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Rutke Signs and Safety |
Rutke Signs and Safety offering OSHA signs, fall
protection, first aid kits, hand protection, hard hats,
safety glasses, face protection, ear plugs and respiratory
for complete workplace safety. The
United States Federal Government has legislated an
extensive system of
guidelines designed to keep its citizens safe and
healthy at work. These guidelines are the basis
for the product selection of our web site. Our
mission is to enable customers to comply with federal
regulations most efficiently by offering a wide
selection of the most popular safety
products at competitive prices. The governing body
is know as OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration. The following products on this web
site pertain to OSHA regulations.
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Whether it's a sign to identify a specific
hazard, a label to remind workers and visitors, or a lockout tag to
identify a specific machine of the danger, OSHA compliance is what you
need.
Our products warn people of danger and tell
them what to do in an emergency. Our products identify everything
from welcome areas to hazardous chemicals. People use our products
in a wide range of industries and applications - from factories to
freighters, from refineries to roads and highways, from offices to
outside construction sites.
Select from the industry list below where your product is used.
General Safety includes products used that are used in multiple
industries, so if you're not sure where to begin, select General Safety.
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Rutke Signs
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PDF Catalog Pages 201 - 210 |
Labeling and Organizing 5S
Solutions For The Visual Workplace
Lean manufacturing has become the
standard in order to compete in our global economy. Start
your
improvements right by sorting; mark items with red tags or labels to
identify what needs to
be cleared away from the work area. This will
help you create efficiency and effectiveness by
identifying and storing
the items used, maintaining the
area and items, and sustaining the new
order. To keep your essential tools in order and easily-accessible try
our custom shadow boards.
All your tools will be organized and their
storage place will be visually identified to help
you sustain order. Use
floor marking symbols, signs, tapes and stencils to define work areas,
storage, traffic,
and work flow. Bulletin boards and magnetic dry erase
boards will support the concept of visual management; you can easily
post updates and work status to keep employees informed of work
in the
facility. Remind your employees
to stay healthy and safe with Personal
Protective Equipment signs and charts. Build a clear understanding among
employees of how work should be done and
instill ownership of the
process in each employee with 5S signs, banners and posters to reinforce
the 5S principles.
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PDF Catalog Pages 307 - 328
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Bilingual Products
According to the US Census, there are over 31
million people in the United States that speak
Spanish at home.
Spanish is the second largest spoken language in the United
States, so it is important that your facility contains signs
that all your employees are able to read. It is common
to
have a combination of English and Spanish speaking employees
working together. Post
Bilingual or Spanish Signs, Tags,
and Labels to communicate safety throughout your facility
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PDF Catalog Pages 329 - 336
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Environmental - Go Green
With energy costs on the rise and the health of
our planet threatened, businesses are looking for innovative
solutions to reduce the amount of energy they consume and new
ways to encourage
their employees to think green. Below are
several green ideas that you may be able to apply to
your own
facility. By replacing 100
electrical Exit signs with our
new Eco Exit signs, your
business can save $3,500 per year in
energy costs and reduce air pollution by over half a million
pounds of CO² over the life of the product. Remind employees to turn off lights and
machinery by placing a sign such as NGA23 (page 333) near the
switch. Our Green@Work signs are made from 75% post
consumer plastic. Place them over recycling and trash bins
to stress the importance of wisely disposing waste.
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PDF Catalog Pages 133 - 170
PDF Catalog Pages 332 - 346 |
Facility Supplies
Does your facility comply with current safety
regulations? Are safety concerns communicated
in
the correct
places in and around your building? OSHA and ANSI
Signs for Entrance and Exit
for your facility.
General housekeeping, emergency and first aid to help
keep facility safe and
when the unexpected happens.
Wall projection signs to allow viewing from all
different
directions. ADA Braille signs to comply
with marking of permanent rooms and spaces.
Engraved signs to create a
professional look to your
facility. Floor signs for accident prevention
to
warn employees of potential hazards. Write-On
Scoreboards updated by writing in the number
with a dry
erase marker. Digital Safety Scoreboards eliminate
the manual process of erasing and writing
in the number of safe days. Motivational and
Safety Banners to convey your company's commitment to
safety
and quality throughout your facility. Safety
awareness posters to provide
your employees with a daily
reminder
to help reduce on-the-job accidents. Safety
Awareness Handbooks to provide your employees with
helpful
information they need for optimum safety.
