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Join Saf-T-Gard for the March 10th e-Hazard Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training Class |
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Do you know all of the best work practices in electrical safety?
Are you aware of the latest guidelines and regulations from NFPA 70E and OSHA?
Sign up for the Low Voltage Qualified (LV)
Electrical Safety Training Class (including OSHA & NFPA 70E - version 2018)
sponsored by the electrical safety experts e-Hazard and Voltgard®
(a division of
Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.) on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CDT at the Courtyard by Marriott - Chicago Deerfield 800
Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015 to learn all of this and more, including how
NFPA 70E page cuts your PPE training by 75%, common places for electrical arc
flash, misunderstood NFPA 70E concepts, fixable things you didn’t know about
your electrical system that could wreck your plant, electrically-safe work
habits, a full, practical understanding of the NFPA 70E standard and great ideas from
trainers who have implemented them!
Afterward, take a tour of the Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® Test Lab,
the largest, independent, NAIL4PET-accredited test lab for rubber insulating
products in the United States!
The cost to attend the one-day seminar for Low Voltage Qualified (LV)
Electrical Safety Training is $400 per person. Please contact
e-Hazard at
register@e-hazard.com or (502) 716-7073 with any questions or concerns.
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Coronavirus Information from OSHA and CDC |
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OSHA’s new webpage focuses
on protecting workers from exposure to the novel coronavirus and provides
information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak
first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The information includes
links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and
infection with, 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted
in confirmed human infections in China and a growing number of other countries,
including the United States. Infected patients have also spread the virus to
healthcare workers. The latest situation summary updates are available on
CDC’s 2019-nCoV webpage.
There is no evidence of widespread transmission of 2019-nCoV in
the United States at this time. Without sustained human-to-human transmission,
most American workers are not at significant risk of infection. Exposure risk
may be elevated for some workers who interact with potentially infected
travelers from abroad, including those involved in the following:
- Healthcare
- Deathcare
- Laboratories
- Airline operations
- Border protection
- Solid waste and wastewater management
- Travel to areas, including parts of China, where the virus is
spreading
There is much more to learn about the transmissibility,
severity, and other features associated with 2019-nCoV as the outbreak investigation
continues. Infected people can spread the 2019-nCoV through their respiratory
secretions, especially when they cough or sneeze.
According to the CDC,
spread from person-to-person is most likely among close contacts (about 6
feet). Person-to-person spread is thought to occur mainly via respiratory
droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how
influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.
These droplets can land in
the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the
lungs. It’s currently unknown if a person can get 2019-nCoV by touching a
surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth,
nose, or possibly their eyes.
In addition to this OSHA guidance, employers and workers should
consult interim CDC guidance specific to 2019-nCoV. CDC recently
updated the 2019 Novel Coronavirus website to provide
additional guidance for recommendations listed in the Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations
for Patients with Known or Patients Under Investigation for 2019 Novel
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in a Healthcare Setting.
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Introducing the New Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® V-GRIPS® Low-Voltage and
High-Voltage Leather Protector Gloves |
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Behold the new Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® V-GRIPS®
- the most powerful leather protector gloves to ever take a hold of the
electrical safety industry! Constructed using a proprietary grip-enhancing coating
that covers the entire palm, index finger and thumb to enable an unsurpassed
grip that won’t affect the ergonomics of the gloves, the Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® V-GRIPS® Leather Protector Gloves complement the existing product line, as electrical workers need leather protector gloves that can grip
well without sacrificing comfort, dexterity or tactile sensitivity when
handling small parts.
Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® V-GRIPS® Leather
Protector Gloves are manufactured from a soft, gold, grain
goatskin leather for comfort, flexibility and durability that, when combined
with the proprietary
V-GRIPS® coating, take performance and
safety to the next level and are available in various lengths, cuffs and sizes
for use with several different classes and styles of rubber insulating gloves. Additional
features and benefits include the following:
- Voltgard® V-GRIPS® Leather Protector Gloves are
crafted by leather glove specialists, and the low-voltage styles fit properly
over straight cuff industry-standard rubber insulating gloves, while the
high-voltage styles fit properly over both straight and bell cuff
industry-standard rubber insulating gloves
- Made from a gold, grain goatskin leather that is selected and
processed to be soft, flexible and durable, these leather protector gloves
provide protection against cuts, abrasions and punctures and will not absorb
dirt, oil, grit, grime or moisture
- Manufactured using a proprietary grip-enhancing coating that
covers the entire work surface of the gloves (palm, index finger and thumb) to
deliver an unsurpassed grip that won’t slip or affect the ergonomics of the
gloves
- The proprietary grip-enhancing coating does not significantly
increase the thickness of the working area of the gloves, thereby providing the
ideal balance of dexterity, flexibility and grip, especially when handling
small parts
- Gunn cut pattern is the longest-lasting construction and
provides better wear and comfort
- The low-voltage styles feature a slip-on cuff (with the
exception of VLP-210S4C)
for easy donning/doffing, and all other styles feature a durable split leather
gauntlet cuff that extends protection past the wrist
- Leather strap and durable buckle comfortably secures gloves to
the hands
- All V-GRIPS® Leather Protector Gloves have an
Arc Rating of at least 28 cal/cm2
- Dual-sized to fit whole and half sizes in rubber insulating
gloves, i.e. - size 9 fits both 9 and 9 ½ rubber insulating gloves
- Meets ASTM Standard F-696 for Leather Protectors for Rubber
Insulating Gloves and Mittens
- Leather protector gloves should always be worn over rubber
insulating gloves to extend their life and provide protection to the gloves
from cuts, abrasions and punctures
- Leather protector gloves themselves offer no protection against
high or low voltage and should always be worn over rubber insulating gloves
- Low-voltage styles are designed for use with Class 00 and 0, and
high-voltage styles are designed for use with Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 rubber
insulating gloves
- Ideal for use by utility workers, power and communication linemen,
electrical contractors, plant and facility maintenance technicians and
electrical field service technicians
Available in lengths ranging from 10”-14”, all styles are
available in sizes 8-12 and sold by the pair, with the exception of VLP-210S,
which is available in sizes 7-12. Click here to shop them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more
information or to place an order.
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How to Tell if a Disposable Glove Will be Comfortable
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It’s difficult for safety managers to find disposable gloves
that protect well, while also being comfortable to wear. According to a
recent 2019 Ansell Disposable Glove User Needs Research survey, comfort is one
of the top challenges that safety managers face when choosing
single-use gloves
for their workers.
The comfort of a disposable glove is important for several
reasons. Comfortable gloves encourage use and make it easier to perform tasks.
If a glove is stiff, fits too tightly, or is difficult to put on, it can lead
to a variety of problems that inhibit productivity.
Comfort can be somewhat subjective, but it’s possible to tell if
most workers would find a glove to be comfortable by understanding two
particular metrics on disposable glove product data sheets.
Elongation is a measure of how much material cut from a
glove will stretch before breaking. More elastic gloves tend to have higher
elongation and be more comfortable.
Modulus is a measure of how much a material will resist
changing its shape when stretched. Low modulus indicates a material will stretch
more easily, which typically means it will be more comfortable. High
modulus indicates a material is stiffer.
Disposable gloves made of latex tend to be among the most
comfortable. Latex has high measures of elongation, indicating it can stretch
far without breaking. Latex also has a low modulus due to its elasticity.
Because of the risk of allergies, however, as well as the unique
resistance of nitrile and neoprene too many chemicals, many safety managers
today have moved away from latex to nitrile or neoprene disposable
gloves. Today’s gloves made of neoprene and certain types of nitrile
(nitrile A) can be highly comfortable, with high elongation and low modulus
performance.
Many wearers today therefore prefer nitrile or neoprene gloves to
latex. With an elongation at break measure of 500% before aging, and a modulus
of 10.7 MPa, MICROFLEX
XCEED gloves are an example of soft, elastic nitrile
gloves that many workers find more comfortable than traditional latex
disposable gloves.
Skin irritation is another factor that can impact the comfort of
a disposable glove. Workers who wear gloves for long shifts often experience
red, itchy, flaky skin as a result of dryness. Gloves with special inner
coatings like MICROFLEX
Soft White Nitrile with HYDRASOFT Technology can hydrate skin for
greater comfort during wear.
Saf-T-Gard has an extensive portfolio of Ansell and MICROFLEX disposable gloves as well as many additional hand protection products,
including general purpose gloves, cut-resistant gloves, mechanic’s gloves,
chemical-resistant gloves and more. Click
here
to shop them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an
order.
