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Introducing the New
Saf-T-Gard®
Versa-Gard® Flex G2 & G4 Cut-Resistant Gloves Made with GorillaYarn™ |
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The Saf-T-Gard®
Versa-Gard® Flex Gloves Series recently expanded with the addition
of the VGF-5512 and VGF-5524 styles marking the debut of Saf-T-Gard®
GorillaYarn™, a proprietary new yarn blend designed to supply
continuous comfort without compromising cut resistance.
As the largest living
primate on earth, gorillas possess herculean strength with a generally soft and
gentle nature. Similarly, the new Saf-T-Gard® Versa-Gard®
Flex G2 & G4 Cut-Resistant Gloves Made with GorillaYarn™ exhibit
an inherent strength and softness. The gloves’ polyurethane coated palms are
highly resistant to abrasions, punctures, snags and tears, grip well on wet or
oily surfaces, and when combined with GorillaYarn shells, provide an ideal
balance of comfort and cut protection. Additional features and benefits include
the following:
- Carefully crafted using
Saf-T-Gard GorillaYarn, a proprietary, engineered, cut-resistant yarn blend,
these 13‑gauge seamless machine knit gloves are designed for protection against
hazards in some of the toughest work environments and deliver powerful comfort and
ANSI A2 (VGF-5512) and A4 (VGF-5524) cut resistance
- Polyurethane palm coating
channels away oils and ensures a secure grip while also providing significant
resistance to abrasions, punctures, snags and tears
- The back of the glove is
uncoated for breathability
- Ergonomically-designed hand
shape is form fitting, flexible and offers increased dexterity and tactile
sensitivity for small parts handling
- Continuous knit wrist
color-coded elasticized finish reduces fraying and provides a visual aid in
sizing for easy sorting and dispensing
- Ideal for use in assembly,
small parts handling, metal/glass handling, maintenance, construction, food
processing and general-duty industrial applications
Both styles are available in
sizes 7-11 and are sold by the dozen. Try on a pair of Versa-Gard Flex G2 & G4
Cut-Resistant Gloves Made with GorillaYarn today to experience the new gentle giants of cut-resistant hand
protection, and see for yourself how comfort and cut-resistance together are
not going extinct. Click here
to view and order them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD
(4273).
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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 March 31, 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 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 view them online, or call customer service at
1-800-548-GARD (4273) today with any questions or to place your 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 aware of the proposed changes for the 2018 edition of NFPA
70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace?
Sign up for the Low Voltage Qualified (LV)
Electrical Safety Training Class (including OSHA & NFPA 70E – version 2018)
sponsored by the electrical safety experts e-Hazard and Voltgard®
(a division of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.) on Tuesday, March 19, 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 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 and a practical understanding of the NFPA 70E standard (and great ideas from
trainers who have implemented them)!
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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Respiratory Solutions for New Silica Standards |
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The United States Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) has published its final rule to help curb various
silica-related diseases including silicosis in America's workers by limiting
their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Moldex strongly encourages
anyone exposed to crystalline silica to review and understand the entire
regulation prior to work. The regulation, preamble, United States OSHA Fact Sheet on
Construction and FAO are available on the OSHA website and should be consulted
to help ensure a complete understanding of this regulation (www.OSHA.gov).
About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable
crystalline silica in their workplaces, including 2 million construction
workers who drill, cut, crush, or grind silica-containing materials such as
concrete and stone, and 300,000 workers in general industry operations such as
brick manufacturing, foundries, and hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.
Key Provisions of New Standards with
Regard to Respiratory Protection:
- Reduces the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for
respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, averaged
over an 8-hour shift
- Requires employers to provide respirators when
engineering controls cannot adequately limit exposure
Two Different Standards
OSHA developed two standards to protect workers
from exposure to respirable crystalline silica-one for construction, and the
other for general industry and maritime-in order to allow employers to tailor
solutions to the conditions in their workplaces.
Construction industry stakeholders indicated the
need for guidance and a standard that is different than a standard for general
industry. Among their concerns was the impracticality of exposure monitoring
based on short duration of task and constantly changing conditions, such as
weather, job sites and materials. In response OSHA developed 29 CFR 1926.1153,
Table 1. It identifies 18 common construction tasks that may generate high
exposures to respirable crystalline silica and for each task, specifies
engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection that
effectively protect workers.
