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Kick Your Safety into High Gear with
Saf-T-Gard Automotive Safety Solutions
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From
handling dangerous machinery, tools and chemicals, to exposure to sharp edges,
noise, vibrations, heat, fire, electric power and other hazardous conditions,
automotive workers encounter many daily hazards that put them at great risk for
workplace accidents if not properly protected. In fact, a recent Bureau of
Labor Statistics injury and illness report revealed that in 2020, auto
mechanics and technicians experienced 9,940 non-fatal occupational injuries and
illnesses.
As a global
supplier of personal protective equipment, environmental safety, facility
safety, first aid, public safety and electrical safety with more than 85 years
of experience in bringing workers home safety, Saf-T-Gard has everything your
automotive workers need to remain safe and productive on the job, including the
following:
The
exponential growth in electric vehicles (EV), both fully electric and plug-in
hybrid, adds additional hazards and risks to the manufacture and servicing of
these vehicles. Saf-T-Gard International, a global market leader in electrical
protective equipment for workers, is uniquely qualified to work with your
facility and keep your employees safe.
Our Voltgard® Test Lab is the
largest independent NAIL4PET-accredited test lab for rubber insulating products
in the United States assuring you that your workers are in compliance with OSHA
regulations and all applicable industry standards.
Handling
EV power systems requires a recognition that the hazard exposure is to DC
(direct current) which is different from the standard AC (alternating current)
power systems that energize our workplaces, homes and the nation's power grids.
To protect workers from the hazards of DC energized circuits and equipment,
rubber insulating gloves should be tested and recertified for DC working
voltages. All rubber insulating gloves are tested prior to shipment at AC
voltages for general use. The Voltgard® Test Lab can
now test rubber insulating gloves with DC for use with EV and other DC powered
systems. Gloves tested by Voltgard® with DC are clearly
marked with the DC Maximum Use Voltage.
Electrical
vehicle technicians can now be assured of the properly tested and certified
protective equipment suitable for use with EV DC batteries and systems. And
facilities producing and servicing electric vehicles can be sure that the
rubber insulating gloves they are using, when tested at the Voltgard® Test Lab, can
adequately protect against nearly every electrical hazard that they will
encounter. So, when it comes to protecting your automotive workers, don’t trust
just anyone with their safety. Trust the experts with more than 85 years of
experience and excellence. Trust Saf-T-Gard.
Click here to access the Saf-T-Gard Automotive
Safety Products and Services brochure, and click here to learn more about Voltgard®'s
DC testing services.
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Saf-T-Gard Now Offers Custom Grounds and Jumpers with Uncustomary Quickness |
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Lineman and
utility workers’ jobs won’t wait, so neither should they when it comes to
getting the safety equipment they need. Grounds and jumpers are vital when
working on powerlines or electrical systems, and the Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard®
Electrical Safety Division now proudly offers custom assembly of personal
protective grounds and temporary bypass jumpers within industry-leading
delivery times. All custom sets are designed to unique specifications and
tested to ASTM and OSHA standards. Whether it is single grounding assemblies,
grounding cluster sets, or hand- or stick-installed jumpers, Voltgard®
can build any configuration to fit every application.
The Saf-T-Gard®
Voltgard® Electrical Safety Division is the premier, single-source
provider of superior electrical safety products and services, including grounds
and jumpers assembly, testing, and repair and recertification.
Assembly
- Assembled sets
to the custom length, including clamps and ferrules to match your specific
needs
- Fast turnaround
on most assemblies for quick shipment
Testing
- Ability to
fully test ground sets to confirm continuity and performance of the set as
intended for use
- While no
standard exists to specify how often grounds need to be retested, the
recommended industry practice is every 12 months or earlier if damage to the
set is suspected
Repair & Recertification
- Grounds and
jumpers can oftentimes be repaired for repeated use and cost savings over the
price of purchasing new sets
- The Saf-T-Gard®
Voltgard® Electrical Safety Division has full ability to inspect,
repair and recertify grounds and jumpers to like-new status
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Click on the image below to view a ground set and insulated jumper checklist.
