If you love great items at bargain prices (and who doesn’t?), then check out our new Discount Store, where we’re closing out our overstocks and discontinued products. You’ll find top-quality, name-brand items, with everything from garden and work gloves to disposables and hardhats, at prices as low as $2.99. Be sure to check it out often – we’ll be adding new items all the time. SHOP THE DISCOUNT STORE NOW.
Now Open: the PalmFlex Discount Store
July 9th, 2010Introducing the PalmFlex B2B Program
July 9th, 2010PalmFlex is proud to introduce PalmFlex B2B, which focuses our service and dedication on the special needs of your business. PalmFlex B2B lets you place orders online using convenient purchase orders and Net 30 billing, as well as making it easier for you to see your purchase history and place restocking orders. We’ll also have exclusive sales and discounts available only to our B2B partners.
Call us at 1-800-856-4817 or write to us at b2b@palmflex.com to learn more about PalmFlex B2B and receive our credit application and our B2B terms and conditions.
Starting July 20: Earlier, Expanded Phone Service
July 9th, 2010We know what you East Coasters think of us West Coasters, still in bed, hitting the snooze button, while you’re up early starting your workday. We’ve heard the complaints and the voicemails, so starting July 20, you can call our toll-free number, 1-800-856-4817, for live phone support from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
As always, you can send us an e-mail at info@palmflex.com and we’ll respond as quickly as possible.
Hmmm…Call Us Crazy, But We’d Rather Have 54,000 Pairs of the Atlas 370s.
July 9th, 2010Jackson glove sells for $190,000.
A crystal-studded glove belonging to the late pop star Michael Jackson has sold at a US auction for $190,000 (£126,000). The glove, worn during the Jacksons’ 1984 Victory tour, was among over 200 items on offer, which sold for just under $1m (£664,055) in total.
HOW LATEX GLOVES ARE MADE
January 4th, 2010Hexarmor Gloves
January 4th, 2010Hexarmor Sleeves
January 4th, 2010Dyneema Gloves
January 4th, 2010Kevlar Glove Test
January 4th, 2010OSHA STANDARDS FOR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
January 3rd, 2010The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule regarding Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products. This rule affects the CONSTRUCTION industry, general industry, shipyards, and longshoring/marine terminal workplaces. The rule is being enforced as of May 15, 2008.
What’s different?
The rule expands on many existing OSHA standards and is intended to clarify and provide employers with control over the issuance and use of PPE, including work gloves for hazards such as lacerations, abrasions and chemicals. The updated rule establishes a uniform requirement that employers pay for all types of PPE; required under OSHA standards and provides clarity as to the proper levels of PPE that should be implemented. The rule will also allow OSHA to more properly enforce these guidelines in the work environment.
Why employer payment for PPE?
The ruling cites two main justifications for requiring employers to pay for PPE. First, OSHA concluded that the OSHA Act requires employers to pay for PPE that is necessary for employees to perform their jobs safely. Second, OSHA concluded that the proposed rule would enhance compliance with existing PPE requirements in several practical ways, thereby significantly reducing the risk of non-use or misuse of PPE (64 FR 15406-07).
When employees are required to pay for their own PPE, many are likely to avoid PPE costs and thus fail to provide themselves with adequate protection. OSHA also believes that employees will be more inclined to use PPE if it is provided to them at no cost.
When employers take full responsibility for providing PPE to their employees and paying for it, they are more likely to make sure that the PPE is correct for the job, that it is in good condition, and that the employee is protected.
When does the rule go into effect?
The final rule went into effect May 15, 2008. OSHA has acknowledged that many collective bargaining agreements specifying how certain PPE will be paid for by either the employer or employees. Delaying the effective date for 6 months, OSHA has allowed employers and employees time to renegotiate agreements to conform to the new rule. As of May 15, 2008 OSHA began citing employers not adhering to the new ruling resulting in fines up to $7,000 per violation.
What PPE is included?
Employers must pay for PPE required by OSHA standards or by the employer’s worksite hazard. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Work gloves, when required for hazards such as lacerations, abrasions and chemicals
- Hard hats
- Welding helmets/shields and welding leathers
- Metatarsal guards
- Specialty footwear, such as steel-toe rubber boots or shoes with non-slip soles
- Specialty prescription eyewear, such as special-use prescription glasses that allow employees to wear respirators
- Respirators required to comply with OSHA standards
- Hearing protection
It is important to note that some specific OSHA PPE standards already require employers to pay for 95 percent of PPE. With the new rule being enforced, employers will pay for all PPE with fewer exceptions. 13 of the 26 states with state-run OSHA plans already require payment for most PPE and three states (California, Minnesota, and Puerto Rico) require payment for all PPE. States with state OSHA plans will be required to revise their plans by May 15, 2008 if they do not meet or exceed the new Federal requirements.