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issue 7, volume 2, spring ’18

THE HAND ISSUE IMPROVING THE CHEMICAL GLOVE SELECTION PROCESS Find the combination of materials to protect your hands

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PLUS

A GUIDE TO GLOVE MATERIALS

From leather

THE HANDS OF THE MILIT ARY P ROTEC TI N G HANDS ON TH E BAT TLEF IELD & B E YO N D

to neoprene, find the best glove for your job

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PRODUCT REVIEWS

Prevent Workplace Injuries with These Must Have Products

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FINDING THE RIGHT GLOVES FOR CUT SAFETY Which gloves will make the final cut?

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OSHA by the numbers Ask the expert, NAM: State of Manufacturing & much more!

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CONTENT

A R B I L L’ S S A F E R E V E RY D AY M A G A Z I N E | S P R I N G 2 0 1 8

Arbill’s Safer Every Day issue 7, volume 2 spring 2018

PUBLISHER

Julie Copeland

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Robyn Zlotkin

CUT PROTECTION

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF David Gerhardt

MANAGING EDITOR Jordan Mann

ART DIRECTOR Julie Lazarus

ADVERTISING DESIGN Amanda Rouda

06 Improving the Chemical Glove Selection Process

Find the combination of materials to protect your hands 12 Ask the Expert Who Really Needs DOT Hazardous Materials Training 14 Cut Protection Which gloves will make the final cut?

20 The Hands of the Military Protecting hands on the battlefield and beyond 22 A Guide to Glove Materials From leather to neoprene, find the best glove for your job

30 SafetyCare A comprehensive safety solution 40 Product Reviews New and innovative products to keep your workers safe 46 Manufacturing Employment Is Growing

NAM provides manufacturing job market insight 52 Set in Concrete Picking the right gloves to protect concrete workers 60 OSHA by the Numbers Think you know OSHA? Put your knowledge to the test

Safer Every Day is published four times a year by Arbill Industries, Inc. At Arbill, we envision a future in which every worker makes it home safely, every day. Working together, we WILL reduce injuries in the workplace.

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Letter from Arbill’s CEO

WELCOME!

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O N BEHALF O F ARBI LL, about safety topics with our “OSHA I want to welcome you to by the Numbers” quiz, check out our seventh issue of Safer our product reviews and learn about Every Day. This month’s SafetyCare, our comprehensive issue returns to a popuapproach to workplace safety. lar topic, hand protection.

As we grow this magazine, we Before I was born, hand protection want to hear from you regarding tophas been important to my family. My ics and content that you find intergrandfather saw the importance of esting. To share your thoughts, or if JULIE COPEL AND protecting the hands of workers you’d like to pose a question for our Twitter: @arbill back in the 1940’s and started our “Ask The Expert” column, click here company to meet that need. to access our suggestions page.

This issue will deal with topics Safer Every Day is designed to be including selecting gloves for chemical resistance, an essential resource as you develop your comcut-resistance and a guide to the benefits of dif- pany’s safety culture. I look forward to your input ferent types of leather and materials used in safety and hope that you find the knowledge in this issue gloves. Our Government Affairs Expert Brig. Gen. serves the safety needs of your business.

Michael Bobeck (Ret.), and Arbill team member, Have a safe day! also talks about hand safety in the military.

We are introducing our “Ask the Expert” colRegards, umn, as well as a report on manufacturing employment from the National Association of Manufacturer’s Chief Economist.

Julie Copeland While you’re reading, you can also learn more CEO, Arbill

3 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS ISSUE

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Chemical Glove Safety Learn how to select the right gloves to keep your hands safe from chemical exposure.

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SafetyCare Find out how your business can benefit from a comprehensive approach to safety.

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The Hand of the Military The most common causes of hand injuries in the army and beyond.

IMPROVING CHEMICAL GLOVE SELECTION

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HE SELECTION OF CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE GLOVES IS OFTEN A CHALLENGING EXERCISE. According to the CAS registry, there are more than 60 million registered chemicals. Even in in a typical production process or production facility, many different chemicals and chemical mixes are used and every unique set of chemicals requires specific chemical protection.

Selecting the one best fitted chemical protective glove for your application is not an easy task and is deserving of special attention.

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There are more than

... and every unique set of chemicals requires specific chemical protection.

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GLOVE SELECTION

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FI N D I N G A CO M PRO M ISE Chemical resistant gloves come in a wide variety of barrier materials, thicknesses and designs. The most common materials used as coatings for chemical protective gloves are: • Nitrile rubber • Polychloroprene (neoprene) • Butyl • Viton • Natural rubber or vinyl (PVC) Lesser known high resistance materials such as LLDPE (barrier) or PVA (polyvinylalcohol) Each of these barrier materials protects against a spectrum of chemical groups, and each has “weak points” or chemical groups where the compatibility is weak or very weak.

Because no one material can protect against every chemical and chemical mixes, the perfect barrier material mix is virtually non-existent. As such, a compromise will have to be made each time, with the goal of coming up with the best solution for the unique set of chemicals used in your application.

PERMEATION BREAKTHROUGH TIMES A ND OTHER CONCERNS Another factor to consider when selecting the right gloves for chemical protection is the permeation breakthrough time. The permeation breakthrough time is a theoretical indication of how long it would take a certain chemical to permeate through the glove. This breakthrough times are developed in standardized (laboratory) conditions. The problem is,

SELECTING the one best fitted chemical protective glove for your application is not an easy task and is deserving of special attention.

those conditions do not reflect the real workplace circumstances. While the results can serve as a good guideline, they usually can’t be interpreted as total usage times.

However, permeation breakthrough times can be used to make a distinction between different glove materials.

Another concern is that your application might pose other specific comfort or mechanical needs beyond basic chemical protection. For example, based on application or task, workers may need a tactile glove, a glove with enhanced grip features or protection from heat.

USE AN MSDS SYSTEM TO FI N D TH E RI G HT CO M PRO M ISE

To balance all of these concerns, it is recommended that you use an MSDS based system such as Ansell Chemical Guardian™ Ansell Chemical Guardian™ matches glove materials with your chemical protection needs to offer a personalized glove assessment, including recommended permeation times. This allows you to deliver maximum protection and productivity to your workforce.

To select the best possible glove(s) for your specific needs, follow these 5 steps: Make an inventory of all chemicals used in your application. Select out of these the most commonly used chemicals on site, and add those that pose specific health hazards. Remember, your analysis should factor for individual chemicals and the possible chemical mixtures that can occur.

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GLOVE SELECTION

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Consult your glove provider to help you with the visualization of permeation breakthrough times for your unique set of chemicals. Services like the Chemical Guardian™ analysis will help you to choose the best suited glove material based on these criteria.

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Look at the application specific requirements and pick the best suited glove that utilizes the best possible glove material.

Perform a practice test alongside an assessment of the usage time in your application.

5 A COMPROMISE will have to be made each time, with the goal of coming up with the best solution for the unique set of chemicals used in your application.

Follow-up on correct usage and care of the product to make sure the selected glove continues to be the best match.

Ideally, your expert chemical glove assessment should provide a simplified set of choices, based on your needs, so you can make informed decisions with assurance and confidence.

While selecting the correct glove will often be a compromise, by using this methodology you can make the right compromise that protects your employees and serves the needs of your business.

HOW DOES ANSELL CHEMICAL GUARDIAN ™ WORK?

Ansell Chemical GUARDIAN™ analyzes the material safety data sheet (MSDS) information to select the right glove and protect workers from harmful chemicals.

 Solution for both single chemicals and chemical mixtures  Provides both single-use and industrial chemical glove reommendations  Offers commercial and technical documentation For assistance in selecting the proper glove, Ansell provides an excellent tool called the Chemical Guardian.

For details on how you can use the Chemical Guardian, visit www.ansell.com/en/equipped then click on the Chemical Protection Simplified icon on the lower side of the page.

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ASK THE EXPERT Who Really Needs DOT Hazardous Materials Training?

A new of Safe feature is our “ r Every Day A column sk the Exper t” . feature Each column w a ill frequ safety q uestion ently asked , and o safety e ne o xperts will pro f our an ans vide wer. I submit f you’d like to a que contac stion, t us.

As an employer, which of my employees need Department of Transportation Training (DOT) in Hazardous Materials Shipping, Receiving and Transporting?

A: Over the course of many years of training companies and employees on Department of Transportation Training (DOT) Hazardous Materials Shipping, Receiving and Transporting, one consistent question has always been asked; “who actually needs DOT Training?”

This question arises because it can be confusing, and the regulations can seem vague depending on what the employee’s job task may actually be. We all know that the person that signs the manifest should be trained and certified, and usually most know the forklift driver loading the truck should be as well.

But who else?

The regulation basically says that any hazardous materials employee that directly affects the safe shipping, receiving, or transporting of hazardous materials and waste requires training. So that can include a vast array of employees.

To help clarify, below are some examples of who should be DOT certified: • The signer of a bill of lading or manifest ship-

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ping AND receiving the hazardous materials • Any employee that may fill out a manifest or bill of lading, even if they do not sign it • The forklift operator that loads or unloads a vehicle with hazardous materials or waste • Any employee that determines what hazardous material goes into or on a specific transport vehicle • Any operator of a transport vehicle that will go onto public transport • Any employee that puts DOT labels onto containers to be shipped • Any employee that packages hazardous materials for shipping. Be it drums, boxes, buckets, etc.

• Any employee that may purchase containers for shipping hazardous materials, if they are the one deciding what container is required for safe shipping.

• Any employee that inspects containers for use in hazardous materials shipping.

