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Get Back to Work Safely with These COVID-19 Safety Essentials from Saf-T-Gard
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The first "P" in "PPE" stands for
"Personal", and never before has safety been more personal than it is
now with the outbreak of 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 get back to work worry free, including the following:
We've been
bringing workers home safely for more than 80 years, and we can do the same for
you!
to shop our selection of COVID-19 Safety Essentials to Keep Your
Business Running and contact us at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) with any
additional questions on how we can assist you in your worker safety program.
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Don't Sweat the Heat - Power through It with Spectacular Savings on Sqwincher® Hydration Solutions from Saf-T-Gard
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Did you know that a 3-4% drop in hydration is enough to cause a 25% or more decrease in productivity, predisposing workers to serious injury or illness, including heat stress, heat stroke, urinary and kidney problems and seizures or loss of consciousness?
Water alone is not enough to replace the electrolytes that the body needs to combat dehydration. Avoid lost-time injury costs and achieve hydration domination
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with Sqwincher® - the only electrolyte replacement drink specially created for the high-heat-stress environment of the workplace.
Saf-T-Gard can help keep your industrial athletes at the top of their game this summer by offering value-added savings (as much as 49%) on a variety of Sqwincher® products and flavors now through August 30, 2020 in addition to the following two promotions:
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1. RECEIVE 2 FREE SQWINCHER® 5-GALLON COOLERS when you PURCHASE 5 CASES of any available flavor of Sqwincher® 2.5 Gallon Yield ZERO Powder, 5 CASES of any available flavor of Sqwincher® 2.5 Gallon Yield EverLyte® Powder, or 10 CASES of any available flavor of Sqwincher® 2.5 Gallon Yield ZERO Ultra Liquid Concentrate
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2. RECEIVE A FREE 7 CUBIC-FOOT FREEZER when you PURCHASE 60 CASES of Sqwincher® Sqweeze® Pops
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Why Sqwincher?
- Scientifically Formulated - Unique Sqwincher® product formulations are the result of research and development that goes well beyond quenching thirst, rehydrating bodies in even the most rigorous conditions
- Contains Critical Electrolytes - Sqwincher® contains an optimal balance of necessary electrolytes (lower sodium, higher potassium) that the body needs to help workers maintain normal body temperature, prevent dehydration, muscle fatigue and replace lost fluids
- Helps Maintain Focus - The brain needs hydration, and proper mental functions keep workers thinking clearly in order to perform daily tasks focused and safely
- Great Tasting Hydration That Works - Sqwincher® is available in powder concentrate, liquid concentrate, ready-made drink and freeze pop configurations in Regular, ZERO, EverLyte® and LITE formulations in a variety of flavors, packaging and yield sizes to provide peak performance in any high-heat setting
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, hydrate to elevate year-round worker performance with Sqwincher® Hydration Solutions.
Click here to download the flyer for a complete listing of Sqwincher® promotional produts, 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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Join Us for the e-Hazard Arc Flash and Low AND High Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training Classes
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Do you know all of the best work practices in electrical safety
and how to apply them in real-world situations? Are you aware of the latest
guidelines and regulations from NFPA 70E and OSHA? Moreover, do you know what
electrical tasks may only be performed by a HV qualified person?
Sign up for both the e-Hazard Low Voltage Qualified (LV) AND High Voltage (No Hands on)
Qualified (HV) Electrical Safety Webex Training Classes
(including OSHA and NFPA 70E – version 2018) sponsored by Voltgard® (a
division of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.) to learn all of this and more,
including common places for electrical arc flash, electrically-safe work
habits, regulations relating to being High Voltage Qualified (HV) and working
safely and how to work on or around 1 to 69kV industrial high voltage
distribution systems.
Who Should Attend:
Safety Directors, Electrical Contractors, Maintenance
Electricians, Lineman, Owners, Managers and Supervisors
Dates:
Cost:
*If you have already attended the Low Voltage Qualified (LV)
course in the past, tuition for the High Voltage Qualified (HV) Training is
$500 per person and includes one day of training on Wednesday only. Contact
Kathleen O’Connell at register@e-hazard.com or
(502) 716-7073 for registration assistance or for further information.
