January 2023 - Safety at a Glance

Welcome to the first edition of our brand new newsletter! We're excited to bring you the latest and greatest in safety resources, new product information, industry news, and more. Whether you're looking for safety best practices, the newest product launches or industry trends, you'll find it all here. So let's get started! We'll start by sharing some of the most requested resources.

Your Favorite Resources:

1. Product Catalog: Are you looking for the latest products from Mechanix Wear and Chicago Protective Apparel (CPA)? Our B2B Industrial website is a great place to start. Click here to start browsing our offering and find the perfect solution for your needs.

2. Case Studies: Want to see how Mechanix Wear/CPA products are being used in real-world situations? Our case studies page is a great resource. You'll find stories from businesses and organizations like yours that are using Mechanix Wear products to keep their employees safe on the job. Click here to check out our case studies.

3. Blog: Our blog is a great place to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the safety industry. You'll find articles on topics like regulations, new product releases, and more.

Some of the most recent and popular articles include:

• New Year, New Start: Kick-Starting Your 2023 Safety Program
• ANSI & EN Cut Levels Explained: A Practical Guide
• Don't Sweat It: Sweat-Absorbing Nitrile Gloves to the Rescue
• DMF In Your Gloves? Here's What You Want to Know

Be sure to check out all the rest. ?? Tip: We always post new blogs on LinkedIn, so make sure you're following us there too.

4. The TRACK Safety Program: You guys blew us up with requests this year after the much-anticipated launch! Our TRACK (Trial Research and Collaboration Kit) program is specifically designed for end-users, and it includes a wide range of resources and tools to help get employees "on track" with safety.

Here's the first ever sneak peek at the Welcome Kit you get when you sign up (just one of the fun perks of our program).

If you've been struggling to keep up with safety concerns and tasks in your workplace - or you need a little extra support to find the right PPE for identified hazards or to identify hazards that have become "routine" in your facility.. TRACK is for you.

Learn more about TRACK.

Industry News

1. OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations: OSHA recently released its list of the top 10 most frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2022. Topping the list is fall protection, followed by hazard communication and scaffolding. Click here to see the full list and to learn how you can prevent these types of violations in your workplace.
2. Increase in Workplace Fatalities: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report released in December 2022, shared disappointing news that fatalities increased nearly 9% in 2021 - the highest annual rate since 2016. The report is available here.
3. New OSH Data Visualization Tool: The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) launches new indicators and functionalities in the popular OSH Barometer tool. ?? Discover the tool.

Newest Campaigns

Outwork the Cold - Solutions for Cold Work Environments

If you work in cold conditions, you know the importance of having reliable hand protection. Lucky for you, we specialize in creating high-quality gloves and sleeves designed to keep your hands warm and safe while you work. Our products are tested in some of the most extreme cold weather environments to ensure they can handle anything you throw at them. Take a look at our cold work solutions and see how we can help you stay comfortable and protected on the job.

More Than Just Gloves - Introducing Mechanix Wear Arc Flash Suit

We are excited to introduce our first design in the protective apparel category since acquiring Chicago Protective Apparel: The Mechanix Wear Arc Flash Suit made with PYRAD??Technology by GORE-TEX LABS ( 戈尔公司 .) Our new arc flash garments are a game-changer in the world of PPE, combining the highest level of protection with maximum comfort and ease of movement.

Our new suit design provides NFPA 70E PPE Cat 4 (40 ATPV) protection in a single layer that is thinner, more breathable, and more flexible than other options on the market. Don't miss out on this breakthrough in PPE technology. Learn more here.

Deep Dive Safety Topic: Trench Safety

Twenty-two workers died from trench hazards in the first six months of 2022 compared to 15 worker deaths from these hazards in 2021. This spurred OSHA to?announce?in July 2022 an increase in oversight and enhanced enforcement.

"In mere seconds, thousands of pounds of soil can trap a worker in a trench collapse and lead to serious and often fatal injuries," explained U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Chicago North Area Director Angeline Loftus.

OSHA is focusing on reducing trenching and excavation hazards. Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers' lives. To prevent cave-ins:

• SLOPE or bench trench walls
• SHORE trench walls with supports, or
• SHIELD trench walls with trench boxes

Employers should also ensure there is a safe way to enter and exit the trench. Keep materials away from the edge of the trench. Look for standing water or atmospheric hazards. Never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

29 CFR 1926.650,?29 CFR 1926.651, and?29 CFR 1926.652?are applicable OSHA standards.

Wrapping Up

Thanks for checking out our first newsletter! We hope you enjoyed all the safety resources, new product info, industry news, and more that we shared.

Keep an eye out for our next edition, and in the meantime, be sure to check out our website, case studies, blog, and TRACK Safety Program for even more great stuff.

If you have any questions or ideas for future newsletters, don't hesitate to drop us a line. We always love hearing from you.

Stay safe out there! ??