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  BRINGING WORKERS HOME SAFELY SINCE 1936

 Saf-T-Gardian Newsletter - Your #1 Safety Resource

July 2019

 

     
    Make Saf-T-Gard Your Summer Hydration Headquarters and Save as Much as 51% on Select Sqwincher Products and So Much More
 

Dehydration can happen anytime, anywhere, but Sqwincher is the only electrolyte replacement drink designed specifically to battle the high-heat environment of the workplace.

Motor speed and attention start to decline after losing just 2% of body weight from sweating, which affects productivity and creates hazards that can lead to injury or illness. Water is necessary, but it does not contain the minerals lost during activity. 

 

Only Sqwincher provides workers’ bodies with an optimally-formulated supply of electrolytes to stay hydrated, fueled and focused! Saf-T-Gard can help you keep your workers at the top of their game this summer by offering value-added savings (as much as 51%) on a variety of Sqwincher products and flavors in addition to the following two promotions:

   

1. TWO FREE SQWINCHER 5-GALLON COOLERS when you PURCHASE 5 CASES of any available flavor of Sqwincher 2.5 Gallon Yield ZERO Powder Packs or 10 CASES of any available flavor of Sqwincher 2.5 Gallon Yield ZERO Ultra Liquid Concentrate

    2. FREE 7 CUBIC-FOOT FREEZER when you PURCHASE 60 CASES of Sqwincher Sqweeze Pops
 

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
  • 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
  • Sqwincher is 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

Understanding how worker performance and efficiency is affected by environmental conditions is critical to reducing dehydrated-related illnesses and accidents. So when the job heats up, cool it down fast with Sqwincher Hydration Solutions and realize the rapid workplace rehydration today.

Click here to download the flyer for a complete listing of Sqwincher promotional products, click here to shop them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more information or to place an order.

   
  Join Saf-T-Gard for the e-Hazard Arc Flash and Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training Class
   
    
 

Do you know all of the best work practices in electrical safety and how to apply them in real-world situations? Are you current on the 2018 edition of the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace?

Sign up for the Low Voltage Qualified (LV) Electrical Safety Training Class (including OSHA and NFPA 70E – version 2018) sponsored by the electrical safety experts e-Hazard and Voltgard® (a division of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.) on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 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 the following:

  • How NFPA 70E page cuts your PPE training by 75%
  • Common places for arc flash
  • Misunderstood NFPA 70E concepts
  • Fixable things you didn’t know about your electrical system that could wreck your plant
  • Electrical safe work habits
  • Practical understanding of the NFPA 70E standard (and great ideas from trainers who have implemented it)

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.

   
 
Vendor Product Spotlight: Lakeland
V-8AM0113VL Arc-Rated ANSI Class 3 Hi-Viz Mesh Safety Vest
   
 

Look to the leader in flame-resistant/arc-rated reflective vests to provide you with the features, comfort and visibility that you demand for your jobsite. Lakeland offers the most complete selection of FR Modacrylic Fabrics in the industry. Whether you need a Class 2 or Class 3 design, solid, mesh or even Static-Dissipative Fabric, Lakeland has the styles and options available to find the perfect vest for you.

 V-8AM0113VL additional features and benefits include the following:

  • Made from a modacrylic mesh material, these vests feature a 490 CMF airflow to deliver breathable comfort for hours on end
  • 5.1 cal/cm2 arc rating delivers HRC Level 1 protection for NFPA 70E compliance
  • Hi-Viz lime yellow color provides ANSI Class 3 protection
  • 2” silver heat-transferred reflective trim offers increased visibility and FR protection that meets the ASTM F1506 standard
  • Hook-and-loop front closure is secure, comfortable and allows for easy on/off
  • 27” length covers and protects critical areas that are easily seen
  • Available in a variety of sizes (Medium – 6XL) to fit a wide range of workers
  • Sold individually

Saf-T-Gard carries a full line of Lakeland protective clothing products including disposable clothing, chemical-resistant and Hazmat clothing, aprons, shoe and boot covers, sleeves, Hi-Viz clothing and arc flash clothing. Click here to shop them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-4273 (GARD) for more information or to place an order.

