The Importance of Sunscreen Protection

The spring season has officially arrived, and as short sleeved shirts and tank tops begin to surface it’s important to protect your skin from the sun. The sun’s ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) are the first thing to touch your skin the minute you step outside, which can be very harmful and damaging to your skin’s health, and even worse, it can eventually lead to skin cancer.  In order to guard your skin, using a simple chemical agent known as Sunscreen with an SPF of 30+ can really go a long way. It is important to remember that the higher the SPF number, the greater the protection is for your skin.  Not only does it reflect most of the UV rays away from your skin, but it can also protect against sun burn. Sunscreen or Sunblock should also be used with other safety gear such as, safety glasses, sun glasses, wide brimmed hats, caps, or visors. To maximize your protection even more you should apply your sunscreen every half hour to 45 minutes.

Sunscreen/Sunblock come in many different varieties so it’s important to choose the one that is right for you. The typical type of Sunblock comes in the form of lotion, but other types include; sprays, wax, creams and gels.

 

Do I need to wear Sunscreen?

There are many different types of skin. Truth is every skin type should be protecting their skin with some form of Sunblock. Melanoma is one of the most serious types of skin cancer among many others. A majority of the transformations found in Melanoma come from ultraviolet radiation.

Here are some more important facts about MELANOMA:

• A person's risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns at any age.
• More than 20 Americans die each day from skin cancer, primarily melanoma. One person dies of melanoma almost every hour (every 62 minutes).
• Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer for males and sixth most common for females.

Self examination may be the first thing you do before heading to the doctor for any suspicious spots, but wearing sunscreen outdoors even on a cloudy day is the first step to skin protection. Especially those working in construction and other related outdoor activities.

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Hard Hats and Their Life Span

Is it time for a new hard hat? The most common misconception when it comes to hard hats is they last forever. OSHA does not specify the service life of a hard hat, and there is no standard expiration time frame for hard hats. Hard hat life spans may vary depending on the conditions of each work sites. As a general guideline, most hard hat manufacturers recommend replacing hard hats every five years regardless of outside appearance. If you work under extreme conditions such as exposure to high temperatures, chemicals or sunlight, hard hats should be replaced after two years of use. In addition, some manufactures even recommend replacing the suspension in your hard hat every 12 months. Considering the main purpose of a hard hat is to protect your brain, it's important for you to inspect and replace hard hats on a regular basis. Below are some general tips when it comes to wearing hard hats.

1. Wear it - Hard hats can't do their job if they are not worn.
   
2. Inspect it  - Inspect your hard hat before you wear it. Make sure their are not any cracks, dents or tears.
3. Maintain it - Clean the hat and suspension with soap and water. Store your hard hat in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
   
4. Replace it -  Hard Hats are designed to protect you only once. If your hard hat has been hit with a blown, or dropped from high heights replace it. 

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