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We are thankful to be bringing workers home safely to their families since 1936.
Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving Season! Enjoy!
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As we all hopefully take time with family and friends
over the holidays, we encourage everyone to pause for a moment to reflect on what
we are grateful and thankful for.
At Saf-T-Gard we are grateful for:
- Saf-T-Gard's customers, as you are for whom we get up each
day
- Saf-T-Gard's manufacturer partners, for producing top
quality safety products and working to manage these challenging supply chain
times
- Saf-T-Gard's team members, who understand that the
products and services that we provide are intended to make sure workers get
home to their families
We'd like to know what you are grateful for.
Share your "Grateful for Safety" story with
us. Tell us about the occupational safety story that you are grateful
for. Email your story to [email protected] by December 10, 2021 and we will pick 5 people's
stories to each win a $100 credit to www.saftgard.com.
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No purchase necessary. Prize has no cash
value. Winners are chosen at the sole discretion
of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. management.
Some conditions may apply.
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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 in the office. As reopening continues 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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Request A FREE Voltgard® Electrical Safety Brochure and Glove Inspection Poster |
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Every single facility has a need for electrical safety. Let the Voltgard®
electrical safety experts show you how we can keep you safe and compliant.
There are several regulatory standards that necessitate the use
and testing or replacement of in-service rubber insulating equipment to protect
workers from electrical hazards. OSHA workplace rules make the use of rubber
insulating equipment mandatory, even when the smallest potential of contact
(with 50 volts AC or higher) exists. These rubber goods must be periodically
tested to ensure the products maintain their integrity when exposed to a full
range of voltages. Regardless of the heavy fines, serious injuries and deaths
that occur from electrical incidents, compliance continues to remain an issue.
What's even more shocking is that many workers are not using rubber insulating
equipment because they simply don't know they need it.
The reality is that EVERY SINGLE FACILITY HAS A NEED FOR
ELECTRICAL SAFETY - whether the company is a larger facility with building engineers
overseeing distribution, or a smaller facility with maintenance staff working
around floor or wall sockets. There are quite a large number of possible end
users. As such, awareness is paramount. Not only about the requirements for
use, but also about the requirements for in-service use, inspection and testing
of electrical protective equipment. Let the Voltgard® electrical safety experts
show you how we can keep you safe and compliant!
Click here to request your FREE Voltgard® brochure today to learn more about the greater need for
electrical safety in the industrial workplace, the standards for compliance,
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), answers about the in-service testing
process for rubber insulating products and how Voltgard® is uniquely qualified to deliver on ALL of your safety needs.
Whether it's our Voltgard® Test Lab Dielectric Testing and
Inspection Services, Original
Rubber Goods Change-Out Program®, Emergency Storm Response, Support and Recovery
Services, Fiberglass Tool Restoration Services or
vast product selection spanning a full range of PPE, as well as environmental
safety, facility safety, first aid, public safety and electrical safety,
Voltgard® is dedicated to serving industries where worker safety and
protection from electrical current is critically important. The Voltgard® division of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc. has been bringing our
electrical utility, electrical contractor, telecom, municipality and industrial
facility customers home safely for more than 35 years, and we can do the same
for you!
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Vendor Product Spotlight: Moldex® TouchFree EcoStation® Starter Kits |
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Hearing protection has never been easier to access. Simply place your hand under the automatic dispenser and a pair of earplugs will drop right into your palm. With the Moldex® TouchFree EcoStation® in your corner, you can eliminate touch points and choose a greener, cleaner workplace for all.
Additional features and benefits that include the following:
- First ever touch free solution for earplug dispensing
- Built in sensor recognizes when a hand is underneath and dispenses a pair of earplugs
- The most hygienic way to dispense earplugs
- Battery operated - Easy to install with no wiring needed
- Automatic dispenser is more hygienic due to no-touch points
- Prevents workers from taking more than a pair at a time
- More economical and green than packaged earplugs
- Easy-to-install sealed refills snap in quickly
- Empty bottles are fully recyclable
- Gives workers easy access to hearing protection
- 500 pairs in each EcoStation
- Compliance – High visibility to increase awareness for your hearing conservation program
- Convenience – Hang a EcoStation anywhere and everywhere plugs are needed
- Cost Savings – Workers take one pair at a time so there is no wasteful grabbing of multiple pairs
- All Moldex hearing protectors are independently tested to ANSI S3.19-1974
- 100% PVC-Free
- Available with 500 pairs of either Moldex® Softies®, SparkPlugs®, Pura-Fit® or Meteors® disposable earplugs – all NRR 33dB
- Sold by the dispenser of 500 pairs
Click here to shop the Moldex® TouchFree EcoStation® 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: Honeywell Salisbury Low-Voltage Rubber Insulating Gloves
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OSHA, ASTM and NFPA
standards require the use and testing of in-service rubber insulating equipment
when even the smallest probability of contact (50 volts AC or higher) exists.
