The first "P" in "PPE" stands for "Personal", and never before has safety been more personal than it is now with COVID-19 affecting the lives and livelihoods of everyone.

No one understands this better than Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. After all, safety is rooted in our name. So when it comes to your workers' safety, you can trust that Saf-T-Gard has everything you need to work worry free, including the following:

• N95 Masks
• KN95 Mask
• Gloves
• UV Light Sanitizing Wand
• Face Masks
• Splash Shield
• Touchless Thermometer
• Hand Sanitizer
• Disinfectant
• Antimicrobial Wipes
• Windex and Fantastik
• Boots and Shoe Covers
• COVID-19 Safety Signs
• COVID-19 Floor Signs
• Workplace Partitions
• And so much more

We've been bringing workers home safely for more than 85 years, and we can do the same for you!

Click here to shop our selection of COVID-19 Safety Essentials to Keep Your Business Running online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order or with any additional questions on how we can assist you in your worker safety program.

There's one mask guideline that hasn't changed throughout the pandemic - you definitely should be wearing one. But what happens when you're not sure if your mask is real? Between the time the pandemic began and the year ended, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized more than 14.6 million counterfeit face masks entering the U.S. N95 masks are considered the gold standard for mask usage, but counterfeit doppelgängers may threaten Americans' safety. Not meeting U.S. safety standards means they may not filter out airborne particles effectively, the agency said. N95 masks can also be mistaken with KN95 masks, which meet standards in China yet are not certified by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Whether you’re buying directly through a website or a third-party marketplace, click here to read more and learn how to spot a fake N95 mask and what you should do if you got a fake N95 mask.

Rest assured, Saf-T-Gard carries real, NIOSH-approved N95 masks from the world’s leading safety manufacturers. 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.

Don’t risk safety, even in remote locations! This self-contained, wall-mounted eyewash is suitable wherever continuous water isn’t available - no plumbing needed. The gravity-fed eyewash station supplies a continuous, controlled flow of a minimum 1.5 LPM (0.4 GPM) for 15 minutes, meeting the ANSI Z358.1 standard and providing a reliable safety solution no matter where you are located.

A retrofittable insulated or heated jacket is available to provide a consistent water temperature whatever the climate.

Additional features and benefits include the following:

• Portable, self-contained, slimline design with carrying handles and concealed mounting bracket make moving and relocating easy
• Delivery manifold drains unused water reducing the risk of stagnation
• High-visibility orange color is easy to identify in emergency situations
• Simple to use with pull-down activation handle
• Easy to maintain - wide-fill opening with threaded cap enables quick inspection, cleaning and filling
• Wall mounted
• Meets ANSI Z358.1 and EN15154 requirements
• An ideal choice anywhere a worker is exposed to an elevated risk, even if the location has an unreliable or non-existent water source
• Competitively priced
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Sold individually

Click here to shop the Hughes OptiWash^™ 10GFEW 10-Gallon Gravity-Fed Eyewash online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.

Hand-related injuries are one of the most common forms of worker injures in automotive manufacturing environments. These types of injuries can range from small cuts and lacerations to life-altering damage and can be costly for both a company and its employees. Accidents and injuries can lead to increased employee time away from work, lost productivity and even a physical inability to return to work at all.

Here are five ways to help you and your workers stay safe in automotive environments:

1. Identify Your Risk
It is important to know what risks you are exposed to in your working environment. These risks can vary with application and can range from cut and abrasion to chemical and oil, even to electrical, heat or impact-related risks. Familiarize yourself with the tools, materials and surroundings in which you are exposed. By identifying all environmental hazards, you can effectively protect your team from dangerous situations, ultimately reducing the number of potential accidents and resulting injuries.

2. Choose the Correct PPE
We all know cost factors into the decision-making process of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE). However, you never want to sacrifice protection for price. Three questions you should always ask yourself when choosing the correct PPE for your team are:

• Is my team protected from the surrounding environmental risks?
• Is my team receiving the level of protection necessary to complete their tasks safely? For example, a task that requires Cut Level A7 protection is very different than a task that requires Cut Level A2 protection.
• Are my team members wearing the right-sized gloves? Workers are more inclined to remove their hand protection and expose their bare hands to environmental risks due to wearing ill-fitting gloves. Eliminate these chances by ensuring your team is wearing the correct-sized gloves at all times.

3. Remove All Jewelry
Wearing jewelry in an automotive manufacturing environment is a major safety hazard and can result in very serious injuries. These injuries can include cuts, amputations, even electric shock! Note, the term “jewelry” is not limited to earrings, bracelets and necklaces. It also includes jewelry which may be covered by clothing such as ankle bracelets, toe rings and body piercings, or fit snug against your skin such as rings or stud earrings. Remove all jewelry before entering your working environment to save your limbs and your life!