   
  Vendor Product Spotlight: Honeywell North® A79R Peak Hard Hats
 
 

Honeywell North® A79R Peak Hard Hats sport a versatile and dependable design and feature a 3-level height adjustment suspension for customizable wear. Made from a tough, hard and rigid material, these hard hats deliver good chemical resistance and excellent high and low temperature performance (+50°C to -30°C).

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • Multipurpose design helmet with ribbed ABS outer shell has a very high impact strength and provides protection from rain and falling debris
  • Ideal for mining, forestry, utilities, the oil industry and other demanding environments
  • Rain trough and accessory slots that accept face and hearing protection that protect the head and avoid being wet
  • 4-point nylon suspension with ratchet adjustment guarantees comfort for the wearer
  • Easy sweatband system is more hygienic
  • Meets ANSI Z89.1, Type 1, Class E and CSA Z94.1 Type 1, Class E
  • Available in a wide variety of colors including white, yellow, orange, dark green, sky blue, navy blue, grey, pink and red
  • Sold individually

Saf-T-Gard carries a complete line of Honeywell North head protection products, including hard hats, bump caps, suspensions and accessories. Click here to shop them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more information or to place an order.

   
  Addressing Slippery Situations for Workers
 
 

Workers in food processing and janitorial professions face several unique challenges that require tailored protection against cuts, slippery liquids and chemicals. To avoid injury, it is essential that workers wear gloves that provide a secure grip and tactility without inhibiting their performance or comfort.

 

A common challenge these workers face is wearing a glove too thick for the task at hand, or too thin to properly protect them. It’s imperative that safety managers understand the benefits of both disposable and reusable gloves – and when each is appropriate. An ambidextrous single-use nitrile glove is necessary when the process dictates more frequent disposal, which can help reduce cross contamination. A reusable glove is necessary when extended wear time is required or if a hand-specific glove is desired for more comfort.

 

To meet varying worker needs, Ansell has both disposable and reusable offerings. The Microflex® 93-283 and 93-287 are disposable gloves made with Mega Texture grip surface on the palms and fingers for comfort and confidence when handling wet, oily, or fatty foods and objects. The AlphaTec® 37-310 is a lightweight, reusable glove engineered to allow optimum balance and flexibility while protecting against light acids, greases, oils and liquids.

 

Both the disposable and reusable glove options feature aggressive texture to best suit worker needs, so safety managers can have peace of mind they are selecting the right glove for the job.

Saf-T-Gard has an extensive portfolio of Ansell and Microflex disposable gloves as well as many additional glove styles, 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) for more information or to place an order.

   
  Save 50-90% on Shipping Costs with the New Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® RESCUE-8T Telescopic Insulated Rescue Body Hook
 
 

Emergency rescue workers everywhere have a new reason to get hooked on Voltgard® Electrical Safety products with the arrival of the new Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® RESCUE-8T Telescopic Insulated Rescue Body Hook. The unique collapsible handle design extends to safely withdraw injured workers from hazardous areas and retracts when not in use for convenient storage while delivering 50-90% savings on shipping costs compared to 6' and 8' fixed-length rescue hooks. 

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • Coated and heat-treated with an 18" opening and mounted on an 8' telescopic fiberglass handle for emergency rescue of injured personnel from hazardous areas
  • Constructed using a thicker, sturdier hook than most other competitive models, which is less likely to break off from the handle
  • The unique telescopic handle design collapses to a compact overall length of 43” to conveniently fit inside a standard shipping carton (43” x 20” x 2”) for ease of transportation/shipping
  • Compact, retractable size ships for less than $10, delivering tremendous value over other fixed-length 6’ rescue hooks that can cost around $20 to ship and 8’ fixed-length rescue hooks that can cost more than $100 to ship
  • Hi-Viz yellow portion at the top of the telescopic handle provides added visibility
  • “No-Twist” triangular design allows the telescopic handle to remain in a locked position when fully retracted
  • Designed to comply with OSHA 1910.269(j) for the construction of live line tools and OSHA 1926.957 for the use of live line tools
  • All sections must be fully extended, and all lock buttons must be fully locked before utilizing to ensure correct usage
  • Each section of the handle can be individually removed for operation, cleaning and repair by depressing the lock button from its locked position and sliding the sections apart

The Saf-T-Gard Voltgard RESCUE-8T Telescopic Insulated Rescue Body Hook is sold individually and intended for use in rescuing workers from confined spaces, in vaults, near electrical cabinets or switch gear. It's also ideal for use in first aid rescue for public utilities, fire and emergency response public safety departments, emergency response units for electric vehicles, auto dealerships servicing electric vehicles and public swimming pools.