It basically comes down to any employee or individual that may directly interact with a hazardous

material that is being offered for shipment on public transport (highway, air, rail and vessel).

And DOT states that any HazMat employee must be trained and certified in: • General awareness and familiarization of the regulations • Function specific training – proper shipping, manifests, labels and placards, proper containers, etc.

• Safety training - loading and unloading risks, emergency response, etc.

• Security awareness • Any job specific training required Once an employee is certified, then they must be recertified every 3 years (at minimum) to ensure they are updated on any regulatory changes, current on specific company policies and regulations and are current on relative information.

The best way to determine which of your employees may be considered a hazmat

employee per DOT and require certification, is to ask these questions: Am I a shipper or receiver of hazardous materials by public transport?

Do I directly interact with hazardous materials being shipped, received or transported?

Do my actions with this hazardous material affect the safety of the public in transport?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then you or that employee may need to be DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping, Receiving or Transporting certified.

If you still have questions or concerns as to if you or any of your employees should be certified, or what qualifies as a hazardous material being shipped or received, you can contact your Arbill Representative for further information or call (800) 523-5367.

CHRIS FULMER, Certified Environmental, Safety and Health Trainer (CET) through NESHTA and The Board of Safety Professionals, and Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) with IHMM. Mr. Fulmer has over 25 years of experience in hazardous materials emergency response, hazardous waste remediation, EHS consulting and Project Management. Mr. Fulmer has been a safety and hazardous materials instructor for over 20 years in private industry and governmental agencies and spent 10 years as a Project Manager and Domestic Preparedness Specialist with FEMA and Department of Homeland Security training their Terrorism Response Protection, Detection and Decontamination to the nation’s First Responders and First Receivers. He has over 15 years’ experience as Safety Manager and EHS Consultant, and is now serving as an Arbill EHS Specialist.

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GLOVE U CT STRENGTH 14 Arbill’s | Safer Every Day

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GLOVE CUT STRENGTH

N FEBRUARY 2016, THE ISEA

released a new ANSI 105 hand protection standard.

The new standard includes updates to the classification levels for cut resistance (Cut Score), as well as to the method of testing gloves for cut resistance.

This is good news for glove users, because the new standards better equip safety managers to find the appropriate protection for the job. The changes are being made to reflect innovation and advances in yarn technologies over the last decade.

OLD STANDARD NEW STANDARD

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THE NEW STANDARDS

The ANSI 105 standards were always about comprehensive hand protection. They include testing to determine the level of protection for: • Cut Resistance • Puncture Resistance • Hypodermic Needle Puncture • Resistance (new) • Abrasion Resistance • Chemical Permeation Resistance • Chemical Degradation Resistance • Ignition Resistance • Heat Degradation Resistance • Conductive Heat Resistance • Vibration Reduction • Dexterity

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE 2016 STANDARDS ARE AN EXPANSION OF THE LEVELS OF CUT RESISTANCE, AND THE ADDITION OF A NEW HYPODERMIC NEEDLE PUNCTURE RESISTANCE TEST.�

The two most significant changes to the 2016 standards are an expansion of the levels of Cut Resistance, and the addition of a new Hypodermic Needle Puncture Resistance test.

levels of cut resistance. Now, the classification includes a 9-level scale, compared to the previous 5-level scale. The new classification provides more narrowly gradated levels, and also expands the upper limit on cut resistance.

NEW CUT SCORE CLASSIFICATION

MEASURING CUT RESISTANCE

The new classification for cut resistance better equips you to find the appropriate protection for the job, because it more precisely defines

Cut resistance is measured by how many grams of pressure can be applied by a razor blade moving in a straight path across a swatch of glove fabric

GLOVE CUT STRENGTH

before being cut. The “gram score” tells you how many grams of pressure the glove withstood before cutting through 0.8 in. (20 mm) or more. It is the average of multiple runs, using a new blade on each pass, and this “gram score” determines the Cut Score.

NEW TESTING METHODS

plant/soritng, food prep/processing, meat processing, aerospace industry

HOW IS CUT-RESISTANCE ACHIEVED

The level of cut resistance provided is a combination of material composition and weight. Common cut resistant fibers include:

The new standard improves the accuracy in test results by designating a uniform test method using a single testing machine. All tests now require using the ASTM F2992-15 method on the TDM-100 machine. Previously TDM or CPPT machines were accepted.

HPPE High performance polyethylene fibers offer maximum strength with minimum weight. HPPE is 10 timex stronger than steel by weight as well as 40% stronger than aramid fibers and offer a softer cooler alternative.

LIGHT CUT HAZARDS (ANSI A1) Material handling, small parts assembly with sharp edges, packaging, warehouse, general purpose, forestry, construction

Aramid The most common brand name is Kevlar®. It is 5 times stronger than steel and provides great tensile strength. Due to its inherently flameresistant nature, it will not melt and offers heat protection up to 320oF based on product design.

LIGHT/MEDIUM CUT HAZARDS (ANSI A2-A3) Material handling, small parts assembly with sharp edges, packaging, warehouse, general purpose, forestry, construction, pulp and paper, automotive assembly MEDIUM/HEAVY CUT HAZARDS (A4-A5) Appliance manufacturing, bottle and light glass handling, canning, drywalling, electrical carpet installation, HVAC, pulp and paper, automotive assembly, metal fabrication, metal handling, packaging, warehouse, aerospace industry, food prep/processing HIGH CUT HAZARDS (A6-A9) Metal stamping, metal recycling, pulp and paper (changing slitter blades), automotive assembly, metal fabrication, sharp metal stampings, glass manufacturing, window manufacturing, recycling 18 Arbill’s | Safer Every Day

Spectra A polyethylene fiber that is 10 times stronger than steel per unit weight, offering high cut resistance even when wet. Its low lint and flexible nature make it ideal for use in food processing.

Blended Shells The introduction of steel and glass to HPPE and aramid help to significantly increase levels of cut protection while helping maintain comfort and fit.

It is important to note that the gloves and materials featured are cut-resistant not cutproof. There is no such thing as a cut-proof glove, so you should always use care when working with or around sharp objects.

That said, having the right gloves can help you to protect your hands and ensure that you return home safely at the end of the day.

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with injuries due to hands being crushed or cut by armored doors, hatches, or turrets. (Miller, 2011) Knife injuries were the 2nd biggest cause of visits to the Combat Hospital, often from a trusted pocket tool or knife.

The loss of these soldiers impacted the operational capabilities of units and may have led to operational and mission concerns. These hand injuries in the combat hospitals result in loss of duty time and may be an area to be considered in future designs of equipment.

In the field, burns from hot gun barrels, crushed fingers from closing hatches on armored vehicles, or bruises and cuts from grease covered tools are common injuries Of course, normal day-to-day training and mission support tasks are not immune to cuts, bruises, and other types of injuries. These can occur whether on board a ship, working on aircraft in the maintenance hangar, working in the shop with chemicals or electrical equipment.

Needless to say, this risk is not restricted to those in military service. National hand injury data from OSHA indicates over 250,000 injuries to fingers, hands or wrists occur each year. After back injuries, hand injuries are the 2nd most injured part of the body leading to lost work days.

All of these are examples of injuries that are preventable with proper procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) specific to the type of work normally performed.

Hand of the Military

Keys to Protecting Service Members

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the hand is an incredible piece of machinery. It has 27 bones, three main nerve groups, two muscle groups and is critical to our everyday life. Whether we do routine tasks like opening a door or buttoning a shirt, or more complex tasks like shooting a weapon, flying a fighter aircraft, operating computer systems or repairing combat equipment, the hand is essential to military operations.

When we need our hands, an injury can severely impact our lives. Adding insult to injury (literally) is that hand injuries, while common, are largely preventable.

UNDERSTANDING HAND ACCIDENTS THE RIGHT PPE A look at non-combat hand injuries in the combat zone presents some interesting yet not surprising data.

Preventing injuries requires not only the correct PPE In a six-year British Military Medical but also the discipline to put it on, and study of hand injuries in theater, over the use of safety covers while work92% were non-combat related, with ing with saws, grinders, and other 54% resulting in restricted duty and machine tools is a must. Reviewing 7% requiring evacuation for surgery standard operating procedures, shop (Owens, 2016). safety operations, MSDS labels, and According to another study by the knowing equipment safety procedures U.S. Military of Traumatic Non-Combat will provide guidance on the PPE that Related Hand Related Injuries pubis required. lished in the Journal of Military MediPPE like safety gloves come in a cause of visits to cine, over a 24-month period, 328 wide variety of types, materials, and the Combat Hospital purposes that are tailored to the work hand injuries were recorded. Over are knife injuries.

200 of these were by 20-29-year-olds, environment. Operations in a cold and

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wet weather dictate a different glove than that of a right stockage level in your shop or organization will hot and dry climate and not all gloves protect from reduce the chances of injuries due to use of worn electrical shock or chemical hazards. gloves, or worse, tasks performed without them.

As no one glove fits every requirement, choosing The hands are especially critical to our personal the correct hand protection means understanding success as well as to the success of military operawhat you do most, and what types of gloves will be tions. Wearing the right PPE for the job is just as important as doing the job right. The availability of needed. Make sure your safety officers have a thorough understanding of your needs and support them safety gloves for every type of job is not the problem. with leadership.

The discipline to wear them, ensuring the correct Safety gloves do require preventative maintenance fit, doing operational checks, and most importantly, and operations checks before use. While some consistent use by our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and gloves can be washed and reused repeatedly, the Airmen remains a sticking point. useful life of other gloves extends to one or two uses Take care of your hands, you need them. before needing replacement.

