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New Eco-Board© with Spill Mask from Poly-Tak

Poly-Tak has introduced a new version of Eco-Board©, now available with Spill Mask technology, designed to hold back a multitude of different liquids from reaching the surface being protected; holds back water, mud, paint, and more from seeping through.

Eco-Board© is an environmentally friendly, heavy-duty temporary floor protector. It is manufactured with reinforced Fiber-Flex™ technology and protects new and existing floors while allowing moisture and vapors to escape for curing; whether it's wood, tile, concrete (including colored and stamped), marble, stone, linoleum, vinyl, or any other material. Common uses include protection during construction and finishing from foot traffic, hand trucks, fork lifts, scissor lifts, etc.

Make sure to ask for Eco-Board© with Spill Mask technology on your next order.

OSHA Announces Changes to Fall Protection Requirements for Residential Construction

Under the new policy, effective September 15th, 2011, workers engaged in residential construction six (6) feet or more above lower levels must be protected by conventional fall protection (i.e., guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems) or alternative fall protection measures allowed under 1926.501(b) for particular types of work. A personal fall arrest system may consist of a full body harness, a deceleration device, a lanyard, and an anchor point. (See the definition of “personal fall arrest system” in 29 CFR 1926.500). If an employer can demonstrate that fall protection required under 1926.501(b)(13) is infeasible or presents a greater hazard it must implement a written, site-specific fall protection plan meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.502(k). The fall protection plan must specify alternative measures that will be used to eliminate or reduce the possibility of employee falls.

3M offers a personal fall arrest kit (pictured above) which may be appropriate for residential roofing applications. The kit includes anchorage, body protection, and connecting devices. |  download flyer

OSHA Unveils Top 10 Most Cited Violations for 2011

On Monday, October 31, 2011, OSHA unveiled its top 10 most cited violations during a live presentation at the National Safety Congress in Philadelphia.

1. Fall Protection, with 7,139 violations, topped the list this year switching places with last year’s first place holder, Scaffolding. OSHA said 260 workers died in 2010 from falls, which continue to be the leading cause of death in construction.
2. Scaffolding came in a close second place, with 7,069 violations. OSHA noted that incidents involving this category often result from improper placement and setup of a scaffold.
3. Hazard Communication – 6,538 violations – OSHA said most violations involved not having a written Hazard Communication program, a lack of a training program, and a lack of MSDS management system.
4. Respiratory Protection – 3,944 violations – Roughly five million workers in the U.S. are required to wear respirators. OSHA said employers must provide workers with proper medical evaluations and fit testing.
5. Lockout/Tagout – 3,639 violations – Not following proper Lockout/Tagout procedures can result in unexpected energization of parts and a release of hazardous energy. This standard prevents 50,000 injuries and 120 fatalities a year, OSHA said. A worker spends 24 days away from work to recover from a LOTO injury, the agency noted.
6. Electrical (Wiring) – 3,584 violations – Working with electricity involves working on overhead lines, circuit assemblies, cables harnesses, and other equipment.
7. Powered Industrial Trucks – 3,432 violations – OSHA said there were 8,410 injuries in the U.S. in 2009 related to forklifts.
8. Ladders – 3,244 violations – Ladders make up about 25 percent of falls, OSHA said. Hazards include improper use of siderails, unintended use of ladders, and defective ladders.
9. Electrical – 2,863 violations – Many violations involve not following electrical installation requirements.
10. Machine Guarding – 2,556 violations – Improper machine guarding can result in broken bones, finger lacerations, and hand crushes. In 2009, 5,930 workers suffered amputations from machine-related incidents.

WrightGrip Now Available in Metric Sizes

Wright Tool's popular WrightGrip design has up to 50 percent more strength than traditional Wright open-end wrenches, and is up to 80 percent stronger than comparable competitors’ wrenches. The innovative, high-strength, anti-slip design is available on Wright Tool open-end and combination wrenches in a range of metric sizes from 7 to 24 mm.

The design incorporates a series of strategically placed teeth or grooves on the insides of the wrench's two jaws. These teeth allow for a better seating of the wrench on a fastener. Also, the wrench opening's back end has been slightly enlarged with extra metal in this high-stress area, helping to stiffen the wrench jaws and decreasing the chance of their spreading under heavy loads. The modified U-shape design on the back end further reduces stress and improves performance.