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PDF Catalog Pages
110 - 130
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Fall Protection
and Ergonomics
Three key components of the Personal Fall
Arrest System (PFAS) must be in place and
properly used to
provide maximum worker protection. A. Anchorage Connector:
Commonly
referred to as a tie-off point. B. Body Wear: The
personal protective equipment worn by the
worker. C.
Connecting Device: The critical link which joins the body wear
to the anchorage/
anchorage connector
Horizontal Lifeline Systems: For years safety engineers
and site directors have put their trust
in the highly engineered
DBI-SALA horizontal lifeline systems for superior technology,
safety and productivity. A horizontal lifeline is a
complex system comprised of a flexible line with connectors
at
both ends for securing it horizontally between two anchorages or
anchorage connectors.
These systems are use to protect
workers operating in the horizontal plane who may not have
continuous access to suitable anchorage points.
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PDF Catalog Pages 187 - 201
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Fire Safety
The location of flammable substances, fire
alarms, hoses, extinguishers, blankets, and evacuation
exits and
routes must be clearly marked throughout your facility to not
only prevent a fire, but
to
also help ensure your employees’
safety. We offer a wide variety
of products that can clearly
mark these items and areas of importance. Here are a few
regulations you should know to keep your
facility in accordance
with current codes. Fire Extinguisher Marking OSHA 29 CFR
1910.157(c)(1)“When portable fire extinguishers are provided, they must be located, mounted and identified so
that they are
readily accessible.” Fire Hose OSHA 29 CFR 1910.158(c)(1)
“When reels or
cabinets are used to contain fire hose, the
employer must be sure that they are conspicuously
identified and
used only for fire equipment.”
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PDF Catalog Pages 279 - 321
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First Aid
and Emergency Products
Employees must be provided with a safe and
healthy workplace that is reasonably free of occupational
hazards. It is unrealistic, however to expect accidents
not to happen. Therefore, employers are required to
provide personnel with medical and first aid supplies
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PDF Catalog Pages 347-353 |
Flammable Storage
Safety Cans, Safety Cabinets,
and Cylinder Storage Lockers are a necessary part of OSHA
compliance for safety in the
workplace. Justrite believes that they are much more. Justrite
Safety Cans are a useful, hardworking tool that adds convenience
while facilitating safe transfer of flammable liquids ensuring
the safety of personnel and protection of the facilities where
Safety
Cans are used. A wide variety of OSHA code compliant
safety cabinets
are available in sizes
ranging from 4-gallons (15 liters) to
120-gallons (454 liters). Smaller Justrite safety cabinets allow
flammable solvents to be
stored at worksite locations saving costly trips to a central
storage room. Under counter, wall mount and piggyback style
safety cabinets add to safe storage, even when
space is at a premium.
For high capacity safe storage, including safe storage of 55-gallon drums,
larger sized cabinets designed specifically to house 30-gallon
(114 liter) or 55-gallon (208 liter)
drums are available. It's
important to note that OSHA Code 29 CFR 1910.106 states that not
more
than 60-gallons may be Class I and II liquids. Custom sized
safety cabinets are also available for
unique requirements.
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PDF Catalog Pages 171 - 186 |
Glow
In The Dark
There are many laws and
regulations regarding glow signs, labels, and markings, which
dictate the placement of such signs, the length of time which
they must stay illuminated, and their brightness. One such
regulation is listed within the NFPA 101 Life Code: 7.10.7.2 Photoluminescent signs. 7520 Glow Signs are non-toxic,
non-radioactive glows for more than 6+ hours in total darkness.
7550 Glow Signs are non-toxic, non-radioactive glows for more
than 24+ hour in total darkness. Glo Brite Eco Exit Signs
unlike
other signs offer the only non-radioactive, zero electrical
wiring and virtually no maintenance solution on the market.
Glow exit and fire signs, IMO labels and signs, Tapes and
Markings to guide you when the lights go
out. Custom Stairwell ID Signs for identifying stairwells
or ramps with this custom made floor identification signs.
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PDF Catalog Pages 131 - 221
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Hand Protection - Gloves
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 (a) General
requirements. Employers shall select and require employees
to use appropriate hand protection when employees hands are
exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful
substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions;
punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful
temperature extremes. 1910.138 (b) Selection, Emplyers
shall base the selection of the appropriate hand protection on
an evaluation of the performance characteristics of the hand
protection relative to the task (s) to be performed, conditions
present, duration of use and the hazards and potential hazards
identified.