Cuts and tears reduce the effectiveness and durability of the gloves, so it is critical to inspect BG, MICHAEL BOBECK (RETIRED) them every time before you use Served almost 38 years both on active duty in the Army them. In addition, proper fit and corand full time in the Army National Guard in Aviation and Safety positions. Key assignments included Chief of rect wear will significantly reduce Aviation and Safety for the Army National Guard and the chance of injury. According State Army Aviation and Safety Officer for the NY Army to OSHA ,70% of hand injuries National Guard. Active duty tours included the Army and Joint Staff, were a result of people not wear160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, ing safety gloves or wearing the and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. He currently works as a Governwrong glove for the job. Having the ment Specialist with Arbill.

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THE RIGHT

MATERIALS FOR THE RIGHT JOB We want to make sure your hands are always covered with the right materials for the job. The problem is, all work glove materials aren’t the same, and neither are all jobs.

That’s why it’s important to know the strengths and weaknesses of what you’re using to protect your hands. Whether it’s natural or synthetic leather, latex or neoprene, we’ve put together a primer illustrating the characteristics that define leather and other material types and how they’re best used

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DEERSKIN

GOATSKIN

Dense fiber structure that retains good strength for a thinner leather n Good tensile strength n Perfect for medium duty jobs n

SPLIT DEERSKIN

Most flexible of all work glove leathers Not commercially raised n Poor abrasion resistance n Ideal for insulated gloves n Naturally soft and flexible n Naturally soft and flexible n Not commercially raised n Not commercially raised n Highest cost of glove leathers n Highest cost of glove leathers n Moderate abrasion resistance n Moderate abrasion resistance n n

GRAIN DEERSKIN GRAIN DEERSKIN

HYDRAHYDE

WELLS LAMONT HYDRAHYDEÂŽ LEATHER

NITRILE

Stays Drier Stays Softer n Breathes Better n n

LATEX RUBBER PIGSKIN

Economical grain leather choice n Higher abrasion, puncture and water resistance than other leather n

GRAIN COWHIDE

C O W HIDE

Most commonly used of the grain leathers n Commercially raised n Good abrasion resistance n

NEOPRENE

SPLIT COWHIDE Most used, cost effective and versatile of work glove leathers n High fiber density equates to high abrasion resistance and strength n

PVC

HydraHyde® is Wells Lamont's patent pending specially tanned leather that is both water resistant and breathable.

Standard glove leathers absorb water and perspiration. When they do, they get hot and uncomfortable.

When they dry out, they get stiff and boardy, never to regain their original natural feel.

This means improved comfort and wear over the life of the leather!

DOES IT REALLY WORK? HydraHyde has been tested through the BLC or British Leather Centre, worldrenowned institute for leather research and testing.

So, for the technical stuff note: BSEN 420.2003 Sec. 4.2 Water Penetration / Water Resistance Test – Passed with a maximum level 4 water resistance rating.

BSEN 420.2003 Sec 5.3 Water Vapor Transmission / Breathability Test – Passed this one too exceeding minimum requirements by over 200%.

HOW IS IT USED? Wells Lamont could have used it by developing extra fancy work gloves with lots of extra costs, but they didn’t. Instead, they took their tried and true work glove designs, added a few tweaks, and swapped out that old water absorbing leather with our their Hydra-Hyde® leather.

WHAT WE GET THEN IS A GOOD TRUSTY WORK GLOVE THAT IS: Abrasion resistance is most critical to the longevity of a work glove, since constant rubbing caused by repetitive motion is by far the most common force

ABRASION RESISTANCE COMPARISON (FOR LEATHER WEAR & PERFORMANCE FOR EQUIVALENT THICKNESS)

SPLIT COWHIDE

GRAIN PIGSKIN

GRAIN GOATSKIN

GRAIN COWHIDE

SYNTHETIC LEATHER

GRAIN DEERSKIN

encountered. That’s why they test our leathers for performance characteristics as illustrated in the chart shown. For true abrasion comparisons, equivalent weights or thickness of leather need to be tested.

Many leather gloves, in order to achieve greater tactile sensitivity or flexibility, are made from a “thinner” or “shaved” leather thereby reducing their abrasion performance. There can be many misconceptions regarding leather performance when leather thickness is not considered. Gloves are routinely made from different thickness le in order to satisfy specific glove performance requirements at the expense of abrasion ability.

LATEX RUBBER Latex, or natural rubber, has excellent abrasion, cut and tear resistance as well as outstanding grip and temperature resistance from 0-300 degrees F. n However, natural rubber has poor flame resistance. It is not recommended where

COMMON WORK GLOVE LEATHER PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS (FOR EQUIVALENT THICKNESS OF NATURAL LEATHER) TYPE

ABRASION RESISTANCE

PUNCTURE RESISTANCE

TENSILE STRENGTH

BREATHABILITY

SENSITIVITY

INSULATION ABILITY

MOISTURE RESISTANCE

RELATIVE COST

GRAIN PIGSKIN

Best

High

Good

Best

High

L

Best

Low

GRAIN COWHIDE

High

Best

High

Fair

Good

Good

Fair

Mid-range

SPLIT COWHIDE

High

Best

High

Fair

Fair

Good

Fair

Low

GRAIN DEERSKIN

Fair

Fair

Best

Fair

High

Best

Better

High

SPLIT DEERSKIN

Fair

Fair

Fair

High

Best

Good

Good

Mid-range

GRAIN GOATSKIN

High

High

High

Fair

High

Low

Good

Mid-range

SYNTHETIC LEATHER

Fair

Fair

Good

Best

Best

Good

Fair

Mid-range

NOTE: This table is meant to give you a general indication of how various types of leather perform in relation to each other during standard testing.

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resistance to oil, grease or petroleum solvents is required. n Latex will withstand all liquids that mix with water, making unsupported types especially suited for general household use. Heavier ver sions will resist common furniture strippers with out sacrificing grip or tactile sensitivity. n Coated versions have crinkle finishes, making them the best choice for handling sharp-edged materials like glass and sheet metal, as well as lumber, stones and concrete.

NITRILE A synthetic rubber that provides excellent resistance to a very wide range of solvents and hazard-

ous chemicals; also resists punctures, cuts, snags and abrasion. Nitrile protects against oils, greases, acids, caustics, herbicides, pesticides, kerosene, naphtha, alcohols, turpentine, tung oil and many petroleum products. n Nitrile gloves have better cut and abrasion resistance than neoprene and PVC gloves, and are considered an excellent general-purpose product. Nitrile functions well in temperatures ranging from 25-300 degrees F. n Unsupported applications include common farm and garden protection, industrial painting, cleaning and maintenance, and automotive use. n Nitrile gloves provides outstanding flexibility and abrasion-resistance.

TYPICAL USE APPLICATIONS GRAIN

GRAIN COWHIDE

SPLIT COWHIDE

GRAIN DEER/ELK

GRAIN GOATSKIN

SYNTHETIC LEATHER

COATED KNITS

Good

Best

Fair

Good

Good

Good

Fair

Better

Good

Good

Best

Better

Good

Fair

DEMOLITION, ROUGH LABOR

Good

Better

Best

Fair

Fair

Fair

Good

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Good

Good

Fair

Best

Better

Better

Fair

HEAVY MACHINE OPERATION

Good

Better

Best

Good

Good

Fair

Fair

Best

Good

Better

Fair

Good

Good

Good

HAND TOOLS, PISTOL GRIPS, ASSEMBLY

Good

Good

Fair

Better

Better

Best

Fair

PARCEL DELIVERY, WAREHOUSE WORK

Good

Better

Good

Good

Better

Good

Best

Good

Good

Fair

Best

Good

Better

Fair

LOW ABRASION OPERATIONS

Good

Fair

Fair

Good

Better

Best

Fair

HIGH ABRASION OPERATIONS

Better

Good

Best

Fair

Better

Good

Good

Good

Better

Best

Fair

Good

Fair

Fair

Better

Good

Good

Good

Best

Better

Fair

Better

Better

Better

Fair

Good

Good

Best

APPLICATION PIGSKIN FRAMING, CARPENTRY, ROOFING MAINTENANCE, DRY SURFACE CLEANING

LANDSCAPING

TRANSPORTATION

FENCING RIGGING MATERIALS HANDLING

NOTE: Recommendations shown above are for better types of work gloves. Jersey, canvas, and other textile gloves are suitable for a very broad range.

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PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE DATA COATED

UNSUPPORTED

GLOVE TYPE

NEOPRENE COATED

LATEX COATED

NITRILE COATED

PU COATED

PVC COATED

PVC TEXTURED

NEOPRENE

NITRILE

LATEX

VINYL

STYLE NUMBER

190 192

133 524 526 537

536 546 554 555

559 561

158 174 180 194

164 167

191

151 153 178 97L

157 159 173 W770L

155 169 165 90L

563 589 590 592 ABRASION RESISTANCE

F

F

E

G

E

E

G

E

G

F

HEAT RESISTANCE

E

F

E

P

F

F

E

E

F

P

CUT RESISTANCE

E

E

E

-

F

G

G

G

F

F

PUNCTURE RESISTANCE

E

E

P

F

G

G

P

P

P

P

TEAR RESISTANCE

-

-

-

F

-

-

G

G

G

F

OZONE RESISTANCE

E

G

G

G

E

G

E

G

G

E

G

G

E

E

F

G

E

E

E

E

-

-

-

-

-

-

E

G

E

F

G

E

E

E

E

E

E

G

E

F

FLEXIBILITY ELONGATION GRIP

E- EXCELLENT / G - GOOD / F - FAIR / P - POOR

NEOPRENE Neoprene protects from a broad range of chemicals and is one of the best coatings for strong alkalies and acids. Neoprene has excellent tactile strength and resembles natural latex in flexibility but is much more chemical resistant and impermeable to gases, vapor and moisture.

