Saf-T-Gardian Newsletter - A Fresh Look at the Safety Industry

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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

 
 

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.

   
 
Rehydrate and Satisfy Your Thirst for Savings with Reduced Pricing on Sqwincher® Hydration Solutions from Saf-T-Gard
 

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. 

 

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:

  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

 
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) today for more information or to place an order.

   
  Saf-T-Gard® Reflect-A-Gard® RG-2005 Class 2 Hi-Viz Breakaway Safety Vests Now Only $1.00/Each or $50.00/Case of 50 Each
 
 

Whether you work indoors or outside, high-visibility gear is a safety requirement for jobs near moving traffic or equipment. 

Saf-T-Gard can help keep you seen and safe on the job and save you as much as 86% on Saf-T-Gard® Reflect-A-Gard® RG-2005 Class 2 Hi-Viz Breakaway Safety Vests now through December 31, 2021 or while supplies last!

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • 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 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 Large-5XL
  • Sold individually or 50 each/case by size
  • ONLY $1.00/EACH OR $50.00/CASE OF 50 EACH BY SIZE

Order today before inventory runs out, and see for yourself how Saf-T-Gard has your visibility needs covered. Click here to shop the Saf-T-Gard® Reflect-A-Gard® RG-2005 Class 2 Hi-Viz Breakaway Safety Vests online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.

   
  Please Vote for the Saf-T-Gard® Products Nominated in the 2021 ISHN Readers' Choice Awards
   
 

Voting is now open for ISHN’s 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. Please help Saf-T-Gard’s products gain the recognition they deserve as today's most innovative PPE and safety products in the industry by clicking here and voting for the following two Saf-T-Gard® products entered:

Winning products will receive recognition, an award and will be the subject of ISHN’s Innovation Winners 2021 Podcast. Unfortunately, ISHN does not have unique links for each individual Saf-T-Gard product voting page, so please click here for directions on how to vote in PDF format.

Everyone can vote for each Saf-T-Gard® product entered once a day, every day, from now until when the voting closes at 11:59 PM EST June 10, 2021. We encourage everyone to vote for our products every day to increase our chances of winning.

As an added incentive, ISHN will randomly select one voter each week to win a $50.00 gift card. Once you have completed voting, you will have the option to fill out a simple form to be entered in the drawing. Make sure you enter a valid email address so that ISHN can find you. Again, we are strongly encouraging you to vote for each of the above Saf-T-Gard® products once per day to increase chances of winning! Click here to vote.

Please feel free to share this with your co-workers, friends and family as anyone and everyone can vote. Thank you very much for your participation, and please contact customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information.

   
  Vendor Product Spotlight: Honeywell
SAF-T-FIT® Plus 14110388 Disposable N95 Respirator 

 
 

Help safeguard your body from non-oil particulates in the air by wearing a Honeywell SAF-T-FIT® Plus 14110388 Disposable N95 Respirator. Honeywell designed these respirator masks with an adjustable nose bridge for a comfortable and secure fit to your face. The Honeywell SAF-T-FIT® Plus 14110388 Disposable N95 Respirator is built to perform in humid environments and features a hypoallergenic filter to enhance your protection against sawdust and other irritants. Grab these molded cup disposable respirators to assist your breathing when working in dusty environments.

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • N95 Respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles
  • N95 designation means that when subjected to careful testing, the respirator blocks at least 95% of very small (0.3 micron) test particles
  • Lightweight, molded cup design is non-valved
  • Incorporates humidity-resistant filter media
  • Low breathing resistance
  • Durable, latex-free suspension straps
  • Green nose-clip colored for Medium/Large size recognition
  • Packaged to maintain integrity of product in work environment
  • Protects against hazards such as airborne particulates, biohazard, chemical, contamination, gas, vapors and smoke
  • NIOSH-approved and complies with NIOSH 42 CFR 84
  • For proper fitting, the user must be fit-tested according to OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.134
  • Sold by the package of 20 respirators

Click here to shop the Honeywell SAF-T-FIT® Plus 14110388 Disposable N95 Respirator online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.

   
  Vendor Product Spotlight: DuPont ProShield® 50 NB-127SWH Coveralls with Zipper Front, Hood and Elastic Wrists and Ankles
 
 

The DuPont ProShield® 50 NB-127SWH Coveralls are one of the most economical protective garments available today, with similar performance to many higher-priced alternatives. They are specifically designed to protect when the risk of blood, body fluids, bloodborne pathogens and viral contamination are the greatest. They are ideal for use in crime labs, crime scene clean up, research labs, embalming/forensics and by emergency medical response personnel.

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • Made from a microporous film, the ProShield® 50 garments help to provide a barrier to protect workers who face on-the-job exposure to a range of non-hazardous aerosols, light liquid splash and dry particles
  • Lighter weight and roomy design make for greater comfort and mobility
  • Additional features include serged seams, zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles
  • Ideal for use in janitorial, sanitation and general industrial maintenance applications
  • Available in sizes Small-6XL
  • Sold by the package of 25 each

Click here to shop the DuPont ProShield® 50 NB-127SWH Coveralls online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.