Click here to download the product flyer, click here shop it online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.

   
  Get a FREE Wall Cabinet When You Purchase a ZOLL® AED Plus Package from
Saf-T-Gard

 
 

Did you know sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) claims a life every two minutes or that SCA strikes nearly 326,000 people in the U.S. annually? SCA can strike anyone at any time, and it takes more lives each year than breast cancer, lung cancer or AIDS. However, if the availability of timely and appropriate care such as CPR or the use of an AED is increased, survival rates will improve. To further illustrate this point, the average survival rate of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year is 7%. If an AED is used by a bystander, the rate increases to 38%.

To help you ensure your facility's 3-5 minute drop-to-shock response time, ZOLL is offering a FREE AED Wall Cabinet ($199 value) when you purchase a ZOLL AED Plus® Package (semi-automatic or fully-automatic) from Saf-T-Gard now through September 30, 2019.

Only ZOLL’s AED Plus is equipped with Real CPR Help® technology, giving the rescuer real-time feedback on the depth and rate of chest compressions during CPR. The sensor in the pads lets the AED see each chest compression and guides the rescuer, with prompts and a real-time bar gauge, to the recommended depth and rate of compressions. The ZOLL AED Plus is available in semi-automatic and fully-automatic versions, and each package includes a ZOLL AED Plus with AED cover, an adult electrode pad (CPR-D-padz®), (1) sleeve of lithium 123A batteries, medical prescription and a soft carry case.

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • Real CPR Help provides unique assistance to rescuers with real-time feedback 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

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

Click here for details about the FREE AED Wall Cabinet promotion, click here to shop the ZOLL AEDs online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for more information or to place an order and take advantage of the FREE AED Wall Cabinet (PN# 8000-0855).

 
 
Saf-T-Gard Catalog
 
 

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!

 
   
 
Closeout Corner - Don't Miss These Great Deals
 

 

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!

 
 
 
Featured Publication: Lighting the Way for Safety and Health Programs  

 

A case study produced through OSHA’s Electric Transmission and Distribution Strategic Partnership illustrates how safety and health programs can protect workers from industry hazards, such as electrocutions, falls, fires, and explosions. The study provides examples of and inspirations for programs that can find and fix hazards before they harm workers.

 
   
 
Watch the ANSI/ISEA 121 Forever Changes
At-Heights Safety Webinar Now on Demand

 

 

Last summer, the new dropped objects standard set in place best practices for dropped and falling objects prevention that every safety manager should know.

In this webinar, Nate Bohmbach (Chair of the ISEA Standards Committee for Dropped Objects) answers your questions and the most frequently asked questions on ANSI/ISEA 12.

Additionally, this webinar also covers the following: 

  • Why it’s needed
  • What it addresses
  • What it means to the typical worksite
  • Enforcement implications
  • What to look for in drops prevention solutions

Click here to watch.

 
   
Take the "Saf-T-Toss Challenge" Today  

 

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 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, be sure to take the
“Saf-T-Toss Challenge" 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
!

 

2019 Chicagoland Safety, Health & Environmental Conference - Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Northern Illinois University (Naperville Campus), Naperville, Illinois, Booth #TBD

 

International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) 2019 - Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky, Booth #4540

 
   
 
New Study Looks at Participation in Workplace Health Promotion Programs  

 

A new study by NIOSH researchers found that close to 47% of workers have access to workplace health promotion programs, and among those with access, only 58% of workers take advantage of them. The study was recently published in the American Journal of Health Promotion. The study describes the availability of these programs and how sociodemographic and work organization characteristics affect participation in these programs. Click here to learn more information.