Neoprene performs well in temperatures from 0-300 degrees F, resists herbicides and pesticides, common farm chemicals; oils and a very broad range of alkalies and acids in degreasing.

Petrochemical, metal fabrication, plating, galvanizing and general material handling are suitable applications for neoprene in its coated form.

PVC PVC provides excellent economical resistance to most oils, 26 Arbill’s | Safer Every Day

acids, fats, caustics and petroleum hydrocarbons in addition to outstanding abrasion resistance in its heavier forms.

PVC gloves are useful in alcohols and glycolethers, but not aldehydes, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, halogen compounds, heterocyclic compounds or nitro compounds. PVC performs well in temperatures ranging from 25-150oF Disposable gloves will provide only short-term protection. They are best suited for painting, hair care, food handling and dish washing.

WELLS LAMONT is a proud member of the BLC, British Leather Centre. The BLC is the leading leather technology center offering a multitude of services, including leather testing, to companies in over 40 countries. We routinely test our leather gloves through the BLC to ensure that our leather gloves achieve the standards and quality levels that we expect for our customers.

CHEMICAL & CONCENTRATION CHEMICAL & CONCENTRATION

LATEX

NEOPRENE

NITRILE

PVC

CHEMICAL & CONCENTRATION

LATEX

NEOPRENE

NITRILE

PVC

ACETALDEHYDE, 99.5%

G

F

P

NR

ISO-OCTANE, 99%

E

E

E

E

ACETIC ACID ACETONE, 99.5%

E

E

G

G

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, 99+%

F

E

E

NR

ACETONITRILE, 99%

E

E

NR

NR

KEROSENE, 100%

P

E

E

G

ACRYLIC ACID, 99%

E

E

G

NR

LACTIC ACID, 85%

G

F

E

NR

AMMONIUM FLOURIDE, 40%

G

G

F

*

LAURIC ACID, 36%

E

E

G

G

AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 85%

E

E

E

E

MALEIC ACID, SAT.

E

E

E

F

AMYL ACETATE, 100%

E

E

NR

E

METHYL ALCOHOL, 99.99+%

E

E

E

E

AMYL ALCOHOL, 99+

NR

NR

E

F

METHYLAMINE, 40%

E

G

G

E

ANILINE, 99+%

E

E

E

F

METHYL-BUTYL ETHER, 99.8%

E

E

E

G

AQUA REGIA

E

P

NR

F

METHYL CELLOSOLVE, 99%

NR

NR

E

*

BENZALDEHYDE, 99.5%

NR

E

E

G

METHYL ETHYL KETONE, 99+%

E

E

F

F

BROMOPROPIONIS ACID, SAT.

P

NR

NR

NR

MINERAL SPIRITS, RULE 66, 100%

F

NR

NR

NR

BUTYL ACETATE, 99+%

E

E

E

*

MONOETHANOLAMINE, 99+%

NR

E

E

NR

BUTYL ALCOHOL, 99%

NR

NR

F

NR

MORPHOLINE, 99%

E

E

E

E

BUTYL CELLOSOLVE

E

E

E

E

MURIATIC ACID, 100%

G

P

NR

P

BUTYROLACTONE, 99+%

E

G

E

NR

NAPHTHA VM & P, 100%

E

E

E

E

CARBON DISULFIDE, 99.9%

E

E

NR

*

N-METHYL-2-PYRROLIDONE, 99+%

NR

G

E

NR

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE,

NR

NR

F

NR

NITRIC ACID, 10%

F

NR

NR

*

99+%

NR

NR

E

F

NITRIC ACID, 70%

E

E

E

E

CELLOSOLVE ACETATE, 99+%

G

F

G

NR

NITRIBEZENE, 99%

NR

E

NR

F

CHROMIC ACID, 50%

NR

NR

E

G

NITROMETHANE, 95.5%

P

NR

NR

NR

CITRIC ACID, 10%

E

G

E

E

NITROPROPANE, 95.5%

E

E

NR

NR

CYCLOHEXANOL, 98%

E

E

E

E

OCTYL ALCOHOL, 99+%

G

G

NR

*

DIACETONE ALCOHOL, 99%

P

E

E

F

OLEIC ACID, 99+%

E

E

E

E

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, 99%

G

G

E

F

OXALIC ACID, 12.5%

E

E

E

G

DIETHYLAMINE, 99+%

NR

P

G

NR

PALMITIC ACID, SAT

E

E

E

E

DISBUTYL KETONE, 80%

P

P

E

G

PENTACHLOROPHENOL, 35%

E

E

E

G

DIMETHYL ACETAMIDE, 99+%

P

NR

NR

*

PENTANE, 98%

NR

E

E

*

N, N-DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE, 99+%

G

F

NR

NR

PERCHLORIC ACID, 60%

NR

E

E

G

DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE, 99+%

E

E

G

NR

PHENOL, 90%

G

E

E

E

DIOCTYL PHTHALATE, 99%

P

G

G

*

PHOSPHORIC ACID, 85%

E

E

NR

G

1,4-DIOXANE, 99.9%

F

NR

NR

P

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%

G

E

E

E

EPICHOLORHYDRIN, 99+%

F

P

NR

*

PROPYL ACETATE, 99%

E

E

E

E

ETHYL ACETATE, 99+%

G

G

NR

NR

PROPYL ALCOHOL, 96+%

NR

NR

F

NR

ETHYL ALCHOHOL, 90+%

E

F

E

F

PYRIDINE, 99%

E

E

E

F

ETHYL ETHER, 99+%

F

G

E

E

RUBBER SOLVENT, 100%

F

NR

NR

*

ETHYL GLYCOL, ETHER, 99+%

F

E

F

*

SODIUM HYDROXIDE, 50%

NR

G

E

NR

ETHYLENE, GLYCOL, 99+%

E

E

E

E

STODDARD SOLVENT, 99%

E

E

G

E

FORMALDEHYDE, 99%

E

E

E

G

SUFURIC ACID, 47%

NR

G

E

F

FORMIC ACID, 95+%

E

E

P

E

SULFURIC ACID, 95%

NR

E

G

E

FREON TF, 99+%

NR

G

P

F

TANNIC ACID, 37.5%

NR

E

NR

G

FURFURAL, 99%

E

F

NR

NR

1,1,2,2-TERTRACHLOROETHANE, 99%

E

G

E

E

GASOLINE, WHITE 100%

NR

NR

E

F

TETRACHOLOETHYLENE, 100%

NR

NR

NR

*

HEXAMETHYLDISILAZINE, 97%

E

E

E

*

TOLUENE, 99+%

NR

NR

NR

G

HEXANE, 99+%

NR

E

E

G

1,1,1-TRICHLOROETHANE, 99%

NR

NR

NR

F

HYDRAZINE, 65%

E

E

E

E

TRICRESYL PHOSPHATE, 90%

NR

NR

NR

*

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 10%

E

E

E

E

TRIETHANOLAMINE, 85%

G

P

G

*

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 38%

E

E

E

E

TURPENTINE, 100%

E

F

G

E

ZYLENE, 99%

NR

NR

E

NR

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 48%

E

E

G

E

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 30%

E

E

E

E

HYDROQUINONE, SAT. ISOBUTYL ALCOHOL, 99%

E

E

E

E

DEGRADATION RATING: E – Excellent / G – Good / F – Fair / P – Poor / NR – Not Recommended / * No Data Keep in mind that these figures and test data is intended as a guide only. Every material will respond differently to different working environments, so it is recommended that you perform your own evaluation based on actual working conditions.

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SafetyCare Revolutionizes WorkplaceSafety You want to create a safer workplace for your employees, but despite your best efforts you can’t seem to make any headway. Either your injury rate has hit a plateau or gotten worse.

You’re not alone.

Every day almost 5,000 workplace injuries and 13 fatalities are reported, the maximum penalty for serious OSHA violations has

increased by 78%, and the average cost of an injury, according to OSHA, has grown to exceed $100,000.

The simple truth is if you want to change your injury rate, you need to change your approach to safety. You can’t expect to lower your injury rate if you continue to employee the same methods that have stopped generating results.

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W

hen considering what to change in your pursuit of zero injuries, you will need to overcome three key obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your goal of creating a safer workplace: JUSTIFYING THE EXPENSE

Whether your business is growing, stable or shrinking. Safety tends to fall by wayside. Not because it isn’t important, but because it’s hard to quantify the cost on a balance sheet. However, the question isn’t, “can I afford to implement a better safety program? The question is, “can I afford not to?”

Consider the following: OSHA estimates that businesses in the U.S. lose nearly $2 billion each year as a result of worker injury and harm to health.

For every dollar in direct costs related to an injury, you can expect to pay $2.12 in indirect costs, and a single workplace fatality can easily cost a company between $1.4 and $3 million dollars.

Replacing an injured employee is far most costly than ever before. The average economic cost to a company of turning over a highly skilled job is 213% of the cost of one year’s compensation for that role.

Older workers are retiring, and younger workers are less interested in manufacturing. As the skilled labor market continues to shrink, and the technical skills that

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an employee requires continues to grow, employee recruitment and retention are becoming more challenging than ever before.

In the age of social media, a single tweet about an injury in the workplace can cause irreparable harm to your public image.

The fact is, investing in safety has positive benefits. According to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), businesses see an average return of $4 to $6 for every dollar invested into their workplace safety programs.

The challenge for businesses is how to take advantage of these potential savings in a way that is still cost effective.