Employers who fully and properly implement the
engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection specified for
a task on Table 1 are not required to measure respirable crystalline silica
exposures to verify that levels are at or below the PEL for workers engaged in
the Table 1 task. United States OSHA does not specify the type of respirator to be used,
only the minimum assigned protection factor (APF) the respirator must have per
29 CFR 191 0.134(d)(3)(i)(A).
Saf-T-Gard makes it as easy
as possible for you to choose the Moldex Respiratory Products that abide by
OSHA’s new silica standards. Click here
to access a list of the Moldex Respiratory Product recommendations by task as
well as an overview of the new silica standards.
Saf-T-Gard carries a comprehensive line of
Moldex Respiratory Products, including disposable respirators, reusable full and half-mask respirators, cartridges and filters and respiratory
accessories. Click here
to view them online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) for
more information.
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Water or Electrolytes: Which Is More Important in Maintaining Hydration? |
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Electrolytes
are essential ions in the human body for proper electrical activity.
Maintaining the concentration of electrolytes is crucial for proper fluid
balance, nerve function, muscle contraction, and other physiological processes
in the body. Some of the main electrolytes in the human body include sodium,
potassium, calcium, and magnesium. The intake of electrolytes is primarily
through fluids and foods, while the output of electrolytes is mostly from
physical exercise, sweating, and urination.
It
is important to note that water does not contain electrolytes, so electrolyte
replacements are necessary to remain properly hydrated. The flow of water in
the body follows the concentrated areas of electrolytes. Sodium, potassium,
calcium, and magnesium are all lost from the body in sweat. These electrolytes
work together to maintain homeostasis and water equilibrium. An imbalance of
electrolytes can be harmful, and can lead to sickness or even death.
Click
here
to download the Sqwincher Electrolyte white paper and learn more about the
roles of major electrolytes in the body, the importance of maintaining the
right concentrations, and the daily requirements.
Saf-T-Gard
provides a wide range of Sqwincher Hydration Solutions in a variety of flavors,
formulas and dispensing options. Click here to view and order online, or call
customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273).
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New NIOSH Tools Can Help Identify Dampness and Mold in Schools and General Buildings |
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NIOSH developed the Dampness and Mold Assessment Tool for
both general buildings
and schools to help
employers identify and assess areas of dampness in buildings.
Office buildings, schools, and other nonindustrial buildings
may develop moisture and dampness problems from roof and window leaks, high
indoor humidity, and flooding events, among other things. Damp building
conditions promote the growth of mold, bacteria, fungi, and insects. Occupants
in damp buildings can be exposed to pollutants in the air from biological
contaminants and the breakdown of building materials.
Research has shown that a number of health problems are
associated with exposure to building dampness and mold including:
- Respiratory symptoms (such as in the nose, throat, or
lungs)
- Development or worsening of asthma
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (a rare lung disease in which
lungs become inflamed as an allergic reaction to inhaled bacteria, fungi,
organic dusts, and chemicals)
- Respiratory infections
- Allergic rhinitis (often called “hay fever”)
- Bronchitis
- Eczema
The Dampness and Mold Assessment Tools guide users through
assessing all rooms, whether in a school or a general building, for areas of
dampness and mold and identifying the source(s) of the dampness and mold. The
tools provide an easy-to-use checklist and instructions for assessing and
recording any damage that is found and for tracking conditions through time.
You can find more information about dampness and mold in
buildings, including action steps for management and building owners and
workers, on the NIOSH website.
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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 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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OSHA Proposes Revised Beryllium Standard for General Industry |
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OSHA issued a proposed rule on
December 10, 2018 to revise the beryllium standard for general industry.
The proposed
changes are designed to clarify the safety standard and improve compliance. The
proposed rule would amend selected paragraphs of the standard, and also replace
Appendix A, Operations for Establishing Beryllium Work Areas. Comments on the
proposed rule must be submitted by February 9, 2019.
Click here for more information
and to read the press release.