Rubber insulating gloves are the only protective gear designed for constant
contact with, and protection from, energized conductors and equipment. Rubber
insulating gloves are among the most important articles of personal protection
for electrical workers. Incorporating high dielectric and physical strength,
flexibility and durability, Honeywell Salisbury Rubber Insulating Gloves have earned the reputation for superior performance -
meeting and exceeding the requirements of current ASTM D120 specifications and
IEC EN60903 Standards. Saf-T-Gard has the largest inventory of in-stock Honeywell
Salisbury Rubber Insulating Gloves in the United States, available and ready to
ship or pick up in a matter of hours.
Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Available in Class 00 and 0
- 11” or 14” lengths
- Class 00 gloves are available in red and black, Type I Natural Rubber or blue and contrasting blue/orange Type II Salcor® ozone resistant rubber
- Class 0 gloves are available in red, yellow and black, Type I Natural Rubber or blue Type II Salcor® ozone resistant rubber
- The contrast between the thin outer orange color against the inner blue color makes inspecting for cuts and tears easier when the glove is inflated or stretched
- Extremely flexible and make working with small parts easy
- Available in sizes 7-12, including some half sizes
- Sold by the pair
Click here to shop the Honeywell Salisbury Low-Voltage Rubber Insulating Gloves online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.
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Product Feature: The New and Improved
Saf-T-Gard® Solva-Gard®
Therma-Gard® Heat-Resistant and
Chemical-Resistant Nitrile-Coated Gloves |
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The new and improved Saf-T-Gard® Solva-Gard® Therma-Gard® Heat-Resistant and Chemical-Resistant Nitrile-Coated Gloves replace bulky and stiff neoprene-coated gloves and glove/sleeve combinations that leak, are also now available in a full range of hand sizes to deliver a better,
more comfortable fit. In fact, these are the first gloves of their kind to have a qualified, third-party test for conductive heat resistance thereby creating tremendous value for existing users, as well as new users in the food service and public works industries.
Made with USDA-accepted materials and sealed for liquid-resistant protection, both the SGK-32AEL (19” elbow length) and SGK-32ASL (26” shoulder length) Saf-T-Gard® Solva-Gard® Therma-Gard® Heat-Resistant and Chemical-Resistant Nitrile-Coated Gloves feature a mildew and anti-germ treated 100% cotton knitted fabric base lining for enhanced tear resistance, warmth and absorbency, as well as an additional 100% acrylic heat-resistant lining and include a micro-texture finish to provide a safe, secure grip on oily, wet or dry materials.
Additional features and benefits include the following:
- Designed to replace rubber, neoprene, PVC and nitrile-blend gloves, the blue Solva-Gard® Therma-Gard® Heat-Resistant and Chemical-Resistant Nitrile-Coated Gloves combine exceptional chemical protection with excellent ANSI/ISEA-105 Cut Resistance Level A2 Protection against cuts, abrasions, punctures and snags, as well as providing ANSI/ISEA-105 Conductive Heat Resistance Level 3 Protection
- Ergonomically designed for flexibility, fit and comfort
- Since nitrile has a strong resistance to solvents, caustics and animal fats, these gloves are perfect for cleaning deep fryers, deep wells and septic tanks
- Elastic cuff ensures a proper fit
- Complies with USDA and FDA regulations 21CFR parts 170-199 for use in food processing applications
- Provides heat-resistant protection for a maximum of 300ºF (149ºC) and provides thermal protection for cold temperatures flexible to -10°F (-23°C)
- Ideal for use in chemical handling and processing, petroleum operations, degreasing, general maintenance, agriculture, food processing and sanitation applications, or any application where abrasion, chemical and thermal hazards are present
- SGK-32AEL is available in sizes Small-2XL
- SGK-32ASL is available in sizes Large-3XL
- Both styles are sold by the pair
Click here to shop the Solva-Gard® Therma-Gard® Heat-Resistant and Chemical-Resistant Nitrile-Coated Gloves online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) today for more information or to place an order.
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OSHA Urges Midwest Employers to Prioritize
Electrical Safety After Missouri, Kansas Electrocution
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Electrical
hazards killed four workers in Missouri and Kansas in five months in 2021.
In
Missouri on Oct. 4, it was a 40-year-old electrical contractor replacing light
fixtures in Sedalia. On Sept. 23, a 22-year-old worker cleaning a Higbee pig
barn with a pressure washer died. In Wichita, Kan., a 41-year-old doing heating
and air conditioning work on July 13, and a month earlier, a 35-year-old
electrical contractor climbing a pole in Lawrence, Kan., on June 8, also died.
