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To Nina M. French, “understanding that deterrence is the primary goal provides employers with a ruler by which they can measure the goals of a successful workplace drug testing program.”
To some, “falls might sound like a problem with a simple solution,” cautions Glorianna Corman, senior risk management consultant at Lafayette, CO-based KPA. “But they continue to be the most frequently cited OSHA violation and leading cause of fatalities in the workplace.”
What are some innovations in monitors and instruments?
“The industry today is seeking greater accuracy and speed when it comes to gas monitoring protocols,” said Robert Kester, president of Honeywell Rebellion in Houston.
What information should be printed on a safety sign? What’s the best material to use for a label?
Safety+Health talked with Colwin Chan, marketing director at Avery Industrial in Brea, CA, about these questions and more.
The first rule of wearing a respirator? Get fit-tested. “To truly protect workers from onsite hazards, it is paramount they are properly fitted,” says Axel Reichert, general manager of respiratory personal protective equipment at Honeywell.
When it comes to lighting in the workplace, “employers and workers should have a good understanding of the care and maintenance of safety and emergency flashlight equipment,” says Dawn Dalldorf-Jackson, director of sales, industrial division, for Eagleville, PA-based Streamlight Inc.
In 2020, 645 people died and another 49,250 were injured as a result of a fall to a lower level, according to Injury Facts, a statistical database from the National Safety Council. Falls from a ladder or lift fall under the “falls to a lower level” category. Why do these types of falls continue to be a leading cause of workplace death?
When it comes to hearing protection, “the technology itself hasn’t really changed in over 30 years,” said Matt Block, director of health and safety services for Magid. “We’re still using the same materials – polyurethane and PVC foams, PVC, silicone, etc.