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Download Master Lock's FREE Southern Company Case Study to Learn More about Their Commitment to Improving Employee Safety |
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Implementing OSHA-compliant employee safety programs is an
ongoing process in every industry. For the utilities industry, tagout is still
a valid method under OSHA regulations.
However, Southern Company - a recognized provider of energy, fiber optics and
wireless communications solutions, tasked David Whitman, Hydro Operations and
Maintenance Manager for Georgia Power (a Southern Company subsidiary), with
implementing a LOTO program across 95 facilities within its network
subsidiaries, including Southern Company Generation, Southern Power and
Southern Company Gas.
Southern Company partnered with The Master Lock Company based on
the safety leader’s reputation for providing end-to-end safety solutions and
services. The Master Lock Company worked closely with Southern Company to
evaluate its safety needs and made recommendations on lockout devices and
safety padlocks to increase the efficiency and safety of maintenance tasks.
Click here to read the complete case study, and
learn how Southern Company has improved employee access to lockout equipment
and ultimately created a safer work environment for its employees after
implementing LOTO procedures across its 95 facilities.
Saf-T-Gard supplies a comprehensive selection of Master Lock lockout/tagout
products. Click here to shop them online, or call
customer service at 1-800-548-GARD
(4273) today for more information or to place an order.
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New AED Regulations from the FDA |
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February is American Heart Month. As such, we wanted to educate you
on some changes you can make to create a heart-healthy lifestyle using the new
AED regulations from the FDA.
In February 2015, the FDA published a final order requiring
premarket approval (PMA) applications for new and existing AEDs and necessary
AED accessories. If your AED is not FDA-approved, it cannot be supported by the
manufacturer after February 3, 2021, and accessories will no longer be
available.
To ensure the availability of lifesaving treatment with the AEDs
in your facilities, we encourage you to determine whether your AED is
FDA-approved, and if it is not, to begin making plans to transition to an
FDA-approved AED.
The FDA recommends that you take the following steps:
- Determine the brand and model of your AED - Most AEDs indicate
the brand and model on the back of the device
- Check the list of FDA-approved AEDs by visiting www.fda.gov and
searching “AED”
- If your AED is not listed, plan to transition to an FDA-approved
AED
- Given the importance of these devices in emergency situations,
the FDA recommends you continue to keep your AED available for use until you
obtain an FDA-approved AED
When you’re ready to purchase, Saf-T-Gard offers a wide variety
of ZOLL® AED Plus® packages including semi-automatic and
fully-automatic options. Click here
to shop them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an
order.
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Register to Attend the FREE Sqwincher "Worker Heat Stress and Dehydration - Are You Prepared?" Webinar |
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Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot
environments may be at risk of heat stress and dehydration. Exposure to extreme
heat can result in illnesses and injuries. Prevention of heat stress and
dehydration in workers is important and employers should provide training to
workers so they understand what these deadly issues are, how they affect their
health and safety, and most importantly, how they can be prevented.
Join hydration expert, Bubba Wolford, Sqwincher Director of Education and
Training, on February 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) as he takes a deep dive into
these life threatening situations during the FREE “Worker Heat Stress and Dehydration Are You Prepared” webinar. Click
here to register today.
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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 help 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
e-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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Visit with Saf-T-Gard and Take Your Turn on the Safety Slide
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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, learn how you can win big when you slide
into safety at Saf-T-Gard to win FREE prizes and more!
Downstate Illinois
Occupational Safety & Health (DIOSH) Day 2020 - Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 7:00
a.m. to 2:35 p.m., Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois, Booth #TBD
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC) 2020 - Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, Booth #841
2020 Wisconsin Safety Council Annual Conference - Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells,
Wisconsin, Booth #1303
2020 IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exposition -
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., McCormick
Place, Chicago, Illinois, Booth #2603
2020
Region V VPPPA Conference - Wednesday,
April 29, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2020 from
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Lake Geneva Resort & Spa,
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Booth #TBD
NECA Safety
Professionals Conference - Monday, May 18, 2020 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19,
2020 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Scottsdale Resort
at McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona, Booth #501
2020 Chicagoland Safety,
Health & Environmental Conference - Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Northern
Illinois University (Naperville Campus), Naperville, Illinois, Booth #TBD
International
Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo -
Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky, Booth #118
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Safety Tips |
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1. SEE NO EVIL - Protective eyewear comes into the 21st century with
wrap-around
styles that are fashionable, comfortable, and in full compliance with ANSI
Z87.1 as required by OSHA
2. HEAR NO EVIL - Put hearing protection where the noise is, as many styles of earplugs
are now available in bulk dispensers that can be placed virtually anywhere
3. SPEAK NO EVIL - Full facepiece respirators include a speaking diaphragm for clear and
easy communications
4. STEP ON IT - Anti-fatigue matting helps relieve back and leg fatigue, and many materials
and sizes are available, including matting with colored edges that identify hazards
in accordance with OSHA 1910.144
5. JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH - Disposable gloves are available in a variety of
materials and thicknesses for the best combination of sensitivity and
durability
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Q&A |
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Question - “Do inspection tags have to be on the safety eyewash/shower stations, or
can they be on the door outside of the room? We have wash down areas and the
tags get wet and can become unreadable."
