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Don't Wait to Hydrate! Rapidly Refuel Your Workers This Summer with Sqwincher Electrolyte Replenishment Drinks from Saf-T-Gard! |
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Dehydration
is a threat in every season and especially during the summer months when the
added heat and humidity can lead to elevated body temperatures and fluid loss.
Water is necessary, but it does not contain the minerals lost
during activity. Sqwincher contains an optimal balance of electrolytes that enhance wellness and productivity for year-round hydration. Saf-T-Gard can help ensure your industrial athletes remain hydrated and on top of their game this season with reduced pricing on a variety |
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of Sqwincher products and flavors in addition to the following two promotions:
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1. FREE DOUBLE COOLER when you PURCHASE 5 CASES of any flavor of Sqwincher 2.5 Gallon Powder Packs (ZERO or Regular) or 3 Gallon LITE Powder Packs.
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2. FREE 7 CUBIC-FOOT FREEZER when you PURCHASE 60 CASES of
Sqwincher Sqweeze Pops.
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Why Sqwincher?
Sqwincher unique product formulations (Sqwincher,
Sqwincher LITE and Sqwincher ZERO) are the result of research and development
that goes well beyond quenching thirst to deliver rehydration for the toughest
of work conditions in addition to the following:
- Sqwincher contains twice the potassium and half the
sodium compared to other sports drinks
- Sqwincher provides bodies with an
optimally-formulated supply of electrolytes; necessary components the body
needs to stay hydrated, fueled and focused
- Available in powder concentrate, liquid
concentrate, ready-made drink and freeze pop configurations in regular,
light-calorie or
no-calorie formulations in a variety of flavors, packaging and
yield sizes to provide peak performance in any high-heat environment
- Multiple promotions may be ordered by the same
customer on the first order
Understanding how worker performance and efficiency
is affected by environmental conditions is critical to reducing dehydrated-related
illnesses and accidents. Sqwincher stands behind those who make it happen every
day by increasing efficiency and minimizing dehydration dangers.
Click here to view a complete list of Sqwincher
promo products, flavors and prices and visit www.saftgard.net or call customer service at
1-800-548-GARD
(4273) for more information or to order today.
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Saf-T-Gard®
Reflect-A-Gard® RG-2005 Vests Deliver Visible Safety and Savings! |
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Summer is quickly approaching, and with it comes
increased visibility hazards. Whether you work indoors or outside,
high-visibility gear is a safety requirement for jobs near moving traffic or
equipment. Saf-T-Gard can help keep you seen and safe on the job in the
Reflect-A-Gard® RG-2005
Class 2 Hi-Viz Breakaway Safety Vest with the following features and benefits:
- Fluorescent lime polyester mesh fabric offers high
visibility and breathable comfort
- Two (2) horizontal and two (2) vertical 2”
reflective stripes deliver ANSI/ISEA-107 Class 2 Level 2 compliance
- The vest is designed to separate harmlessly from
the body in the event that it gets caught
- The five (5) breakaway points include two (2) on
the shoulders, two (2) on the sides and one (1) in the center
- One (1) inner pocket at left chest for convenient
storage and transportation of work materials
- Hook-and-loop closure provides easy on/off and
comfortable, secure fitting
- Available in sizes Medium-5XL
- Sold individually or 50 each/case by size
- $4.25/each or $162.50/case of 50 each by size ($50
minimum order)
Call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today with
any questions or to place your order.
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URGENT NOTIFICATION of Legacy Rubber Insulating Gloves Transition to Electriflex™ |
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In 2014, Honeywell Salisbury
launched Electriflex™ Gloves in order to offer lineman and other
users improved flexibility without compromising safety, and market acceptance
has risen greatly over the last 3+ years. According to Honeywell Salisbury
data, Electriflex is 30% more flexible than legacy Salisbury gloves, and they
are 82% preferred by linemen compared to legacy Salisbury gloves.
With this high rate of
market acceptance and preference, Honeywell Salisbury has officially announced
a transition to Electriflex and the discontinuation of legacy rubber gloves and
mittens. This full transition affects legacy class 2, 3, and 4 high
voltage gloves and mittens (all colors, sizes, and cuff styles).
As the world’s largest
stocking distributor of Salisbury gloves, Saf-T-Gard is in the position to help
our customers manage this transition as smoothly as possible. While
Saf-T-Gard has a strong inventory position on the legacy product, Salisbury is
limiting new production orders. Therefore, ongoing availability is limited, and
Salisbury will soon cease production of legacy gloves altogether.
Saf-T-Gard has integrated
limited styles of the premium Electriflex product into our inventory, and
additionally, we have placed significant orders to continue to increase our
stock position.
