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SAVE EVEN MORE on COVID-19 Safety Essentials Available and in Stock at
Saf-T-Gard, and Get Back to Work Worry Free
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With the availability of the COVID-19 vaccines, it is
anticipated that more and more businesses will soon be returning to work. Once
it’s possible to reopen offices, factories and distribution centers, management
teams will undoubtedly face several new challenges, as their employees will be
relying on them to get back to work safely.
To that end, companies should consider establishing guidelines
for the use of personal protective equipment if they haven’t already. This is
where Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. can help. We’ve been bringing workers home
safely for more than 85 years with our finest-quality selection of safety
products and personal protective equipment, and we can do the same for you.
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 with reduced pricing and
available stock on all of the following products:
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.
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Rehydrate and Satisfy Your Thirst for Savings with Reduced Pricing on Sqwincher® Hydration Solutions from Saf-T-Gard
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Are you aware that as little as
2-3% dehydration can result in a 20% decrease in energy levels? Workers
can lose up to two gallons of fluid per day making them especially vulnerable
to the hazards that can cause serious injury and/or illness.
Fortunately, dehydration-related
incidents are 100% preventable. Water alone is not enough to replace the electrolytes
that the body needs to combat dehydration.
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Sqwincher® provides an optimally-formulated supply of electrolytes that workers need to stay safe and productive.
Saf-T-Gard can help keep your industrial athletes at the top of
their game by offering value-added savings (up
to HALF OFF) on select Sqwincher® products and flavors now through September 30, 2021 in
addition to the following two promotions:
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1. RECEIVE 132 FREE SQWINCHER®
21 OZ. SPORTS BOTTLES when you PURCHASE 24 CASES of any available flavor of
Sqwincher® 20 oz. Yield EverLyte® Powder Sticks
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2. RECEIVE A FREE 7 CUBIC-FOOT FREEZER when you PURCHASE 60 CASES of Regular or ZERO Sqwincher® Sqweeze® Pops
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Why Sqwincher®?
- Scientifically Formulated - Sqwincher® product
formulations are the result of years of research and development that go beyond
quenching thirst, rehydrating bodies in the toughest conditions.
- Great Tasting Hydration -
Sqwincher® is a higher level of hydration, with a variety of
enjoyable flavors and formulations that rehydrate and replenish your body with
necessary potassium and low sodium, key electrolytes that help maintain peak
performance.
- Contains Critical Electrolytes - When
you’re dehydrated, your body craves fluids with electrolytes - so water alone
just won’t do the trick. When you need optimal hydration, turn to Sqwincher®
to get the job done.
- Helps Maintain Focus - The
brain needs hydration. Proper mental functions keep you thinking clearly to
perform daily tasks safe and focused.
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, achieve hydration domination
this summer and beyond with Sqwincher®, the hydration heavyweight
champion!
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) today for more information or
to place an order.
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Vendor Product Spotlight: PIP
305-HSVPFRLY FR Class 3 Two-Tone Hi-Viz Vests |
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The PIP
305-HSVPFRLY FR Class 3 Two-Tone Hi-Viz Vests are ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Type R, Class 3
vests that are intended for workers requiring the highest level of visibility,
have high task loads and need to be visible throughout a full range of body
motions with minimal flame retardant qualities.
These self-extinguishing vests are not inherently flame
retardant. Rather, they are chemically treated to become flame resistant. They
are NOT designed for use in ARC flash or flash fire applications. When a flame
source is removed from the treated material, the material will self-extinguish
within a given time frame. The treated material can melt and drip and has a
limited life span dependent on washings and what the garment is exposed to.
Performance is established using the ASTM D6413 test method.
Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Breathable mesh polyester fabric is treated material to prevent
after-flame
- Treatment good for up to 25 washes
- FR 2" two-tone contrasting colored tape around silver
reflective provides optimal visibility
- Two (2) internal lower pockets
- Hook and loop closure
- Not designed for use in an ARC flash or flash fire applications
- Tested to ASTM D6413
- Available in sizes Small/Medium – 4XL/5XL
- Sold individually
Click here
to shop the PIP 305-HSVPFRLY FR Class 3 Two-Tone Hi-Viz Vests
online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD
(4273) today for more information or to place an order.
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Vendor Product Spotlight: Pyramex
Ever-Lite® H2MAX Anti-Fog Safety Glasses
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The Pyramex Ever-Lite® Safety Glasses are now available with
premium H2MAX anti-fog coating. The innovative technology behind the H2MAX
creates a high-performing, superior anti-fog coating that is durable enough to withstand
repeated cleanings without losing adhesion. Not only does this premium
treatment ensure maximum clarity in the most extreme temperature and humid
conditions, but it also adds a layer to the lens that is abrasion and chemical
resistant.
The H2MAX anti-fog coating is made from non-hazardous environmental
components, and it resists scratching from steel wool up to 100 gm of weight. The H2MAX anti-fog coating passes ANSI Z87.1 standards for X, CE standards for N and K, and Canadian
certification CAN/CSA Z94.3.
Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Soft nosepiece for snug fit
- Semi-frame and slim co-material temple design for lightweight
spectacle – 22 gm
- Offers a clear panoramic view without obstruction
- 8 base wraparound lens provides full front side protection
- Scratch-resistant, polycarbonate lens provide 99.9% of UV
protection
- H2MAX creates a high-performing, superior anti-fog coating that
is durable enough to withstand repeated cleaning without losing adhesion
- H2MAX ensures maximum clarity in the most extreme temperature
and humidity conditions, and it also adds a layer to the lens that is abrasion,
chemical, and UV-resistant
- Available in infinity blue, light gray, gray and clear lens
colors - all with black frames
- Sold individually
Click
here to shop the Pyramex Ever-Lite® H2MAX Anti-Fog Safety
Glasses online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for
more information or to place an order.
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Vendor Product Spotlight: First Aid Only®
91-265 Trauma Backpack Kit
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In a serious emergency, work crews need to access critical,
life-saving supplies right away. The
First Aid Only® 91-265 Trauma Backpack Kit
delivers – hands-free! With separate easy-access kits inside, critical care is
within reach – within seconds!
Additional features and benefits include the following:
- All-in-one trauma backpack kit with critical first aid supplies
- Contains 4 separate kits - for Burns (91264), Bleeding (91137),
Eye Injuries (71-080) and General First Aid (FAO-440)
- Bright orange bag with yellow tag for fast identification
- Backpack bag allows hands-free transport
- 6"L x 18"H x 13"W size
- Includes 235 pieces
- Sold individually
Click here
to shop the The First Aid Only® 91-265 Trauma Backpack Kit
online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for
more information or to place an order.
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CPR and AED Awareness |
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Every year, more than 350,000 people suffer out-of-hospital sudden
cardiac arrest (OHCA) in the United States. Of those victims, only about 10%
survive according to the American Heart Association (AHA). When a person suffers sudden cardiac arrest (SCA),
they collapse suddenly and become non-responsive. The heart stops beating
regularly, and the brain is deprived of oxygen. Without intervention, victims of
cardiac arrest can die in minutes. If a person collapses suddenly and is
unresponsive, they should be treated with both high-quality CPR and an AED.
Performing high-quality CPR helps to circulate blood and oxygen to the brain
and vital organs.
The depth and rate of compressions performed during CPR can play
a pivotal role in a victim’s chance of survival. According to the AHA, compressions should be administered at a rate of 100-120
compressions per minute and a depth of 2 - 2.4 inches for the average adult. A
helpful reminder is “Push hard and fast!” If you witness someone collapse and
become unresponsive, call 911 immediately and perform CPR until help arrives.
If an AED is available, ask a bystander to bring it, and follow the instructions
included with the device to place it on the victim. The AED will analyze the
victim’s heart rhythm and determine whether a potentially lifesaving shock is
needed. The AHA states that CPR and use of an AED while medical professionals
are en route can directly impact an SCA victim’s chance of survival. For every
minute that passes without CPR, an SCA victim’s chance of survival drops by
7-10%.
Please help spread CPR and AED awareness. Every second counts,
and you never know when you might need to help save a life!
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 the ZOLL AEDs
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 Hearing Protection in the Construction Industry Webinar ON DEMAND
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From jackhammers to bulldozers and everything in between, a
construction site is a loud place. Yet all too often we see workers, managers
and guests at job sites not wearing their hearing protection correctly or
worse, not wearing it at all!
Your hearing is a precious thing and if you lose
it, it is gone for good. Don’t let that happen to you or the people you work
with or care about. During this webinar, Moldex will cover some basics on what
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is, some common objections to wearing hearing
protectors and how to make the best choices to protect your hearing so you can
keep hearing all of the amazing sounds that life has to offer!
Click
here to register, and watch
the FREE webinar ON DEMAND today.
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| COVID-19 Vaccinations |
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COVID-19 vaccines are available at no cost to everyone age 12
and older living in the United States, regardless of immigration or insurance
status.
Visit vaccines.gov to find a
vaccination site near you and schedule an appointment.
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Celebrate National Safety Month
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June is National Safety Month. Join NIOSH and the National
Safety Council in celebrating the 25th anniversary of National Safety
Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to
anyplace.
With the United States seeing the highest number of workplace
deaths since 2007 – 5,333 fatal workplace injuries in 2019 – this observance is
more important than ever. Participants can access a variety of free materials
on four weekly topics on the National Safety Month webpage.
NIOSH will be sharing information all month long across social media. Be sure
to follow along on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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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 fourteen (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
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Chicagoland
Safety, Health & Environmental Conference - Wednesday, September 23, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Northern Illinois University (Naperville Campus), Naperville,
Illinois, Booth #TBD
The Utility
Expo (Formerly ICUEE) - Tuesday, September 28, 2021
from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) and Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky, Booth #B1104
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| Safety Tips |
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1. FIRST AID FIRST - First aid kits are available in a variety of
sizes and fill contents appropriate for your work area
2. FIRST AID FIRST - Specialized first aid kits are available for
CPR, vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, bloodborne pathogen/body fluid clean-up
and more
3. FIRST AID FIRST - Outdoor workers have unique medical and first
aid requirements including sunscreens, insect repellent and treatments for
insect stings and snake bites
4. FIRST AID FIRST - When was the last time you checked your
first aid kit to be sure the contents were full?
