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workplace.
Motor
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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.
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can help you keep your workers at the top of their game this summer by offering
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and flavors in addition to the following two promotions:
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potassium and half the sodium compared to other sports drinks
- Sqwincher provides bodies with an
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- Sqwincher is available in powder concentrate,
liquid concentrate, ready-made drink and freeze pop configurations in regular,
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Understanding how worker performance and efficiency
is affected by environmental conditions is critical to reducing
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Click here
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May is National Electrical Safety Month |
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The Electrical Safety
Foundation International (ESFI) is a non-profit organization dedicated
exclusively to promoting electrical safety in the home, school and workplace.
To commemorate National Electrical Safety Month, ESFI spearheads an annual
campaign to educate key audiences about the steps that can be taken in order to
reduce the number of electrically-related fires, fatalities, injuries and
property loss.
ESFI's National Electrical Safety Month 2019 campaign features a
comprehensive collection of new and updated resources to help facilitate an
effective electrical safety awareness campaign for your community,
organization, school or family. Included is an extensive collection of useful fact sheets and related
safety tips, plus templates and tools you can use to promote electrical safety
and National Electrical Safety Month in your home, school, community or
workplace.
Click here to access
various tools for home electrical safety, overhead power line contact,
preparing your business for a natural disaster, hurricane safety, overhead
power line safety and more.
Saf-T-Gard is uniquely
qualified to work with your facility and keep your employees safe while meeting
all applicable industry electrical safety standards. Our Voltgard®
Test Lab is the largest, independent NAIL4PET-accredited test
lab for rubber insulating products in the United States and provides
full-service testing and recertification of rubber gloves, and for utilities
and high-voltage contractors - we also test rubber insulating sleeves, blankets,
line hose, covers, dielectric footwear, jumper cables, grounding sets, plastic
guards, hot sticks, matting, hoods and insulating hand tools.
As a leading manufacturer
and distributor of rubber insulating products, arc flash safety clothing and
kits, leather protector gloves, electrical protection accessories, rubber
insulating blankets and so much more, the Voltgard® division of Saf-T-Gard is
dedicated to serving industries where worker safety and protection from
electrical current are critically important.
Our comprehensive electrical
safety program offers proven time and cost savings for our thousands of
customers in nearly every industry, and we can do the same for you. Click here to shop our electrical safety products 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 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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Custom Logo Service, Fast, Easy and Precise |
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Did you know that up to 40%
of all PPE is logoed, including the following:
- Gloves
- Hard hats
- Protective clothing
- Safety eyewear
- Embroidery and sewing
- Heat transfer
PIP offers logo imprinting
services that deliver FAST, EASY AND PRECISE custom order requests. With
exceptionally quick turnaround times and top quality results, PIP delivers the
value-added service you expect. Click here
for more information, and let Saf-T-Gard know how we can put PIP to the test on
your next logo order.
Saf-T-Gard carries a
complete line of PIP products, including hand protection, electrical safety, eye
protection, head protection, protective clothing and more. 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®
RG-2005 Class 2 Hi-Viz Breakaway Safety Vests now through June 30, 2019.
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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Vendor Product Spotlight: Ergodyne Chill-Its® 6602 Evaporative Cooling Towel
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Spring has sprung, as so
have the hazards that the season brings with it. Workers laboring outdoors or
in warmer temperatures must prepare for prolonged sun and UV ray exposure, heat
stress and dehydration. Hot conditions are tough on workers and productivity.