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Vendor Product Spotlight: PIP MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ 34-874 Nylon Work Gloves with Micro-Foam Nitrile Coating |
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Designed and developed as a breathable glove, PIP
MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ 34-874 Coated Work Gloves
have become the benchmark for precision handling in dry environments. Made
using a seamless knit nylon construction to provide comfort, finger dexterity
and breathability and includes a micro-foam nitrile coating that is compatible with light oils and
will provide a good grip and excellent abrasion resistance making these gloves ideal for general assembly, micro-engineering, automotive components, painting and
horticulture.
Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Micro-foam nitrile coatings are compatible with light oils and
will provide a good grip and excellent abrasion resistance
- Knit wrist helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the glove
- 100% silicone free
- Patented micro-foam nitrile coating offers 360° breathability
- 25% thinner than most foam nitrile gloves on the market
- Mimics the "hand at rest", reducing hand fatigue and
increasing comfort
- The micro-cup finish allows for a controlled and optimized grip
- CFIA Approved
- Complies with FDA food handling requirements 21 CFR, Part 177
- Available in sizes 2XS-2XL
- Sold by the dozen
Click here
to shop the PIP MaxiFlex®
Ultimate™ 34-874 Coated Work Gloves 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 Prevent Falls When Working at Heights
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We don’t need to restate the serious risks posed by working at
heights, right? You have probably heard about OSHA’s Fatal Four - the four
leading causes of injury and death in the construction industry.
Fall hazards are the number one hazard on construction sites.
Nearly half of construction
worker fatalities involve falls from heights, according to reports. On construction sites, slipping,
tripping and falling are more frequent than other types of accidents such as
vehicle collisions or being hit by a moving object. Non-fatal fall-related
incidents are also of high-concern and the main reason workers spent precious
time away from work. To businesses, this time translates to days of lost productivity
and efficiency.
Why is falling still a big
problem? How do we prevent falls and ensure the safety of workers? Here
are three common challenges and ways to address them:
1. Conducting a comprehensive fall
risk assessment
Any project requires planning. A risk assessment helps avoid
worker injury or death by determining what could happen in case of a fall, the
likelihood of it happening, whether control measures are in place, what actions
to take and how urgently they need to be taken.
To mitigate risk, we first need to identify foreseeable hazards
and eliminate them. If this is not reasonably practicable, control measures
need to be implemented and regularly reviewed to maintain a healthy and safe
work environment.
Identifying fall hazards requires identifying all locations and tasks where falls might occur. Spaces
that typically need extra attention include:
- Structures being constructed or installed, demolished or
dismantled, inspected, repaired or cleaned
- Fragile surfaces such as rusty metal roofs and skylights
- Potentially unstable surfaces
- Elevating work platforms or portable ladders
- Sloping or slippery surfaces such as glazed tiles
- Unprotected open edges
- Holes or pits
Inspecting the workplace also implies talking to workers and technical specialists to check various
aspects such as the design, layout and ultimately, stability of these
structures and their load-bearing capacity. The proximity and number of workers
that work in unsafe areas and the quality of lighting are also aspects worth
considering.
A proper assessment also includes reviewing all the available documents including incident
records and “near miss” incidents. It’s also useful to check information
available from regulators, industry associations, unions and safety
consultants.
2. Finding the right anchorage
point
Anchorage is the first step in a fall arrest system. Anchors are
secure points of attachment for horizontal or vertical lines, lanyards and
other equipment to support the loads imposed during a fall. They can be
permanent or temporary and vary to suit the type of structure available.
Position is key to control the
way a worker falls. An anchorage should be positioned directly
overhead to avoid the pendulum effect. An incorrectly-positioned anchor point
can swing the worker back and forth. This means he/she can strike nearby
surfaces and get hurt. The wider the angle between anchor point and worker, the
longer it takes for the descending worker to reach a position beneath the
anchor, when a self-retracting lifeline can arrest the fall.
Installing the anchor point directly above the work area and
ensuring the critical angle does not exceed 30 degrees will help prevent such
accidents.
When workers risk falling over an edge and don’t have the option
to use a higher anchor point, it’s vital to use SRLs that are fully edge-tested
and approved to be attached at ground level. It’s also important to consider
the distance needed for the SRL to operate, its location and distance to the
ground so the worker does not hit the ground.
