Upgrade Your AED at Saf-T-Gard Now During American Heart Month and Receive a $400 Credit |
February is American Heart Month, a nationwide observance that spotlights cardiovascular disease and the need for more lifesavers. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of unexplained death in the United States. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the United States – and 90% of these are fatal. Moreover, approximately 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur in the workplace in the United States each year, according to data from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These events account for about 13% of all workplace fatalities.
SCA occurs when an electrical malfunction of the heart causes it to suddenly stop beating properly. There are no warning signs, and it can happen to anyone, anywhere. You don’t need to be a professional rescuer to help a SCA victim while waiting for emergency services to arrive. A victim’s best chance of survival is immediate treatment with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an AED.
As the manager of your building, facility, or office, you’re responsible for the safety of your employees. Do you have the necessary resources available in case of an emergency? Someone’s life may depend on it. Are you prepared to respond to an SCA emergency?
THE IMPORTANCE OF AEDs Investing in AEDs and making early defibrillation a part of your emergency response plan is important. Here’s why: |
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Defibrillation within three minutes of SCA increases the chances of survival
- Calling 911 is necessary, but the wait for first responders may take too long, as the average
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OSHA now recommends AEDs in the workplace, and legislation in your state may require workplaces to provide them
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Saf-T-Gard has the ZOLL® AED Plus® Fully-Automatic Packages available for immediate shipment.
Only the ZOLL® AED Plus® is equipped with Real CPR Help® technology, giving the rescuer real-time feedback on the depth and rate of chest compressions during CPR. The sensor in the pads lets the AED see each chest compression and guides the rescuer, with prompts and a real-time bar gauge, to the recommended depth and rate of compressions.
Additional features and benefits include the following: |
- Novel electrode design delivers a five-year shelf life and fits 99% of the population’s chest anatomy
- Pull-tabs expose the conductive gel on each pad only when it is in direct contact with the skin, limiting the chance of gel contamination
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CPR-D-padz® meet applicable ANSI/AAMI/ISO DF-39-1993 requirements and offer clear anatomical placement illustrations as well as a CPR hand positioning landmark and comes complete with a rescue accessory package, including a barrier mask, razor, scissors, disposable gloves, and a towelette
- Display screen presents the elapsed time and number of shocks delivered
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Back-lit display screen provides simultaneous text with every audio prompt and a circle of lighted graphical icons that show what to do
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From now until March 31, 2026, ZOLL® is offering a $400.00 trade-in credit when you replace any AED – regardless of the manufacturer – at Saf-T-Gard.
Click here to shop the ZOLL® AED Plus® Fully-Automatic Packages online, or call customer service at 1-800-548-GARD (4273) to upgrade your AED today. |
Did you know Saf-T-Gard has a blog on our website, which we post new articles to every month? Click here to read this month's blog article, "American Heart Month: Be Prepared to Save a Life with High-Quality CPR and AEDs," and click here to subscribe to our blog on LinkedIn for automatic notification when new articles are posted.
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Check Out Saf-T-Gard's Updated Product Categories and Line Card Offerings |
Did you know Saf-T-Gard's 80,000 square-foot facility is comprised of thousands of products drawing from more than 100 of the world’s leading safety products manufacturers? | We offer nearly every major brand in the industry, as well as an expanded range of Saf-T-Gard products that combine industry-standard quality with unsurpassed value across more than 14 different product categories and several additional sub-categories.
Click on the link below to download and view our updated product category listing and line card to learn more about the breadth and depth of our product line. |
Vendor Product Spotlight: PIP Global Safety ATG® MaxiFlex® Ultimate™
34-874 General-Purpose Gloves |
Designed and developed as a breathable glove, ATG® MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ has become the benchmark for precision handling in dry environments. Offering maximum breathability, comfort, and durability, the ATG® MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ 34-874 General-Purpose Gloves deliver the highest performance and lowest cost of use in handling, assembly, and sorting of small parts and materials, finishing and parts inspection, and light maintenance and repair operations.
Additional features and benefits include the following: |
- Micro-foam nitrile coatings are compatible with light oils and will provide a good grip and excellent abrasion resistance
- Knit wrist helps prevent dirt and debris from entering the glove
- Touchscreen compatible to allow the user to operate a touchscreen phone or device without removing gloves
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Patented micro-foam nitrile coating offers 360° breathability, making it the most breathable glove on the market today
- 25% thinner than most foam nitrile gloves on the market while offering twice the mechanical performance
- Form, fit, and feel mimics the "hand at rest", reducing hand fatigue and increasing comfort
- Latest knitting technology utilized to produce smooth and rounded fingertips, improving fingertip sensitivity
- Consistent liner penetration from the nitrile, leaving only the soft liner resting against the skin
- The micro-cup finish allows for a controlled, optimized grip
- Silicone and latex free
- Complies with FDA food handling requirements 21 CFR, Part 177
- All ingredients used in the manufacturing and construction of this product are compliant with the REACH legislation
- This glove has been laundered prior to final packaging making it clean and safe for use
- The Oeko-Tex® Association has evaluated and certified this product as skin safe from the second it comes into contact with the skin
- The Skin Health Alliance has awarded professional dermatological accreditation following review of the scientific dossier behind this product
- Sold by the dozen
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Watch the FREE First Aid Solutions for the Workplace Webinar Sponsored by First Aid Only ON DEMAND |
Most industrial manufacturing workplaces have first aid solutions. So, when you need it, it better have the necessary items that you need to properly handle your situation. What if a simple administrative oversight caused a bad situation to become worse? Not on our watch! This webinar will help you understand the following: |
- How OSHA and ANSI apply to first aid
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1. HANDS-ON SAFETY - Not all gloves are created equal. Match your hand protection to the hazard, whether it’s cut resistance, chemical splash, impact, or extreme temperatures.