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PDF Catalog Pages 211 - 236
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Hazardous Materials
It is imperative that all hazardous substances are
clearly marked in your facility. Refer to the following regulation on the
definition of a substance that is hazardous to one’s health. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(c) “Health hazard” means
“a chemical for which there is statistically significant evidence based
on at least one study conducted in accordance with established scientific
principles that acute or chronic health effects may occur in exposed
employees.” The term “health hazard” includes chemicals which
are “ carcinogens, toxic or highly toxic agents, reproductive toxins,
irritants, corrosives, sensitizers, hepatotoxins, nephrotoxins,
neurotoxins, agents which act on the hematopoietic system, and agents
which damage the lungs, skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.”
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PDF Catalog Pages 2 - 42
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Head,
Eye and Face Protection
Each year, $300-500 million
is spent in the U.S. as a result of eye injuries.
OSHA (Occupational
Safety & Health Administration)
estimates that over three million workers are at risk
for job related
eye injuries, and more than result in
temporary or permanent vision loss. The good new
is that approximately 90% of these injuries are
preventable with proper eye protection. OSHA
requires employers to make sure that all employees use
appropriate eye protection. It's an investment
worth making. Three Non-Mandatory Tests
For Head Protection
Outlined in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009:
Reverse Donning,
Lower Temperature,
and High Visibility
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PDF Catalog Pages 43 - 57
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Hearing Protection
NIOSH estimates that more than 8 million U.S.
Workers have lost part of their hearing and 22 million more may
be at risk. In the U.S. OSHA's Occupational Noise Exposure
Standard and Hearing Conversation Amendment (29 CFR 1910.95)
outlines a rigorous employee-oriented program to reduce risks of
noise exposure in the workplace. OSHA's approved hearing
conservation program for industry contains the following
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PDF Catalog Pages 237 - 260 |
Highway and Parking
January 2012 Businesses are
to have an implementation plan established
to replace existing
non-compliant signs. Four years for implementation and continued
use of an assessment or management method that is designed
to
maintain traffic sign retro-reflectivity at or above the
established minimum levels. January 2015 All Regulatory, Warning,
Ground-mounted signs
(except street name) must meet minimum requirements. Seven years for replacement of regulatory,
warning, and ground-mounted guide
(except street name) signs
that are identified using the assessment or management methods
as failing to meet the established minimum levels; January 2018 All identified street-name and
overhead-guide signs must
meet minimum requirements. Ten years
for replacement of street name signs and overhead guide signs
that are identified using the assessment or management method as
failing to meet the established minimum levels.
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PDF Catalog Pages 95 - 109
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Instrumentation and Confined Space
Follow These 3 Steps in Gas Detection.
1. Bump Test: Before you use your instrument, it's
important that you know that the senor and alarms will function
properly. The only way that you can be sure of this is to
expose your instrument to a known concentration of gas and
verify that it responds correctly. 2. Calibrate:
Conditions such as temperature, humidity, age and gas exposure
will all affect the output of your sensor. Calibrating
your instrument compensates for these factors and guarantees
that your reading are accurate. 3. Review Data:
Almost all gas detectors in use today provide some form of
datalogging. Information stored in your gas detector can
provide keen insight into potential problems that may be hiding
in your work environment.
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PDF Catalog Pages 43 - 57
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Lockout Tagout
The strength of lockout tagout devices is
clearly stated in several OSHA regulations, listed below for
your convenience. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(5)(ii)(C)(1) “Lockout
devices. Lockout devices shall be substantial enough to prevent
removal without the use of excessive force or unusual
techniques, such as with the use of bolt cutters or other metal
cutting tools. ”OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(5)(ii)(C)(2) “Tagout
devices. Tagout devices, including their means of attachment,
shall be substantial enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental
removal. Tagout device attachment means shall be of a
non-reusable type, attachable by hand, self locking, and
non-releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than
50 pounds and having the general design and basic
characteristics of being at least equivalent to a one-piece, all
environment-tolerant nylon cable tie.
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PDF Catalog Pages 283 - 306
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Operational Hazards
Warn your employees of
risks within your facility with our operational hazards
products. Our products stress the importance of using the
appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE), as well as
promotes safe operation procedures to reduce accidents.
Graphical representations of these hazards can communicate more
quickly than plain text and also break the language barrier.
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PDF Catalog Pages 347 - 355
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Pipe Markers
Precoiled
and Strap-On Pipe Markers conform to ANSI A13.2007
standard for pipe identification. Use on wet,
oily, cold and dusty pipes where pressure sensitive
vinyl markers won't hold. Pressure Sensitive Vinyl
Pipe Markers are an economical choice and meet ANSI
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Protective Workwear
Our clothing line includes chemical
resistant suits and separates, work wear, rainwear,
high-heat protective pieces, disposable protective
clothing, leather welding and abrasion resistant
garments,
and
a complete selection of bandanas, sweatbands, winter
liners and accessories.
