|
|
Beat the Heat with Sqwincher and Get a Free Freezer from
Saf-T-Gard |
| |
|
Are you
aware that as little as 2-3% dehydration can result in a 20% decrease in
physical performance levels in temperate climates and up to a 50% decrease in
hot temperatures?
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.
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 SERIOUS SAVINGS on select Sqwincher® products and flavors now through September 30, 2022 in addition to the following two
promotions:
|
| |
 |
1. RECEIVE
132 FREE SQWINCHER® 21 OZ. SPORTS BOTTLES
when you PURCHASE 24 CASES (6 cases of each flavor) of
Sqwincher® 20 oz. Yield EverLyte® Powder Sticks |
| |
 |
2. RECEIVE A FREE 7 CUBIC-FOOT FREEZER when
you PURCHASE 60 CASES of Regular or ZERO Sqwincher® Sqweeze® Pops
|
| |
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) for more information or to place an
order.
|
| |
|
| |
Vendor Product Spotlight: DuPont™ Tyvek® 400 TY-127SWH Coveralls with Attached Hood and Elastic Wrists and Ankles
|
| |
|
| |
When it
comes to hazardous particles, protection and safety come first. But the best protection
doesn't matter if it gets in the way of doing a good job, which is what
the DuPont™ Tyvek® 400
TY-127SWH Coveralls with the comfort fit design are all
about - the durability and protection you expect in an even more comfortable
fit.
The DuPont™ Tyvek® 400
TY-127SWH Coveralls provide a barrier to small-sized
hazardous particles that is more than twice as durable as microporous films or
SMS fabrics and six times more breathable than microporous film fabrics making
them ideal for use in applications ranging from lead and asbestos
abatement and spray painting to food processing and general maintenance.
Additional
features and benefits include the following:
- Provides an ideal balance of protection,
durability and comfort
- Comfort fit design allows for a greater range
of motion and fewer blowouts
- Breathable inherent barrier delivers excellent
abrasion resistance and protection against hazardous particles (down to one
micron in size), aerosols and non-hazardous light liquid splash
- When used with other PPE, it can help reduce
the risk of cross-contamination in pandemic response activities
- Includes serged seams, attached hood and
elastic wrists and ankles
- Available in sizes Medium-7XL
- Sold by the package of 25 coveralls
Saf-T-Gard
carries a comprehensive line of DuPont™ Protective Garments in
several different fabrics, including coveralls, pants, shirts, aprons, sleeves,
lab coats and hazmat suits. 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.
|
| |
|
| |
|
3M™ Reusable Respirator Trade-In, Trade-Out Program |
| |
|
| |
Get FREE
3M™ Reusable Respirator facepieces* in exchange for competitive
facepieces and your purchase of 3M™ Cartridges and/or Filters. **
What's in it for You?
- Cost
savings. Upgrade your existing reusable respirator facepieces for free.
- Support.
Whether it’s your Saf-T-Gard sales representative, 3M™ technical
service team or online resources, we’re here to help you along the way.
- Ideal
for customers with frequent use of filters and cartridges who want to switch
products without investing in new facepieces.
How the 3M™ Reusable Respirator Trade-In Program Works
- Contact your local 3M™ safety representative to
confirm and process trade-in request. If you do not have a 3M™
safety representative, call Customer Service at 1-800-328-1667.
- User must order cartridges and filters from Saf-T-Gard.
- 3M™ will ship free facepieces to the Saf-T-Gard or end-user.
- User and/or Saf-T-Gard collect and dispose of competitive
facepieces.
*A
minimum selection of 10 assorted facepieces necessary to meet trade-in program
requirements. **See chart for trade-in ratio of cartridges or filters to be
purchased for each qualifying trade-in facepiece.
Click here to learn more.
|
| |
|
| |
|
Don't Miss Opportunities to Solve Your Customers' Safety Challenges with a STUD-E™ Survey - 360 Degrees of Workplace Safety |
| |
|
| |
In
nearly every industry, workplace safety must be addressed regularly. When
critical safety threats are missed or overlooked, the consequences can be
severe.
