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July/August 2023

Location Tracking: Integral to Lone Workers’ Safety

August 1, 2023

By: Gen Handley, Contributor In 1887, German physicist Heinrich Hertz first created electromagnetic waves. This was significant for several reasons, but within an occupational-safety context, Hertz’s work is the primary reason we have accurate location tracking through wireless transmissions—whether that’s local wi-fi networks accessible almost everywhere, or cellular GPS and satellite technology that can locate…

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OSHA’s National Emphasis Program–Outdoor & Indoor Heat-Related Hazards

July 19, 2023

“Heat stress related injuries can occur under almost any scenario and can be dependent on many external factors along with the health/fitness of the individual. One important preventive measure often overlooked is proper hydration. Implementing this National Emphasis Program using a healthy hydration approach encourages workers to drink more water and ultimately saves lives.” Janet…

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Preventing Fire & Dust Explosions: NFPA 654

July 3, 2023

“NFPA 654 is a great first step to identify hazards and develop an action plan to reduce risk within a facility handling explosible or combustible materials.  There are NFPA codes for specific industries, but NFPA 654 covers all other processes where combustible material is present.” Fauske & Associates, 1-877-328-7531, www.fauske.com/testing/combustible-dust-hazard-analysis History NFPA 654, the “Standard…

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Meet ESG Goals with the Right Tools

June 2, 2023

Steve Mason, Contributor How field service organizations are successfully meeting ESG goals with the utilization of field service management tools Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards have become a hallmark of organizational expertise. In previous years, the corporate stance on ESG issues was a bit more of a public relations tactic, but it’s now clear…

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Tackling Combustible Dust Hazards

July 19, 2022

“Proper housekeeping is a powerful and essential line of defense against many types of workplace hazards, and combustible dust is no exception. NFPA 652 recommends cleaning methods, such as vacuuming, but also outlines specific design requirements to ensure the equipment can meet the demands of collecting combustible dust. In the absence of a formal OSHA…

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Heat Stress Guide for Employers

August 3, 2021

“Heat related illnesses are preventable with the right tools and controls. At TSI®, our QUESTemp° Heat Stress Monitors are designed to quickly and accurately evaluate potential heat stress environments. These instruments deliver high-performance monitoring using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) sensing technology and the calculation of a WBGT Index value, the standard for heat stress…

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Respirator Fit-Testing Methods (ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z88.10-2010)

August 3, 2021

“A proper respirator fit test is a critical component of workers’ respiratory protection. Quantitative fit testing (QNFT) is the most accurate method—using data to calculate the fit factor. TSI’s PortaCount™ Respirator Fit Tester provides step-by-step guidance that measures the proper fit of the respirator using our Fit Pro™ Ultra software, which can also support qualitative…

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