Their stories and circumstances may differ, but the cause of death is the same
— electrocution.
While
the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration continues
its investigations of these employer-reported deaths, the agency is alerting
all employers to review safe electrical work practices with their employees in
response to a nationwide increase in workplace deaths by electrocution.
Nationally,
the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a
3.75 percent increase — 166 workplace deaths related to
electrocution — in 2019 over the previous year. From Nov. 6, 2018, through Oct.
3, 2021, OSHA investigated 12 electrical-related deaths in Missouri and Kansas.
“Recent
tragedies in Missouri and Kansas are reminders of the danger of electrical
exposures in the workplace,” said OSHA’s Acting Regional Administrator Billie
Kizer in Kansas City, Mo. “OSHA’s electrical standards are designed to protect
employees from electric shock and electrocution. Employers should implement
safety and health programs, and are required to train workers on identifying
hazards and use required protective measures to ensure all employees end each
workday safely.”
Learn more about OSHA resources on electrical safety hazards.
Employers
can also use OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program that
offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services, with
priority given to high-hazard worksites.
Thank you, Electrical Construction &
Maintenance (EC&M)
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| Shop @ saftgard.com - The Smart, Simple and Speedy Way to Shop for Safety Online Today! |
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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.
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5 Safety Tips
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SIZE MATTERS - You know that footwear and protective
clothing come in sizes. Gloves,
respirators, and ear plugs
also come in sizes. PPE that's too big provides inadequate protection. PPE
that's too small is uncomfortable and impacts productivity.
FIT THE MASK TO THE TASK - Air-purifying respirators are designed for specific
chemical or particulate hazards. Be sure you're using the right one for
your application.
NOW HEAR THIS - Disposable ear plugs are available in a variety of
materials, sizes, and shapes. Give your workers a choice of products and
instructions on proper insertion and use.
CUT IT OUT - Cut-resistant synthetic fiber textile gloves
provide no knife-point puncture protection - only metal
mesh gloves can do that.
SIGN HERE - Inadequate safety signage is a frequent violation and
easily correctable.
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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. Often 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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Jaclyn (Jackie) Bradek is our Purchasing Assistant, and joined Saf-T-Gard this past July.
What Jackie likes about Saf-T-Gard:
“I like how I am able to
utilize everything that I have learned from my previous places of employment,
but still have new things to learn here. It is comforting how helpful
everyone is, but I especially like the emphasis on safety. Not only for
our customers, but for the employees as well. I feel that the emphasis on
safety shows how caring of a company Saf-T-Gard is and that it resonates well
from upper management down to every employee.”
What makes Jackie's day:
"Coffee, music, Door County, WI,
solitaire, baking, cooking, sewing,
drawing, mini golf, wood carving, and
dates with my husband."
Jackie's outside interests are:
“Coffee, music, Door County,
WI, solitaire, baking, cooking, sewing, drawing, mini golf, wood carving, and
dates with my husband.”
Anything else:
“I take great pride and care
in everything that I do and I will work on it until it is perfect for the
purpose at hand."
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| As I See It |
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It is November 2021 and this month’s focus is on WORKING SMARTER. Over the years, I have written about many different ideas relating to
working smarter, productivity improvements, and total cost savings without
reducing (and often improving) safety compliance. Yet with the COVID-19
pandemic, economic stresses, and other concerns it is possible that good
intentions may have been deferred, so let’s review some ideas that may make
sense to WORK SMARTER.
Have you smelled your respirator facepiece lately? You know that
you must clean and
disinfect your rubber facepiece, but
after a while, well, it might just smell. Did you know that your old respirator
facepiece is probably eligible as a trade-in on a brand new respirator
facepiece with a purchase of new air-purifying respirator cartridges and
filters? Call our safety specialists for trade-in program info.
Where in the plant is your PPE located? Traditionally your PPE is in a
tool room or similar storage and issuing area. So what is the cost of your
associates stopping what they are doing to go to that location to replenish or
replace their PPE? Add up that non-productive time lost at the average wages
and that cost is probably a shockingly-high number. You can start small, for instance, placing earplug dispensers in the area of every work
team. Then, you can go big with custom vending machines and reporting solutions
strategically-located around your plant.
I grew up in this business with an understanding and passion for
traditional work gloves made from cotton and leather. But that was way back in
the last millennium! We still sell a lot of such traditional cut-and-sewn work
gloves, but if we haven’t shown you some of the new glove technologies yet,
shame on us! The performance (abrasion, cut, and puncture resistance) and
comfort of some of these new gloves are phenomenal. Send us some of your used
gloves in exchange for some fresh samples that are guaranteed to please in a
cost-effective and productivity-enhancing way (our address is at the bottom!)
What can we do for you? We’ve got the expertise and experience
to back up what we propose – 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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