Chainsaw Clothing - Protect Yourself While Using a Chainsaw

For the ultimate Chainsaw Protection, Elvex Protective Clothing is the answer.  Whenever you work with dangerous power tools like chain saws, you should know how to protect yourself. For those using chainsaws on the job making sure you are fully protected is extremely important.  Chainsaw related accidents are among the highest incidents of occupational injuries. Elvex Chainsaw protective clothing can decrease the extent of an injury and can turn a devastating injury to a minor one. 

Chainsaw Vests protect from chainsaw kick back injuries.  With Elvex's famous Prolar protective pads, chainsaw protection is at its best.  Prolar pads work by jamming the chain against the bar and sprocket.  Elvex Prolar pads have been tested by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) for conformance to ASTM F-1897-2008.

Elvex offers Chainsaw Chaps that meet the requirements of ASTM Standard for Leg Protection for Chain Saw Users (F-1897-2008).  This standard requires that the chaps can stop a chain saw running at 2,750 feet/minute tested at both 45° and 90° to the longitudinal axis of the test sample, under controlled laboratory conditions.

 The ASTM Standard is a revised regulation as the ASTM increased the performance requirements for chainsaw test speed from 2,500 fpm to 2,750 fpm.   

Free Gift with Your Trend Airshield Pro!

Happy Holidays from the Eviro Safety Products team! Receive an Earmuff Kit for your Trend Airshield Pro on us. 

Top 7 Christmas Gifts

 With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, we have compiled a list of the top 7 gifts according to our customers.  Whether its for a man, woman or child, we have gifts that are suitable for every age.  

 

Peltor Digital Worktunes 26 allows you to change stations instantly. Can be used with your MP3 or Ipod.  Not only offers digital tuning, but provides hearing protection with an NRR of 26 dB and limits the volume to a safe level of 82 dB. $58.95

 Peltor Kid Earmuffs are perfect for children ages up to 7. Provides hearing protection for kids with sensitive hearing by attenuating harmful loud noises without shutting out other ambient sounds with an NRR of 22 dB. $16.50

 

Pelican i1030 Micro Cases features a protective hard case that fits the iPod and iPod Mini along with accessories such as USB or Firewire cables.  Also has space for earphones and the AC adapter.  The case is also waterproof and air tight.$34.60

 AO Safety Light Vision LED Safety Glasses offer hands-free direct lighting.  Great for any project with poor lighting.  Includes microfiber bag/cleaning cloth.  Meets ANSI Z87.1 impact standards. $12.50

 Peltor Tactical 6S allows the user to hear weak sounds at the same time be protected against loud noises.  Eliminates the risk of hazardous noise reaching the ear with damaging effects.  Impulse noise is attenuated immediately with a NRR of 20dB. $58.25

 Peltor TacticalPro offers electronic suppression of dangerous impulse noises common to industrial and shooters.  Also amplifies ambient surrounding voices, important signals and warnings.  Designed to limit amplified sound levels to 82 dB.  Hearing protection NRR 26 dB. $159.90

 Pelican 1080 Laptop Case is perfect for protecting and transporting your laptop 13" computer.  The case is virtually unbreakable and is airtight and waterproof.  Compatible with many popular laptop computers.  $69.40

Enviro Featured in Tool Guide Magazine! - Trend Airshield

Enviro Safety Products has been featured in the 2010 Edition of Taunton's Tool Guide Magazine!  Enviro's mention arises from the competitive prices of the Trend Airshield and Trend Airshield Pro.  On top of the low prices, Enviro offers a Trend Airshield Coupon to save customers even more money! Tool Guide has Enviro listed as one of "Our Favorites" featuring the Trend Airshield products. This magazine feature shows that Enviro has the best Powered Respirators for the price.  Trend Airshield and Trend Airshield Pro are both comfortable and extremely effective respirators to prevent inhalation of harmful dust.

Tool Guide keeps customers updated with the latest innovations to make sure customers get the most for their money.  Tool Guide is an up-to-date, comprehensive, authoritative tool-buying guide that compiles appraisals and valuable product comparisons from 6,000 actuals users, including industry users and regular people. 

Minuteman Vacuums

Enviro Safety Products is one of the largest distributors of safety products for the workplace.  With a quick realization that due to the popularity and quality of the Minuteman brand sold on the Enviro Safety Products website, a new site has been created specifically dedicated to Minuteman Vacuums.  Enviro Safety Products is proud to annouce the recent launch of Minuteman Vac.  Not only will you find the complete and extensive line of Minuteman Vacuums, but the necessary replacement parts and accessories to go with the vacuum of your choice.  By choosing Minuteman Vac, you will receive the most up-to-date and innovative technology for commercial and industrial cleaning. 

Minuteman Vac is a factory authorized outlet of Minuteman Vacuums.  You will find all Minuteman brand vacuums for even the toughest cleaning jobs.  Vacuums include Automatic Scrubbers, Carpet Care, Sweepers, Floor Machines, Burnishers, Tank Vacuums, Air Operated Vacuums, Hazardous Materials Vacuums,  and Specialty Vacuums. Whatever commercial and industrial cleaning you need done, Minuteman Vac is sure to have the right vacuum for the job.  Minuteman Vacs are a desired brand in the Commercial Cleaning industry.  Minuteman Vac offers high quality machines without high cost.  Choose Minuteman Vac for all your commercial and industrial cleaning needs.