Answer - The OSHA standard makes no reference to test tags. Vendors supply
them as a convenience for end users with which to monitor and record their
weekly testing requirements. It is a way of showing officials that the equipment
is being tested as required (for which there is a requirement). As long as they keep the test records up to date there appears to be nothing in the
standard that specifies where they should be kept.
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Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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David Clay is a Voltgard Test Lab Team Member and has been with
Saf-T-Gard for more
than 10 years.
What David likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"It's like being in a family. Everybody seems to come together to
support one another in cases of emergencies. We do company events as a
group, and those are the things I like about STG."
What makes David's day:
"Knowing that the products we sell and test are protecting lives around
the country. That's more than enough to make my day."
David's outside interests are:
"Automotive engine
repair, electrical wiring, maintenance and driving a truck."
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Factoid |
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How does OSHA enforce the use of flame-resistant clothing in a setting
such as a petrochemical plant covered by OSHA standard 29 CFR §1910.119,
Process Safety Management (PSM) for highly hazardous chemicals?
"It has been recognized as industry practice in the chemical and
refining industries to require flame-resistant clothing where there exists a
danger of flash fire/burns from accidental releases. National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 2113, Standard on Selection, Care, Use and Maintenance of
Flame-Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel against Flash
Fire is a national consensus standard which applies to, among others, chemical,
refining, and terminal facilities with flash fire hazards. Among other
standards, NFPA 2113 has requirements for when flame-resistant
garments/flame-resistant clothing must be used by industrial personnel exposed
to flash fire hazards.
Based on the large quantity of flammable materials (liquids, solids, and
gasses) and reactive chemicals that are handled/processed with associated
on-site movement activities at such a facility, OSHA believes any worksite
assessment required by OSHA or NFPA 2113 would conclude that: 1) flash fire
hazards do exist on a continuous basis in various areas (including but not
limited to operating, storage, loading and
off-loading, etc.) at your facility; and
2) when employees such as operators and maintenance personnel are in the areas
where flash fire hazards exist, the employees must wear flame-resistant
garments/flame-resistant clothing to protect against the flash fire
hazards."
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As I See It |
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It is February 2020. So the question this month is whY Saf-T-Gard?
Among the answers, and in
no particular order, is historY. Our
company roots go back to 1936, so this year is our 84th year. Over
that time, we have evolved from a small manufacturer of industrial
rubber-coated gloves to a global supplier of industrial safety products and
personal protective equipment. We didn’t just decide that safety products are
another commodity like motors, light bulbs, tool, abrasives, fasteners or
books.
But within the world of safety products, we also offer varietY - head to toe, office to plant to
warehouse - we’ve got the products and services needed to keep your workers
safe.
Another attribute is integritY.
We are a customer-centric organization, which means that our first and foremost
commitment is to our customers. We take nothing for granted other than to treat
customers as we would want to be treated.
Add to that efficiencY and accuracY. We keep inventory and have established processes to ship nearly
all of our orders within 1 business day.
And we do this all economicallY and competitivelY. As major, direct supply chain partners for nearly every global
brand of safety products, we offer competitive pricing with a unique value
proposition. And, as a global manufacturer and importer, we can and do offer
world-class products of unmatched value to round out and complement our
resources available to and for our customers.
But the key reason whY is safetY. Every product we sell, every test we perform, in fact everything
thing that we do is designed and selected to be safe and effective for the
applications and purposes intended. WhY?
Because we are Saf-T-Gard International - Bringing
Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
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