LACK OF SAFETY EXPERTISE

You may have a dedicated and conscientious management team and experienced supervisors, but safety isn’t something anyone can manage, it requires a unique set of skills and experiences. Specifically, the ability to assess potential safety issues, provide effective solutions and train employees requires: • Specific expertise in what constitutes a safety risk and how to correct the issue • Understanding of regulations and how they are monitored and enforced • The ability to provide an unbiased assessment of risk factors in a workplace • An understanding of how to best use personal protective equipment (PPE) • Quantitative tools that can predict future safety risks based on past data • Qualified trainers for a wide range of safety specialties • Expertise in developing a safety program that is behavior-based as well as policy based • The ability to train supervisors on how to train employees and create and maintain an ongoing culture of safety in the workplace For many businesses, it simply isn’t cost effective to have someone who can meet these needs on a full-time or part-time basis.

The question isn’t, “can I afford to implement a better safety program?” The question is, “can I afford not to?”

In addition, for businesses with multiple locations, the safety best practices that work at one location may be less effective at another.

MULTIPLE SAFETY PROVIDERS

Even when a business does have a safety program and is trying to make improvements, they often find their results are affected by working with multiple providers.

When you use different providers for PPE, product training, safety assessments and EH&S training, there’s simply no way for your different providers to effectively coordinate their efforts to achieve the most effective safety culture for your business.

Also, because each vendor has their own agenda, they’re more likely to focus on how to sell you the products and solutions that improve their bottom line, not the solutions that best fit your business. This often leads to duplicated or unnecessary costs, and because you’re dealing with multiple vendors, solutions tend to not be consistent across all locations.

Most of all, with multiple providers there are no guarantees and no accountability.

A NEW APPROACH TO SAFETY

At Arbill, we took these three obstacles into account and created a breakthrough solution,

called SafetyCare, that allows you to efficiently and effectively reduce injuries.

This new approach is so effective Arbill guarantees a 10% reduction in injuries within a year or we will continue to provide consulting and services, at no cost, until the 10% reduction is achieved.

THE SOLUTION IS SAFETYCARE

SafetyCare brings a paradigm shift to business safety by providing all the components necessary to create an effective safety culture into one integrated package by one provider.

Our goal is not to simply sell you PPE, training, or technology. Instead, our goal is to be your safety partner who creates a comprehensive roadmap with specific solutions to reduce your injuries and then implement all facets of that plan.

This approach not only assures a comprehensive safety program, it guarantees total coordination on the implementation, a unified set of goals, consistency and scalability across your entire enterprise. In fact, Arbill’s clients who have used the SafetyCare approach, without exception, have created a safer workplace that includes an improved safety culture and, most importantly, reduced injuries.

SafetyCare SAFETY ASSESSMENT SafetyCare starts with an onsite safety assessment at your facility.

The goal of the assessment, which includes a review of more than 300 items, is to identify problem issues in your safety program. A gap analysis is then created that includes the solutions needed to correct the identified issues.

that SafetyCare separates itself from vendors who create a gap analysis for their clients.

Instead of simply handing you a binder with results that are likely to sit on a shelf collecting dust, Arbill takes the recommendations, prioritizes the areas that require immediate attention, and designs a comprehensive goforward plan that will be instrumental in your pursuit of zero injuries.

IT IS AT THIS POINT

When considering the action items, the following components are thoroughly reviewed to determine which are needed, in which order, and which of our highly trained EHS specialists are best suited to perform the tasks based on their expertise and your needs: • OSHA compliance and safety training, including developing customized policies and procedures for an overall safety compliance program

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• Comprehensive PPE review and matrix creation • Applicable safety technology • Determining mission critical safety programs

• Providing additional EHS programs, like job hazard analysis, lock out/tag out, ergonomics and a wide range of other applicable programs

EHS TRAINING SERVICES Once we determine the type of training your business requires, Arbill will provide the experts to train your employees. For our EHS managed services, we offer more than 60 OSHA compliance and safety training courses. To accommodate your employees’ schedules, classes are offered onsite, offsite and online. Our most popular courses include: • American Heart Association Adult Basic First-Aid • American Heart Association Adult CPR/AED • Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Awareness for Non-Maintenance Personnel • Basic Spill Planning & Management Planning • Bloodborne Pathogens • Competent Persons Classroom Fall Protection

• Confined Space Entry • Confined Space Rescue Training • DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping • Electrical NFPA 70E 2015 Safety • Ergonomics Awareness • Fall Protection Awareness • Hazard Communication • Hazwoper 24 Hour - First Responder

OUR TRAINING COURSES go beyond the classroom.

To enhance the effectiveness of your training, we tailor the training programs to address the issues that your employees are most likely to face. We also work with your employees to build in behavior-based safety processes that help to reinforce safety bestpractices. Train-the-trainer courses are also offered that allow you to build and maintain a safety culture on the job site. To assure your team remains compliant, we also build in refresher courses as a part of your SafetyCare program.

• Hazwoper 40-Hour Training • Hearing Conservation • Lock-Out/Tag-Out / Hazardous Energy • MSHA New Miner Safety • OSHA 10 Construction • OSHA 10 General Industry • OSHA 30 Construction • OSHA 30 General Industry • OSHA Energy Control • Personal Protective Equipment

• Powered Industrial Trucks • RCRA Hazardous Waste Management • Respiratory FIT Testing 29 CFR • Respiratory Protection 29 CFR • Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures • Welding / Hot Welding Safety Awareness

If you are experiencing concerns about work stoppage for training or are unsure of where you’ll find the time, online training can also be built into your SafetyCare program. With the option to start and stop training as needed, Arbill has designed our programs to be as flexible as you need them to be. Our online training tools allow you to track the number of employees that have taken specific courses and makes keeping on top of compliance and safety goals even easier.

How Arbill’s SafetyCare Program Reduced Injuries By 60% At A Processing Plant

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processing plant with a national footprint was experiencing injury rates far above the industry average. They needed a solution that would get their safety program on track and make their workplaces safer. They turned to Arbill’s SafetyCare program and immediately saw a remarkable improvement that continues today.

practices that were contributing to their injury rate.

The assessment was followed by a gap analysis that provided an all-inclusive roadmap to correct the issues that were at the heart of the company’s injury problem.

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Even though the company had less than 50 employees, they were seeing a significant injury rate, with as many as six reportable injuries a month. Often, one or two of those injuries were significant enough that doctor’s visits and hospitalization were required. These included steam burns and heat stress, machinery-based injuries, employees losing consciousness in confined spaces, walking-working surface injuries and more. The company had already been audited and fined by OSHA, and while they were trying to implement a safety culture, they were not seeing the results they needed to reduce injuries.

ENTER SafetyCare

Our first order of business was to perform a thorough site assessment to identify the issues and

ONE YEAR LATER

The comprehensive SafetyCare program that Arbill implemented included: Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Lock Out/Tag Out Confined space entry Accident investigation and root cause analysis Basic first aid Fall protection awareness

We also worked with management to create a safety culture and promote safety practices onsite. This included: 1. Developing written safety procedures 2. Increasing trainings from quarterly to monthly and developing trainings to focus on a monthly theme 3. Providing live trainings instead of video 4. Suggesting upgrades to their PPE and the training and support materials to encourage their use 5. Creating a program to teach managers how to be more safety conscious and how to pass on those values to their team members

Injury rates have seen a 60% reduction, and an even greater reduction in the number of injuries requiring outside medical attention. They have also been able to significantly reduce their direct and indirect costs related to injuries.

Arbill continues to employ the SafetyCare methodology for this client and, as a result, fully expects to see the injury rate decrease further, the culture of safety gain greater acceptance, and the employee morale increase.

This case study provides a clear example of what companies can expect when a comprehensive SafetyCare program is administered that begins with an assessment, includes PPE, training, EHS consulting and when applicable, technology.

VANTAGE PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Because using the proper PPE is an essential component of an effective safety program, reviewing your inventory and how it’s used by your team is part of the SafetyCare process. This typically takes place as either part of a job hazard analysis (JHA) or independently in the form of a PPE matrix. The takeaway? As a leading distributor of PPE, combined with our EHS expertise, Arbill knows the right PPE for just about any job. When considering our PPE expertise, keep in mind that Arbill offer’s over 200,000 safety products, covering all safety categories, from more than 300 suppliers.

In addition to distributing product we also manufacturer nearly 1,000 safety products under our highly respected Truline brand. Plus, one of the unique benefits of manufacturing our Truline products is that we can custom create products that engineer out injuries.

SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

A safety program cannot be considered all-inclusive if it does not include the benefits that safety technology offers.

From software that identifies employees at risk to organizational software for all your EHS needs, SafetyCare takes your technology needs into consideration and makes the appropriate recommendation and then follows through with the implementation.

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Even with the right training and PPE in place, there’s always the human factor to consider. That’s why SafetyCare includes our proprietary software, called Vantage Predictive Analytics. Vantage Predictive Analytics uses a proprietary algorithm that uses leading indicators to identify at-risk employees.

Developed by a leading clinical psychologist and incorporating data from more than 10,000 workers’ compensation claims and 650 workers’ comp litigated cases, the software alerts management to those employees who are at risk for injury. Once these employees are identified, management can intervene before an injury occurs. This tool also identifies the effectiveness of leadership within a department to minimize the safety-risks for their reports.

MYMOMENTUM

Of course, it doesn’t make sense to deploy the SafetyCare service if you do not have a program in place to keep your EHS efforts organized. For this reason, SafetyCare will review your EHS administrative tools and if warranted, recommend the implementation of MyMomentum. This easy to use software allows you to organize your entire safety program in one easy to use system. Arbill will set up your MyMomentum system so that all requirements and documentation are stored in one easily accessible location.

