March 20, 2023

On-the-job deaths have been rising — hitting the highest annual number since 2016. There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9 percent increase from 4,764 in 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in December.

8 steps to a lockout-tagout procedure

A guide to reducing accidents and eliminating hazards

Rick Pedley

March 20, 2023

The lockout-tagout process will keep workers safe when maintaining equipment in the field. Use these steps to develop the proper LOTO procedure for your worksite.

The long-term ramifications of head injuries at construction jobs

Joe Brandel

March 16, 2023

The construction industry in particular faces a high risk of traumatic brain injuries, and sees higher rates of both fatal and non-fatal traumatic brain injuries than any other industry.

Innovations in hand protection

Let’s compare our options to increase efficiency and comfort

John Heniff

March 15, 2023

Many new and innovative PPE choices are much more durable than their simpler counterparts, so they last for use-after-use.

Cultivating safe environments to protect construction workers

Everyone needs to work together

David Cavallaro

March 15, 2023

Worker protection starts with building a culture of safety among both employees and the companies operating construction sites.

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Leading Safety

A scorecard for safety

Measurement and metrics are required for management to implement change

Peter G. Furst

March 15, 2023

To manage effectively, information that tells management in real time how well the organizational and operational systems are performing in order is crucial.

Editorial Comments

Advances of women in construction

Benita Mehta

March 15, 2023

In an industry vastly dominated by men, construction is an area of our labor force that is slowly seeing change.

Best Practices

How to interpret the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

PWFA: Historic and inevitable

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

March 15, 2023

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law on December 29, 2022 and becomes effective in June. Here’s a detailed look at what this means.