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  3. Jorgensen Company On-Site Fit Testing

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    Jorgensen Fit Testing Services:

    According to safety regulations Fit Testing must be performed initially before employees start working in hazardous environments or for employees who are required to wear a N95 respirator within the medical and education fields. It is also required that employees be fit tested annually to stay in compliance with regulations. Not only does fit testing keep your company in compliance but it ensures that your employees are safe from any airborne containments that can cause injury or sickness.

    What is Fit Testing?

    Fit Testing is a type of testing that ensures that a respirator your employee is using is safe and free for any type of leaks or defects. All testing meets CDC regulations for safety.

    Jorgensen provide two types of on-site fit testing – qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative Fit Testing is used for N95 masks and some half mask respirators. This type of fit testing uses a non-toxic and odorless smoke to ensure that the mask or respirator is fitting correctly.

    Additional Fit Testing Requirements:

    Before fit testing can be done it is highly recommended that your company have a respiratory program in place. This is typically found in your companies IIPP (injury, illness and prevention program).

    In addition, before a person can be tested, they must be clean shaven and must undergo a medical evaluation to verify that they are able to wear a respirator.

    Medical Evaluations:

    Sending your employees to a clinic or doctor to get medically evaluated can take time. Precious work hours away from your company.

    The 3M is:

    ·      a web-based interactive questionnaire, which gives you immediate notification of the medical evaluation results.

    ·      Evaluations can be taken 24 hours/day 7 days/week from any computer with internet access.

    ·      The expanded OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire incorporates work conditions and respirator and other types.

    ·      Board Certified occupational medicine physicians complete the reviews and, when necessary, make recommendations for medical follow-up.

    Click here : OSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire | Respiratory Protection | 3M – US

    Respiratory Protection:

    Jorgensen is an authorized 3M distributor and provides a full line of respirators with half- or full-facepiece options to help protect against both particulates and/or gases and vapors. Our respirators are in stock and available for same day pickup!

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  4. Introducing TouchFree EcoStation

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    TOUCHFREE ECOSTATION® A Hygienic Solution to Earplug Dispensing

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  5. Is Your Workplace as Safe as it Could be?

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    Is Your Workplace as Safe as it Could be?

    Workplace Safety

    Everyone deserves a safe working environment, which is why health and safety procedures are an integral part of any business. These procedures ensure that day to day life at work runs smoothly for employees whether the workplace is in an office or on a building site. So, life critical safety products provider Reece Safety has found eight health and safety essentials that every workplace must have in place.

    Risk Assessments

    By law, all businesses must conduct risk assessments where there are potential hazards within the workplace. All hazards must be identified with a plan of action starting with the most important risks first. Often, risk assessments can lead to the improvement of a business through finding long-term solutions to issues that pose the most risk to staff health, such as preventing falls or slips.

    • Sufficient Lighting – While it may seem obvious, good lighting at workstations and around the work building or work site is essential for employee safety. Suitable forms of lighting must be used for different manual tasks where suitable, such as florescent lighting where natural light doesn’t reach.
    • Good Hygiene and Cleanliness – A clean workspace is needed for every employee. Ensure that your building and work area, floors, fittings and furniture are cleaned efficiently to avoid bacteria and germ build up that has the potential to result in illness being spread between staff members.
    • Fire Safety Protocol – A fire risk assessment will identify fire hazards and the people at risk. An induction and evacuation process must be conducted with each employee as they enter the business. There should also be a member of staff who is responsible for evacuating the building or area in the case of a fire, taking a register of those present and calling 911.
    • Manual Labor Safety – Manual jobs often involve lifting and using machinery and ladders, so it’s important to have safety procedures to follow thoroughly. Ensure that equipment is safely used and properly put away in a safe place by using the Lockout Tagout system.
    • Acceptable Level of Noise – Noise problems in the workplace can be intrusive and distracting. If you’re having to raise your voice to have a conversation or have outdoor noise coming into your workspace, this may need raising with your employer. If you work with or use loud equipment, make sure to wear hearing protection.
    • Electrical Safety – Electrical equipment should be properly installed and tested alongside a full electrical risk assessment. For electrical machinery, a switch or isolator should be located near each machine to cut off the power supply in an emergency. If you come across any faulty cables or plug sockets in your workspace, they should be covered and marked as ‘do not use’ and replaced.
    • Staff Wellbeing – The health of staff is paramount for any company, so it is important to ensure that a workforce is seeking help when needed. Make sure your company has a HR department prepared for dealing with issues surrounding the mental health and overall wellbeing of staff to promote a healthy working culture.