Fortunately,
Justrite has a solution – STUD-E™ Survey – 360-Degrees of
Workplace Safety.
The
Justrite STUD-E™ workplace safety survey assists in creating and
maintaining a safe workplace. Preventing accidents in the workplace is much
more than PPE – it starts with recognizing potential risks.
New
Virtual STUD-E™
The
STUD-E™ Workplace Safety Survey is now being offered virtually! Justrite's safety experts
leverage digital tools to virtually join site walkarounds, conduct inspections,
and discuss issues with employees.
How Does
STUD-E™ Work?
Justrite will conduct a complete walk through of your facility and will use their comprehensive
knowledge of standards and regulations to provide a threat assessment and site
vulnerability assessment. This 360-degree survey will help you understand
present and potential safety issues. Justrite will also guide you correcting the
problems through a printed or emailed document available for you to use and
implement as an action plan for preventing future accidents. From policies, to
processes, to products, Justrite knows workplace safety can be cumbersome. That’s why
the STUD-E™ survey serves as an easy way to reiterate any important safety
issues for management to address for preventing accidents in the workplace.
Using Justrite's proprietary, custom-built app designed by safety engineering experts,
STUD-E™ prioritizes critical workplace safety issues while helping to balance
the bottom line. This includes:
- Preventing
compliance violations from OSHA and EPA
- Avoiding
costly fines
- Preventing
workers comp claims
- Lowering
insurance premiums
- Enhancing
process improvements
What’s
the value in a STUD-E™ Safety Survey?
- Identifies
gaps or deficits in safety measures – helps you recognize what is often in
plain sight
- Provides
knowledge behind best practices – not simply product-specific
- Recommends
preventative measures, products and programs to get in compliance – and stay
there
- Offers
guidance for implementing sustainable solutions – for now and in the future
Click here to
learn more and submit your inquiry for a STUD-E™ Safety Survey today!
To keep
workers productive, they need to be safe, comfortable, and have the space to do
their job. Here is a list of safety products for point of use even when working
in a facility with many hazards.
1. Safety Cans
Keep only the smallest amounts possible (not more than one day's supply) of
chemicals in the work area. Flammable liquids purchased in large containers
should be re-packed into smaller safety cans. Use portable and approved safety
cans for storing flammable liquids to prevent explosions in the event of a
fire.
2. Safety Cabinets for Small Spaces
Discourage workers from storing excess chemicals on countertops. Employees need
adequate space to perform their duties. When floor space is tight for chemical
storage, use the mini, countertop, and compact cabinets. A workstation with
over 25 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids needs a safety
cabinet.
3. 5S Tool Shadow Boards
A messy workstation can lead to unnecessary accidents. 5S boards are a
visual tool for putting everything where it belongs and keeping the workplace
organized, efficient, and safe. It makes it easier for people to do their jobs
without wasting time or risking injury.
4. Industrial Waste Carts
Decrease the likelihood of accidents and spills by cleaning work surfaces
throughout the day. Make it easy for employees to dispose of waste with
portable waste carts located right next to where the work is happening.
5. Workstation Mats
Keep employees focused on the task, not their physical well-being. Reduce
fatigue caused by standing on a hard surface for long periods with anti-fatigue
workstation mats. NoTrax® matting provides ergonomic support that reduces
injuries and days off work.
Saf-T-Gard
has all the Justrite safety products for the workstation and across the
facility. 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.
|
| |
|
| |
|
Watch the FREE ZOLL Time is of the Essence - Protection from the Leading Causes of Premature Death Webinar ON DEMAND |
| |
|
| |
Did you know out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
(OHSCA) is responsible for approximately 350,000 deaths in the U.S. annually and
is responsible for twice as many fatalities than all other workplace injuries
combined?
