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Chang Core Bath Safety Inc.

Chang Core manufacturer of bath safety & bathroom accessories including shower & toilet grab bars, chairs, non-slip mats, robe hooks, towel rings.

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Fire Safety, First Aid and PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Provider of safety supplies for industry including fire extinguishers and smoke alarms, first aid stations and PPE personal protective equipment.

http://www.selectsafetysales.com

Supply Line Direct

Supply Line Direct is a leading supplier of safety equipment, spill containment, safety signs, facility maintenance, & other industrial supply items.

http://www.supplylinedirect.com/

ACR Electronics, Inc.

Manufacturer of safety and survival equipment including magnesium and water-activated batteries, strobe lights, electronic radio beacons and searchlights. Products are sold to multiple industries.

http://www.acrelectronics.com/

ADDCO

Manufacturer of traffic safety communication devices, electronic actuators, portable traffic signals and industrial rubber latches. Products are sold to the highway and heavy construction industries.

http://www.addcoinc.com/

Alpha Pro Tech

Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. develops, manufactures and markets disposable protective apparel and consumer products for the cleanroom, food services, industrial, medical, dental and consumer markets.

http://www.alphaprotech.com

Ansell Protective Products

Protective gloves & clothing manufacturer; products protect workers in most every industry: - aerospace, healthcare, food processing, semiconductor, and manufacturing.

http://www.ansellpro.com/

AntiFlood

Designer and manufacturer of flood protection devices for homeowners.

http://www.antiflood.com/

Applied American Technologies Inc.

Voice emergency response preparedness communication systems.

http://www.appliedamericantech.com/

Argus Group

Family of companies providing safety, industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring products and services specifically designed to help companies reduce worker injuries, control costs and increase profitability.

http://argus-group.com/

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Personal Protective Equipment

Playing it safe at the workplace
By Ashir Badami, senior editor at Business.com Business.com It can be a dangerous world out there, and the workplace is no different. The only difference between the “real world’ and your workplace, however, is that as a small-business owner you’re required by law to keep employees safe from illness and harm. Unfortunately, there’s still room for improvement. It has been estimated that $1 billion is spent per week in workers’ compensation costs. However, the injuries that contribute to this astronomical figure can be reduced through better safety practices, specifically the use of personal protective equipment.

What is PPE?

The prevailing understanding is that personal protective equipment (PPE) is only for employees in the manufacturing or construction industries, but that’s not entirely accurate. PPE refers to any equipment designed to protect employees from serious injuries or illnesses resulting from workplace hazards. PPE can take a number of forms, ranging from face shields and safety glasses to steel-toed boots and rubber gloves. Obviously, your workplace will determine what PPE you need. If you run a machine shop, for example, your employees will probably need earplugs, gloves, face shields and safety boots to perform their duties safely.

For the construction industry, OSHA has an exhaustive list of PPE regulations, along with standards for tools and equipment. Some basic examples include:

Eye and face protection. Safety glasses or face shields are required when working near electrical hazards or whenever there’s a chance for foreign objects to enter the eyes.

Foot protection. Footwear that protects toes, such as steel-toed boots, is required whenever working around heavy equipment or if there is a risk of falling objects. Hand protection. Task-specific gloves, such as heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work.

Head protection. Hard hats if there is the risk of falling objects or bumps to the head.

Hearing protection. Earplugs or earmuffs in high-noise work areas.

Employer responsibilities

As an employer, it is your duty to conduct an assessment of your workplace to determine what hazards are present. Then you must provide your employees with the PPE (and yes, you have to pay for it) and make sure they use and maintain it in a sanitary and reliable condition.

You’ll also have to make sure that employees are trained on how to use the equipment. If you own a landscaping business, for example, you must make sure all your employees have access to current safety manuals and understand how to operate the equipment safely.

The OSHA Web site has more details for specific industries. Consult your local OSHA office, because 24 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have OSHA-approved state plans that in some instances deviate from the general OSHA regulations.

Last line of defense

Using PPE in the workplace can not only keep your employees safe, but also lower your operating costs. That’s because you may be able to reduce your workers’ compensation costs and the costs of replacing injured employees or repairing damaged property.

That said, it’s important to note that PPE is not intended to be the sole form of safety enforcement at your workplace. Implementing the proper procedures and instilling a sense of safety within your workforce will put you on the road to an injury-free workplace.
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Machine Safety

Find Light Screens, Controllers & Switches for Safety Applications.

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Integration Services, Assessments and other Machine Safety Equipment

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Schmersal Safety Products

Machine Guards, Interlocks, Mats Light Curtains and Controllers

www.schmersalusa.com

Machine Guarding

Partition and custom solutions. Easy Installation. Low Cost.

www.mknorthamerica.com

Machine Safety

Safety Interlock & Limit Switches, Light Curtains, Relays. Save 40%+.

www.automationdirect.com/safety

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    Brenton Safety

    Carry products from over 500 industrial health and safety manufacturers and provide a wide variety of safety information and services.

    http://www.brentonsafety.com/

    DiVal Safety Equipment

    Full stocking distributor of industrial safety equipment, tools and related services.

    http://www.divalsafety.com/

    E.D. Bullard Co.

    Manufacturer of helmets, protective clothing and supplied air respirators. Products are sold to multiple industries.

    http://www.bullard.com/

    Enviro Safety Products

    Offering personal respiratory, hearing, facial and eye protection.

    http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/

    eSafetyworld Group, Inc.

    Provider of e-commerce services. The company sells industrial safety products over the Internet. Services are provided to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.

    http://www.esafetyworld.com

    Fike Corp.

    This company is the parent of high-tech units involved in fire detection and suppression systems, subassemblies, venting equipment and coating services.

    http://www.fike.com/

    Frommelt Safety Products

    Manufacturer of area protection products such as safety curtains, screens and blankets for welding, grinding, spraying and noise and DuctSox.

    http://www.frommeltsafety.com/

    Globe Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    Manufacturer of fire coats, pants and gloves and related accessories. The coats have three layers and the outershell is cut by machine. The company manufactures large size coats, including size 70, which are cut by hand. All clothing is tested for safe

    http://www.globefiresuits.com/

    Jendco Safety Supply

    Source for safety supplies and equipment.

    http://www.jendcosafety.com/

    Leonard Safety Equipment

    Site offers a line of safety equipment products, including eye protection.

    http://www.leonardsafety.com/

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