December/January 2015 5
VOLUME 52
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ISSUE 8
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DECEMBER 2014/JANUARY 2015
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FEATURES
16
COVER STORY
COVER PHOTO: CRYSTAL PUIM PHOTOGRAPHY
15 Struck-by
accidents
Construction workers
need to be on the
lookout for heavy
equipment, materials
on-site
By Stacy Kindopp
18 Head
protection
Can hard hats cause
headaches? Understanding
the different types of
head pain is the
fi rst step
By Stefan Dubowksi
20 Chemical
handling
Corrosive chemicals
must be safely handled
and stored to prevent
signifi cant skin,
eye damage
By Linda Johnson
safety Leader
of the Year
Dave Hagen stands out for his
compassion for workers and
passion for continuous learning
By Amanda Silliker
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COLUMNS
10
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Adaptive learning responds to previous
knowledge, ability
By Glyn Jones
12
LEGAL LANDSCAPE
Will the threat of jail improve safety?
By Norm Keith
14
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Acting outside course of employment
may remove legal protections
By David Marchione
DEPARTMENTS
6
WORKPLACE NEWS
Updates from the world of health and safety
8
PEOPLE & PLACES
The industry movers
and shakers
22
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Product focus: Safety management software;
Eye protection