Manufacturer discontinuations
can be challenging, but by continuing to partner with Saf-T-Gard you are
working with the market leader. The full Saf-T-Gard team is prepared to discuss
the options available with you to manage your specific situation.
Please contact any of us at 1-800-548-GARD
(4273) if you have any questions or need additional
support.
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Vendor Product Spotlight: Honeywell Miller 9099X/12 Relief Step™ Safety Device |
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The Miller Relief Step™ Safety Device
alleviates the effects of orthostatic intolerance, also known as suspension
trauma. If a fall occurs, a person becomes suspended in a harness and remains
both vertical and sedentary for a period of time, causing blood to ‘pool’ in
the veins of the legs. Subsequently, blood flow is restricted to the brain and
other major organs that may initially result in unconsciousness. If not rescued
promptly, serious injury or death may occur. The Miller Relief Step is designed
to provide a short-term solution in preventing suspension trauma. Additional
features and benefits include the following:
- After a fall, provides ability to move and flex leg
muscles, improving circulation
- Alleviates the effects of orthostatic intolerance
or suspension trauma
- For greater comfort, use two of the devices, one
for each leg
- Simply pull tab to deploy and insert foot into loop
- Attaches to any full-body harness
- Reduces fall clearance requirements
- Extremely lightweight and compact
- Comparable to a shock-absorbing lanyard
- High-impact nylon housing and abrasion-resistant
webbing provide long service life
- Maximum load of the safety device is 400 lb. (includes
the weight of the user and their equipment)
- Black/orange color
- One size only
- Sold individually
Saf-T-Gard provides a comprehensive selection of Honeywell
Miller fall protection products, including harnesses, lanyards, SRLs and other
fall protection accessories. Click here to shop them online, or call customer
service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more information.
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Vendor Product Spotlight: Cordova™ Nitri-Cor Platinum™ 4097 Nitrile Disposable Gloves |
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These gloves are industrial
grade, making them a great choice for mechanics, maintenance, and other jobs.
Since they are nitrile, they are resistant to petroleum products, like oil,
gasoline, and solvents. Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Nitrile industrial/food service grade
- Powder free
- 8-mil palm thickness
- 245mm length (9.6”)
- Beaded cuff
- Latex free
- Component materials comply with all federal
regulations for food contact. (U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 21CFR, Parts
170- 199)
- Soft, form-fitting and comfortable
- Snag and puncture resistant
- Textured finish for extra gripping power
- Available in sizes S-XL
- Sold by the case of 1000 gloves
Saf-T-Gard also offers
several additional styles of Cordova gloves, including coated cut-resistant
gloves, leather driver’s gloves and disposable gloves. Click here to view them
online, or call customer service at
1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more
information.
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Vendor Product Spotlight: PIP Bouton Optical Zenon Z12™ 250-01-0000 Rimless Safety Glasses |
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The Bouton Optical Zenon
Z12™ standard safety glasses are made of polycarbonate, are packaged 12 pair
per dozen, 12 dozen per case and meet ANSI Z87.1 and CSA
Z94.3 standards. Proper sizing is important when buying the Zenon Z12 safety glasses. The size for
this product is universal. These types of parts are designed for specific
applications which feature ways of safeguarding and shielding itself and/or the
user. The Zenon Z12 safety glasses are designed and manufactured such that they offer impact resistance, scratch resistance and UV protection. Additional
features and benefits include the following:
- This popular style comes in a variety of different
polycarbonate lenses to fit your application
- Lightweight, rimless design provides all-day user
comfort
- Black temple, clear lens and anti-scratch coating
- Thin, flexible temples provide a secure fit without
uncomfortable pressure points
- Molded nose bridge design to fit the vast majority
of users
- 9.5 base curve lens
- Meets ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 standards
- Sold individually
Saf-T-Gard carries a
complete line of PIP eye protection products including safety glasses goggles,
faceshields and accessories in a variety of your favorite colors. Click here to view them
online, or call customer service at
1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more
information.
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Trade in Your Old AED When You Purchase a New One at Saf-T-Gard and Receive up to a $600.00 Rebate during CPR and AED Awareness Week |
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Each year June 1–7 is
recognized as National CPR and AED Awareness week. This annual event, sponsored
by the American Heart Association (AHA) with the American Red Cross and the
National Safety Council, aims to foster awareness and emphasize how
high-quality CPR with the use of an AED can save more lives. The event also
seeks to make AEDs more publicly accessible.
The AHA reports that each
year more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United
States. Approximately 50% of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims require
defibrillation; all require CPR. If you perform CPR immediately and use an AED
within the first few minutes of SCA, you can double or triple a person’s chance
of survival according to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation website.