Industrial Grade Wheeled Water Cooler

Igloo's new 5 Gallon Rollers incorporate new features designed to keep workers hydrated better than ever, from the flush toolbox-style latch and molded-in "locking loops" to the telescoping handle and elevated base. The standard industrial yellow/red color scheme highlights bilingual heat stress avoidance tips and displays OSHA-required "Drinking Water" label. These new water coolers will be available for shipment by 01/15/2012.

Product Features:

• Telescoping handle and wide inset wheels lighten the load of carrying a full beverage jug and make transport to and from the worksite easy
• Locking telescoping handle allows cooler to be pushed or pulled
• Lid latch and interior gasket prevents spills and won’t leak when tilted during transport
• Lockable lid helps maintain cleanliness & security
• Oversized spigot allows easy access to push button, even with gloved hands
• Front of cooler imprinted with bilingual rules for avoiding heat stress
• High visibility red & yellow safety colors
• Elevated base moves cooler away from hot surfaces to keep beverages cool longer – also helps keep grass and dirt away from spigot, and makes it easier to get cups and gloved hands underneath for filling
• Bracket for addition of optional cup dispenser
• “Drinking Water” molded into cooler for ready compliance with OSHA worksite requirements
• Fits current 5-gallon wire truck racks

Capacity: 5 Gallons/18.9 Liters

Color: Yellow/Red

Item #: 42123

Improved Nozzle for A7 Acrylic Adhesive

ITW Red Head has improved its standard A24 nozzle for A7-5KITS and replacement nozzles for the 5, 8 & 10 oz cartridges. The new and improved nozzle has a more efficient mixing design that allows a user to get 2.7 times more volume dispensed in the same amount of time.

This improved nozzle has a different look to it, with a more square base (as shown in the photo to the right). There is a new part number for this product: A24S as the A24 will be discontinued. Please note this change will be effective immediately.

When ordering the A24 nozzle, it will be replaced automatically with the A24S nozzle. The part numbers for the A7-5KITS will not change, and neither will the pricing for the new nozzle.

Replacement nozzles for A7-28 will remain the same at this time.

Breakthrough Design in Portable Propane Backup Power

Generac's LP3250 is the first portable propane generator to bring together the benefits of liquid propane with an easy-to-transport design. The result is a surprisingly compact and easily maneuverable portable generator ideal for a variety of uses.

The Benefits of Liquid Propane
As consumers become more conscious of their green footprint, they look for ways to use less fossil fuel, but ideally not at the expense of convenience. For many applications, propane is the answer.

• Safe, Stable, Long Shelf-life
  Unlike gasoline, it can be stored indefinitely without deterioration, and safely transported without spillage.
• Readily Available
  Used by millions to fuel everything from furnaces to grills to fleet vehicles.
• Lower Emissions
  Emits low carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons and fewer toxic pollutants than gasoline. Non-toxic and biodegradable.

Please contact us for complete specifications and pricing.

Hi-Viz Winter Gear

Highly visible jackets and sweatshirts are now available from Radians.

Jackets

• Two-in-One Waterproof Bomber Jacket with Removable Fleece Liner 
• Three-in-One Waterproof Deluxe Bomber Jacket with Removable Fleece Jacket
• Tri-Laminate Soft Shell Jacket; three layers of protection
• Three-in-One Weatherproof Parka with Removable Fleece Jacket

Sweatshirts (Hooded or Pullover)

• Black Elastic Knit Waistband and Cuffs
• Materials: 320gsm Fleece 
• 2" Silver Tape Reflective Material
• Colors: Hi-Viz Green; Hi-Viz Orange
• Sizes: M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
• Hooded sweatshirt features full front zipper closure, two lower pouch pockets, and birds-eye mesh lined hood with adjustable pull cords

Please contact us for complete details.

Save Big on Color Printing!

The Lawless Group has introduced great low prices on color printing services. Capabilities include production level speed and quality, printing up to 12x18 inches, double-sided output, and automatic saddle stitching right in the machine for quick catalog reproduction. Other features include full bleed and tri-fold or bi-fold finishing.

We started with the most popular items: flyers, brochures, and catalogs. To access pricing and order instructions, please visit our order page.