  6. Handy Safety Tips about Hand Protection

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    Handy Tips about Hand Protection

    Did you know: 1/4 of workplace accidents involve hands and fingers and that wearing gloves reduces the risk of injury by 60%? Proper use of hand protection can save companies money and save workers from physical and financial hardship. Contact Jorgensen today to find the best and most cost effective hand protection for your organization.

  7. We’re simplifying multi-gas detection

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    BW Gas Detection

    The BW™ Next Generation Multi-Gas Platform of portable gas detectors makes it easier for you to prioritize safety and meet site-compliance requirements.

    The new Honeywell BW™ Icon and BW™ Icon+ feature an innovative and intuitive icon-based interface to help equip workers with greater awareness of threats in the field so they can focus on getting the job done safely.

    Watch our product introduction video to learn more about the new standard in multi-gas detection

  8. What are Air-Purifying Respirators?

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    Air-purifying respirators (APRs) work by removing gases, vapors, aerosols (droplets and solid particles), or a combination of contaminants from the air through the use of filters, cartridges, or canisters. These respirators do not supply oxygen and therefore cannot be used in an atmosphere that is oxygen-deficient or immediately dangerous to life or health. The appropriate respirator for a particular situation will depend on the environmental contaminant(s).

    • Filtering Facepiece Respirator (FFR)
      • Disposable
      • Covers the nose and mouth
      • Filters out particles such as dust, mist, and fumes
      • Select from N, R, P series 95, 99, 100 efficiency level
      • Does NOT provide protection against gases and vapors
      • Fit testing required
    • Elastomeric Half Facepiece Respirator
      • Reusable facepiece and replaceable cartridges or filters
      • Can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles if equipped with the appropriate cartridge or filter
      • Covers the nose and mouth
      • Fit testing required
    • Elastomeric Full Facepiece respirator
      • Reusable facepiece and replaceable canisters, cartridges, or filters
      • Can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles, if equipped with the appropriate cartridge, canister, or filter
      • Provides eye protection
      • More effective face seal than FFRs or elastomeric half-facepiece respirators
      • Fit testing required
    • Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR)
      • Reusable components and replaceable filters or cartridges
      • Can be used to protect against gases, vapors, or particles, if equipped with the appropriate cartridge, canister, or filter
      • Battery-powered with blower that pulls air though attached filters or cartridges
      • Provides eye protection
      • Low breathing resistance
      • Loose-fitting PAPR does NOT require fit testing and can be used with facial hair
      • Tight-fitting PAPR requires fit testing

    CONTACT US TODAY TO GET A QUOTE ON ANY OF THE RESPIRATORY PRODUCTS LISTED ABOVE.

  9. The need for BUMP Testing

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    The need for BUMP Testing

    The aim of the bump test is to make sure a gas monitor is working at its optimum by briefly exposing the unit to a known concentration of the target gas. The reading is compared to the actual quantity of gas present, as stated on the test gas cylinder, and if the detector goes into alarm within an acceptable range of the actual concentration, usually within 10%, then it is working safely. If the bump test results are not within the acceptable range, or it takes more than 30-40 seconds to alarm, the gas detector must not be used until a full calibration has been conducted.

    Please remember, however frequently you bump test, this does not remove the need to have gas detectors inspected, calibrated and serviced periodically by a competent individual. Contact Jorgensen today to get more information about how we can provide for your calibration and testing needs.

  10. 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300+ Powered Air Purifying Respirator

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    3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300+ Powered Air Purifying Respirator
    Jorgensen is a leading provider of personal protective equipment, including powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) for which demand has recently exceeded supply due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Jorgensen has partnered with 3M to have available to stock of TR-300+ Series PAPRs.At this time, we are proud to announce that we expect to deliver TR-300+ PAPRs and relevant components at significantly increased capacitylevels within standard, five to seven day lead times. Over the course of this pandemic, situations have been known to change rapidly and may do so again. Now is the time to engage with your Jorgensen Representative. Call us today at 1.800.481-3473 or email sales@jorgensenco.com

  11. Portacount Fit Testing – The highest level of protection.

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    Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing

     

    Quantitative Respirator Fit Testing. The Highest Level of Protection.

    In many of today’s workplace environments, a respirator and a proper respirator fit test are critical components of employee respiratory protection.

