Industrial Safety & Hygiene News

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Articles in October, 2002 issue of Industrial Safety & Hygiene News

• Behavior-based urban legends? (News Scan).(behavior-based safety questions)(Brief Article)
• What happened to the "behavior" buzz?(behavorial safety as component in occupational safety and health )
• Salt in the wound: the reality & stigma of workers' compensation.(workers' compensation news of interest to safety professionals; discusses fraud and cost of treatment to claimants)
• Hands-free flashlights. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• How to get out of a "safety slump"? (Questions & Answers).(safety management tips )(Brief Article)
• Top ten why invest in safety?(survey of employers)
• Protective garments: tips for choosing the right.(five tips to help decide)
  by Loftin, David
• Labels. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Who's worried about corporate reps? Most employees don't seem stressed. (News Scan).(employee attititudes on security at work and the importance of communications)
• Ready for the revolution? The Human Genome Project will change EHS work. (Managing Best Practices).(environmental health and safety)
  by Markiewicz, Dan
• From the ground up: proper flooring and floor maintenance is a foundation for safety.(to avoid slips, rips and falls, which account for 15% of all accidental deaths (second only to auto accidents))
  by Sacks, Evelyn
• Gas safety at a glance. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Safe driving campaign gears up. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
• 'Signs' of the times: what's it take to get people to obey?(meanings of various signs)
  by Huelke, Ernie
• Solving the problem of strains & sprains: 12 keys to your strategic attack.
  by Pater, Robert
• Electrical arc protection. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Questions & Answers. (Behavior-Based Safety).(whether behavior-based occupational safety places too much focus on employees)(Column)
• Symptom questionnaires can be misleading. (News Scan).(surveys on possible contaminated facilities (sick buildings))(Brief Article)
• Disposable clothing: protection against the good, the bad and the ugly jobs.(lists various applications, including opthalmic industry, painting and other messy work)
  by Cohen, Marlyse
• Hearing protection. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Are you ready if disaster strikes? "There is a fine line between a tragedy and a miracle". (Your Turn).(cites example of rescue of nine miners in Pennsylvania in Summer 2002)
  by Hayes, Ron
• OSHA reorganizes operations: instilling a new culture of cooperation. (Rules & Regs).
• The psychology of recovery: what I learned after cancer surgery. (Psychology of Safety).(number one: don't rush it; compares recovery after cancer surgery to occupational injury)(Column)
  by Geller, Scott
• PPF certification: security for HazMat responders; what you should know about NEPA standards.(personal protective equipment (PPE) guide)
  by Gleason, Pat
• Protective eyewear. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Where's it safe to work? (News Scan).(New England is safer than in the Western United States)(Brief Article)
• ILO's standard goes global.(International Labor Organization guide for occupational safety and health management systems; details by country)
• Using metrics: selling safety to managers.
  by Esposito, Paul A.
• Plastic bowl cover. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Readers respond.(Letter to the Editor)
• Blue-collar workers more at risk to tobacco smoke. (News Scan).(according to research from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health )
• On the road again: post 9/11 hazmat transportation requires extra precautions.(hazardous materials)
  by Lewis, Anne
• Personal aerosol monitor. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• How do you manage safety? Putting a system in place beats mere rules compliance.
  by Schroll, Craig
• Watch those long work hours. (News Scan).(people who regularly work over 60 hours per week double their risk of a heart attack)(Brief Article)
• Types of signs. ('Signs' of the Times).(temporary, chemical hazards and other signs to ensure occupational safety and health)
  by Neuffer, Marc
• Anti-fog lens cleaner. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Exit signs. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Don't fence me in: and other attitudes that make safety a hard sell. (Editorial Comments).(behavior and demographic aspects of safety, including using seat belts)
  by Johnson, Dave
• Is your training getting through? (Training).(how to make meetings for dynamic)
• LED technology: make your safety message real clear, in real-time.(clearly visible safety signs)
  by Spaulding, Vernon
• Davit rescue system. (Exhibitor Spotlights: Paid Advertisements).
• Events.