The Ergodyne Chill-Its® 6602
Evaporative Cooling Towel provides cooling through evaporation
to keep workers comfortable all day long. This thicker towel allows for more
water absorption and longer cooling than competitive brands. This cost
effective approach helps workers stay cool, fight fatigue and increase
productivity. Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Super-evaporative cooling aid that is significantly colder
than ambient air
- Advanced PVA cooling technology holds water without feeling heavy, reduces the effect of heat stress and helps fight fatigue
- Simply wet or re-wet by
running under cold water for one (1) minute to activate, and wear around your neck or use
to wipe off for hours of cooling relief
- Ideal for use in
construction, drilling/mining, iron/steel work, agriculture, solar and
landscaping/grounds applications
- Machine washable for
repeated use
Saf-T-Gard
offers a comprehensive selection of Ergodyne products, including ergonomic
protection such as back, wrist, elbow and knee supports and anti-vibration gloves,
as well as heat stress products like tents, neck wraps, bandanas and towels in addition to fall protection for tools such as lanyards and clips. 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: Pyramex V2® SB1880R25 Readers Safety Glasses |
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The Pyramex V2® SB1880R25
Readers Safety Glasses are
designed to better assist those who require both safety glasses and
prescription lenses in both indoor and outdoor settings, so they are ideal for
use in the agriculture, construction, food services, manufacturing, oil and gas
and steel and metals industries. Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Safety, comfort, style and
magnification combine into safety glasses with a black frame and an I/O mirror lens
- Scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
provides 99% UVA/B/C protection and meets ANSI Z87.1 High Impact standard
- Lens insert is out of user's direct
line of vision
- Indoor/Outdoor mirror lens is coated with a light gold mirror finish to
reduce glare and is commonly used where it is required to move between indoor
applications to outdoor applications
- Temples adjust to four (4) different
lengths
- Nose buds secure the glass and prevent
slipping
- 9.75 base curved lens provides full
side protection without distracting seams or traditional type sideshields
- +2.5 diopter magnification strength shown but also available in +1.5 and +2.0
- Sold individually
Saf-T-Gard also supplies a wide range
of Pyramex eye protection products, including safety glasses, goggles,
faceshields and eye protection accessories in a variety of your favorite styles
and colors. 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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Register to Attend the FREE "Worker Heat Stress and Dehydration - Are You Prepared?" Webinar |
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Workers who are exposed to
extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress and
dehydration. Exposure to extreme heat can result in illnesses and injuries.
Prevention of heat stress and dehydration in workers is important, and employers
should provide training to workers so they understand what these deadly issues
are, how they affect their health and safety, and most importantly, how they
can be prevented.
Join hydration expert, Bubba
Wolford, for a FREE “Worker Heat Stress and Dehydration - Are You
Prepared?” webinar
on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Pacific as he takes a
deep dive into these life-threatening situations. Topics of the webinar include
the following:
- Demographics most affected
by heat stress
- Medical preconditions
- Productivity
- Symptoms and signs
- Water is crucial, but is it
enough?
- PPE item vs. sports drink
Click here
to reserve your spot 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 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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| Featured Video: Five (5) Ways to Prevent Workplace Falls |
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| This brief
video provides a quick and clear reminder that
thorough planning, proper training and well-maintained equipment are crucial
to protecting workers from falls. Fall protection is required when working at
heights of six (6) feet in construction and four (4) feet in general industry. |
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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!
NECA Safety Professionals
Conference 2019 - Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Marriott San Antonio River Center, San Antonio, Texas, Booth #44
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. 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
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Question: What are the requirements for fall
protection on aerial lifts during construction activities?
Answer: Under subpart L, employers must
ensure that employees tie off at all times when working from an aerial lift
[§1926.453(b)(2)(v)]. Employers must ensure that employees using personal fall
arrest systems while working on aerial lifts at heights six (6) feet or more above
a lower level comply with §1926.502(d) of subpart M, specifically:
Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall,
shall: ... (iii) be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more
than six (6) feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level [§1926.502(d)(16)(iii)].
However, §1926.502(d) does not require employers to
comply with manufacturer's instructions when using personal fall arrest
systems. To cite §1926.502(d)(16)(iii), the facts must show that the personal
fall arrest system would permit a free fall of more than six (6) feet or would
permit contact with a lower level - and not base this conclusion solely on information
provided by the manufacturer.
As has been the Agency's longstanding policy, an
employer may comply with OSHA's fall protection requirements for aerial lifts
in one of three (3) ways:
- Use
of a body belt with a tether anchored to the boom or basket (fall
restraint system)
- Use
of a body harness with a tether (fall restraint system)
- Use
of a body harness with a lanyard (fall arrest system)
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| Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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Karl Henke is
our Operations Manager, and he joined Saf-T-Gard in 2011.
What Karl likes about
Saf-T-Gard:
"Being part of a company that provides safety-related
products and services that help to keep our customers safe, secure, healthy and
happy."
