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Personal tablets are versatile, flexible, portable and powerful electronic devices that are popularly used in homes, businesses and farms all over the country. They are used to shop, play games, watch movies, order foods and to record or exchange data. The spread of germs is an ever growing concern in the farming community and proper Infection Control includes minimizing cross-contamination or preventing the spread of infection. For a few pennies, growers can now cover and protect their valuable mobile device with our convenient, easy-to-use disposable, touch sensitive transparent tablet covers available in a variety of styles.

The cost and scarcity of single-use gloves are forcing people to consider other hand protection options when applying surface disinfectants. MDS has chemical-resistant gloves that can keep you covered. Washable for re-use, these chemical protection gloves will help you conserve and save on those single-use gloves when used for sanitizing. And they won't deteriorate during use!

Computer keyboards are commonly available for public use. If these devices are not sanitized between uses, they can become a hot zone for the cross-contamination of bacteria, germs or viruses. Placing a disposable poly barrier cover on a keyboard, mouse or tablet and replacing it each shift could be a key component to infection control. These new universal computer barrier covers are quick, easy to use and prolong the keyboard's quality.

Finally, the long awaited news many of us have been been waiting for has finally arrived - Phase 1 re-opening! For those in Phase 1, this means construction, manufacturing, retail pickup, agriculture, forestry and fishing businesses can resume and work gloves that need to be ordered!

Soon "the pause" will be lifted and it will that time of year where the jack hammers, street rollers, pylon cones and highway workers line the roadways. When construction season officially starts, workers will be required to wear their hard hats, work gloves and bright colored work clothing.

Contaminants can ruin a computer keyboard in seconds, plus they are a breeding ground for infectious germs and bacteria. If you manage a business that relies on computer keyboards then you need to consider these protective barrier sleeve covers. These premium barrier sleeves are crystal clear, smooth, easy to use and allow individuals to fully operate and view keyboards while preventing unwanted contaminates from breeding.

An off-shore virus swarmed virtually every state forcing establishments throughout the country to close or "pause". Restaurants, offices, showrooms and retail stores will eventually reopen but will there be changes in the way business is conducted in the new germophobic world?

If you work in the petrochemical, oil/gas or utility industries and are seeking a flexible, highly dexterous arc flash-rated work glove, then you need to check out these innovative neoprene coated Dexterity® knit gloves. Advertised as the world's thinnest arc flash-rated glove, these S18KGNE Dexterity® Work Safety Gloves comfortably combine flame-resistance and cut protection into one glove.

Why do you cover your face but not your cell phone? Do you realize that your cell phones are being exposed to pathogens and it can breed there for nine days? Before you pick up that smart device to check for news updates, you need to beware. You could be the next stat! If there's one thing vid loves, it's an exposed swiper!

Each year, more than 67,000 workers and do-it-yourselfers are injured by table saws, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) resulting in more than 33,000 emergency room visits and 4,000 amputations. Medical costs for the treatment of saw injuries are estimated at more than $2 billion every year with the average hand injury claim is now $6,000, with individual workers' compensation claims reaching nearly $7,500. Reach for these Level A9 Extreme Cut Safety Gloves to lower hand cut injuries.

An article in the New York post claims coronavirus can survive on shoes for up to 5 days, experts warn. The coronavirus is known to make a home on many surfaces, including doorknobs, cardboard boxes, portable electronic devices and shopping carts. Now, to the surprise of probably no one, experts are calling our shoes a "breeding ground" for germs. Placing a tacky step-on floor mat in high traffic areas and main entrances will significantly decrease the amount of unwanted particulates and dirt that is tracked in from foot-traffic, wheeled machinery and/or work carts.

While there is still much to learn about coronavirus, there is one thing scientists are learning. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), coronavirus likes surfaces and suggests that people may acquire the virus through the air and after touching contaminated objects and surfaces. Don't fret it, MDS has products that help prevent the cross-contamination of germs that cause disease.

The need to be seen is critical for worker safety. This is especially true for workers who work on or near moving vehicles or equipment and in low light conditions. Workers can draw attention to themselves by wearing ANSI compliant high-visibility garments in an effort to help prevent fatalities and injuries from "struck-by" hazards.