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Experience is paramount when it's your workers' lives on the line. The Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® team has more than 100 combined years of safety expertise.
Click here for more information on
Saf-T-Gard's grounds and jumpers offering and contact your Saf-T-Gard sales rep or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more information or to place an order.
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Have You Stocked Your ANSI 2021 Compliant First Aid Kits? |
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To be ANSI/ISEA Z308-2021 compliant in the workplace your customers need to have their first
aid kits and cabinets updated by October 15th, 2022.
The new
standards include several enhancements from the previous 2015 ANSI
standards. ANSI 2021 Standard includes two classes of kits: Class A
for most common types of workplace injuries and Class B for a broader range and
quantity of supplies for complex and high-risk environments. The 2021 standards
now require a foil blanket for both classes of first aid kits. The updated
standards distinguish more guidance on required types of tourniquets for ANSI
B, with specific guidelines to be most effective at preventing blood loss.
Additionally, the updated standards include more guidance on separately packed
bleeding control kits with more advanced guidance for identifying workplace
hazards.
Click here to read our recent blog post to learn
more about how to select the right kit for compliance.
Saf-T-Gard
offers a variety of ANSI 2021 Compliant first aid kits, including the following
styles:
Saf-T-Gard carries
a comprehensive selection of First Aid Only® products, including first aid kits,
cabinets and supplies, bandages and tapes, antiseptics, eye care, medicinals,
burn care, outdoor protection and bloodborne pathogens. Click here to shop them online, or call customer
service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more information or to place an order.
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Watch the FREE Moldex Construction Respiratory Program Suffocating You? Breathe Easy Webinar ON DEMAND |
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Silica dust, asbestos, welding fumes, concrete dust, lead, solvents, sprays, fibers,
and more. What do they all
have in common? Your lungs! If you’re encountering one or more of the above at
your workplace,
you know all too well what wearing a respirator entails. So, when it comes to
your workplace respiratory
program, you may want to start with the following questions:
- Does my
company have a mandatory or a voluntary respiratory protection program and if
so, who is responsible for it?
- What are
the respiratory hazards that we are protecting against?
If you
start with those questions, you’re headed down the right path to keeping you
and your workforce safe.
Join
Craig and Frank from Moldex as they help us get a better handle on what to look
for when implementing
or improving your construction respiratory program:
- Mandatory
vs. Voluntary Respiratory Program
- Differences
in the types of Fit Testing: Bananas vs. Computers (Qualitative vs.
Quantitative)
- Selection
of Respiratory Equipment
- Right
for the Hazard
- Right
for the Task
- Right
for the Person
- Human
Facial Hair is HUGE!
Click here to register and watch the FREE
webinar ON DEMAND today.
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SureWerx K1 Series™ V3553570 Due North GripPro™ Spikeless Traction Aids: The New Revolution in Traction |
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Many employers require their employees to wear traction
aids during the winter months. But what about those employees who go inside and
outside frequently throughout the day, or work indoors in potential slippery
conditions?
That’s where the SureWerx K1 Series™ V3553570 Due North GripPro™ Spikeless
Traction Aids come in. Many industries like refrigeration,
aviation, busing, commercial (flat) roofing, and warehousing have employees
who might not work in the icy, snowy conditions outside, but their indoor
conditions are just as slippery. Indoor traction aids are a great solution.
They provide the needed traction when working on concrete, tile, or
refrigerator floor which can become very slick when frosty or wet.
Ideal for workers shifting between outdoor and indoor settings, or those
working exclusively in slippery indoor conditions, such as food processing
plants or emergency medical services, as well as workers who frequently need to
climb ladders and want to avoid slips a spike may cause due to metal-on-metal
friction, spikeless traction aids ensure proper footing at all times and
eliminate the risk of damaging floors and other surfaces.