Whether you already have an AED or are looking to purchase one for the first time, Saf-T-Gard can help you revive your first aid program with the latest AED technology. Additionally, you can receive up to $600.00* when you trade in your old AED model for the ZOLL AED Plus® at Saf-T-Gard
from January 1 - June 30, 2018.
ZOLL AED Plus features and benefits include the following:
- Real CPR Help
provides unique assistance to rescuers with feedback in real-time on CPR
compression depth and rate
- Novel electrode
design delivers a five-year shelf life and fits 99% of the population’s chest
anatomy
- Pull-tabs
expose the conductive gel on each pad only when it is in direct contact with
the skin, limiting the chance of gel contamination
- CPR-D-padz meet
applicable ANSI/AAMI/ISO DF-39-1993 requirements and offer clear anatomical
placement illustrations as well as a CPR hand positioning landmark and comes
complete with a rescue accessory package, including a barrier mask, razor,
scissors, disposable gloves and a towelette
- Display screen
presents the elapsed time and number of shocks delivered
- Back-lit
display screen provides simultaneous text with every audio prompt and a circle
of lighted graphical icons that show what to do
*Rebate value varies by competitive unit.
Click here for more information about the promotion and to access
the trade-in coupon.
Offer includes the
following ZOLL AED Plus part numbers:
- 8000-00-4000-01 - AED Plus Semi-Automatic Package with Medical
Prescription
- 8000-00-4003-01 - AED Plus
Semi-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional1
- 8000-00-4004-01 - AED Plus
Semi-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional5
- 8000-00-4007-01 - AED Plus
Fully-Automatic Package with Medical Prescription
- 8000-00-4010-01 - AED Plus
Fully-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional1
- 8000-00-4011-01 - AED Plus
Fully-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional5
Call customer service today at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for a
custom price quote or to place your order, and see for yourself how it
definitely pays to be safe with ZOLL and Saf-T-Gard!
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Saf-T-Gard Catalog
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The time for better safety is now!
Click here to request a FREE copy of our current, full-line, Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. catalog today, and learn how to better GARD yourself
with Saf-T-Gard.
Featuring more than 3,900 different line items from more than 100 different brands and 14 different product categories, this catalog is an excellent resource and provides a wealth of information to keep you safe and productive for even the most rigorous applications!
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Closeout Corner - Don't Miss These Great Deals!
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Saf-T-Gard is making it easier than ever to save big on your
favorite safety items with the “Closeout Corner” featured monthly in
the Saf-T-Gardian newsletter.
Click here to view the reduced
pricing on all of your must-have items to take advantage of this limited-time pricing
and inventory.
Be sure to check back next month for even more products and
savings!
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Spin the Wheel of Misfortune to See How You Can Better Your Safety with Saf-T-Gard
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Hazards exist in every workplace. Common examples
include slips, trips, falls, exposure to loud noises, working from heights,
vibrations and unguarded machinery. The best way to protect your employees is
to recognize the hazards that exist on the job, and control them by utilizing
the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the application.
This is where Saf-T-Gard can help! We've been
bringing workers home safely since 1936 with our finest industrial safety
products and PPE, and we can do the same for you. Stop by our booth at
the any of the following trade shows to check out our comprehensive
selection of safety products and services that directly address every workplace
safety hazard.
While you're there, take a spin on our "Wheel of
Misfortune" to learn more about the different safety products that protect
against specific work hazards, win free prizes and see how it pays to avoid
costly fines and work injuries when you partner with Saf-T-Gard!
Chicagoland Safety, Health & Environmental Conference - Wednesday, September 19, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m., Northern Illinois University (Naperville Campus), Naperville,
Illinois, Booth #TBD
International Lineman's Rodeo & Expo 2018 - Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., Overland Park Convention Center, Overland
Park, Kansas, Booth #530
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Hazardous Chemical Safety Guide
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Hundreds of industries use chemicals at some point
during their production and service processes. Some of these chemical uses are
obvious – massive amounts of chemicals are used in plastic and rubber
production and to refine oil and natural gas. But even industries that use only
moderate amounts of chemicals need safe handling processes and secure storage options. We've put together some helpful educational information all in
one place. Click here to view, and let
Saf-T-Gard know how we can help you.