4. Identify Safety Features on Machinery and Power Tools
Before using any machinery equipment or power tool, ensure that you have a full understanding of the available safety features and how they function. It’s always better to be over-prepared than under-prepared when it comes to using a piece of equipment where one accident could have life-altering consequences.

5. Stay Alert
Once familiarized with or accustomed to daily tasks and responsibilities, it is easy to fall into autopilot mode as you go about your day. The most simple and effective way to keep your hands safe and protected is to always be aware of your surroundings and stay focused on the task at hand.

Accidents happen. But with the correct PPE and safety protocols in place, these accidents can happen less frequently and lead to a safer and more prepared workforce.

Saf-T-Gard offers a wide array of Ansell 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.

Each year, CFR 1910.147 (Control of hazardous energy) can be found in OSHA's Top 10 cited safety violations. Without a comprehensive plan, meeting compliance and maintaining it year after year can seem impossible; especially in healthcare and education. 

Over the last 20 years, Brady has partnered with numerous healthcare systems and education organizations, providing LOTO Services, Software, and Products. 

In this seminar, Brady covers the challenges hospitals, universities and school districts will face in their LOTO journey, the elements of their programs they'll need to consider and the solutions available to meet and maintain compliance.

Click here to watch today!

Ergodyne issued a statement on February 8, 2021, on the importance of continued diligence in proper face covering ahead of another predicted COVID-19 surge.

With the potential spread of more contagious COVID-19 strains looming, epidemiologists are persistent in their messaging that the pandemic is far from over. Vaccinations are a major step, but they do not negate the critical need for continued widespread face covering.

“Vaccines have shown us a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel, but we still need to proceed with the utmost caution until we get there,” said Tom Votel, Ergodyne President and CEO. “In the meantime, that means masking up and doing it properly.”

As understanding of the virus develops, medical experts continue to evolve recommendations for effective face coverings. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) remain consistent in their messaging on the importance of multiple layers and proper, secure fit around the mouth and nose - whether that be neck gaiters or face masks.

“Despite efforts by the study authors to clarify, we’re unfortunately still seeing some lingering confusion on the effectiveness of neck gaiters following the media’s misinterpretation of the Duke University experiment last summer,” said Chris Cota, Ergodyne Product Manager and working member of the ASTM Barrier Face Covering Standard. “We want to remind folks that additional research has shown gaiters can be a suitable mode of protection for low to mid-level risk environments - particularly those made of two or more layers.”

Another major study currently being conducted by the CDC pertains to the effectiveness of wearing two face coverings at once. Leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci recently declared this a “common sense approach” and indicated he himself often wears two masks. The primary logic behind the doubling of face coverings is that the second layer creates a more secure seal by closing any gaps left by the first covering. For this reason, the best options for double coverage are neck gaiters or slightly larger fabric masks.

“The filtration efficiency of a face covering is only as good as its fit. Gaps give particles an escape route,” said Cota. “Given the size, fit and comfort of neck gaiters, they’re among your best options for doubling up over a mask - particularly for those with tough-to-cover beards.”

Ergodyne plans to continue efforts toward research and development of worksite-intended face coverings as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. This work is guided by OSHA’s Worker Exposure Risk Pyramid and aims to provide a range of face covering options to suit varying worker needs and environments.

Saf-T-Gard supplies a full range of Ergodyne 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.

Workers exposed to electrical hazards are held to a higher standard. Tingley’s Flame-Resistant Apparel Guide gives workers exposed to thermal hazards the information they need to wear the right protection for the job. Download the new Tingley Flame-Resistant Apparel Guide to learn more about standards and test methods, hazard risk categories, material protection options and application recommendations. Click here to download it today.

Saf-T-Gard carries a comprehensive selection of Tingley protective clothing, including arc flash and electrical protection clothing, flame-resistant clothing, rainwear, and Hi-Viz clothing in t-shirts, vests, sweatshirts, coats, jackets, overalls and more in several different materials. 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. 

Since 1964, Americans have recognized the importance of heart health each February with American Heart Month. In honor of American Heart Month, ZOLL^® is offering an exclusive American Heart Month puzzle (while supplies last). Request your puzzle and be entered for a chance to win a ZOLL^® AED Plus^® defibrillator to donate to the non-profit or charitable organization of your choice. Make it a family affair! Complete the puzzle with your family and share your masterpiece on social media with the hashtag #zollheartmonth. Click here to enter today; entries must be received by February 28, 2021.