Trend Airshield Price Update

Considering our bad economy, it should be no surprise most manufactures have increased their prices and TREND is no exception. Trend is now implementing M.A.P. (Minimum Advertised Price) on all their items. The popular TREND Airshield and TREND Airshield Pro now sell for $320 and $399. These are popular PAPR systems among woodworkers and others who need excellent protection from the inhalation of harmful dust. We know the last thing our customers need is to pay more for safety, that's why we are offering a coupon on all Trend Airshield products. Make sure to request a coupon before you checkout to receive instant savings on your purchase. 

Carbon Monoxide Detector - Every Home Should Have One

Carbon Monoxide is often refered to as the "Silent Killer".  It is refered to this because Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas.  CO can kill you before you are aware of its presence.  According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu.  These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue."  Every home should have a Carbon Monoxide Detector along with a Smoke Detector.  Two-in-One Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are also available. 

Carbon Monoxide can be found in a wide variety of sources ranging from unvented kerosene and gas space heaters, gas water heaters, gas stoves, automobile exhaust and more.  For a detailed list of sources you can visit the EPA website.  CO can cause a variety of health problems.  At low concentrations, CO can cause fatigue in healthy people and chest pain.  Higher concentrations can cause impaired vision and coordination, headaches, dizziness, confusion, and nausea.  Flu-like symptoms can also appear but clear up after leaving home.  At very high concentrations, effects can be fatal.  

All Carbon Monoxide poisionings are preventable.  In order to give you and your loved ones the protection they deserve, install a CO detector in your home.  In addition to installing a Carbon Monoxide Detector, the EPA recommends following additional steps in order to reduce exposure to Carbon Monoxide.  These steps include:

• Keep gas appliances properly adjusted
• Consider purchasing a vented space heater when replacing an unvented one
• Use proper fuel in kerosene space heaters
• Install and use an exhaust fan vented to outdoors over gas stoves
• Open flues when fireplaces are in use
• Choose properly sized wood stoves that are certified to meet EPA emission standards. Make certain that doors on all wood stoves fit tightly.
• Have a trained professional inspect, clean, and tune-up central heating system annually.  Repair any leaks promptly
• Do not idle the car inside garage

 

Bloodborne Pathogens - Reduce Risk of Occupational Exposure

If you are a Healthcare professional, the risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is very high.  "Bloodborne Pathogens means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can casue disease in humans.  These pathogens include, but are not limited to, Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)." (OSHA)  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Exposures occur through needlesticks or cuts from other sharp instruments contaminated with an infected patient's blood or through contact of the eye, nose, mouth, or skin with a patient's blood." 

Healthcare professionals, as well as employees in the fields of Crime Scene Cleanup, Embalming/forensics, Tank Cleaning, Fiberglass Manufacturing, Animal Research, and Emergency Medical Response, protecting yourself from potential exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens is extremely important.  Kimberly Clark offers Bloodborne Pathogens Coveralls to protect workers from pathogens, bodily fluids, bacteria and more. These coveralls pass ASTM F1670-1671 testing for penetration of blood, body fluids and bloodborne pathogens.  

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends the following if you are stuck by a needle or other sharp instruments, or get blood or other potentially infectious materials in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin:

1. Immediately flood the exposed area with water and clean any wound with soap and water or a skin disinfectant if available.
2. Report this immediately to your employer
3. Seek immediate medical attention

Flu Mask - Destroy Viruses and Bacteria

Looking for a face mask that not only protects you from viruses and bacterias, but destroys them? Look no further.  MCR Safety has just launched the Safe2Breathe Pandemic Flu Mask.  The Safe2Breathe kills viruses and bacteria and destroys the micro-organisms for up to 24 hours, and has been proven to block at least 99% of particulates. "Independent laboratory test results confirm that the antimicrobial properties of the Pandemic Mask are significantly effective against Influenza, Tuberculosis, MRSA, bird flu and others." (MCR Safety)  This flu mask is designed to neutralize and destroy the microbes making them harmless to the environment as well as breaking the transmission cycle. 

So, how does the flu mask destroy viruses and bacterias?  Safe2Breathe masks offer bi-directional protection with 7-layer construction.   The construction "....disables viruses at the cellular level, repels airborne moisture and filters fine particles, blood, bacteria and viruses." (MCR Safety) 

These flu masks are superior to the N95 as they are only tested to block particles from entering the mask.  The spread of the pandemic is continuous as particles continue to stay alive on the N95.  

The Safe2Breathe Pandemic Flu Mask is not a reusable mask, and should be disposed of no longer than 24 hours after start of use.  Shelf life for these masks is at least 3 years.

 

Child-Size Face Masks - Protect Your Child

For parents who have been looking for a mask to fit their child and have child friendly attributes, look no further.  Kimberly Clark now offers Child-Size Face Masks with Disney characters.  Not only are these masks specifically designed to fit small faces and provide the comfort and protection children need, they feature Disney characters on the outer facing part of the mask providing a sense of familarity for the child as well as encourage compliance, making parents lives much easier.  Most children do not like wearing hats, sunglasses, and especially masks and often throw them off.  But with the newly designed Disney children's masks, not only do the masks feature child friendly designs, they offer a comfortable fit with knitted earloops, formable nose wire, and include natural rubber latex-free.

The Kimberly Clark Child-Size Face Masks are recommended for use by children who are immuno-compromised, have flu-like symptoms, and are visiting hospital patients.  "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends patients with undiagnosed respiratory symptoms be asked to wear a face mask in waiting rooms, to protect themselves and those around them" (Kimberly Clark). 

Parents whose children have coughs and sneezes should protect their children and others around them with child's face masks.  Kimberly Clark is the first company to have specially designed masks to fit small faces and understand that adult masks cannot provide the appropriate fit, comfort and protection children need.