Once people call emergency services for help,
they need the right equipment and confidence to act, to keep the victim alive
for the 7-14 minutes it takes for EMS to arrive. Since severe bleeding can
become fatal in 3-5 minutes and airway complications can cause hypoxic brain
death in as little as six minutes, it is critical that ordinary citizens are
prepared to deal with unexpected medical emergencies while they wait for
professional first responders.
That means having the necessary tools at your
disposal to manage anything from bleeding injuries to cardiac arrest, choking
burns, or even hypothermia. The time after all is of the essence.
Join Spiff Walsh as he walks through how to
be prepared in different emergency situations and some solutions that save
lives in the minutes before EMS arrives.
Click here to
register, and watch the FREE webinar ON DEMAND today.
Have a
ZOLL AED specialist come to your site and provide you with a no-obligation,
actionable, AED + Trauma Response assessment. ZOLL’s assessment enables you to
make changes that impact response times immediately. Click here to
request your free assessment today.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Heat Safety |
|
|
|
|
OSHA’s
revised Heat Illness Prevention webpage consolidates resources to keep workers
safe indoors and outdoors. Click here to read
more.
|
|
| |
|
Shop @ Saftgard.com - The Smart, Simple and Speedy Way to Shop for Safety Online Today!
|
|
|
|
|
Saftgard.com makes it easier than ever for visitors to find exactly what they are looking for by utilizing a guided navigation layout with a fully-optimized “smart” search engine. The responsive design enables use and access to more than 6,000 products with enhanced product content and imagery on your PC, smart phone or tablet.
Moreover, existing Saf-T-Gard customers can link their account to a new Saftgard.com web login to review ALL past orders and invoices, create a “wish list” of favorite items, save carts to simplify the ordering/reordering process and so much more! Buyers without an existing Saf-T-Gard account can register for one online, or they can still search, browse and order on Saftgard.com without a Saf-T-Gard account.
We invite you to spend a few minutes at Saftgard.com, and if you haven't already, please register for an account to enable online ordering.
Click here for a shortcut to the registration page, and click here for detailed instructions on how to link your Saf-T-Gard account to a Saftgard.com web login.
|
|
| |
|
Visit with Saf-T-Gard
|
|
|
|
|
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 the any of the following trade shows to check out our comprehensive selection of safety products and services that directly address every workplace safety hazard.
International Lineman’s Rodeo - Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, October 14, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Overland Park Convention Center, Overland Park, Kansas, Booth #217
|
|
| |
|
Five Safety Tips
|
|
|
|
|
1. HEADS UP SAFETY - Keep cool under
your safety cap with sweatbands, cooling pads, and cooling bandana caps that
can be worn under protective headgear
2 HEADS UP SAFETY - Our safety caps and
full-brim safety hats include universal accessory slots for attaching earmuffs
and faceshields
3. HEADS UP SAFETY - Protective
headgear can be ordered in a wide variety of stock colors for such applications
as matching company colors, identifying departments, or identifying supervisors
4. HEADS UP SAFETY - Adding your
company logo and/or safety slogans to safety caps and hats are low-cost options
that can promote corporate identify
5. HEADS UP SAFETY - And don't forget
about cool, comfortable disposable hairnets and bouffant caps for food
preparation, food service, and controlled environment workers
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Question: (from Canada) - We test electrical wire at
3000V AC 60Hz. The tester is capable of putting out 95mA. What is deemed the
maximum safe current at this voltage that an operator can work with safely? Is
there an OSHA or NEC specified max. allowable current? What protective
equipment should a person be wearing (i.e. gloves, apron, etc.).