    Fire service and law enforcement employees, as well as industrial companies and healthcare professionals have come to depend on properly fitting respirators for protection from respiratory hazards, such as chemical and environmental hazards, as well as airborne biohazards.

    When implemented correctly, a respirator fit testing program can help ensure that the highest respiratory protection levels are achieved through a properly sized and donned respirator.

    Easy, Accurate, and Repeatable

    PortaCount® respirator fit testing equipment measures real-time fit while the user simultaneously performs a series of moving, breathing and talking exercises designed to simulate the same movements made in the field. With step-by-step guidance, the instrument walks you through the fit test.

    Once the fit test is complete, it is easy to generate reports. The test results load into a database for retrieval and regulatory compliance.

    Total Mask Testing Solutions

    From quantitative fit testing equipment to mask integrity testing equipment, TSI helps you comply with regulated standards to ensure your workers’ respiratory safety.

    Passing a real-time quantitative respirator fit test proves that the face piece is sized and donned correctly, as well as provides for valuable opportunity for training. The PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester can test all types of respirators, including N95 filtering face piece respirators.

    Testing mask integrity helps identify leaks and ensure the proper functioning of a face piece. The Mask Integrity Test Accessory (MITA), in tandem with the PortaCount Respirator Fit Tester, tests full-face respirators and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense (CBRN) gas masks.

  12. 8″ Axial AC Plastic Mini-Pak Blower

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    8″ Axial AC Plastic Mini-Pak Blower

    8″ Axial AC Plastic Mini-Pak Blower

    Introducing our…9532 SERIES MINI-PAK BLOWERS…the NEW industry leader in size and weight! At over 30% shorter and 25% lighter than our 9533 series blowers (the previous industry leader), our ventilation blowers continue to get lighter and more compact without sacrificing any of the performance qualities you’ve come to rely on from an Allegro blower!
    Our Mini-Pak blowers store the ducting inside the corrosion-, UV-, and chemical-resistant polyethylene housing for an all-in-one unit for ease of operation, transportation, and storage!

  13. Industrial Hard Sided Cooler

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    Industrial Hard Sided Cooler

    The Chill-Its 5171 Industrial Hard-Sided Cooler is a durable jobsite cooler that keeps food/drinks cold for up to 30 hours. This industrial cooler features a 48-quart (45 L) main compartment, a separate/removable interior plastic container for dry items, an exterior bottle opener, and two durable carrying handles. This cooler can hold 72 cans or 40 bottles.

    The lid is designed with two heavy-duty rubber latches and a sealing gasket to keep the interior cool for up to 30 hours. Two no-rust stainless-steel hinges and a stainless-steel wire allow the lid to stay open at a 90° angle – hands-free. The hard-sided, rugged construction can also be used as an extra seat and will support up to 300 lbs. An interior leak-resistant drain lets you empty excess water without having to tip the cooler upside down. Four anchoring holes are located in each corner of the cooler to easily tie it down in a moving vehicle or on a jobsite.

    This durable jobsite cooler is perfect for those who are working in the heat, or in construction, maintenance, landscaping, HVAC or trades. Also makes a great weekend cooler for baseball games, kids’ sporting events, boating and more.

  15. Moldex Solutions for New Silica Standard

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    In most cases, Moldex half mask N95 respirators (disposable or reusable) may be used, in conjunction with the other elements of a comprehensive compliance program. Learn more and request samples of Moldex products at the link below. Qualified end users can try Moldex products for free! Please also see CAL/OSHA RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA STANDARD FOR CONSTRUCTION. Employer obligations under the new Respirable Crystalline Silica standard for construction, found in Title 8, section 1532.3 of the California Code of Regulations, were scheduled to commence on June 23, 2017.

    However, Cal/OSHA will not enforce those obligations until September 23, 2017. This synchronizes with federal OSHA’s plan to delay enforcement of their corresponding standard. In contrast, unlike federal OSHA, Cal/OSHA’s new permissible exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica of 0.05 milligrams per cubic meter (0.05 mg/M3), found in Title 8 section 5155, Table AC-1, already went into effect on October 17, 2016. In addition, employers must continue to meet the requirements of Title 8 section 1530.1 to control employee exposures to dust created by operations conducted on concrete or masonry materials. Per Title 8 section 5204, all employer obligations, except as otherwise stated in the standard, commence on June 23, 2018

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