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

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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.

   
  Get Your Honeywell Hard Hat Logoed for FREE at Saf-T-Gard
   
 

Your work helmet is hard but getting it logoed shouldn't be!

What better way to get workers involved and part of the team than to present them with a hard hat with your company logo? Show off your brand while protecting your workers with a FREE logoed hard hat.

For a limited time only, Saf-T-Gard is making it easier than ever to get your Honeywell Hard Hats logoed for FREE on the following Honeywell Hard Hat product families with ratchet adjustments:

  • Honeywell Fibre Metal E1 Full Brim Hard Hats and E2 Hard Hat Caps
  • 8-point suspension
  • Superlectric thermoplastic shell material
  • Meets ANSI-Z89.1 TYPE 1, Class E standards
  • Honeywell NorthZone N20 Full Brim Hard Hats and N10 Hard Hat Caps
  • 4-point suspension
  • HDPE shell material
  • Meets ANSI-Z89.1 TYPE 1, Class E standards
  • Honeywell North A89 Matterhorn Hard Hat Cap
  • 4-point suspension
  • HDPE shell material
  • Meets ANSI-Z89.1 TYPE 2, Class E standards
  • Honeywell North A119 Everest Full Brim Hard Hat
  • 6-point suspension
  • HDPE shell material
  • Meets ANSI-Z89.1 TYPE 2, Class E standards

Logos can be placed in four (4) locations. Terms and conditions apply. Click here for more information.

Click here for more details about how to take advantage of the Honeywell Hard Hat FREE logo program at Saf-T-Gard now before the offer expires on June 30, 2022.

   
  Get the 3M Fall Protection Products You Need Faster from Saf-T-Gard
 
 

Fall protection product supply volatility is expected to continue. As such, Saf-T-Gard is here to help ensure that you can quickly respond to market needs with ‘go-to’ 3M Fall Protection products that are available to ship within 24 hours via the Velocity Ship Program.

Click here to see the current 3M Fall Protection products available with velocity shipping and call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.

Please note that the eligible products will be adjusted often to address the continued market supply uncertainty.

   
  Vendor Product Spotlight: PIP Grippaz Extended Use Nitrile Disposable Gloves
 
 

PIP Grippaz Extended Use Disposable Nitrile Gloves are in a class all their own. Offering the best grip against grease, fat and oil, they last up to 5 times longer than regular disposable gloves in industrial applications.

Grippaz Technology features a fish scale pattern that provides the unparalleled grip performance. Ergonomically designed to provide traction grip on the outside and on the inside. Tough stretch formula nitrile fits more snugly than traditional gloves and offers maximum comfort, multiple use durability and dexterity. Ideal for handling oily/wet parts, paint spraying, automotive service and repair and electroplating objects.

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • Patented design on the inside and outside of the glove provides extra traction with oily or wet parts
  • ESD Safe, Surface Resistance per ASTM D257, Static dissipative range at 10^8 ohms, 12%RH, 48hrs @100Volts
  • Proprietary nitrile blend offers enhanced flexibility, comfort and mobility – reducing hand fatigue
  • Touchscreen compatible to allow the user to operate a touch screen phone or device without removing gloves
  • Ambidextrous glove design reduces waste by eliminating the need to split pairs
  • Grippaz Skins 67-246 6 mil proprietary nitrile blend features a black color to effectively hide dirt
  • Grippaz Engage 67-307 7 mil proprietary nitrile blend features an orange color for enhanced eye-to-hand visual acuity
  • Grippaz Food Plus 67-308 8 mil proprietary nitrile blend feature a food-grade blue color and packaging for alignment with food safety protocols
  • Sold by the case

Click here to shop the PIP Grippaz Extended Use Disposable Nitrile Gloves online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.

   
 
Utility Save Case Study: Utility Employees Use an AED to Revive Man Shocked with 7,200 Volts
 

Click here to download the full case study revealing the life-saving efforts of a ZOLL AED Plus® for a 34-year-old man demonstrating some new electrical equipment for technicians at the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) facility. 

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.

 

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 AED cover, an adult electrode pad (CPR-D-padz®), (1) sleeve of lithium 123A batteries, a medical prescription and a soft carrying case.

Additional features and benefits include the following:

  • Novel electrode design delivers a five-year shelf life and fits 99% of the population’s chest anatomy
  • Pull-tabs expose the conductive gel on each pad only when it is in direct contact with the skin, limiting the chance of gel contamination
  • CPR-D-padz® meet applicable ANSI/AAMI/ISO DF-39-1993 requirements and offer clear anatomical placement illustrations as well as a CPR hand positioning landmark and comes complete with a rescue accessory package, including a barrier mask, razor, scissors, disposable gloves and a towelette
  • Display screen presents the elapsed time and number of shocks delivered
  • Back-lit display screen provides simultaneous text with every audio prompt and a circle of lighted graphical icons that show what to do

A section of the ZOLL AED Plus® part numbers are as follows:

  • 8000-00-4000-01 - AED Plus® Semi-Automatic Package with Medical Prescription
  • 8000-00-4003-01 - AED Plus® Semi-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional1
  • 8000-00-4004-01 - AED Plus® Semi-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional5
  • 8000-00-4007-01 - AED Plus® Fully-Automatic Package with Medical Prescription
  • 8000-00-4010-01 - AED Plus® Fully-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional1
  • 8000-00-4011-01 - AED Plus® Fully-Automatic Package with PlusTrac Professional5

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.