Wheat straw is the stalk matter left over after wheat grains are harvested. Traditionally, the stalks have been treated as waste however many facilities are reclaiming this material and converting it to an exciting new, all-natural product with massive environmental benefits! Would you believe me if I said that wheat could potentially eradiate plastic stirrers (stir sticks), cocktail sticks, highball sticks and perhaps even plastic drinking straws all over the world? Well it's true!

There have been reports of infection control breaches in dentistry that claim single-use disposable items were being reused in dental offices. It was reported that dental offices were cleaning items in a high level disinfecting solution ("cold sterile") prior to reuse even though these items were labeled for one-time patient use. After further investigation, it seems that this is a relatively common practice in dentistry. So, you may be asking what's the big deal?

Touchscreen compatible work gloves provide operators the ability to quickly look up information from touch enabled devices without having to remove their safety gloves, putting their bare hands at risk to injury. Superior Glove® offers several styles of touchscreen compatible ANSI safety rated industrial work gloves for demanding industries that incorporate on-the-job swipe compatible technologies.

For many of us, environmentalism begins with the recycling symbol and ends at the blue recycling bin. The simple act of throwing something away into a large box marked with a recycling sign is enough to make some of us feel good, like we've done our part to help reduce landfill waste. Unfortunately, many people don't realize there's a dirty and dark side to recycling plastics.

Occupational wearers of clothing with high-visibility features such as retro-reflective stripes include emergency responders, utility personnel, railway and highway workers, construction workers, towing services, airport workers, or many other places where workers are near moving vehicles or in dark areas or low light conditions. Buyer Beware: Not all hi-viz safety apparel is created equal.

Superior Glove® boasts a whole bunch of hand protection awards and it isn't by fluke. Now you can add their S230TAXVB ChemStop™ Impact-Resistant PVC-Coated Gloves to their portfolio! These 2019 ISHN Award Winning Chemstop™ PVC-Coated Gloves are loaded with safety and comfort features. If you are worried about glove snags-then you need these work gloves!

Correctional officers or prison guards play a crucial role within the prison system. But working as a correctional officer brings with it dangerous job conditions that are related to this line of work. Research has shown that correctional officers experience high stress levels, serious injury or even death as a result of their jobs. OraBrite® Secure Care Correctional Security Products Provide the Perfect Balance of Safety and Quality!

Commonly touched hard non-porous surfaces become hot beds for germs. A critical element in infection control or infection prevention is the prevention of cross contamination and disease transmission from equipment or other surfaces. Exceptionally fast and effective, SaniZide Pro 1® makes staying compliant easier by reducing the risk of cross-contamination with true, one-minute kill claims that are effective at killing 48 microorganisms that include MRSA, VRE, Tuberculosis, Influenza, Poliovirus, Wuhan Coronavirus, Norovirus and Rhinovirus.

If you are searching for the perfect container for cultivating plants or growing seedlings, we have easy, healthy and eco-friendly container solutions for you! These plant-based PLA containers will fully breakdown within 12 weeks and are versatile, leak-proof, sturdy and perfect for growing seeds, mushrooms, organics, cuttings and transplanting. They even decompose into healthy soil!

If you're a masonry, window washer, fence installer, roofer, commercial fishermen, automotive detailer, work in refrigeration, process meat, fish or poultry and need an amazing grip glove with extra protection against cuts and fluids, then check out these new reasonably priced waterproof, cut-resistant industrial G-Tek® PolyKor® winter work safety gloves from PIP® (Protective Industrial Products).

Did you know that in 2019, over 4.7 BILLION toothbrushes were disposed of here in the United States? This equates to 200 million pounds of additional poly waste added to our landfills ever year. Here's the worst fact ... toothbrushes take 400+ years to decompose - yikes! We have a better, more sustainable solution! A new line of Eco-friendly, biodegradable professional dental toothbrushes are keeping teeth clean and Earth cleaner!

You may be asking yourself how can surfaces such touchscreens, remotes or computer keypads contribute to a potential health hazard? Well, daily routines contribute to this phenomenon as tablets, keyboards and mouse devices are widely used and very often shared by several different people. With each keystroke or click, germs compound, multiply and cross transfer to other surfaces. This is where disposable surfaces barriers help.

If there is one key component that may help you in your search for warmth and comfort during the cold weather work months it's winter gloves. But winter gloves are really only as effective as its thermal linings. Here is a breakdown of the four most common thermal linings used in today's industrial winter work gloves. What's in yours?