With multiple providers there are no guarantees and no accountability.

MyMomentum is Ideal for: • OSHA Log Maintenance • Incident Reporting and Investigation • Training Tracking and Reminder System • Virtual Filing System Streamlines Administration • User Dashboard of Key Performance Metrics • Compliance Calendar and Reminders

SAFETY PROGRAMS SafetyCare also reviews your operations

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to determine if you could benefit from a variety of safety programs. A safety program includes safety products with a service wrapped around it. Examples include AEDs, first aid kits, and prescription eyewear – in fact, we are one of the largest providers of workplace prescription eyewear in the country. As with all other components of SafetyCare, Arbil will not only make the recommendation, but all of the steps necessary to assure it is implemented properly.

IS SAFETYCARE RIGHT FOR YOUR COMPANY?

• Have you hit a plateau while trying to reduce injuries?

• Are injuries costing your company more than you have anticipated?

• Do you believe you would benefit from additional safety expertise?

• Are you using a variety of vendors with no coordinated plan or common goal?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions SafetyCare will provide the exact solution you have been searching for to reduce injuries and create a safer workplace.

OUR PASSION IS OUR MISSION

We envision a future in which every employee makes it home safely, every day. This vision is achievable, but only if businesses can reevaluate their safety needs, and find a new and better way to build a safety program.

We believe in that future so much that we give all of our SafetyCare clients this guarantee: SafetyCare is so effective, we promise a 10% injury reduction within 12 months or we will provide consulting and training, at no cost, until the 10% injury reduction is achieved.

If preventing even one injury can save your business a minimum of $100,000, imagine the ROI that a 10% reduction could achieve. In fact, many of our clients have seen an injury reduction in excess of 20%.

If you’d like to learn more about how SafetyCare, including scheduling an onsite assessment at your facility, contact us today.

Build a safety plan and keep it on track with MyMomentum.

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EHS Managed Services      

O F F E R S

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The Training and Guidance You Need to Create A Safer Workplace

60+ OSHA COMPLIANCE & SAFETY COURSES

• Courses are offered on-site, off-site and online and include OSHA compliance and safety training • With nearly 20 different certifications amongst our 40 trainers in the U.S., Arbill is sure to have a trainer with the expertise you require

SAFETY SITE AUDITS WITH GAP ANALYSIS & RECOMMENDATIONS

• Includes a review of more than 300 items • Identifies problem issues in your safety program • Gap analysis includes solutions needed to correct identified issues • Prioritizes the areas that require immediate attention • Designs a comprehensive go-forward plan that will be instrumental in your pursuit of zero injuries.

BENEFIT BASED SAFETY SYSTEMS

• Improves employee health and welfare • Increases job satisfaction • Reduces citations through compliance • Improves employee retention rates • Lowers or eliminates cost of worker’s compensation claims • Reduces costs related to employee medical leave and absenteeism

LEADERSHIP SAFETY, CHAMPION/COACH DEVELOPMENT AND EHS STAFF AUGMENTATION

Arbill will place an EHS Manager responsible for establishing and maintaining a safety culture, implementation of a Safety Management System “Road Maps” and ensuring OSHA, EPA and/or DOT compliance

To learn more about everything that SafetyCare EHS Managed services can do to make your workplace safer, contact Asha Quinn at 215-501-8642 or email aquinn@arbill.com.

PRODUCT REVIEWS

In each issue of Safer Every Day we will feature safety-related products that provide a high level of protection, safety and the peace of mind that safety professionals are looking for when sourcing products to keep their coworkers accidentfree. If you have questions about any of the products shown, or if you would like to make a purchase, contact Arbill at 800-523-5367.

Hi Viz Cut Resistant Glove ITEM ID: Y9237 BRAND: WELLS LAMONT PRODUCT NAME: FLEXTECH 3/4 DIP WITH SANDY NITRILE PALM

Features a sandy nitrile coating on the palm and back of hand to ensure excellent grip in wet and oily applications. An ANSI Cut Level A4 ensures a high level of cut protection, while the internally reinforced thumb crotch offers an extra layer of protection and wearability. Its Hi-Viz yellow shell improves visibility and ensures workers’ compliance.

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A17245(L-2X)& A1724W(1-3) Hand/Mechanic glove

Gen-Wear

The Gen-Wear includes a mesh back to reduce heat, sweat patch and synthetic palm reinforcements for added grip and dexterity. Choose your sized version to find the perfect anatomical design made to fit the contours of your hand. Throw in a touch screen back of index finger and high visibility to offer your workers the perfect utility glove.

A17991X (1-5) Cut Resistant

Consistent with our mission to ensure that every employee goes home safely, our Truline brand reduces injuries by offering the best performing workplace safety products. With more than 800 SKU's in six PPE categories, customization and new innovations to meet specific needs, Truline is ready to help you create a safer workplace.

For more information on ordering or to request product samples, contact Marcelo Rodriguez at 215-501-8190 or at mrodriguez@arbill.com.

Tactician 440

The Tactician 440 has a specially treated leather that repels oil and water along with a TPR back and padded palm for utmost protection. In addition, and engineers Aramid lining offers ANSI Cut Level 4 and Flash testing achieved an ARC Level 3 with an ATPV=31 Cal/cm2.

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Palm Coated Work Gloves PRODUCT REVIEWS

ITEM ID: Y9279 BRAND: WELLS LAMONT PRODUCT NAME: SYNTHETIC KNIT SHELL WITH PU PALM With a polyester shell and gray polyurethane palm, these gloves are excellent for applications requiring a high level of dexterity along with cut protection. Non-slip surface allows workers to work more efficiently and with greater confidence. The open, uncoated back circulates air, allowing hands to ‘breathe’ keeping them cool and comfortable.

Palm Coated Thermal Work Gloves

Grain Pigskin Drivers with Hi Visibility

Single Glove Solution for Warmth and Dexterity

ITEM ID: Y9241T BRAND: WELLS LAMONT PRODUCT NAME: FLEXTECH 3/4

ITEM ID: Y0325 BRAND: WELLS LAMONT PRODUCT NAME: GRAIN PIG-

DIP THERMAL WITH SANDY NITRILE

SKIN DRIVER W/ORANGE MESH BACK

ITEM ID: TRUSTFITPOD-1 BRAND: WELLS LAMONT PRODUCT NAME: THERMO

Palm coated work gloves provide additional protection in high wear/ high risk areas of the hand. This hivis seamless knit with sandy nitrile coating provides increased gripability in wet and oily conditions and added protection against liquids.

The thermal acrylic fleece lining keeps hands warm, providing additional comfort and dexterity.

Quality grain pigskin leather driver provides breathability, visibility and comfort for extended wear.

The pigskin palm is great for wet environments, and the high visibility mesh back keeps the hand cooler than a traditional leather glove. The added reflector provides safety awareness for a better work environment.

CUTFLEX™ GLOVE

The Whizard® Thermo CutFlex™ Glove is a Single-Glove Solution – providing exceptional warmth and increased dexterity over existing twoglove solutions. Special filament yarn provides improved abrasion resistance. The Thermal CutFlex™ Glove is ideal for cut/processing food applications as well as other cold environments where handling sharp objects requires dexterity.

If you would like to have a product considered for inclusion in the Product Review section, please click here, provide your contact information and describe the product you would like to include.

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Respirator Mask With Exhalation Valve ITEM ID: A501860 BRAND: TRULINE PRODUCT NAME: BREATHE FREE+™

N95 RESPIRATOR WITH EXHALATION VALVE The Breathe Free+ offers less breathing resistance and an even more comfort than our original Breathe Free mask. In addition, this mask is 100% latex and metal free coupled with a soft half face foam seal for maximum fitting and reduced leakage properties. The advanced low resistant exhalation valve reduces hot air buildup in hot and humid environments.

Powered Air Purifying Respirator for Intrinsically Safe Environments

Thinnest Chemical Resistant Synthetic Composite Disposable Glove

ITEM ID: TR-800 BRAND: 3M PRODUCT NAME: 3M POWERED AIR

ITEM ID: 93-260/XL BRAND: ANSELL PRODUCT NAME: MICROFLEX® 93-260

The TR-800 is the latest expansion of the 3M™ Versaflo™ Respiratory Systems platform that now includes options for safety professionals who need to provide powered air purifying respirators to workers in environments requiring intrinsically safe electronics.

Three layer design for superior protection against harsh chemicals. The thinnest chemical resistant disposable glove for enhanced tactility and dexterity. Extra soft material and ergonomic design for outstanding fit, feel and flexibility. Lower acceptable pinhole rate (0.65 AQL) for reliable protection against hazardous substances

PURIFYING RESPIRATOR (PAPR)

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PRODUCT REVIEWS

Lightest Weight High Cut Solution ITEM ID: A11955X BRAND: TRULINE PRODUCT NAME: MISSION™ 230 The Mission™ 230 offers unmatched comfort, grip and breathability in an ANSI Cut Level 2 glove. Engineered cut resistant HPPE fiber provides excellent abrasion resistance with an ultra-light design.

This glove offers outstanding tactile sensitivity for tasks requiring maximum dexterity. EN388 4,3,4,2, ANSI Cut Level A2.