Specially engineered to reduce the chance of slips
or falls no matter where the job takes you, the SureWerx K1 Series™ V3553570 Due North GripPro™ Spikeless
Traction Aids showcase the most advanced spikeless design
available on the market today, and include the following additional features
and benefits:
- The non-spiked design is non-marring and will provide
extra grip in numerous working environments
- 11 (22/pair) patented hi-viz chevrons are strategically
placed to increase grip and reduce the risk of slips and falls
- Specially designed treads channel water away to deliver
enhanced traction
- Natural rubber material with proprietary polymer blend
maintains flexibility even in sub-zero temperatures
- Slip-on design fits snugly over boots and shoes
- Easy on-off pull tab provides quick adjustment
- Can be worn while driving, climbing ladders, and walking
on grates
- Available in sizes Small/Medium and Large/XL
- Sold by the pair
Click here to shop the SureWerx K1 Series™ V3553570 Due North GripPro™ Spikeless
Traction Aids online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD
(4273) today for more information or to place an order.
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| Best Practices for Protecting Temporary Workers |
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Temporary workers are those who are paid by a staffing
company and assigned to work for a host employer, including both short- and
long-term assignments. This dual employment arrangement presents unique
occupational safety and health (OSH) challenges. In order to help host employers
navigate these challenges and develop a comprehensive OSH program, NIOSH
recently released the document Protecting Temporary Workers: Best
Practices for Host Employers. Click here to learn more.
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Shop @ Saftgard.com - The Smart, Simple and Speedy Way to Shop for Safety Online Today!
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Saftgard.com makes it easier than ever for visitors to find exactly what they are looking for by utilizing a guided navigation layout with a fully-optimized “smart” search engine. The responsive design enables use and access to more than 6,000 products with enhanced product content and imagery on your PC, smart phone or tablet.
Moreover, existing Saf-T-Gard customers can link their account to a new Saftgard.com web login to review ALL past orders and invoices, create a “wish list” of favorite items, save carts to simplify the ordering/reordering process and so much more! Buyers without an existing Saf-T-Gard account can register for one online, or they can still search, browse and order on Saftgard.com without a Saf-T-Gard account.
We invite you to spend a few minutes at Saftgard.com, and if you haven't already, please register for an account to enable online ordering.
Click here for a shortcut to the registration page, and click here for detailed instructions on how to link your Saf-T-Gard account to a Saftgard.com web login.
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Visit 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.
Chicagoland Safety
Health & Environmental Conference – Wednesday, September 21,
2022, at *8:30 a.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Northern Illinois University (Naperville
Campus), Naperville, Illinois, Booth #TBD, *Richard Rivkin presents “The Shocking Need for
Electrical Safety, Inspection & Testing” on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at
8:30 a.m.
International Lineman’s Rodeo – Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, October 14, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, Kansas, Booth #217
NECA Safety Leadership Summit – Monday, November 14, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. and Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Seelbach
Hilton Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, Booth #42
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Five Safety Tips
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1. THICK OR THIN -
EITHER WAY YOU WIN - Chemical-resistant gloves are available in a wide range of
thicknesses. Thinner gloves offer more tactile sensitivity. Thicker
gloves offer more durability and protection against chemical permeation and
degradation.
2. COATING GLOATING -
EYEWEAR - Protective eyewear is available with fog-free coatings as well as
anti-scratch coatings.
3. COATING GLOATING -
GLOVES - Industrial gloves are available with protective coatings of latex
rubber, neoprene and nitrile synthetic rubbers, PVC and PVA and PU plastics -
each with different properties for protection against chemicals, abrasion, cuts
and punctures, and tactile sensitivity.
4. OSHA HEARS YOU -
YOU HEAR OSHA - Your workers are entitled to a choice of hearing protection to
achieve desired levels of protection with comfort. Many different types of
earplugs and earmuffs are available to help you comply with this important
requirement.
5. DIVERSE WORKFORCE -
DIVERSE PRODUCTS - Smart business and regulatory compliance demand that PPE properly fit
the worker to be effective. Respirators and protective eyewear are
available to fit Asian and Hispanic workers with unique facial characteristics.
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Question - What are the
definitions of "flame retardant" and "flame resistant" in
regards to apparel covered by paragraph 1910.269(l)(6)(iii) of the electric
power generation, transmission, and distribution standard, 29 CFR 1910.269?
