2022 November

ISHN Magazine

2022 November

November’s issue focuses on welding safety, with an in-depth look at often-ignored considerations. We also have an extensive Q&A with an expert on arc flash and electrical safety. Other topics covered this month include silica dust, employee engagement, and much more.

The ultimate safety guide to welding PPE

Emily Newton

October 12, 2022

Welding is an essential part of numerous manufacturing and assembly processes, employing more than 400,000 people in the United States alone. Because of the nature of the job — working with high temperatures and molten metals — injuries are likely.

How to comply with OSHA’s current silica rules and regulations

Rick Pedley

November 16, 2022

Managers and supervisors in the construction and manufacturing industries need to protect their employees from various work-related hazards, including the presence of silica dust.

Mitigate electrical safety risk

Q&A with arc flash expert discusses how assessments can help

Bill Belongea

November 16, 2022

Electrical safety risks are prevalent in any industry that has workers who are exposed to over 50 volts of electricity when performing a work task.

Help EMS help you: Getting first-responders to the patient isn’t always easy

Holly Pups, CSP

November 16, 2022

Does EMS know where to go once they reach your address? Even momentary delays can make the difference between a favorable outcome and a negative one in these situations.

Can your company get canceled for hidden Russian connections in the supply chain?

5 ways to improve the ESG standings for your business and help reduce risk

Katie Martin

October 13, 2022

Whether you agree or not with the increasing ESG scrutiny on companies, your business and bottom line are in jeopardy if you are not as attentive to ESG as you are ensuring your workers and contractors are safe.

5 best practices for improving construction worker safety

Bryan Christiansen

October 6, 2022

To help construction businesses improve their safety performance, we're looking at 5 best practices that can immensely improve construction worker safety while on the job.

Leading Safety

Employee engagement’s impact on safety

Engaged workers have fewer incidents, are less costly for employers

Peter G. Furst

November 16, 2022

Engaged employees not only have fewer incidents but those that do occur are significantly less costly and more than likely allows workers to get back to work far more quickly.

Editorial Comments

Report uncovers extreme stress facing industrial workers

Demanding roles taking tolls on workers’ mental health and bodies

Benita Mehta

November 16, 2022

A new report conducted by a third-party research firm reveals that the demands of transport workers, as defined by warehousing, transport, manufacturing and construction, are having significant negative impacts not only on industrial workers’ bodies, but also their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Best Practices

Do your health procedures measure up to NASA’s?

Dan Markiewicz, MS, CIH, CSP, CHMM

November 16, 2022

Covid-19 interrupted and disrupted many concepts in health science plans. Now is the time for NIOSH to get back on track.

Can you measure being ‘Earth’s safest place to work?’

Dave Johnson

October 6, 2022

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos laid down the gauntlet in his April 2021 farewell letter to shareholders as he stepped down as CEO: "We are going to be Earth’s best employer and Earth’s Safest Place to Work.” OK, Jeff, here’s a question: What makes a company the planet’s safest place to work?

What's black and white and one of the first things an OSHA officer will look for during an inspection? The answer is … your written safety and health plans!

ISHN Magazine

2022 November

Cover

The ultimate safety guide to welding PPE

Features

How to comply with OSHA’s current silica rules and regulations

Mitigate electrical safety risk

Help EMS help you: Getting first-responders to the patient isn’t always easy

Can your company get canceled for hidden Russian connections in the supply chain?

5 best practices for improving construction worker safety

Columns

Employee engagement’s impact on safety

Report uncovers extreme stress facing industrial workers

Do your health procedures measure up to NASA’s?

Can you measure being ‘Earth’s safest place to work?’

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