Advanced Chemical Protection & Self-Extinguishing Fr Protection Cut Resistant Goatskin ITEM ID: A17661X (1-5) BRAND: TRULINE PRODUCT NAME: TACTICIAN 410 The Tactician 410 combines the best properties of goatskin with a cut resistant shell to blend the best of both qualities. Goatskin is well known high tensile strength, comfort and resistance to abrasion. The engineered Aramid shell adds cut resistance while maintaining excellent overall dexterity and feel. ANSI cut level 4 ; Arc 4

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ITEM ID: 52151 BRAND: LAKELAND PRODUCT NAME: PYROLON® CBFR Designed to be worn over primary FR protective clothing, for environments where both chemical exposures and flash fire are a concern. This advanced chemical barrier is selfextinguishing, won't melt or drip, and meets the NFPA 2113 requirements for section 5.1.9. Your choice for protection in harsh chemical environments for the likes Hydroflouric Acid and other serious chemicals.

A breathable SMS back panel makes the MicroMax® NS Cool Suit ITEM ID: COL412 BRAND: LAKELAND PRODUCT NAME: MICROMAX® NS COOL SUIT™

The lightest weight cut resistant + oil-repellent glove

Cool Suit construction features front and sides made of microporous film on a polypropylene substrate, providing barrier protection against dirt, grease and contaminants. A storm flap over the zipper protects against splashes and spills. Hooded or nonhooded configurations will meet any work environment.

ITEM ID: 825728/825757/725759/ BRAND: ANSELL PRODUCT NAME: HYFLEX® 11-931/ 11-937/11-939 RIPEL™ Oil repellent technology for maintaining dry hands in oily environment. Thumb Crotch Reinforcement Technology for up to 12x the durability of the inherently weak thumb crotch region. ANSELL GRIP™ Technology provides an average of 13% better grip performance for safe handling of Dry and Oily items.

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STATE OF THE

INDUSTRY AS THE ECONOMY IMPROVES, MANUFACTURING CONTINUES TO GROW ALONG WITH EMPLOYMENT AND PAYROLL. THIS BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

// BY CHAD MOUTRAY, CHIEF ECONOMIST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS

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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

IN ITS REGULAR ECONOMIC REPORTING, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS (NAM) HAS SHOWN A STEADY GROWTH IN EMPLOYMENT AND WEEKLY EARNINGS IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR.

18,876 THE AMOUNT EMPLOYMENT HAS RISEN PER MONTH FOR THE PAST YEAR.

According to NAM’s report by Chief Economist Chad Moutray the manufacturing industry has seen increases in:

EMPLOYMENT GROWTH

Manufacturers added 31,000 workers in February, and revisions in the December and January data increased employment in the sector by 28,000 in total from previous estimates.

As such, the latest jobs numbers confirm that the labor market has tightened significantly, with manufacturers increasing employment by a rather robust 18,876 per month on average since the end of 2016. That is quite a turnaround from the sluggish job growth in 2016, and it is a sign that firms have continued to accelerate their hiring as the

economic outlook has strengthened and demand and production have improved considerably.

PAYROLLS AND RECRUITMENT COMPETITION

Manufacturers have told us that challenges in recruiting new workers is their primary business concern right now. Along those lines, average weekly earnings for production and nonsupervisory employees in manufacturing rose from $891.63 in January to $900.55 in February.

That translated into 3.8 percent growth over the past 12 months, up from $867.30 in February 2017, which further illustrates the strength of the labor market right now. Since the end of the Great Recession, manufacturing employment has risen by

1,161,000 workers, with 12.61 million employees in the sector in this report. That is the highest level of manufacturing employment since December 2008.

Overall, nonfarm payrolls increased by 313,000 in February, the fastest monthly pace since July 2016 and well above the consensus estimate of around 200,000. Over the past 14 months, the U.S. economy has added 195,714 each month on average—a strong figure.

Meanwhile, the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1 percent for the fifth straight month,

continuing to be the lowest level since December 2000. In addition, the labor force participation rate ticked up from 62.7 percent to 63.0 percent, matching the rate in September, which was the best since November 2013.

GLOBAL DEMAND

Improvements in the global economy have also helped to boost manufacturing in the United States, and trade volumes have risen significantly over the past year on the better outlook.

In fact, international demand has started 2018 on a positive

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3.8% THE AMOUNT WEEKLY EARNINGS ROSE ON AVERAGE IN 2017.

note, extending the rebound in 2017. U.S.-manufactured goods exports were $86.36 billion in January, up 3.94 percent from $83.09 billion one year ago.

This builds on progress seen in 2017, where U.S.-manufactured goods exports rose 4.66 percent, according to TradeStats Express. That was much better than the declines of 6.20 percent and 4.04 percent in 2015 and 2016, respectively.

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Positive economic news—especially in the jobs market—has helped to lift consumer confidence. The Index of Consumer Sentiment from the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters jumped to 102.0 in March, the highest level since January 2004. The press release notes that those individuals with higher incomes felt less upbeat in the most recent survey—likely from volatility in equity markets and the impact that has on personal finances—but that was not enough to drag down the headline index. Indeed, Americans felt more positive about current

economic conditions (up from 114.9 to 122.8), with that measure soaring to a new all-time high.

CONSUMER SPENDING

Finally, consumer spending has been one of the stronger elements in the economy, with healthy retail sales at the end of last year. With that said, purchases slowed in January, as seen in the latest data. That was further echoed in new figures from the Federal Reserve on U.S. consumer credit outstanding. While overall credit rose 4.3 percent at the annual rate in January, it decreased from 6.0 percent growth in December and registered the slowest pace since September. Americans had increased their willingness to take on credit card debt in November and December, which helped to propel strong holiday sales. However, that willingness slowed considerably in January. With that said, consumer credit has increased 5.3 percent year-over-year, and this pace remains stronger than this time last year.

CHAD MOUTRAY is chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), where he serves as the NAM’s economic forecaster and spokesperson on economic issues.

He frequently comments on current economic conditions for manufacturers through professional presentations and media interviews. He has appeared on Bloomberg, CNBC, C-SPAN, Fox Business and Fox News, among other news outlets. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Eastern Illinois University. He is a Certified Business Economist™, where he was part of the initial graduating class in 2015.

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The comprehensive solution for all your workplace safety needs, Arbill’s SafetyCare starts with an onsite assessment of over 300 individual aspects of workplace safety. From there, Arbill will create a customized plan to address your existing concerns, and then provide you with the products, training, services and latest technology to reduce injuries in your workplace. We’re so confident in our ability to help you reduce injuries in your workplace, that we offer the Arbill promise: 10% Injury reduction within 12 months or continued service for free.

SafetyCare Contact Arbill to schedule an assessment of your safety needs. From complex EH&S issues to safety and sustainability programs and policy development, Arbill's SafetyCare is your go-to resource for EH&S problem solving, OSHA compliance and injury reduction. For more information, contact Asha Quinn - Safety Care Project Manager at aquinn@arbill.com or call 215-501-8264.

SET IN CONCRETE

PICKING THE RIGHT GLOVES TO PROTECT CONCRETE WORKERS

// BY MCR SAFETY

As the U.S. experiences a construction boom, more and more contractors are turning away from steel as a primary construction material and are turning toward concrete.

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oncrete laborers take on challenging projects involving significant amounts of risk.

Working conditions range from cement burns to crush hazards, both major concerns for employers concerned with protecting their employees. Our team at MCR Safety is committed to understanding all concrete-related risks and developing the best hand protection available for the concrete industry. To help highlight this commitment, we work to educate laborers on the most common concrete hazards and the product solutions that can protect them.

COMMON CRUSH AND PIN POINT HAZARDS

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines crush and pin point hazards as, “Injuries resulting from a person being squeezed,

caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects, or between parts of an object. This includes individuals who get caught or crushed in operating equipment, between other mashing

THE TRUTH ABOUT HAND INJURIES

Here are some important statistics construction and concrete professionals should take into consideration before making personal protection equipment (PPE) decisions:

1,000,000 20 OVER

hand injuries occur every year.

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%

of disabling workplace injuries involve the hands—with the primary cause being equipment not performing as expected.

INJURY BREAKDOWN Lacerations 63% Crush 13% Avulsion 8%

Puncture 6% Fracture 5%

objects, between a moving and stationary object, or between two or more moving objects.”

We thought it would be helpful to highlight some of the most dangerous hazards:

FALLING MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT

This type of crush hazard is mainly prevalent in the presence of scaffolding or trenching. Materials or equipment falling from above have the capacity to crush others working below, resulting in injury or fatality. Because of the heavy nature of most construction material (steel, cement, etc...), these accidents can be extremely dangerous for laborers.

HEAVY DUTY MACHINERY WITH MOVING PARTS

The construction industry is driven by large, powerful machines that have the ability to manipulate dense materials, carry tons of weight and literally “crush” through things.

These types of machinery, along with potentially unsecure material, create a huge risk for back-of-hand injuries.

CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES

Power vehicles such as fork lifts, cranes and bulldozers all pose a great risk to employees working in their vicinity. With high noise levels present and

the need for wearing headgear, many workers are often unaware that one of these vehicles is close, until it is too late.

Taking the proper precautions to ensure everybody is alert and safe around these vehicles is vital to employee safety. An advantage to the most recent impact gloves developed are Hi-Vis contrasting colors, which help workers stay alert to other nearby workers.

IMPACT HAZARDS

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protection from slashing swords. Our modern knights though, known as industrial workers, do require back-ofhand protection from everyday work hazards.

Impact Hazards You Might Recognize Concrete Burns

• Struck-by by objects in motion, whether moving, swinging, flying, or falling • Repair and Demolition work • Construction site and rig site clearing • Use of mobile equipment

• Heavy material handling and heavy loads being moved • Falling overhead objects and falling unsecure materials • Connections breaking free from high pressure lines • Working with heavy spinning chains, heavy pipes and overall heavy equipment Concrete workers are almost always faced with unique hazards, however out of all concrete hazards, wet cement causes the most hand injuries across the industry. This occurs because concrete is extremely caustic and highly abrasive. Cement exposure to one’s skin can ultimately lead to 2nd degree burns.

