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2023 July/August

In this issue, we focus on heat safety, which is top of mind this summer; take a look at what’s going on in the food manufacturing industry, and learn about proper fit-testing training.

A worker working at heights

Cover Feature

Understanding suspension trauma

A properly worn safety harness may result in death, even after rescue

Robin Marth, CSP

August 18, 2023

Employers must train workers to recognize the signs and symptoms of orthostatic intolerance, also known as suspension trauma.

A worker with heat stress

Heat’s on… take action now!

Chris McGlynn, MS, CSP Chris Warrick

August 18, 2023

Heat stress is finally getting the recognition it deserves for the millions of employees who have to work out in the heat every day.

Workers in rising summer heat

Heat stress a serious concern amid rising summer temps

August 18, 2023

Heat stress is finally getting the recognition it deserves for the millions of employees who have to work out in the heat every day.

A worker undergoing respiratory fit testing

Respirators for confined space use must be tested for a tight seal

August 18, 2023

Workers must undergo respiratory fit testing before occupying a confined space to prevent exposure to hazardous gases.

A worker in the heat

Back to basics for heat safety

Education process boils down to 3 important training topics

M.B. Sutherland

August 18, 2023

Although summer is in full swing, it’s never too late to adjust your heat safety program.

A welder in a confined space

Confined, but connected

Improving communications to make confined spaces safer

August 18, 2023

OSHA defines a confined space as large enough for individuals to enter and work, with limited means of entry and exit and not designed for continued occupancy.

food and beverage manufacturing

Proper PPE combats high rate of injuries in food and beverage manufacturing

David Cavallaro

August 18, 2023

In food and beverage manufacturing, there is a distinct hazard that extends beyond safeguarding workers – protecting the product from contamination.

air sampling calibration

The importance of data integrity in air sampling calibration

Aaron Apostolico, CIH, CSP, CIEC

August 18, 2023

Calibration is a crucial process that involves adjusting an air sampling device to meet specified manufacturer's standards and industry requirements.

Stars on stairs image

Leading Safety

Human error: Prevention vs. tolerance | Part 2 of 2

Rethinking traditional approaches to safety management

August 18, 2023

The traditional approaches to managing human performance may not be effective. Here’s a new approach to performance evaluation.

Thermometer in the sun

Editorial Comments

Heat is on everyone’s minds

U.N. says July 2023 was hottest month on record

Benita Mehta

August 18, 2023

Historically high temperatures are breaking records and exposing millions of people to the serious dangers of heat in the workplace

Line of hard hats

Best Practices

How much is a human life worth?

An analysis of the ‘value of a statistical life’

Dan markiewicz

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

August 18, 2023

To avoid the contentious debate of what an individual human life is truly worth, government agencies use the “Value of a Statistical Life.”

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