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) controls all the regulations related to items that are added to food (i.e. direct additives) and items that may come in contact with food (i.e. indirect additives). Title 21 of the CFR is reserved for rules of the Food and Drug Administration. But what does this mean for PPE?

With the cold and flu season in full swing, commonly touched non-porous surfaces become hot beds for germs. Disinfecting these surfaces becomes important as it can lead to an infectious disease transmission in a health care or other facility. DisCide® Ultra is a one-step, ready-to-use hospital-level disinfectant that kills pathogens in one minute or less and it disrupts "the chain of infection"!

Utility work is essential for keeping electricity running into our homes, schools and businesses but working with high voltage equipment is highly dangerous. Linemen risk falls, cuts, electric shocks, burns and other injuries while on the job every day, and these incidents can even be fatal. Linemen can reduce the risk of personal injury with the Endura® series of leather lineman gloves and mitts from Superior Glove®!

Extreme cold weather is a dangerous situation that can bring on serious health emergencies. If you're working outside in cold, wet, icy, or snowy conditions your hands are at risk for cold stress. This 378GOBDTK Endura® Deluxe Double Weight 3M Thinsulate® Driver Gloves from Superior Glove® was engineered for extreme winter work by some of the best glove designers in the world!

If you own or run a restaurant, you already know about the long hours, hard work, fast pace and that food establishments are built on a solid reputation for good quality food, good customer service and dining cleanliness. But here's a simple fact - foodborne pathogens can bring your business to a screaming halt!

Made with innovative and industry leading safety features, from the PIP® series of head protection, JSP® Evolution® 6100 Series of hard hats are some of the most feature rich hard hats available today! Available in a variety of styles and an array of colors, Evolution® hard hats offer several innovative and industry leading features while maximizing personal safety and all day comfort.

Wearing high-visibility PPE that adheres to the new 2015 ANSI Hi-vis standard is advantageous in almost every industry, and work gloves should be no exception. Whether it is day or night, summer or winter, implementing these high-viz retro-reflective work gloves will help keep workers' hands in plain sight and will return a light back to its source.

When temperatures plummet, cold settings can make it difficult for workers to perform jobs effectively. As body heat escapes, conditions can go from uncomfortable to unsafe, with frostbite and hypothermia being concerns. Another major concern facing outdoor workers is the ability to be seen by moving vehicles and machinery, especially during low light or dark conditions. If you are seeking to keep your outdoor workers dry, warm and highly visible, then check out this winning combination.

Cold conditions offer its own challenges when it comes to worker safety, especially when it comes to those employees who work outside in the elements. A first line defense to cold protection should always start with the hands. From cut-resistant to waterproof gloves, to thermal glove liners to heat producing string knits, check out our wide variety of work gloves for cold conditions! We have a style for every task!

If you live in a cold weather climate, then you most likely suffer through the winter season dealing with cold hands and feet. Some will opt for winter gloves and boots but sometimes these aren't enough to prevent the painful numbing and tingling. If you work outdoors or attend cold weather sporting events, we have cold weather relief for you.

A good wiper will quickly, effortlessly and efficiently absorb cleaning agents and remove stubborn build-up. Quality wipers won't streak or leave unwanted residue or lint on glass. If you demand a crystal clear windshield, glass display case or mirrors, then check out these Kimberly Clark Professional 42346 WypAll® L10 Limited-Use Light Duty Wiper.

Did you know that your hands and fingers have far more nerve endings than any other part of our body? For this reason, an injury to the fingertips is one of the most painful. If you handle heavy objects or a hammer for a living, you most likely already know this. In a quest to reduce fingertip injuries, Superior Glove® has launched work gloves with PinchGuard - a new safety technology featuring crush-resistant finger caps and it's revolutionizing hand protection and elevating compliance!

The hazards of hypodermic needlesticks are clear - just one puncture of the skin can transmit Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or HIV (AIDS). Because intravenous drug abusers are more likely to carry these bloodborne diseases, law enforcement and public safety personnel face the threat of contracting one of these diseases every time they perform a body or property search.The PointGuard® line of hand protection is pure needlestick defense.

Beat the cold in comfort! These quality made Hi-Vis winter work jackets from PIP® (Protective Industrial Products) provide the cold protection and versatility workers need to help them stay warm without hindering their work. Check out these popular Class 3 dynamic cold weather work jackets that feature thick 300D polyester shells for a strong and durable barrier against the elements. Paired with insulation options that are dense and warm, they do not add constricting bulk.