You can imagine then, workers want safety gear they can rely on. Beyond just gloves, workers need a wide range of PPE from boots, long-sleeved shirts, insulated gear, and protective eyewear.

THE RIGHT PPE

A common mistake when purchasing PPE is relying strictly on individual unit cost at the time of purchase. Other factors must be included, like injury reduction, hazard analysis, and product life, in reaching the most prudent PPE selection.

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Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the annual costs of workplace injuries in the US totals about $200 billion, creating a serious financial liability for companies not taking the proper measures to equip workers with the right gear.

Additionally, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 76% of hand injuries are the result of cuts and crushes. An alarming stat like this is a big reason why we at MCR Safety spend extensive time in our ITC lab testing materials and designing gloves that provide maximum protection against crush and pin point hazards.

Many industries across America are gradually realizing PPE decisions cannot be made entirely on price. For years, hand injuries in the Oil Industry made up 50% or more of all “Hurt” incidents. Most times injuries were the result of workers wearing standard issued cotton gloves when handling pipe, using hand tools, working around heavy chains and around rough surfaces.

However, ever since 2010, the number of incidents has gradually been coming down.

That year many Fortune 500 companies mandated all workrelated activities required gloves made with back-of-hand protection. Ever since this pioneering PPE decision, other industries have been taking notice.

Our team at MCR Safety is

The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the annual costs of workplace injuries in the US totals about $200 billion. dedicated to addressing the specific element of hazard prevention.

BACK-OF-HAND MATERIALS DESIGNED TO OFFER MAXIMUM PROTECTION

Aside from the moral responsibility of protecting employees from workplace hazards, OSHA has also set forth specific guidelines regarding hand and arm protection. Their PPE manual 3151-12R 2004 states: “If a workplace hazard assessment reveals that employees face potential injury to hands and arms that cannot be eliminated through engineering and work practice controls, employers must ensure that employees wear appropriate protection.”

That’s why PPE makers are working to incorporate the latest technologies and materials into the design of their gloves and equipment.

D3O® TECHNOLOGY

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Many industries across America are gradually realizing PPE decisions cannot be made entirely on price. absorbing properties for protection against crush hazards.

HOW DOES D3O® TECHNOLOGY WORK?

As described by the developers of the material themselves, “Based on non-Newtonian principles, in its raw form, the material’s molecules flow freely, allowing it to be soft and flexible, but on impact, lock together to dissipate impact energy and reduce transmitted force.”

This technology undergoes the highest standards of testing through a small-scale, rapid prototyping facility. D3O® works in several independent test laboratories to verify the effectivity of its products including SATRA Technology, National Physical Laboratory, INSPEC, and British Standards Institute. (D3O® is a gold member at SATRA technology.)

THERMOPLASTIC RUBBER TECHNOLOGY (TPR)

Always reliable and versatile, TPR technology is used in a wide variety of gloves engineered by MCR Safety.

Thermoplastic rubber (also known as TPR) was one of the first materials to revolutionize the hand safety industry. This simplistic, sturdy, and flexible

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material is perfect for adhering to gloves and back-of-hand protection against impact and crush hazards. With this versatile material, MCR Safety has won new product awards for the ZB100 and HV200.

THE EVOLUTION OF THERMOPLASTIC TECHNOLOGY (TPR)

The material itself is a simple rubber containing intuitive shock absorbing properties and superior elasticity. Over time, MCR Safety has transitioned to using sonic welding to adhere the material to the glove itself. This offers the highest level of comfort, avoiding the placement of stitching which can cause irritation.

MCR SAFETY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF GLOVE DESIGNS

With decades of testing and development behind us, the MCR Safety Development Team has engineered a wide variety of gloves. We use top of the line materials for the best protection against highly dangerous hazards in the workplace.

In addition to lab testing, we highly recommend that any employer looking for concrete production safety gear should register for The MCR Safety 360° Protection Program and schedule a thorough assessment of their safety gear needs.

For more information about MCR products, contact your Arbill representative or call (800) 523-5367.

Uvex HydroShield™ Anti-Fog Coating

MAXIMUM PROTECTION NOW ON LARGER SELECTION. Honeywell Uvex HydroShieldTM anti-fog is now available in a greater selection of Uvex Safety Eyewear models and tints to keep you fog-free longer than ever before.

The dual-action HydroShield anti-fog lens coating provides up to 60X longer lasting fog-free performance - even after extended wear and repeated cleanings – and provides 2X greater scratchresistance than our next best anti-fog coating.

See more details at www.uvex.us CONSISTENTLY CLEARER. LONGER. SAFER.

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under the auspices of the united states Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) collects and publishes data on a wide array of safety-related issues. With statistics supplied by OSHA, in each issue of Safer Every Day we will give you the opportunity to test your safety knowledge.

To play, simply select which of the multiple choice questions is correct. Get five out of five right and you can consider yourself an expert. Three or four correct and your score is average. Get below 3 correct and you have some work to do to enhance your knowledge of OSHA stats.

O S H A

BY THE NUMBERS

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OSHA’s first computer system ran on

A. 1MB of RAM with 40MB of storage B. 1MB of RAM with 400MB of storage C. 3MB of RAM with 40MB of storage D. 3 MB of RAM with 400MB of storage

Percent of hand injuries caused by wearing the wrong type of glove 2

A. 20% B. 30%

Since 1970, more than ________ lives have been through effective occupational safety and health management systems.

4

A. 750 B. 7,500 C. 75,000 D. 750,000

Workplaces that establish safety and health management systems can reduce their injury and illness costs by 5

C. 40%

A. 30% B. 40%

D. 50%

C. 50%

Businesses spend ________ a year on costs associated with occupational injuries and illnesses.

D. 60%

3

A. 170 million B. 1.7 billion C. 17 billion D. 170 billion

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A. OASHA's first computer system ran on 1MB of RAM with 40MB of storage.

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B. 30% of hand injuries are caused by wearing the wrong type of glove.

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D. 170 billion is the amount businesses spend a year on costs associated with occupational injuries and illnessess.

3

C. Since 1970, more than 75,000 lives have been through effective occupational safety and health management systems.

4

B. Workplaces that establish safety and health management systems can reduce their injury and illness costs by 30%.

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WHY FOOTWEAR, WHY NOW? More than 1 million children die annually from soil-transmitted diseases that could have been prevented if footwear was worn HOW YOU CAN HELP You can send footwear directly to Pay It Forward Sports 10450 Drummond Rd Philadlephia PA 19154 Organize a Shoe Drive Make a Monetary Donation Visit our website & learn more

OUR STORY Pay It Forward Sports started in 2015 when Arbill's CEO Julie Copeland's children, Austin, Logan & Addison, were in Tanzania on a family trip and noticed kids playing soccer barefoot. When they returned home, the Copeland children, along with thier cousins, Riley & Mason, asked everyone they knew to donate sneakers or cleats (3,000 were collected and sent to Tanzania) and Pay It Forward Sports was launched.

BECOME A SPONSOR Pay It Forward Sports is seeking sponsors to defray the cost of collecting and shipping footwear to our sorting facility, to purchase collection bags, and to pay freight charges to ship the collected footwear.

To learn where we are sending footwear this year and sponship opportunities, call Arbill's Cynthia Williams at 215.501.8219

PAY IT FORWARD SPORTS IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT AMINISTERED BY ARBILL INDUSTRIES, THE LEADER IN WORKPLACE SAFETY.

AROUND & ABOUT GENERAL BOBECK ADDRESSING THE ARBILL TEAM On January 16, at Arbill’s first quarter Town Hall, the Arbill team was treated to an excellent presentation on safety from our new Government Specialist, recently retired Brigadier General Michael Bobeck. One of the takeaways from the General's talk was "The absence of an accident doesn't necessarily mean the presence of safety."

ARBILL’S NEWSET SAFETY STORE Arbill recently launched an on-site safety store on the property of a large industrial manufacturer in Pennsylvania. Prepping the store are Arbill’s Josh Llewellyn and Justin Cortese.

EAGLES PEP RALLY With our corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, you can bet the Arbill team was looking forward to Super Bowl LII. Some of the team members participated in a in-office pep rally.

ATTENDING 3M’S DIGITAL MARKTING SUMMIT As a 3M partner who has earned the prestigious title of Premier Distributor, Arbill was asked to participate in 3M’s Digital Marketing Summit in February. Arbill was represented by the company’s Director of Marketing, David Gerhardt.

(L to R) Jackie Flores, Blake Conroy, Lee Kelly, Jim Gilboyne, and JR Rouda.

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E HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS issue of Safer Every Day and found the information useful. Safer Every Day is designed to be an essential component of your company’s safety program, and we want to make sure the magazine meets your needs. To share your thoughts and suggestions, click here to access our suggestions page.

The next issue of Safer Every Day will focus on on beating the heat. It will feature informative full-length articles, best practices, EH&S insights and additional safety resources.

If you would like to reach more than 35,000 safety professionals, secure your spot today in the upcoming issue by contacting Jordan Mann at 215-501-8212.

3 THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE NEXT ISSUE

1

Beat the Heat How to Keep Your Employees Safe from Heatstroke this Summer

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2

Sweat the details Take Steps to Prevent Heat Stress

3

Watch Out on Walking- Working Surfaces A Single Slip and Fall Can Be Costly

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