5. FIRST AID FIRST - And, by the way, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151(b) requires
that first aid supplies be readily available, and Appendix A to 1910.151(b)
identifies ANSI Z308.1 as a reference for first aid kit types and contents
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| Q&A |
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Question - Employees
at times perform various tasks on construction equipment being used at a
construction site, such as checking fluid levels. At times this work is done
while the employee is on the vehicle at heights over more than 6 feet. Do any
OSHA construction standards require fall protection for employees who are on
construction equipment, such as excavators, dump trucks, and bulldozers at
heights in excess of 6 feet?
Answer - The
OSHA standards for fall protection in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M do not apply in this
situation because Subpart M explicitly excludes vehicles. 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1)
states: Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical
surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above
a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems,
safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. The phrase
"walking/working surface" is defined at 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(2) as: Any
surface, whether horizontal or vertical on which an employee walks or works,
including, but not limited to, floors, roofs, ramps, bridges, runways, formwork
and concrete reinforcing steel but not including ladders, vehicles,
or trailers, on which employees must be located in order to perform their job
duties. [Emphasis added]. Therefore, Subpart M does not require fall protection
for an employee who is on a vehicle in order to perform his or her job duties
because 1926.500(b)(2) expressly excludes vehicles from the definition of
"walking/working surface."
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| Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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Tim Olson is a Senior Safety Products Specialist and
has been with Saf-T-Gard more than 15 years but has more than 30 years of
safety industry experience.
What Tim likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"The give and take of all the people I work with. Knowing
the end result is what is best for the company and the customer."
What makes Tim's day:
"Working in the utility/electrical side of the business,
the customers I work with are down-to-earth people. We roll up our sleeves and
get the job done to keep their people safe and in compliance."
Tim's outside interests are:
"Being an empty nester but with numerous visits from my
grandsons. Traveling and trying to get back into shape."
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“Will OSHA adopt and enforce the latest ANSI standards regarding
accident prevention signs and physical hazard marking?”
ANSI Z35.1-1968 (Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs)
is incorporated by reference into 29 CFR 1910.6(e)(59). ANSI Z53.1-1967 (Safety
Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards) is incorporated by reference into 29
CFR 1910.145(d)(2), (4), and (6). Both ANSI standards have become inactive and
replaced by new standards (ANSI Z535.2 and ANSI Z535.1-6, respectively). The
new ANSI standards, however, have not been adopted or incorporated by reference
into an OSHA standard.
At this time, neither 29 CFR 1910.144 (Safety Color Code for
Marking Physical Hazards) nor 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention
Signs and Tags) is on the Agency's Unified Regulatory Agenda to be updated.
Revision of these sections will be considered in the future as priorities and
resources permit.
OSHA will continue to reference the ANSI Z35.1-68 and ANSI
Z53.1-67 standards when enforcing workplace safety. Employers are allowed,
however, to comply with the most current consensus standards applicable to
their operations, rather than with the OSHA standard in effect at the time of
inspection, when the employer's action provides equal or greater employee
protection. So long as the standards used by the employer provide such protection,
a violation where the employer is not in compliance with OSHA's standards but
is in compliance with the new standards may be considered de minimis and not be
cited.
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| As I See It |
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It is June 2021, and this month we’ll answer the questions that
you may have but did not yet ask. To start with, you may want to know how to
keep workers cool and productive in hot weather and hot industrial
environments. Well, to start, we have a range of evaporative cooling towels,
bandanas, hard hat pads, and neck shades that are effective, economical, and
reusable. Just search “cooling” at www.saftgard.com.
And while you’re at it, visit www.saftgard.com/sqwincherpromo
to see all the different product options for the industry’s preferred electrolyte
replenishment drink.
You may also ask about protecting your outdoor workers from the
sun, insects, poison ivy, etc. So when you search “SunX” at www.saftgard.com, you’ll find the CoreTex
Outdoor Skin Protection Kit with everything your outdoor workers need as well
as broad spectrum sunscreen from SPF 30+ to SPF 50.
Every year, OSHA publishes the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited
Standards, and Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout) is nearly always
included. So you probably want to be sure that this is not in your Top 10 by
searching “lockout” at www.saftgard.com for a broad
range of solutions.
Did you know that at least 10% of your co-workers who wear
safety glasses also wear prescription glasses? If you’re asking about an easy
way to order true prescription protective eyewear, the answer is yes. And it is
just this simple. https://www.saftgard.com/saf-t-gard-safety-services/prescription-eyewear-solutions
Sure,
we’re proud of our www.saftgard.com website and
the wealth of information available with just a couple of clicks. But equally
important is the fact that www.saftgard.com is backed
by one of the most experienced teams of sales, support, customer service, and
product specialists in the industry. We’re passionate about safety because
safety is special, and because we are Saf-T-Gard International - Bringing
Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Rivkin, Saf-T-Gard CEO and Chairman of the Board
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