   
 
Watch the FREE Protective Industrial Products/PIP Head Protection Solutions for the Construction Industry Webinar ON DEMAND
 
 

This webinar will review some of the common challenges associated with wearing head protection and related PPE accessories on construction jobsites. Additional talking points will include providing you with some self-assessment topics to consider for your site, identifying the most common customer problems and pains of wearing head protection in construction and providing PIP solutions for each of the potential pain points. This webinar will also cover the evolution of the hard hat design that is being driven by the construction industry. 

Click here to register, and watch the FREE webinar ON DEMAND today!


 
 

 
Honoring America's Fallen Workers  

 

OSHA commemorated Workers Memorial Day with a virtual program and new webpage that pays tribute to workers who lost their lives on the job.

In addition to injuries or accidents, there have been over half a million deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S., with many people sickened while at work. They were family members - spouses, children, siblings, grandparents, friends, and coworkers. This page was developed in partnership with the United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities.

If you have lost a loved one due to a work-related incident, share your story with tonyaford@usmwf.org or OSHA at remembrance@dol.gov.

 

 
   
COVID-19 Update: Strategies for Optimizing NIOSH-Approved Respirators
 

 

The supply and availability of NIOSH-approved respirators has increased significantly over the last several months. With supply increasing and a better understanding of Sars-CoV-2, updates were made to clarify changes in conventional, contingent, and crisis capacity strategies.

 
   
Saf-T-Gard Catalog  

 

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!

 
   

 
Closeout Corner - Don't Miss These Great Deals  

 

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!

 
 
Safety Tips  

 

1. SIGN HERE - OSHA and ANSI require the use of safety signs to indicate and define specific hazards

2. SIGN HERE - Signs must have color-coded headers, text, and symbols or pictograms

3. SIGN HERE - Use bilingual signs where appropriate to ensure worker understanding and compliance

4. SIGN HERE - Emergency signs should be "glow-in-the-dark" for location of exits and fire extinguishers

5. SIGN HERE - New technology now enables users to custom-design their own signs

 
   
Q&A  

 

 

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 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 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 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 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)

 
   
Saf-T-Gard Spotlight  

 

Steve Jones is a member of the
Saf-T-Gard sales team and joined
Saf-T-Gard more than nine years ago.

What Steve likes about Saf-T-Gard:

"Very knowledgeable co-workers. If I have a question or a situation that needs to be addressed, I have many resources."

What makes Steve's day:

"Helping our customers. Turning prospects into customers. I love getting orders!"

Steve's outside interests are:

"Spending time with my wife. Sports and music." 

 
   
Factoid  

 

Hearing Conservation Programs

"What is the threshold level for a mandatory hearing conservation program?"

OSHA Regulations Sec. 1910.95(c)(1)

The employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of 50 percent.

For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures shall be computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment.

Click here to reference the incorporated sections.

  • 1910.95(d) - "Monitoring"
  • 1910.95(e) - "Employee notification"
  • 1910.95(f) - "Observation of monitoring"
  • 1910.95(g) - "Audiometric testing program”
  • 1910.95(h) - "Audiometric test requirements"
  • 1910.95(j) - "Hearing protector attenuation"
  • 1910.95(k) - "Training program"
  • 1910.95(l) - "Access to information and training materials"
  • 1910.95(m) - "Recordkeeping"
  • 1910.95(n) - "Appendices"
  • 1910.95(o) - "Exemptions"

 
   
As I See It  

 

It is May 2021, and I want to go back to our roots – rubber gloves - for this month’s comments.

When our 4 generation family-owned and family–operated business started 85 years ago, the company name was Latex Glove Manufacturing Company. It wasn’t until 1989 that we changed our name to Saf-T-Gard International to more accurately reflect our commitment to head-to-toe PPE (not just rubber gloves) as well as facility and industrial safety on a global basis.

But back to the idea of latex gloves. A rubber glove is not just a rubber glove is not just a rubber glove! The wrong rubber glove puts life and health at risk. The proper rubber glove is designed, manufactured, tested, and ultimately worn to protect products or people from contamination by workers or to protect workers from specific hazards or protects.

The first case is easy to understand – protecting products or people from contamination as in the case of gloves worn for pharmaceutical, medical, or food handling use. But the rubber in most non-surgical gloves is likely not natural rubber from a tree but rather a synthetic polymer such as nitrile, neoprene, or plastic.

The second case – protecting workers from job hazards, is a lot more technical. Rubber gloves for chemical or mechanical (i.e. abrasion, cut, puncture, etc.) protection could be made from natural rubber but more likely are synthetics like nitrile, butyl, neoprene, or specialty plastics depending on the specific hazards and performance attributes desired or required. Rubber gloves for protection against energized electrical equipment are most likely made from natural rubber although there are some gloves made from a synthetic rubber called EPDM.

It really takes a safety specialist with rubber in our DNA to help industrial buyers navigate through all of the choices. How do we know this? 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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