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The Value of Ready-to-Ship Tooling Basics
Looking for industrial hand tools, power tools and accessories at wholesale pricing? As of January 2018, Hansler Smith is now stocking various products for our clients' industrial tooling needs. In Ontario, the competition on tools is fierce, but with superior supplier relationships, excellent customer service and the IN-STOCK product quality and variety - Hansler Smith fits the bill.
With Gray Tools' warranty - its hard to go wrong. Gray Tools are built to last and they outperform. Details like the mirror chrome on the 7-Piece Wrench Sets, Reversible Ratchet and Socket Sets, are also an added benefit.
CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR NEW IN-STOCK OFFERINGS TODAY!
With fluctuating industry trends and tighter budgets, pre-purchasing tooling supplies and equipment is not ideal. With these in-stock additions, clients will no longer have to worry about lead and ship time to acquire the everyday tools they need to have employees perform basic work functions.
Many of the selected in-stock offerings fall under the "Tools Everyone Should Own" category, so it only makes sense that these tools' uses and ultimate versatility are worthwhile for the workplace as well. One surely never knows when they may need a hammer, a measuring tape, a level or more utility knives - on the jobsite, or off it.
For all your industrial tooling supply needs in Ontario, think of Hansler Smith. With 65 years in business, Hansler has become excellent at delivering clients the right product at the right time for the right price.
WHAT HAND TOOLS WERE ADDED TO OUR GUARANTEED IN-STOCK PRODUCT LINE-UP?
Introducing our New SHOWA Glove Samples
New Product Samples
Hansler Smith is very excited to show their clients their brand new glove rolls from Showa, in celebration of integrating a few of their gloves into the expanded 2018 Stock Catalogue. There's no easier way to prove quality and suitability, than by simply trying it on.
The rolls provide a good breadth of cut, water, abrasion, tear, puncture, cold and chemically resistant gloves and include our IN-STOCK selections for 2018:
Showa 306®, 13-Gauge, Latex Coated Knit, S-XXL
- Engineered full foam aerated latex coating, extra grip coating on palm
- Breathable coating technology
- Breathable 13 gauge liner
- Anatomical hand shape design
- Seamless knit
Showa 406® Double-Layer Latex Coated Knit, M-XXL
- Engineered full foam latex coating with second latex coating on palm
- Protects hands down to -30°C for short or intermittent contact
- Water repellent, seamless knit
- Breathable coating technology
- Anatomical hand shape design
Showa 4561® Kevlar® Strength Zorb-IT 15-Gauge, S-XXL
- The latest innovation in protective gloves
- Engineered with Kevlar® strength for unbelievable comfort with exceptional cut, heat and flame resistance
- Thinner glove for improved dexterity Zorb-IT® grip technology absorbs 2x more oil for stronger grip
- Made with a 15-gauge liner and a premium fit for long-use comfort
- ASTM ANSI Cut Resistance Level A4
>> FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANSI RATING MEANINGS, CHECK OUT OUR PREVIOUS POST ON THE SUBJECT HERE.
The Shocking Ways Canadians Injure Themselves Over the Holidays and How to Prevent It
According to the recent studies, a staggering number of injuries happen over the holidays, and as every good Occupational Health and Safety coordinator knows, identifying hazards is the first step to solving them.
The increase in injuries seen over the holiday season ranges from minor cuts, scrapes, slips and falls to life-altering incidents.
One Alberta Emergency Department Doctor studied the trends he was seeing in his direct practise and found that from 2002 to 2012, that about 70% of the non-minor injuries involved neurological damage (from skull fractures to bleeding on the brain), 43% suffered spinal damage and roughly 66% sustained lung or chest trauma. 95% of the patients with these severe injuries were male, the average age of patients was 55 and the majority fell from a ladder directly as opposed to from the roof.
On top of hanging and removing decorations, Canadians also suffered injuries from slips, trips and falls, motor-vehicle crashes compounded by slippery roads and, to a lesser extent, cooking-related injuries. Year round, falls have overtaken motor-vehicle accidents as a more major cause of serious injuries - both on and off the jobsite.
It is important to remind employees to take the same precautions that would be expected of them in a work setting at home when taking on these holiday-related tasks. As flippant as most Canadians are about such holiday tasks, a lack of appropriate planning and safety precautions on the part of employees can cost their employers profoundly in the long run. With New Years parties around the corner, this remains a pressing health and safety concern worth discussion.