Answer: First the hazards - Based
on OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E standard the safe voltage is below 50V. Based
on the studies done the following is the effect of current.
|
mA current
|
Effect
on Person
|
|
0.5 - 3
|
Tingling
sensations
|
|
3+
|
Shock
|
|
10+
|
Muscle
contractions and pain
|
|
30+
|
Respiratory
paralysis
|
|
60+
|
Heart
Paralysis (may be fatal)
|
|
100+
|
Ventricular
fibrillation (usually fatal)
|
|
4+ Amps
|
Heart
Paralysis
|
|
5+
|
Amps
Tissue and Organs start to burn
|
Second the protective equipment - The
individual will need at a minimum Class 1 rubber insulating gloves (and leather
protectors) and more than likely a HRC 4 clothing per NFPA 70E when testing
voltage.Thanks to Salisbury for the
technical assistance.
|
|
| |
|
| Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
|
|
|
|
Christina Santiago is Telecom
Administrative Assistant and has been with Saf-T-Gard more than 8 years.
What Christina
likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"I like that I
have a great degree of control and freedom within my job."
What makes
Christina’s day:
"Knowing that
I have made a contribution to make my team/company achieve our goals for the
day."
Christina’s outside
interests:
"Outside of
work I love spending time with my family, creating new memories with my three
kids and dancing."
Anything else?
"Always bear
in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any
other." – Abraham Lincoln
|
|
| |
|
 Factoid |
|
|
|
|
Using a stepladder
as a non-self-supporting ladder
29 CFR
1926.1053(b)(4) requires ladders to be used only for the purpose for which they
were designed. Scenario: A stepladder (which is a type of self-supporting
ladder) is used as a non-self-supporting ladder, but the bottom of the ladder
is either "footed" (that is, another person keeps their foot on the
bottom to keep the ladder from slipping) or the ladder is tied off at the
bottom to prevent the bottom from slipping out. Would the use of a stepladder
as described above violate 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4)? If so, would such use be a
de minimis violation?
In 29 CFR 1926
Subpart X, 1926.1053(b)(4) states: Ladders shall be used only for the purpose
for which they were designed. [Emphasis added] Thus, using a stepladder as a
non-self-supporting ladder would violate §1926.1053(b)(4) if the ladder were not
designed for that purpose.
Typically, having a
coworker hold the ladder, or using rope to attempt to restrain the ladder at
its base, would not be considered substitutes for this requirement. We note
that, for example, slip-out is not the only hazard that can result from using a
ladder differently than in accordance with its design.
Stepladders are
typically designed so that the rungs are level when the ladder is in the open
and locked position and the ladder is placed on a stable and level surface. Consequently,
it is likely that positioning a stepladder for use as a non-self-supporting
ladder would result in the ladder's rungs being out-of-level, which would
violate 1926.1053(a)(2).
|
|
| |
|
| As I See It |
|
|
|
|
It is June 2022 and parts of our safety and PPE world are
turning upside down. No cause for alarm, but there is a definite cause for
concern. Here is how we see it and what we can do together to ensure a
continuing supply of quality industrial safety products and personal protective
equipment for you and your workers.
Up to the year 1 B.C. (as in Before Covid-19), the supply chain
worked like a well-oiled machine. Manufacturers produced, distributors stocked,
and customers received what they wanted when they wanted. Pricing was
relatively stable as in modest adjustments annually. Then came the pandemic
with shortages of respirators and disposable gloves causing price hikes of 400%
or more. Cities shut down. Ports shut down. The supply chain was on the verge
of collapsing.
With the easing of the pandemic, prices started to revert to
whatever normal was, then headed upwards with inflation. Labor shortages and
other economic factors sucked excess inventory out of the system and lead times
became more stretched.
So, what does all of this have to do with industrial safety? As
your partner in safety for more than 86 years, we need to communicate better for our
mutual benefit. Blanket purchase orders are a great way to commit product for
your future use and lock in pricing for a fixed period of time. Blanket purchase
orders can be for fixed regular deliveries or for a fixed total quantity
subject to release as you need product. Either way it is a win-win! And with
some prices appearing to spiral out of control, maybe it is again time to look
at better quality products incorporating new designs and technology that will
reduce overall costs while improving safety and performance.
The
time is right to face these issues head on. Contact Saf-T-Gard today for a
conversation with an experienced safety specialist. 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
|
|
|