2. HANDS-ON SAFETY - Check glove ratings before you buy. ANSI/ISEA 105 cut levels help determine the right protection for sharp tools and materials.
3. HANDS-ON SAFETY - Disposable gloves should be changed frequently and never washed for reuse, as chemicals and contaminants can compromise material integrity.
4. HANDS-ON SAFETY - Impact-resistant gloves with TPR back-of-hand protection help reduce injuries from crush and pinch-point hazards. 5. HANDS-ON SAFETY - Proper glove fit matters. Gloves that are too tight reduce dexterity and circulation, while oversized gloves can increase snag and entanglement risks. |
iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo - Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), and Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Orlando, FL, Booth #413
NECA Safety Professionals Conference (NSPC) - Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), and from 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Eastern Time), DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, GA, Booth #TBD
The Battery Show & Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo - Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), and Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Huntington Place, Detroit, MI, Booth #6724 |
Question - What’s the difference between a hard hat and a safety helmet?
Answer - Traditional hard hats are designed primarily to protect against impacts from falling objects and typically provide top-impact protection only. Modern safety helmets, on the other hand, offer enhanced protection by safeguarding against both top and side impacts. They feature a more secure fit with integrated chin straps to help keep the helmet in place during slips, trips, or falls, and often include advanced padding and compatibility with face shields, hearing protection, and other accessories. As jobsite hazards evolve, safety helmets are increasingly adopted to provide more comprehensive head protection in high-movement and working-at-heights environments.
OSHA now allows and encourages the use of safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats in many situations – especially where workers face lateral impacts or fall hazards. |
Mauricio Solis is a member of our operations team working in the Voltgard® Test Lab and has been with Saf-T-Gard for 11 years. What Mauricio likes about Saf-T-Gard:
"I like my job. And I'm also very grateful to the company for all the benefits." What makes Mauricio's day: "My colleagues." Anything else: "Keep giving it your all!" Foco Saf-T-Gard
Mauricio Solís es miembro de nuestro equipo de operaciones que trabaja en el laboratorio de pruebas de Voltgard y ha estado en Saf-T-Gard durante 11 años. ¿Qué es lo que te gusta de trabajar en
Saf-T-Gard? “Me gusta mi trabajo. Y también estoy muy agradecido a la empresa por todos los beneficios.” ¿Algo más? “Sigue dándolo todo!” |
What is the threshold level for a mandatory hearing conservation program?
OSHA Regulations Sec. 1910.95(c)(1) - The employer shall administer a continuing, effective hearing conservation program, as described in paragraphs (c) through (o) of this section, whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. For purposes of the hearing conservation program, employee noise exposures shall be computed in accordance with appendix A and Table G-16a, and without regard to any attenuation provided by the use of personal protective equipment.
Click here to reference the incorporated sections. |
1910.95(d) - "Monitoring" 1910.95(e) - "Employee notification" 1910.95(f) - "Observation of monitoring" 1910.95(g) - "Audiometric testing program” 1910.95(h) - "Audiometric test requirements" 1910.95(j) - "Hearing protector attenuation" 1910.95(k) - "Training program" 1910.95(l) - "Access to information and training materials" 1910.95(m) - "Recordkeeping" 1910.95(n) - "Appendices"
1910.95(o) - "Exemptions" |
It’s February and it’s 2026 – our 90th year. How our company has evolved from a small, Chicago-based manufacturer of rubber-coated industrial work gloves to a global supplier of world-class head-to-toe personal protective equipment and facility safety products. A lot has changed over the course of those 90 years.
90 years ago, a lot of work gloves were purchased at local retailers such as hardware stores. Only the largest companies purchased gloves to issue to their workers. The channels of distribution have evolved significantly – driven by legislation, regulation, risk- management, and other factors. Today nearly all safety products for industrial use are purchased by employers.
90 years ago, we were a glove company. Today our focus, experience, and expertise has broadened to full range industrial safety products. Even our name has changed from Latex Glove Company to
Saf-T-Gard International to reflect that growth.
90 years ago, our company received customers’ purchase orders by mail, telephone, and personal visits by sales representatives. Today we do business the way our customers want to do business – primarily electronically (online and email and EDI and punchout and cloud-based procurement and supply chain management platforms) plus telephone and still involving sales representatives. We still have an active fax number and even one typewriter (but nobody uses it)! 90 years ago, our company was a privately-owned family business. Today that hasn’t changed at all. We are still a financially-strong privately-owned family business – large enough to serve customers in the Fortune 500 and small enough to stay passionate and focused on industrial safety.
But we’re not coasting through a victory lap for our 90th year. We continue to invest in the resources supporting our commitment to customer service and quality, world-class products. Experience matters when it comes to your workers’ safety. That’s us - Saf-T-Gard International –
Bringing Workers Home Safely Since 1936. Sincerely,
Richard A. Rivkin, CEO and Chairman of the Board |
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