 
   
Safety Tips  
 

1. GOOD (UN)VIBRATIONS - ANSI has adopted as an American Standard the international anti-vibration glove standard now to be known as ANSI S3.40/2002:ISO10819, so be sure the vibration-reducing gloves you use are in compliance

2. TIP TOP TOES - Steel toe boots and work shoes meeting ANSI A41 I/75 C/75 standards provide safe toe protection

3. BREATHE DEEP BREATHE EASY - Gas detection instrumentation is available for single-gas and multi-gas hazards

4. LOCK IT UP - Lockout/tagout procedures and products are simple and convenient to use and assist in OSHA compliance

5. AND WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS - New standards for first aid kits are based on intended use and hazards and should always be convenient and accessible

 
   

Q&A

 

 

Question - "What are the applicable OSHA regulations regarding employees being required to work in extreme heat?"

Answer - OSHA does not have a specific regulation regarding heat stress. However, feasible and acceptable methods can be used to reduce heat stress hazards in workplaces. These include, but are not limited to:

  1. Permitting workers to drink water at liberty
  2. Establishing provisions for a work/rest regimen so that exposure time to high temperatures and/or the work rate is decreased
  3. Developing a heat stress program which incorporates the following:
    1. A training program informing employees about the effects of heat stress, and how to recognize heat-related illness symptoms and prevent heat-induced illnesses
    2. A screening program to identify health conditions aggravated by elevated environmental temperatures
    3. An acclimation program for new employees or employees returning to work from absences of three or more days
    4. Specific procedures to be followed for heat-related emergency situations
    5. Provisions that first aid be administered immediately to employees displaying symptoms of heat-related illness

Although OSHA does not have a specific regulation covering heat stress hazards, the "General Duty Clause," Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the Act), requires each employer to, "furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm" OSHA has previously used the General Duty Clause to cite employers that have allowed employees to be exposed to potential serious physical harm from excessively hot work environments.

 
 
Saf-T-Gard Spotlight  

 

Chris Weismann has been with Saf-T-Gard for more than 14 years as an accountant.

What Chris likes about Saf-T-Gard:

"The teamwork within my department and the challenging responsibilities I have."

What makes Chris' day:

"When all my numbers tie out!"

Chris' outside interests are:

"Running my kids to their many activities."

 
   
Factoid

 

Employees are working on a guardrail-equipped scissor lift platform that extends beyond the wheelbase of the lift. The scissor-lift meets all the applicable requirements in Part 1926 Subpart L. The workers are on the scissor lift only when the scissor-lift is stationary. In this scenario, are such workers required to be tied-off?

 

When working from an elevated scissor lift (ANSI A92.6 series), a worker need only be protected from falling by a properly designed and maintained guardrail system. However, if the guardrail system is less than adequate, or the worker leaves the safety of the work platform, an additional fall protection device would be required.

 
 
As I See It  

 

It is July 2019, and this is the month of discovery – discovering more of the safety solutions that we can provide.

For example, thousands of our customers rely on us for electrical safety including testing and recertification of rubber insulating gloves, whether in plant or on the high-voltage power line. We invite you to discover our full range of industrial safety products and personal protective equipment including safety caps, protective eyewear, protective clothing and footwear, and of course our legacy product line – industrial hand protection (i.e. GLOVES). Thousands more of our customers rely on us for chemical-resistant gloves made from nitrile, neoprene, butyl, and other materials. Take a moment to discover our full range of respiratory protection, including filtering facepieces, cartridge air-purifying respirators, and supplied air systems. And since you are handling potentially hazardous chemicals, let’s have a conversation about emergency eyewash stations, chemical storage cabinets and spill control sorbents (just in case, of course) and the other items that you will discover that we can supply. The facility safety conversation actually extends farther to discover a need for safety signage, safety mirrors, and forklift and loading dock safety devices. And for those OOPS moments, do you know where your closest first aid kit is?

Together, we’ll help you discover an easier way to ensure that the first aid kit is fully stocked and ready for use. Discover Saf-T-Gard International - Bringing Workers Home Safely Since 1936.

       
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