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:

• N95 Masks
• KN95 Mask
• Gloves
• Face Masks
• Splash Shields
• Touchless Thermometer
• Disinfectant
• Windex and Fantastik
• Boots and Shoe Covers
• COVID-19 Safety Signs
• COVID-19 Floor Signs
• Workplace Partitions
• And so much more

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.

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:

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.

Dates:

• Low Voltage Qualified (LV) - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Low Voltage Qualified (LV) AND High Voltage Qualified (HV) - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AND Wednesday, November 10, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 Cost:

• One-day seminar tuition for Low Voltage Qualified (LV) Electrical Safety Training is $400 per person
• Two-day seminar tuition for Low Voltage Qualified (LV) AND High Voltage Qualified (HV) Electrical Safety Training is $900 per person* and includes the pre-requisite Low Voltage Qualified (LV) course

*If you have already attended the Low Voltage Qualified (LV) course in the past, tuition for the High Voltage Qualified (HV) Training is $500 per person and includes one day of training on Wednesday only. Contact Melissa Satterwhite at register@e-hazard.com or (502) 716-7073 for registration assistance or for further information.

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.

Vendor Product Spotlight: Honeywell Salisbury Low-Voltage Rubber Insulating Gloves

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.

According to “Saving Sudden Cardiac Arrest Victims in the Workplace”, a November 2018 article published on the Occupational Safety & Health Administration website, every year, 10,000 cardiac arrests occur in the workplace. That’s almost five people per workhour.

When someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), they fall to the floor and need immediate life-saving support. Tragically, by the time EMS arrives, it can be too late. A victim’s best chance of survival is CPR and use of an AED as soon as possible.

A robust AED program in your workplace can help ensure that if SCA occurs, your workplace is prepared. There are many things to consider when implementing an AED program: battery life, durability, proper placement, management software, etc. Click here to download the ZOLL “AEDs in the Workplace: Tips for Setting up a Program” buyer’s guide to take a deeper dive into everything you should consider when preparing your workplace for the unexpected and keeping your workplace safe.

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. 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.

Workers in the oil & gas industry perform many high-risk tasks that involve potential fires and exposure to a wide range of hazardous chemicals. As a result, workers in the oil & gas industry face multiple workplace hazards in a very dynamic work environment.

A broad range of protective apparel solutions are needed to address the multiple hazards workers face. With so many different manufacturers offering protective apparel solutions, identifying and sourcing the most appropriate garments can be very time-consuming.

Selection of personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective apparel, is the responsibility of employers under OSHA 1910.132. A key first step is the selection of protective apparel is to conduct a Site Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.

Once hazards have been identified, look for essential protective apparel properties, verify properties against regulatory standards, and consult with protective apparel manufacturers to obtain the optimum garments for your workplace and hazards.

Please join us for an on-demand webinar hosted by safety and technical experts from DuPont Personal Protection, as they discuss protective apparel considerations for chemical and flame hazards in the oil and gas industry.

Click here to watch the FREE webinar ON DEMAND today.

"What are the OSHA requirements for wearing foot protection?"

The requirement to wear foot protection (Section 1910.132(a)) does not address a worker's occupation, but rather addresses the hazard. The activities and environment of the worker must be evaluated to determine if there is a foot hazard in the form of objects likely to be dropped or likely to fall on his or her feet. If this hazard is present, then foot protection must be worn.

Section 1910.136 addresses the design of safety shoes and requires them to meet the American National Standard for Men's Safety-Toe Footwear, Z41.1. This standard requires that the safety shoes meet a compression test and an impact test. It does not specify the means by which to reinforce the shoe to pass the test. Steel toe boxes are the prevalent means used, however, fiberglass has been used in some cases. The best method to determine if the requirement has been met is to look for a marking in the show "ANSI Z41.1." As a matter of information, OSHA does accept protective footwear designed and marked in accordance with later editions of the ANSI Z41.1 standard.

Want to stay ahead of the learning curve on environmental, health and safety topics? Check out these FREE, on demand Safeopedia webinars anytime, anywhere, to learn hands-on solutions from the world's leading safety experts that you can implement in your workplace. Click here to peruse and watch our selection of FREE webinars 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 new Saftgard.com web login. 

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.

The Utility Expo (Formerly ICUEE) -  Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 30, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky, Booth #B1104.

NECA Safety Leadership Summit - Monday November 1, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. (Central Time) and Tuesday November 2, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lowes Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, Booth #110.

1) GOT THE HEAT? -Zetex Plus^®  treated fiberglass gloves and mittens with wool linings withstand temperatures up to 2000°F.

2) GOT THE TOUCH? - Polyurethane-coated nylon gloves such as Versa-Gard^® Flex P provide maximum tactile sensitivity, particularly when handling small parts.

3) GOT THE SMELL? - Not if you are using properly fitted air purifying respirators - all users of negative-pressure air-purifying respirators must be fit-tested.

4) GOT THE VIEW? - New wide-angle goggles combine superior peripheral vision with impact and splash protection.  Styles are available to fit over prescription eyewear.

5) GOT THE SOUND? - Your workers deserve hearing protection products that are comfortable and effective. 

Question - "What are the applicable OSHA regulations regarding employees being required to work in extreme heat?"

Answer - OSHA does not have a specific regulation regarding heat stress. However, feasible and acceptable methods can be used to reduce heat stress hazards in workplaces. These include, but are not limited to:

1. Permitting workers to drink water at liberty

2. Establishing provisions for a work/rest regimen so that exposure time to high temperatures and/or the work rate is decreased

3. Developing a heat stress program which incorporates the following:

a) A training program informing employees about the effects of heat stress, and how to recognize heat-related illness symptoms and prevent heat-induced illnesses