   
 
Watch the FREE Radians Are You Confident Your Workers are Visible Webinar ON DEMAND
 
 

Struck-by hazards are a leading cause of fatal injuries and the chief cause of non-fatal injuries within the construction sector. In 2019, 170 deaths resulted from struck-by injuries, and almost half of them involved moving transport vehicles.

Hi-Viz clothing creates greater visibility of workers within the work zone and has been shown to be effective in reducing the number of struck-by incidents within the construction sector.

Join Radians Product Manager Nicole Novick and VP Of Industrial Sales Dave Larimer as they walk you through the 3Ps:

  • Protection - wearing the proper clothing
  • Purpose - helps keep workers safer on jobsites
  • Performance - More Comfortable = Happier Workers = Safer Workers

And that's what it's all about!

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


 
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.

NSC Midwest Conference & Expo  - Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday, June 10, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Indianapolis Convention Center, Indiana, Booth #311

ASSP Safety - *Monday, June 27, 2022, from 11:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Wednesday, June 29, 2022, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, Booth #1846, *Richard Rivkin presents “The Shocking Need for Electrical Safety, Inspection & Testing” on Monday, June 27, 2022” 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

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. WHAT A SIGHT! - The ANSI-ISEA 107 standard focuses on hazards associated with low visibility on the outdoor jobsite. Choose the proper class traffic safety vest for the application.

2. WE'LL DRINK TO THAT - Dehydration is the leading cause of heat-related injuries. The body absorbs electrolyte fluid beverages (like Sqwincher®) several times faster than water alone.

3. REAL KICK BACK STUFF - Protective footwear can now be selected for specific chemical protection, durability, steel toe protection, and slip-resistant safety soles.

4. JACK AND JILL WENT UP THE HILL - and we are sure they were wearing fall protection equipment.

5. GOIN' TO THE MAT - Anti-fatigue matting combines safety with comfort to enhance worker productivity.

 
   

 

 

Question - What are the requirements for products like gloves that come in contact with food?

Answer - The Food and Drug Administration of the U.S. Government has published extensive regulations in 21CFR parts 170-199 identifying acceptable food additives, indirect food additives, and substances generally recognized as safe. Gloves are considered indirect food additives and therefore all components must comply with the acceptable food additives or substances generally recognized as safe.

 
   
Saf-T-Gard Spotlight  

 

David Clay is a Voltgard® Test Lab Team Member and has been with
Saf-T-Gard for more than 10 years.

What David likes about
Saf-T-Gard:

"It's like being in a family, everybody seems to come together to support one another in cases of emergencies. We do company events as a group; those are the things I like about STG."

What makes David's day:

"Knowing that the products we sell and test are protecting lives around the country. That's more than enough to make my day."

David's outside interests are:

"Automotive engine repair, electrical wiring, maintenance, driving a truck."

 
   
Factoid   

 

Requirements for Fall Protection

What is the threshold height above which employees must be furnished with fall protection equipment?

The threshold height is 6 feet, as per the following excerpts from 29CFR1926.501:

1926.501(b)(1)
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.

1926.501(b)(2)(ii)
Each employee on a walking/working surface 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 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.

 
   
As I See It  

 

It is May 2022, and time to ask the questions WHERE.

To start, WHERE are the SDS (also known as MSDS) documents for any chemicals used in your facility? It’s the law, it’s best practices, and it’s just common sense. SDS documents are a starting point for PPE and facility safety requirements for safe use and handling of chemicals.

Next, WHERE is the PPE that your workers need? First priority is that it should be on your workers. Next, take a look at WHERE the supply and replenishment are. If the toolroom or storeroom is far from the work area, that’s a recipe for wasted time and resulting reduced productivity. If the PPE is scattered in open boxes around the plant, that’s another recipe for waste. Why not put the PPE WHERE the need is with a smart vending solution? Studies show that PPE vending pays for itself with better accountability and record-keeping together with reduced waste.

Also consider the PPE WEAR factor. Smart, modern PPE must certainly deliver the performance required on-the-job, but comfort and ergonomic factors must also be seriously considered for workers to WEAR their PPE. As long as workers aren’t “one size fits all”, then PPE should be, either.

The WHERE factor also applies to facility safety – the workspace. WHERE is the nearest emergency shower and eyewash? WHERE are hazardous and flammable materials stored? And WHERE are the nearest first aid kit and AED? The AED question is of particular life-saving concern since in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, the likelihood of survival decreases 10% per minute without defibrillation.

Now for the easy question – WHERE can you get help with these issues? 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

 
       
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