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Trailer Lockouts

Gavin Link — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:45:30 +0000

Wheel chocks are a convenient and economical method for securing a trailer. There is, however, another product that can be used in conjunction with wheel chocks to safely secure a trailer from being accidentally removed. A trailer lockout will keep a trailer in its place while it’s being loaded or unloaded and can be unlocked when the work is done. The lockout attaches to the trailer’s emergency brake connection – preventing it from being moved. The lockout must be taken off the trailer’s air line which releases the emergency brakes on the trailer.

Contact the Conney safety support team for more information.

Rayovac Roughneck LED Flashlights Now in Stock

Missy Taylor — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:45:23 +0000

Need a bright light that can take a beating. Rayovac and Conney can help you out with the Roughneck line of lights.

The work horse of the group is the Flex360 LED light. It offers numerous features, such as a spot-to-flood beam, flex & pivoting head, magnetic back, and a strong clamp. It’s a great tool to meet a wide verity of needs. Check out the cool video demoing the light.

If for some reason the Flex360 didn’t meet your needs, than check out the other Roughneck lights.

Check Out the New U-Res-Q Ladder

Gavin Link — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:45:36 +0000

A few months ago I recommended the trauma strap as a life-saving fall protection product. It’s designed to relieve pressure to the body as a result of a fall. Well, French Creek Production has taken the concept of a trauma strap and improved it.

The name of the product is the U-Res-Q Ladder and it’s an option that can be added to many of the French Creek Production shock-absorbing lanyards. The ladder is similar to a shock absorber in that it expands as a result of a fall; however, it expands into a trauma strap and ladder. Should a prompt rescue prove to be difficult, the dangling worker can climb to an overhead platform or safe area.

Talk with the Conney Safety Support team today to learn more.

Lead Safety Items Now in Stock

Missy Taylor — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:45:55 +0000

As we’ve learned from recent posts to the Conney Safety Blog, there’s a new regulation in town pertaining to lead. The following items are new additions to the Conney product offering that apply to the reg.

LeadCheck Instant Lead Testing Swabs

Quickly test for leachable lead on any surface with LeadCheck Swabs. Basically all you do is wipe the surface with the swab, wait 30 seconds or so, and check to see if the swab turned pink or red, which indicates a presence of lead. Use the handy chart included in the kit to verify the results.

Atrix Omega HEPA Abatement Vacuum

After determining that lead is present, the Atrix Omega HEPA Abatement Vacuum will assist in cleaning up the hazard. The self-contained HEPA filter offers 99.97% efficiency at 0.3 microns and is ideal for lead dust and, just in case there’s a need, mold spores and other ultra fine particulate. The vacuum comes complete with a HEPA filter, stretchable 6′ hose, 16″wand, crevice tool, crevice tool brush, utility nozzle, utility nozzle brush, shoulder strap and power cord. The Beater Bar Brush, available separately, puts this vacuum in compliance with the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule.

Don’t forget to check out the other items needed for working with lead in the EPA Contractor Brochure. After compiling your shopping list, head to Conney.com to select your items for purchase.

Here are some handy web links to have on this topic:

Recent Conney Blog Posts:

Work Safely with Lead
Lead Safety During Renovations

EPA Resources:
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/contractor_brochure.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/sbcomplianceguide.pdf

Conney Now Carries Jackson Safety Welding Helmets

Missy Taylor — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:45:45 +0000

A full range of helmets are now available at Conney.com. We’ve got everything from your basic Shadow Shade 10 to the Halo X Nexgen EQC Carbon Fiber helmets.

Check the complete line out at Conney.com.

Check Out the New Speedglas 100 Series Welding Helmet

Missy Taylor — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:45:26 +0000

The Speedglas 100 Series auto-darkening welding helmet is a great entry level helmet for occasional users, such as farmers, students, maintenance or construction workers requiring a helmet for Stick, MIG and most TIG welding processes.

The filter offers excellent optical quality and reliable light-to-dark switching at an affordable price. The variable shade filter offers three sensitivity settings. The normal setting is used for most types of welding. Another setting is for when other welders are working near by, and the last setting is for low-current or stable arc welding. In the light stage the filter is at Shade 3.

Get this great entry-level helmet at Conney.com.

The New 3M 8510 N95 Respirator

Gavin Link — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:45:28 +0000

I just received a sample of the new 3M 8510 N95 respirator. My first impression is, wow, this thing is really soft! The inner material is extremely soft and should definitely increase the wearability.

Other standard features include an M-noseclip, braided headbands, fluid resistant shell, advanced electret filter media and an incredibly soft inner material. The 3M 8510 can accommodate customers with larger facial profiles. Also, customers using the 3M 8511 who may not require an exhalation valve might also benefit from this particulate respirator.

Talk to our safety support team for more information.

Go Green with Dixie and Conney

Missy Taylor — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:45:19 +0000

New to the Conney line-up are the Dixie PCR Spill Containment Pallets & Platforms, Econo Basins, and Spill Trays. All models are made with 100% Post Consumer Recycled Plastic making handling secondary containment needs and spills a breeze, while protecting the environment.

Dixie PCR Spill Containment Pallet

Spills and leaks are contained in the lower part of these pallets so the material can be reused, saving time and money. Plus the units are forkliftable.

Dixie PCR Spill Containment Platform

The Low Boy Spill Decks have a low profile, are chemical resistant, and offer a removable deck.

Dixie PCR Economical Basin

The Econo Dikes are rustproof, lightweight, easy to clean and affordable.

Dixie PCR Round Spill Tray

Protection for small jobs can be a problem until utilizing the spill trays to protect from overflows and spills.

Keep an eye open, as there are more Green products on the way.

New Products for SPCC – Are You Compliant?

Missy Taylor — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:45:04 +0000

The purpose of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Rule (SPCC) is to prevent oil and oil related materials from making its way to navigable waters and adjoining shorelines. The original rule, under the authority of The Federal Water pollution Control Act, the SPCC rule took effect January 10, 1974, which was revised in July 2002.

So what does it mean to your facility? Basically, facilities subject to the rule are required to prepare and implement a plan to prevent any discharge of oil into navigable waters of the United States, including groundwater that leads to surface water. Unlike oil spill contingency plans that address spill cleanup measures after a spill has occurred, SPCC plans ensure that facilities put in place containment and other countermeasures that would prevent oil spills that could reach navigable waters.

So what are the regulated materials? Animal Oils, fats, and greases, asphalt, crude oil, cutting oil/machine coolants, diesel fuel, heating oil, gasoline, greases, hydraulic oil, jet fuel, lubricating oil, mineral spirits, motor oil, synthetic oils, oil refuse, turpentine, used oil, and vegetable oils to just name a few.

So what are the items Conney carries to help ensure your facility is compliant?

Need more information about SPCC? Check out the EPA website.

Go Green with Memphis Bamboo Gloves

Gavin Link — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:45:37 +0000

Looking for a small way to “green” your workplace? Try outfitting your workers with the Memphis Green Bamboo latex palm-dipped glove. It’s a 100% biodegradable work glove option that is environmentally friendly. The 13-gauge shell of the glove is made of pulp from bamboo grass, which is naturally regenerative. Some facts about the bamboo fabric:

Bamboo fabric is lighter and softer than cotton
Bamboo fabric is more breathable than cotton or other synthetic fabrics
Bamboo fabric is 2-3 degrees cooler than cotton or polyester
Bamboo fabric is 4X more absorbent than cotton
Bamboo fabric contains “bamboo kun” which is an antibacterial that helps prevent bacterial growth and odors

Talk with the Conney Safety Support Team for more information.