3. Selecting and using PFPE
correctly
There are three key components of a personal fall arrest system
(PFAs) - a harness, a connection and an anchorage point. When used properly and
in conjunction with each other, they provide an efficient fall prevention
system.
However, different work scenarios pose specific challenges when
it comes to the right fall protection equipment. Thus, each harness is
engineered differently, with a series of components such as types of webbing,
side, rear and frontal D-rings and lanyard rings.
Durability and comfort are very important when choosing a
harness, but also making sure it fits well and that shoulder, waist and legs
straps can be adjusted.
When it comes to the connection component - a lanyard or fall
arrestor - you need to take into account the fall clearance distance and the
work application. Around sharp edges, the lanyard should be exceptionally
strong, durable and flexible. Workers grinding or welding at heights needs to
use fire-retardant lanyards, for instance.
But above all, personal fall protective equipment should be worn
consistently, especially when workers are moving from one work area to another.
Saf-T-Gard carries a wide range of Honeywell Miller fall protection
products, including harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, anchorage
points and fall protection accessories 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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Watch the FREE "Confined Spaces 101" Webinar ON DEMAND Today |
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Join Honeywell Miller’s Fall Protection Expert, Tom Dillon, as
he walks you through dealing with confined spaces on your work site. Learn the
questions that help determine the safest confined space equipment, the
considerations for compliance around confined space workers and hear some
real-life examples of confined space safety.
Click here to register, and watch the FREE webinar ON DEMAND today!
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And the Winner is
Saf-T-Gard
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The Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard®
V-GRIPS®
Leather Protector Gloves have been named the Safety Equipment Workwear Category Winner in
the Electrical Construction Maintenance (EC&M) magazine’s 2020 Product of
the Year Competition and have also been awarded an ISHN magazine’s 2020 Reader’s
Choice Award in the Hand Protection - Electrical category.
Furthermore, the Saf-T-Gard®
Voltgard® RESCUE-8T Telescopic Insulated Rescue Body Hook
also won an ISHN magazine’s 2020 Reader’s Choice Award in the Emergency Response category.
The EC&M Product of the Year Competition was established in
2001 to honor excellence in new product development in the electrical industry.
The prestigious awards program showcases the most innovative products of the
past year and recognizes the talent and commitment of the people involved in
their development - from concept through sales and marketing.
For the 8th year in a row, ISHN magazine held its
annual Reader’s Choice Awards to find the best occupational health and safety
products from 2020. Thousands of ISHN subscribers voted online for their
favorite personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment suppliers.
The categories were selected from all major PPE types, including safety
equipment, eye protection, fall protection, respiratory protection and more.
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Download the FREE "9 Steps to Reducing Worker Exposure to COVID-19 in Meat, Poultry and Pork Processing and Packaging Facilities" Poster
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OSHA's poster that shows safety steps for employers
and workers at meat, poultry, and pork facilities is now available in 17
languages. Click here to download it for FREE
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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| Safety Tips |
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1. CUTS AND PUNCTURES - Many
glove materials offer different degrees of protection from cuts and punctures ranging from stainless steel ring mesh to natural and synthetic rubber
2. CUTS AND SCRATCHES - Modern
protective eyewear has scratch-resistant coatings, but they are not permanently
scratch-proof, so be sure to inspect eyewear before use and replace when
scratched or pitted
3. CUTS, SCRATCHES AND SCRAPES - Protective
headwear can't protect if it is damaged, and cuts, scratches and scrapes reduce
the level of protection from your safety helmet
4. CUTS, PUNCTURES, SCRATCHES, SCRAPES AND CHEMICALS - Electrical rubber insulating
gloves must be inspected before each use (and more often if necessary) to check
for any physical damage that might impact dielectric properties; at a minimum, inflate
the glove with air and look for signs of damage
5. CUTS, PUNCTURES, SCRATCHES,
SCRAPES, CHEMICALS AND MORE - Be sure your first aid
cabinet or kit is fully stocked with antibiotic ointments, antiseptic wipes,
gauze pads and adhesive bandages and a wide range of sizes
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| Q&A |
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Question - Is it
mandatory for all workplaces to provide a first aid kit?
Answer - Title
29 CFR 1910.151(b) states: "In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or
hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for treatment of all
injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render
first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available."