What makes Karl's day:
"Learning new things about our business and industry while working
with a talented group of co-workers in coordinated efforts to exceed our
customers' expectations."
Karl's outside interests
are:
"Working on my house and yard. Restoring my classic
car and keeping it in top-notch condition."
Anything else?
"I enjoy
spending time with my family and friends."
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Injury Recording Criteria and Work Relatedness
A client's employee working for a construction company is paid
to work from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. as bound by the
National Maintenance Agreement that applies to craft employees working at this jobsite. At 12:20 p.m. (while off the
clock), the employee exits a restroom and falls awkwardly, causing a deep
laceration which requires sutures to close. Does this case fall within the
exception in Section 1904.5(b)(2)(v) for injuries and illnesses that are solely
the result of employees doing personal tasks (unrelated to their employment) at
the establishment outside of their assigned work hours?
Under 29 CFR Subpart C, "Recordkeeping Forms and Recording
Criteria," an injury must be recorded if it is work-related, is a new
case and meets one (1) or more of the general recording criteria (such as
requiring medical treatment beyond first aid). An injury is presumed to be
work-related if it results from an event occurring in the work environment,
unless an enumerated exception to this geographic presumption applies. Under
Section 1904.5(b)(2)(v), an injury or illness is not work-related if it is
solely the result of an employee doing personal tasks (unrelated to their
employment) at the establishment outside of the employee's assigned working
hours. In your scenario, the exception in Section 1904.5(b)(2)(v) would not
apply because the injury occurred during the employee's normal work schedule
(lunch break). The exception in Section 1904.5(b)(2)(v) only applies if an
injury or illness occurs when the employee is conducting personal tasks while
present in the work environment at a time either before the start of the
normal work schedule, or after the normal work schedule has ended. In other
words, the exception does not apply to injuries and illnesses that occur during
breaks (either formal or informal) in the employee's normal work schedule.
Therefore, the case you describe in your letter is work-related and must be
recorded.
1926.501(b)(1)
"Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical
surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is six (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.
1926.501(b)(2)(ii)
Each employee on a walking/working surface six (6) feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower
level where leading edges are under construction, but who is not engaged in the
leading edge work, shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system,
safety net system or personal fall arrest system. If a guardrail system is
chosen to provide the fall protection, and a controlled access zone has already
been established for leading edge work, the control line may be used in lieu of
a guardrail along the edge that parallels the leading edge.
1926.501(b)(15)
"Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed." Except as
provided in 1926.500(a)(2) or in 1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee
on a walking/working surface six (6) feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be
protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system or personal
fall arrest system.
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| As I See It |
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It is May 2019, and the
words for the month are "trade-in to trade-up". There are lots of trades in the
sports news, and car dealers promote trade-ins as a way to promote sales of new
vehicles. We’d like to offer you the opportunity to trade-in some of your old
PPE as a way to encourage you to trade-up for a new style or brands or designs
that may improve safety, comfort and compliance in a cost-effective manner.
Let’s start with hand protection. We’d like to trade a pair of your old gloves
for a brand new pair to try using in the same application. Call our customer service
team for a prepaid UPS shipping label for a pair of your old gloves. Our hand
protection engineers will evaluate your used, worn-out gloves to determine
where design improvements could be of value. Then, we’ll send you a FREE sample
of what we recommend. Of course, if we have any questions about the hazard or
application, we’ll call you for clarification. Next, we’d like to trade your
old half-mask or full-facepiece dual cartridge/filter air purifying respirator
for a new design that meets or exceeds the same NIOSH regulatory requirements
but can offer value-driven benefits of facepiece weight, field of vision and
cost. For this, just send us a photo by e-mail (safety@saftgard.com) of the
complete dual-cartridge air-purifying respirator including filters and
cartridges, and we’ll get a fresh sample on the way to your immediately. If you
like it, we’ll then accept all of your old respirator facepieces as a trade-in
on the new facepieces that we recommend when part of a qualifying order for
respirator filters or chemical cartridges. Rather than a trade-in program,
think of these offers as risk-free trade-ups, because we believe in a higher
value for industrial safety. We are Saf-T-Gard International -
Bringing Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
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