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- Sqwincher provides bodies with an
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ISEA Leads Industry Action on Falls and Dropped Objects with New Safety at Heights Campaign |
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The
International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is helping employers reduce
the risk of fatalities and injuries from falls and dropped objects in
industrial, construction and other occupational settings by launching its 2019
Safety at Heights campaign.
The
campaign — which kicked off during Construction Safety Week
and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down,
both observed May 6–10 — provides employers and workers educational information
at SafetyAtHeights.org.
Falling
and being struck by a dropped object are among the top causes of workplace
injuries and fatalities:
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
reported that in 2017, “fatal falls were at their highest level in the 26-year
history of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), accounting for 887
(17 percent) of worker deaths”
- BLS
reported that being struck by falling objects or equipment resulted in 45,940
injuries in 2017 (5.2% of all workplace injuries)
- According
to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) dropped objects are the
third leading cause of injuries in construction
“ISEA’s
fall protection members take very seriously that falls continue to be among the
top causes of fatalities in the workplace,” said Raymond Mann, Senior
Specialist Application Engineer for 3M Fall Protection and Chair of ISEA’s Fall
Protection Group. “We continually strive to create new fall protection
solutions, including custom configurations, using modern technology to help
protect the nation’s workforce from fall hazards.”
In
addition to falls, dropped objects also lead to an alarming number of workplace
deaths. In response to that hazard, ISEA and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) developed a first-in-the-industry standard aimed at helping
employers reduce the risk of dropped objects incidents in industrial and occupational
settings. ANSI/ISEA 121-2018, American National Standard for Dropped Object
Prevention Solutions establishes minimum design, performance, and labeling
requirements for solutions and testing that mitigate this hazard.
The
standard addresses four (4) active controls, but does not include passive controls.
The active controls are anchor attachments, tool attachments, tool tethers and
containers (e.g., buckets, pouches). Copies of the standard can be purchased online from ISEA
and from ANSI’s licensed resellers.
“Every
death in the workplace is a tragedy, and ISEA is dedicated to helping
industries and employers protect their workers from being injured or killed by
falling objects,” said Nate Bohmbach, Associate Product Director, Ergodyne and
Chair of ISEA’s Dropped Object Prevention Group.
See
additional details at SafetyAtHeights.org.
The ISEA campaign will continue throughout the year, in partnership with the
National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)
and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Click here
to read the press release on PRWeb.
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Join Saf-T-Gard for the e-Hazard Arc Flash and Low Voltage Qualified Electrical Safety Training Class
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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 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.
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Register to Attend the FREE "How to Select the Right Cut-Resistant Gloves" Webinar Sponsored by PIP/Protective Industrial Products |
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Cut-resistant gloves are an
integral piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for many jobs. They are
truly the last line of defense between an identified hazard and the end-user.
Selecting a glove with the
correct cut protection by matching it to the hazard and risk is a key
responsibility for the safety professionals and purchasing departments of any
organization whose workers face cut hazards.
Join Bryan McWhorter,
Safeopedia owner, for a FREE “How to Select the Right Cut-Resistant Gloves”
webinar on Thursday, June 20, 2019
at 1 p.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Pacific as he walks us through the following
topics:
- A review of ANSI/ISEA-105 2016 and
EN388-2016 Cut Standards
- How do they compare?
- Where and how is testing done?
- Does higher cut score = more protection?
- Different cut levels and common industries and uses
associated
Click here
to reserve your spot today.
And,
when you’re ready to make a purchase, Saf-T-Gard carries a comprehensive
selection of PIP cut-resistant gloves in many different materials and coatings
and ANSI Cut Levels. 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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Saf-T-Gard®
Reflect-A-Gard®
RG-2005 Vests Deliver Visible Safety and Savings
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Save as much as 68% on Saf-T-Gard® Reflect-A-Gard®
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Saf-T-Gard can help keep you seen and safe on the job in the
Reflect-A-Gard® RG-2005 Class 2 Hi-Viz Breakaway Safety Vests with the following features and benefits:
- Fluorescent lime polyester mesh fabric offers high visibility and breathable comfort
- Two (2) horizontal and two (2) vertical 2” reflective stripes deliver ANSI/ISEA-107 Class 2 Level 2 compliance
- The vest is designed to separate harmlessly from the body in the event that it gets caught
- The five (5) breakaway points include two (2) on the shoulders, two (2) on the sides and one (1) in the center
- One (1) inner pocket at the left chest for convenient storage and transportation of work materials
- Hook-and-loop closure provides easy on/off and comfortable, secure fitting
- Available in sizes medium-5XL
- Sold individually or 50 each/case by size
- $3.25/each or $112.50/case of 50 each by size ($50 minimum order)
- Save 14% more per vest when you order by the case
Click here to download
the flyer, 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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June 11th is National Forklift Safety Day
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Industrial Truck Association (ITA)’s
National Forklift Safety Day is on June 11th! This important day provides an
opportunity for the industry to educate customers, the public, and government
officials about safe forklift operation. It also serves as an opportunity for
forklift manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts, the importance
of operator training and the need for daily equipment checks.
