April/May 2015 5
VOLUME 53
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ISSUE 2
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APRIL/MAY 2015
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COVER STORY
COVER PHOTO: ASH NAYLER PHOTOGRAPHY
20 Hand
protection
How to reduce the costs
of a glove program
By Linda Johnson
22 Arc flash
Intense heat, fl ying debris,
toxic fumes just some of the
related risks of this complex
electrical hazard
By Jim Pollard
24 Young
workers
Tailor safety orientation,
training to youth's interests
By Liz Bernier
the perfect storm
Power line technicians work
through adverse weather
year-round
By Amanda Silliker
COLUMNS
10
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Is safety common sense?
By Glyn Jones
12
LEGAL LANDSCAPE
Chemical classifi cation goes global
By Norm Keith
14
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
WCB taking new view on modifi ed work
By Maurice Dransfeld
DEPARTMENTS
6
WORKPLACE NEWS
Updates from the world of health and safety
8
UP CLOSE
Profi ling personalities in OHS: Tim Bennett
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Product focus: Head/face/eye protection;
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