Classes of Garments under ANSI/ISEA 107-2004: The
industry recognized yet voluntary consensus on high
visibility safety apparel recommendations, no longer
only uses work zone vehicle speeds as a gauge for
classification. Instead, the three classes are
determined based on the performance of the garments
themselves. This is defined by the amount of
background material and retro reflective
material on the vest. In addition to other
considerations that make the person more easily seen in
low visibility situations.
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PDF Catalog Pages 127 - 132
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Printers
Print what you want……when you want!
Create your own signs, labels, and
tags with our Label Printers. Save Time, Save Money, Improve Processes NMC offers two
cutting edge thermal printers; The UDO400 and CPM100 printers. Both
printers enable you to create your own custom signs, tags, and labels in
a flash! These professional desktop printers create long lasting
durable custom messages for both indoor and outdoor applications. Our
printers come complete and ready-to-use with multi-user software and a
starter kit. NMC
printers are covered by a generous 1 year warranty.
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PDF Catalog Pages 58 - 94
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Respiratory
Guidance for Establishing a Respiratory
Protection Program. Six Simple Steps: Exposure Assessment,
Written Respiratory Program, Respirator Selection, Medical
Evaluation, Fit Testing, and Respirator Training.
Employers who decide to use respiratory protection to help lower
worker exposures to hazardous airborne contaminations must follow
all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA) Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR
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Signs
Choose from ANSI and OSHA
Safety Signs. These Safety Signs are industry standards.
ANSI and OSHA Header Signs include Danger, Caution, Warning,
Notice, Safety First, and Think. We also carry Restricted Area,
Security Notice, and Security Stop Signs for visitor and
employee safety. Stock Signs available in Pressure Sensitive
Vinyl, Rigid Plastic, Aluminum, and Fiberglass. We carry Plant
Marking Stencils and Parking Lot Stencils. Need a unique
message? We offer a wide range of custom capabilities. We can
help you design your Custom Sign or Stencil to your specific
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Spill Control and Containment
SPC absorbents & spill control products help
you keep your employees and work environment safe
from unexpected spills, leaks, drips or other accidents. SPC
absorbents are available for cleaning
up oil, water and chemical based spills. Select from traditional
polypropylene or eco-friendly
Re-Form™ absorbents and spill kits to help comply with the
latest OSHA and EPA safety regulations. Matching the right
sorbent to the application will help lower cost, improve safety
and support
compliance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910.22) regulations
requiring clean, dry workplace floors and
EPA (40 CFR 122.26)
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Tags and Labels
Use OSHA Lockout Tags to
prevent accidental or unexpected start up or release of stored
energy when working on equipment and machinery. Lockout tags
come in unrippable vinyl. Choose from a number of unique tag
holders to organize your lockout tags. OSHA Danger, Caution,
Warning, and Notice Accident Prevention Tags warn to prevent
potential hazards and provide general information on the job
site. Accident Prevention Tags also come in Bilingual wording.
Parking Permits for rear mirror, bumper and windshield decals.
Hard Hat Emblems remind your employees of important safety
messages with eye catching, hard hat emblems. Simply peel off
vinyl backing and adhere emblem on to hard hat. Engraved and
Stamped Valve Tags. OSHA and ANSI 3"x5" Machine Labels available
in 5 per pack. Arc Flash labels to warn of potential Arc Flash
hazards. Shipping labels for all your packaging needs. ISO
Labels are communicated with symbols and recognizable pictorials
making them easily understandable in any language. Self-Adhesive
Letters and Numbers ideal for identifying bins, equipment and
shelves. Custom Tyvek, unrippable vinyl, and cardstock tags.
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PDF Catalog Pages 337 - 346
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Utility Tapes
There are various regulations regarding the
colors of stripe and checkerboard safety tapes, as well as solid
color tapes. 3 mil printed barricade tapes help build a
fortress around temporary hazards. Safety track
Grit Anti-Slip tapes create a high traction surface to
prevent slips and falls. Place anti-slip floor
tape on walkways, ramps,
loading docks, steps and stairways. Safety Tapes
are perfect for color coding, aisle marking, duct
sealing, abrasion protection, joint sealing, pipe
wrapping, decorating, light bundling, packing and safety
marking. Underground Detectable and Non-Detectable
warning tapes. |
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