Saf-T-Gard
offers an array of Ideal Warehouse Innovations, Inc. forklift safety products,
including forklift side spotters, rear spotters and bracket kits. 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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Get Tingley's Guide to Over-the-Shoe Protection |
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Overshoes are the perfect solution to protect you and your footwear from water, mud, snow chemicals and harsh environments. Let Tingley be your guide for the right shoe and the right fit. Click here to download the Tingley Overshoe Footwear Guide Inforgraphic, and discover the five reasons to love Tingley overshoes, including the following:
- Easy to clean – Completely washable, no lining, and wipes dry quickly
- Durable – More material in heel, toe and cleats for longer wear
- Lightweight – Less material in the upper boot means improved flexibility and less fatigue
- Easy on/off – Full opening gusset on boot styles allow for easy on, and heavy-duty heel enables an easy kick off
- Excellent traction – Deep-cleated outsole spits out debris to provide better grip
Tingley offers the broadest selection of injection molded over-the-shoe footwear in the industry, and Saf-T-Gard supplies a wide range of Tingley overshoes in several different materials, colors, constructions and sizes. 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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June is Also CPR Awareness Month
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More specifically, June 1-7 is recognized as National CPR and AED Awareness week. This annual event, sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) with the American Red Cross and the National Safety Council, aims to foster awareness and emphasize how high-quality CPR with the use of an AED can save more lives. The event also seeks to make AEDs more publicly accessible. The AHA reports that each year more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States.
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Approximately 50% of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims require
defibrillation; all require CPR. If you perform CPR immediately and use an AED
within the first few minutes of SCA, you can double or triple a person’s chance
of survival according to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation website.
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 an AED
cover, an adult electrode pad (CPR-D-padz®), (1) sleeve of lithium
123A batteries, a medical prescription and a soft carrying case.
Make sure to talk to your
workers about the importance of learning CPR and having automated external
defibrillators (AEDs) nearby to treat a SCA victim and save a life. Click here
to download and display this FREE “Power of High-Quality CPR” flyer from ZOLL.
Saf-T-Gard provides several different styles of the ZOLL AED Plus, including
semi-automatic and fully-automatic packages, with or without medical
prescriptions, and with or without PlusTrac Professional1 or PlusTrac
Professional5. 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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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 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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| Emergency Preparedness and Response |
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Natural disasters can create a variety of
hazards for workers. Preparing for an emergency plays a vital role in ensuring
that employers and workers have the necessary equipment, know where to go, and
know how to stay safe when an emergency occurs. OSHA’s Emergency Preparedness and Response page provides
information on how to prepare and train for emergencies and the hazards to be
aware of during cleanup and recovery operations.
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Hot Weather Survival Guide
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Each year, more than 600 people die in the United States due to extreme heat. Heat-related illnesses often do unrecognized until it's too late and the damage is done. We need to understand the dangers that come with being in hot environments and the precautions we need to take.
When it comes to dealing with heat-related illnesses, the saying that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" is great advice. It's a lot easier to prevent a heat-related illness than to recover from one. Download this FREE guide to learn more about heat-related illnesses, how to recognize them and how workers can be protected against them. Click here to download a copy today.
