Archive for September, 2009

Janitorial Supplies Michigan – Amerisource Industrial Supply

Truth About Swine Flu 2009 H1N1

Ms. Michele Wingfield, Branch Chief, Product Science Branch of the US EPA Office of
Pesticide Programs, Antimicrobial Division is recommending the use of any registered
product with label claim against Influenza A. If your products have an Influenza A
label claim, you can use against the current H1N1 strain. That being said, you cannot
add “swine flu” to your label just because you have Influenza A. The Administration is
currently calling this strain 2009-H1N1 flu instead of swine flu.

DO NOT BE MISLEAD! There are NO disinfectants registered through the US EPA that
can claim to be effective against the 2009H1N1 strain of “swine flu.” All current swine flu
claims refer to animal quarters.

Amerisource Products effective agains Influenza A

BIG DINSINFECTANT
150 SANITIZER

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Janitorial Supplies Michigan – Buy vs Renting Mats & Runners

Link To Buy vs Rent Analysis Spreadsheet

Over 80% of all matting is rented from a laundry service company.   The main reason cited for using this service is convenience.  As shown in the above spreadsheet it is certainly not more cost effective.  It is much cheaper to purchase high quality mats than to have them changed every week.   High quality mats are guaranteed for 3-5 years of useful life.  The main maintenance required is daily vacuuming.  The cost of periodic deep cleaning is included in the cost of owning the mats.  The initial cost of the mats can be leased or financed to reduce the impact on cash flow.  The savings will more than provide an adequate return on investment.

Key Factors in Buying vs Renting Mats

1. Rented mats are rubber backed and of lower density and quality
2. Purchased mats are higher quality and have heavy vinyl backing and dense pile. 
3. Flexible sizing so you can better match mat sizes to areas to cover
4. Wide selection of mat types to match requirements of area to be covered
5. Wide selection of colors to match decor
6. High quality mats main ongoing maintenance is regular vacuuming

Call us today to walk you through your matting requirements.  Most companies do not have the required amount or correct sizes of matting to be most effective.  Proper matting in place saves cleaning costs and improves the appearance of the facility.

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Safety Supplies Michigan – Amerisource Industrial Supply

Hand Injury Facts

–        Nearly one-fourth of work injuries involve the hands or fingers
–        70% of workers sustaining hand injuries were not wearing gloves
–        30% of workers sustaining hand injuries were wearing improper
            or damaged gloves
–        Wearing proper gloves in good condition prevents hand injuries

Hand Hazards

–        Skin absorption of harmful substances
–        Severe cuts or lacerations
–        Severe abrasions
–        Pinches and crushes
–        Punctures
–        Chemical burns
–        Thermal burns
–        Extreme cold

Skin Absorption of Harmful Substances

–        Solvents
–        Harmful dusts
–        Pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers

Severe Cuts or Lacerations

–        Presses or shears
–        Saws
–        Hand tools
–        Straps, wires
–        Sheet Metals 

Severe Abrasions

–        Sanders or grinders
–        Conveyor belts
–        Rotating shafts
–        Scrap metal or broken glass 

Pinches and Crushes

–        Most common type of severe hand/finger injury
–        Machine guard disabled or bypassed
–        Material handling
–        Doors 

Punctures

–        Drill press
–        Nail gun
–        Hand tools
–        Metal or wood slivers 

Chemical Burns

–        Acids
–        Caustics
–        Cleaning chemicals 
–        Solvents

Thermal Burns

–        Welding and cutting
–        Steam operations
–        Molten metal
–        Ovens 

Cold and Frostbite

–        Outdoor construction work in cold weather
–        Refrigerated rooms or containers
–        Working with cold chemicals
–        Unheated warehouses in cold climates 

Other hand hazards

–        Carpal tunnel syndrome
–        Vibration
–        Fractures or compression 

Evaluate and Select Hand Protection

–        Tasks to be performed
–        Conditions present
–        Duration of use
–        Hazards and potential hazards identified 

Selecting Chemical-Resistant Gloves

–        Type of chemical – See chart for compatibility
–        Length of time for chemical contact
–        Amount of abrasion & cut resistance required
–        Length and cuff requirements
–        Dexterity and grip
–        Thermal protection 

Chemical-Resistant Glove Materials

–        PVC  (Polyvinyl chloride)
–        Rubber
–        Neoprene
–        Nitrile

Chemical-Resistant Glove Materials Specialty

–        Butyl
–        PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol)
–        Viton
–        Silver shield

Selecting Cut & Abrasion Resistant Gloves

–        Understand the complete hazard
–        Length and cuff requirements
–        Review dexterity and grip requirements
–        Heat Exposure
–        Metal mesh, steel core, Kevlar®, Dyneema®

Selecting Disposable Gloves

–        Protection against bloodborne pathogens
–        Latex allergy or sensitivity
–        Nitrile gloves comparable to latex
–        Protection against some chemicals
–        Easily rip, tear, puncture
–        Correct size 

Selecting Electrically Insulated Gloves

–        Handling live wires or energized electrical equipment
–        Electrically tested every 6 months
–        Cannot be used if not tested in past 12 months
–        Inspect for signs of wear or holes 

General Glove Use and Care

–        Gloves must fit properly
–        Hands should be clean
–        Clean fabric and leather gloves regularly
–        Inspect gloves for damage and replace if necessary
–        Gloves should be the right length
–        Do not use fabric or leather gloves with liquid chemicals 

Contaminated Glove Removal

–        Bare hands should not touch the outside of your gloves
–        Grasp outside of one glove with other gloved hand and pull off
–        Insert fingers of ungloved hand under cuff of glove on other hand
–        Pull glove off hand by pulling on inside surface of the glove 

Key Points to Remember

–        Know the hand hazards in your workplace
–        Understand the types of gloves needed to protect against the hazard
–        Wear cut-resistant gloves when using knives or around sharp
           objects and metals
–        Keep hands out of a machine’s danger zone
–        Exercise EXTREME CAUTION wearing gloves around machinery
           with moving parts

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