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Safety Tips |
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1. I RESOLVE IN 2019 . . . to
reduce both the number and rate of occupational injuries and illnesses where I
work
2. I RESOLVE IN 2019 . . . to be
pro-active, not reactive, in addressing worker safety and health
3. I RESOLVE IN 2019 . . . to
consider safety products not as commodities but as the specialized equipment
necessary to protect our most valuable assets - our workers
4. I RESOLVE IN 2019 . . . to
invest in saving lives through CPR training and acquiring automated external defibrillators
for our company
5. I RESOLVE IN 2019 . . . to
extend the safety commitment to my home and family
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Q&A
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Question - What's the penalty for violating
an OSHA standard?
Answer - OSHA penalties range from
$0 to $70,000, depending upon how likely the violation is to result in serious
harm to workers. Other-than-serious violations often carry no penalties but may
result in penalties of up to $7,000. Serious violations may have penalties up
to $7,000. Repeat and willful violations may have penalties as high as $70,000.
Penalties may be discounted if an employer has a small number of employees, has
demonstrated good faith, or has few or no previous violations. For more
information on OSHA penalties, see Section 17 of the OSH Act or information on
penalties in the OSHA Publication "All about OSHA."
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Saf-T-Gard Spotlight |
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Ray Jackson is a Customer Service Representative and has been
with Saf-T-Gard for more than ten years.
What Ray likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"The people I work with. Everybody is
friendly and helpful. It's a good group of people."
What makes Ray's day:
"When I know that I've been able to help a
customer, even if it's something simple."
Ray's outside interests are:
"Golf, camping, reading and spending time with
friends."
Anything else:
"I like traveling!”
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Factoid |
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What is OSHA's definition of appropriate training and equipment for an
employee standing outside while another employee enters an area with an
atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH)?
The Respiratory Protection Standard mandates that employees who are
required to wear respirators must receive comprehensive training that they
understand. The employees must be informed of the following:
- The reason why the
respirator is necessary
- The limitations and
capabilities of the respirator
- How to inspect and maintain
the respirator
- How to put on and remove the
respirator
- How to recognize medical
signs and symptoms that may prevent the effective use of the respirator
- The requirements of the respirator
standard
- How to use the respirator
effectively, including situations in which the respirator malfunctions
In addition, prior to entering an IDLH environment to provide an
effective emergency rescue, standby employees must be informed of the following:
- The person to notify for
necessary additional assistance, and how to protect themselves against the
IDLH atmosphere if an emergency arises
- How to provide emergency
assistance
- How to use the appropriate
rescue devices as well as communication devices
- Worksite-specific procedures
developed by the employer
Standby employees must be equipped with the appropriate equipment such
as pressure-demand or other positive-pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA), or a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure supplied-air
respirator with auxiliary SCBA.
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(3)(vi)(B), which addresses retrieval equipment, is a
performance-based standard; there are no requirements for specific rescue
equipment. The employer is required to use appropriate retrieval equipment,
unless its use would increase the overall risk associated with rescue from the
IDLH environment.
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As I See It |
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It is January 2019 – Happy
New Year! This year, 2019 is our 83rd year as a privately-held family business.
A lot of the records from that long ago are simply not available, but from my
father’s memory the last time he was interviewed, 1936 is about right for our
start as a rubber glove manufacturing company in Chicago. There’s a lot to be
said for family values. Some big companies brag about the fact that they are
still a family business. And with so many other nameless mega-companies to
choose from, isn’t it nice to depend on a privately-held family business where
safety is not a commodity but is a passion? Remember the old TV show Cheers
and its theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name?” Those are the kind of
values that we try to share with our customers. We are real people with names
and families and we like to think that our customers recognize and appreciate
our family values, too. I am sure that we have all experienced calling a
company whose impersonal call center was in another country staffed by someone
looking at a computer screen. We hope that all of our customers experience just
the opposite when they call Saf‑T‑Gard and find our phone answered by friendly,
personable, qualified team members who can greet many customers by name, even
on the phone. And just as our personal values are to care for our family and
friends, and to be concerned for their health and safety, every team member at
Saf-T-Gard wants to share that value with our customers because the products we
sell and the services we perform keep our customers’ workers safe and healthy so they can return home after work to their families and friends. Those are true family
values, truly representative of Saf-T-Gard International - Bringing
Workers Home Safely Since 1936.
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