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| Take the "Saf-T-Toss Challenge" Today |
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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 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
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| Safety Tips |
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1. SUMMERTIME SAFETY STRATEGY - Use
SPF 15 or higher sunscreen for basic protection
2. SUMMERTIME SAFETY STRATEGY -
Drink plenty of water and electrolyte fluid replacement beverages to replenish
fluids lost during warm weather activities
3. SUMMERTIME SAFETY STRATEGY -
Protect against West Nile Virus and other inspect-borne diseases by using an
effective insect repellent with a high DEET content
4. SUMMERTIME SAFETY STRATEGY -
Cooling bandanas, helmet liners and caps contain special chemical crystals that
enhance cool comfort through evaporation
5. SUMMERTIME SAFETY STRATEGY -
Consider a full-brim safety hat to provide shade to the back of your neck as
well if you are wearing a safety cap
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Q&A
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Question: Must prospective employees with
facial hair be advised of applicable OSHA regulations prohibiting persons with
facial hair from using respirators with tight-fitting facepieces?
Answer: OSHA does not require employers to
inform applicants of OSHA regulations that may be applicable after hire. OSHA
regulations do not address matters related to employers' hiring and selection
of employees, but do require employers to ensure that employees (once employed)
are protected from exposure to workplace hazards.
OSHA's respiratory protection
standard (29 CFR 1910.134) specifies certain requirements for employers to
follow when their employees must wear respirators, which would be the case in sewage
treatment facilities. The standard states that the employer cannot permit
respirators with tight-fitting facepieces to be worn by employees who have
facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the
face, or that interferes with valve function.
While the standard does not ban
beards per se, it does require employers to ensure that bearded employees who
are required to wear tight-fitting facepieces trim their beards so that they do
not interfere with the sealing surface of the respirator or are not so large
that they could interfere with valve function.
Some types of respirators do not require a face
seal and can usually be worn by bearded employees. Specifically, these are
positive pressure respirators of the hood and helmet type, and types that can
be used with a continuous-flow, supplied-air respirator, where facial hair and
beards will have less effect on the fit. For emergencies, there are also
emergency-use respirators with a 15-minute service life that provide a continuous
flow of air.
All respirators must be selected based on the
respiratory hazard to which the worker is exposed. The employer must also
consider user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability.
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| Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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Steve Krieske is the Vice President of Purchasing, and he has been with Saf-T-Gard for more
than 30 years.
What Steve likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"I like that I have been given a lot of opportunity to utilize my knowledge in
the safety business. I also like the very comfortable work atmosphere."
What makes Steve's day:
"When I have a smooth day. I also like to see the purchasing efforts turn into success for our sales team."
Steve's outside interests are:
"Family, walleye fishing and baseball."
Anything else:
"I’m looking forward to the years ahead."
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Are fit-check and medical evaluation requirements
different for disposable respirators than for other types?
Non-voluntary use of a filtering facepiece
(...disposable ... type dust respirator) requires that the employer establish
and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific
procedures. The respiratory protection program must include the medical
evaluation of employees.
...what OSHA means by "annual", with
regard to the training and fit test requirements in the Respiratory Protection
Standard. Annual means that training and fit testing must be conducted every
year, before or on the anniversary date of the employee's previous training and
fit test; for example, if the employee is trained or fit tested on February 1, 2019, then the employee must be trained or fit tested before or on February 1,
2020. The agency also requires, as addressed in [29 CFR
1910.134], that wearers of respirators conduct a fit check each and every time
they don a respirator. The fit check may be conducted according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
[Extracted from several OSHA interpretation letters
regarding disposable filtering facepiece respirators]
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| As I See It |
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It is June 2019, and I
think summer is finally here. Baseball season is in full swing, so I guess I am
long overdue for sports metaphors! Winning in baseball depends on many factors.
A baseball team is made up of many players, just as a safety program is made up
of many elements. Reliable hitters get on base with singles and doubles – but
they do get on base score runs. Your company’s safety program also performs
well with incremental improvements. And with continuous incremental
improvements (just like base runners), your safety program is in position to
score. Focus on one department, application, or operation at a time and
consider how a different product or a better product could score big in terms
of reducing injuries and improving productivity. Of course, some games are won
by big-scoring home run hitters. Swinging for the fences is risky, but the
payoff can be big. And similarly, with your safety program, sometimes you need
to swing for the fences! Try a new product or process or program that is
totally different but has a measured likelihood of success. Just as sports
stars age, safety programs (including PPE) ages and regularly needs some new
players. To be sure, don’t overlook the manager and coaches. A good manager
looks out for the team and looks at the big picture (think compliance, worker’s
comp loss ratio, productivity, etc.). And the coaching staff includes
generalists and specialists. We are uniquely qualified to be your PPE coach. We are Saf-T-Gard International -
Bringing Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
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