Employers may elect not to provide first aid services if all such services will
be provided by a hospital, infirmary, or clinic in near proximity to the
workplace. If the employer has persons who are trained in first aid, then
adequate first aid supplies must be readily available for use. Therefore,
employers are required to provide first aid supplies that are most appropriate
to respond to incidents at their workplaces. OSHA allows employers to provide
first aid supplies specific to the needs of their workplace.
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| Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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Mary Parsley is a member of the Saf-T-Gard Sales Team and joined Saf-T-Gard more than
10 years ago.
What Mary likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"We have a great mix of people with various levels of knowledge
within the industry - so you learn something new every day. Everyone is
very helpful."
What makes Mary's day:
"Taking care of the customer and knowing we provide products and
services that help to keep them safe."
Mary's outside interests are:
"Spending time with family and friends - reading, walking and bike
riding."
Anything else:
"Being a grandparent
has been wonderful, and at this time I have 3 beautiful grandchildren!"
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With regard to the Lockout/Tagout Standard's minor servicing
exception [contained in §1910.147(a)(2)(ii) note], would a programmable logic
controller (PLC) system that opens all ungrounded supply conductors to isolate
power to all points of operation meet the definition of an alternative measure
which provides effective protection?
Circuit control systems, such as the PLC system you describe,
are not energy isolating devices as defined at §1910.147(b). As a result,
reliance on a PLC system that controls machine or equipment safety functions,
such as stopping or preventing hazardous energy (motion), is prohibited by the
LOTO standard and, as a result, is presumed to be ineffective employee
protection from injuries resulting from hazards such as component failure,
program errors, magnetic field interference, electrical surges, and improper
use or maintenance.
However, if an employer can demonstrate that a PLC system is an
alternative measure which provides effective protection, the PLC system may be
used only to protect employees who are performing minor tool changes and
adjustments, and other minor servicing activities that take place during normal
production operations and are routine, repetitive, and integral to the use of
the equipment for production pursuant to the minor servicing exception
contained in the 29 CFR §1910.147(a)(2)(ii) note.
To meet this exception, an employer must demonstrate that there
is effective employee protection, through the use of a system hazard analysis,
before OSHA would accept PLCs for minor servicing activity covered in the
equipment-specific analysis. In other words, the PLC system, on a case-by-case
basis, would need to be designed, installed, used, and maintained in accordance
with the generally-recognized good engineering practices (e.g., applicable
manufacturers' recommendations; prior operating experience; reliability data)
so as to protect employees from hazardous energy sources during the minor
servicing activities. The improper application of a PLC system on a machine or
piece of equipment would not constitute recognized good engineering practice
and would not constitute effective alternative protection if, for example, it
fails to protect employees (from the described hazards above) who are
performing minor tool changes and adjustment.
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| As I See It |
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It is July 2020 and our pride is showing. We just
learned that two of our products won top honors in the ISHN 2020 Readers’ Choice
Awards. Our Saf-T-Gard®
Voltgard® RESCUE-8T Telescopic Insulated Rescue Body Hook
won in the EMERGENCY RESPONSE CATEGORY and our Saf-T-Gard® Voltgard® V-GRIPS®
Leather Protector Gloves won in the HAND PROTECTION - ELECTRICAL
CATEGORY.
Both of these products were developed by the Saf-T-Gard team because
we listed to customers just like you. The products and services that we offer
are not just “tell me what you want and I’ll quote a price”, but rather “tell
me what you do, let’s together identify the hazards of the job, and let’s
together find a better solution.” It’s a totally different approach than the
big box or Brazilian jungle websites - and it’s an approach to participative
consultative selling that has served our customers well for 84 years.
While I
haven’t been around for all 84 years, I can acknowledge that we’re in the midst
of the most unusual summer that I can recall in my XX years in this industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the world upside down. But even from that
upside-down perspective, we have not lost our focus on our customers and
keeping your workers safe.
The virus has presented a whole new set of
on-the-job hazards for your workers and your customers. That’s why we have
followed-through on our approach of listening to you and offering the products
that meet your needs - now more than ever. We have expanded our safety
solutions to address these hazards with a portfolio of products at www.saftgard.com/COVID19.
With a product and service offering that expands to meet your needs, our
customer commitment remains unchanged because we are Saf-T-Gard International - Bringing
Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
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