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| Safety Tips |
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1. PROMOTE SAFETY -
Highlight your safety record with a sign featuring the number of days since a
lost-time accident or injury
2. PROMOTE SAFETY - Recognize
your company's safety champions with gold-color safety caps or similar awards
3. PROMOTE SAFETY - Take
advantage of training tools available from OSHA, the National Safety Council and similar organizations
4. PROMOTE SAFETY -
Recognize that the total cost of safety is not unit prices on a product, but
includes the benefit of reducing lost time accidents, reductions in workman's
compensation insurance premiums and improved productivity and morale
5. PROMOTE SAFETY - Remember, there's a human face to safety - every worker goes home at the end of
the workday - safe and healthy
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Q&A
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Question - What is the difference
between medical or medical-grade disposable exam gloves and non-medical or
industrial-grade disposable gloves?
Answer - Disposable gloves made of natural
latex, nitrile, vinyl or other synthetic materials are classified according to
their quality level (AQL by statistical sampling for defects found). If
the word "exam" or "examination" glove appears in the
product packaging to describe the gloves, they must meet the requirements of
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patient examination
gloves. The FDA minimum AQL is 2.5. Sampled shipments with a higher
level of defects are rejected and cannot be sold as medical or medical-grade
exam gloves. The FDA recommends that exam gloves also meet applicable
ASTM standard specifications which cover thickness, length, size and other
attributes. There are other regulatory requirements for medical or
medical-grade exam gloves as well including the filing of FDA pre-market notification
forms [510(k)], registration of the manufacturer or importer as an FDA medical
device establishment, random inspections of manufacturing facilities and
random sampling of shipments of imported gloves. Non-medical or
industrial grade disposable gloves are generally manufactured as medical gloves
but were identified and segregated during post-production testing as having a
higher AQL meaning a higher level of defects. There are no minimum AQL
requirements for non-medical disposable gloves. [ed. note Ambi-Gard®
brand exam gloves are manufactured, sampled, and tested to a higher AQL than
the FDA minimum and Ambi-Gard non-medical disposable gloves are also sampled
and tested to a specific AQL level to assure consistent quality.]
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| Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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Ania Rodriguez Escobales is the Telecom Administrative Assistant, and she joined
Saf-T-Gard in April 2018.
What Ania likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"I like the professional work environment and
that the company is directed to results."
What makes Ania's day:
"Being able to fulfill my daily goals."
Ania's outside interests are:
"I enjoy sharing time with my family and exercising."
Anything else:
"I am from Puerto Rico, and I love the music!”
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What is OSHA's position regarding the required "quiet time"
before audiometric testing is done? Can an employee's audiometric testing
be conducted after the employee has worked a full-shift in a noisy environment and was wearing hearing protection?
The Occupational Noise standard at 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(iii) states that
testing to establish a baseline must immediately be preceded by fourteen (14)
hours without workplace noise. There is no requirement for fourteen (14) hours
without exposure to workplace noise for annual audiograms as there is for
baseline audiograms.
However, please be aware that a temporary threshold shift (TTS) could
possibly contaminate an annual audiogram if an employee was exposed to noise
prior to taking the audiogram. It is this audiogram which is compared to the
baseline audiogram to determine whether a Standard Threshold Shift (STS) has
occurred. The audiologist, otolaryngologist or physician cannot override this
STS determination simply because of possible TTS contamination. Only a retest
audiogram, taken within 30 days of the annual audiogram, can be used to replace
the annual audiogram and the STS determination.
An employer may substitute the use of hearing protection when the
fourteen hours of quiet time cannot be met. If TTS contamination is a problem,
the retest audiogram should be preceded by 14 hours free from workplace noise,
(but this is not required by the standard). If no retest is done, the annual
audiogram and its STS determination are conclusive, and the follow-up
procedures and written notification of the STS determination to the employee
must be done.
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| As I See It |
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It is June 2018, almost mid-year. So what is so
important about the year? When, in our industrial safety world, we have product
specifications and test methods developed by industry consensus groups like
ASTM and ISEA and IEC. In the US, most or all such specifications are also
designated as ANSI or American National Standards. So back to the question –
what about the year? Such documents (which are usually referenced in OSHA
regulations) must be reviewed on a periodic basis, generally every 5 years or
so. This ensures that product specifications and test methods do not become
stale and can incorporate new developments and new technology. So what does
this mean to you and your workers? Using the example of hand protection, the
first ANSI/ISEA-105 American National
Standard for Hand Protection Criteria was published in 2000 as a user
guide. It was subsequently updated, as required, in 2005 and 2011. This
document was significantly updated in 2016 and renamed American National Standard for Hand Protection Classification, reflecting
a desire of users and suppliers for more quantitative classifications covering
a wider range of performance criteria. As members of ISEA and ASTM, we remain
significantly and often passionately involved in the continuous development of
the standards and test methods that cover the products we supply for the
protection of your workers and the safety of your workplace. That is our
commitment to you, because we are Saf-T-Gard International - Bringing
Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
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