Answer - The source of the
terms used by OSHA with respect to the paragraph 1910.269(l)(6)(iii) Apparel
requirement is the American Society of Testing and Materials Standard, ASTM D
123-93, Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles. This ASTM standard includes
the following definitions:
Flame Resistant: The property of a
material whereby flaming combustion is prevented, terminated, or inhibited
following application of a flaming or non-flaming source of ignition, with or
without subsequent removal of the ignition source.
Flame-Retardant-Treated: Having received
flame-retardant treatment.
Flame Retardant: This terminology
should not be used as an adjective except in the terminology:
flame-retardant-treated (or flame-retardant treatment). Used as a noun, "flame
retardant" is a chemical used to impart flame resistance.
Note - FR or
Flame-Resistant is not the same as arc-rated.
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| Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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Loren Rivkin is
President of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. and joined Saf-T-Gard full time in
1999.
What Loren likes
about
Saf-T-Gard:
"I enjoy and
appreciate the opportunity to work in my family’s business as the 4th
generation."
What makes Loren's
day:
"I like the
unique applications/work environments that require some outside-the-box ideas.
I like customers that see value in partnering with safety specialists at
Saf-T-Gard and realizing safety products are not simply a commodity that they
can buy anywhere (even if they can, seemingly, buy them “anywhere” these
days)."
Loren's outside
interests are:
"Watching
Wisconsin Badgers football, Chicago Bulls basketball, and spending time with my
family."
Anything else:
"It may be
cheesy, but the products that Saf-T-Gard sells help make sure that people go
home to see their families at the end of their work day, safely and in one
piece. There is something about that idea that makes me proud."
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Employees at times perform various tasks on construction
equipment being used at a construction site, such as checking fluid levels. At
times this work is done while the employee is on the vehicle at heights over
more than 6 feet. Do any OSHA construction standards require fall protection
for employees who are on construction equipment, such as excavators, dump
trucks, and bulldozers at heights in excess of 6 feet?
The OSHA standards for fall protection in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
do not apply in this situation because Subpart M explicitly excludes vehicles.
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) states: Each employee on a walking/working surface
(horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6
feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the
use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
The phrase "walking/working surface" is defined at 29 CFR
1926.500(b)(2) as: Any surface, whether horizontal or vertical on which an
employee walks or works, including, but not limited to, floors, roofs, ramps,
bridges, runways, formwork and concrete reinforcing steel but not including
ladders, vehicles, or trailers, on which employees must be located in
order to perform their job duties. [Emphasis added]. Therefore, Subpart M does
not require fall protection for an employee who is on a vehicle in order to
perform his or her job duties because 1926.500(b)(2) expressly excludes
vehicles from the definition of "walking/working surface."
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| As I See It |
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It is August 2022 and this month’s keywords are second opinion
and Plan B. Those of us covered by health insurance most likely have a primary
care physician, and most likely that physician is part of a medical practice
group. That means that if your primary care physician is not available, others
in the group can provide assistance.
It's not too different for industrial safety and PPE needs. For
Saf-T-Gard customers (and we thank you!!!), we are supported by the resources
of world-class manufacturers who enhance our capabilities with their technical
expertise. And in these days of supply chain disruptions, our Plan B to support
our customers is a national network of distribution partners’ stocking
warehouses. And, as members of AD Safety
Network, you can be sure that Saf-T-Gard is constantly striving to match our
first-class quality products with best-in-class service and support.
For those of you who are not yet
Saf-T-Gard
customers, when was the last time you got a second opinion and what is your
Plan B? Are you still using the same safety products and PPE that you used
years ago? Technology hasn’t forgotten the safety industry, and there are likely
new products that can improve compliance, enhance worker safety and
productivity, and be cost-effective. Saf-T-Gard’s top-notch safety specialists
have the expertise and resources to provide you with that second opinion.
And,
if you don’t yet have a Plan B, please give us the opportunity to be your Plan
B back-up supplier with the chance to earn a place on your starting team. We’ll
still bring the experience, expertise, and resources necessary and appropriate
for your workers, hazards, and applications. And we won’t disappoint you, because we are
Saf-T-Gard International - Bringing Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Rivkin, Saf-T-Gard CEO and Chairman of the Board
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