The Accident Claims Advice (Organization) (ACA), tallied data and found similar results. In their report, specific circumstances were highlighted which offers insight into the ways in which these incidents can be better prevented:
- 36-year-old male was putting up Christmas decorations, looked up, sneezed and swallowed a thumb tack.
- 44-year-old female was on a ladder taking down Christmas lights when she slipped and fell off her porch.
- 10-year-old male was riding a hoverboard he got as a Christmas present and fell off.
- 34-year-old female was drinking alcohol at a Christmas party and fell over, hitting her head on a table.
- 65-year-old female was carrying a Christmas tree down steps to basement at home and fell.
- 32-year-old male was dancing at a Christmas party when he twisted and sprained his left knee.
- 14-year-old male stapled his finger while using a staple gun to hang Christmas lights.
- 39-year-old male was hanging Christmas lights on an outdoor tree when he burned his wrist, causing him to startle and fall 16 feet from ladder.
Certainly, the prevalence and nature of the aforementioned incidents re-affirms that First Aid Kits are a crucially important part of every workplace and home environment.
Though we may hope to go long between uses that we nearly forget they're there, it's important to check the expiration date of your supplies, top up anything that has been used and ensure there's an adequate amount of supplies per kit depending on the number of people in your household/employees.
>> Click THIS link to Purchase our In-Stock Offering, or give us a call today!
Confined Space Guide: What You Need to Know, and What You Need to Supply
Confined Space FAQs
What is a Confined Space?
According to the Ministry of Labour, a confined space means a "fully or partially enclosed space, that is 1. (a) that is not both designed and constructed for continuous human occupancy, and (b) in which atmospheric hazards may occur because of its construction, location or contents or because of work that is done in it."
What Kinds of Hazards Should be Considered?
According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, hazards in confined spaces can include any of the following:
- Poor air quality
- Hazards from asphyxiants
- Chemical exposures due to skin contact or ingestion as well as inhalation of 'bad' air.
- Fire hazard: There may be an explosive/flammable atmosphere due to flammable liquids and gases and combustible dusts which if ignited would lead to fire or explosion.
- Process-related hazards such as residual chemicals, release of contents of a supply line.
- Physical hazards: noise, heat/cold, radiation, vibration, electrical, and inadequate lighting.
- Safety hazards such as moving parts of equipment, structural hazards, engulfment, entanglement, slips, falls.
- Vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- Shifting or collapse of bulk material.
- Barrier failure resulting in a flood or release of free-flowing solid or liquid.
- Visibility (e.g., smoke particles in air).
- Biological hazards
Quick-Guide to 2015 Legislative Changes for Construction
In terms of confined space entry, the last of the changes legislatively occurred back in August of 2015, and previous to that, in 2011. In 2015, The Ministry of Labour re-defined confined space within the construction industry in 5 main ways:
(1) Controlling Contractor
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The controlling contractor became responsible for coordinating the activities of employees at the job site.
- Previously, it was called the "host employer" which essentially meant the project proponent. This is a critically important point for any business which regularly acts as a subcontractor. The controlling contractor is defined as being
(2) Competent Person
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Evaluation of job sites to identify what could be defined as confined space and take adequate safety precautions as a result, now has to be done by what is called a 'competent person' in the legislation. This raises some issues as the OSHA defines a competent person as "someone capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards, and who has the authority to enact prompt changes."
(3) Atmospheric Monitoring
- Prior to 2011, periodic (occasional) monitoring was sufficient to meet the atmospheric monitoring condition, but no set time interval minimum was set
- Now, the Ministry demands that employers should monitor atmospheric conditions "continuously" while recognizing that in some instances that may be closer in practice to periodic monitoring depending on the environment
(4) Engulfment hazards monitoring
- Employers must use early-warning systems to monitor for such things as flash flooding to ensure workers have sufficient time to safely exit the confined space
(5) Suspension of permits
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Entry permits can be suspended without the need to re-apply for a new one, in case external, temporary hazards are present for the previously committed entry time - examples of this may include: thunderstorms, flooding, power outages, or severe weather events
Safety Equipment and Supplies
Fall Arrest Equipment
In terms of confined space, the first thing people often think of is Fall Arrest equipment - and rightfully so. At Hansler, the Miller Honeywell Titan II Non-Stretch Harness, the North Hybrid Soft Pak Energy-Absorbing Lanyard, the North/Miller DuraFlex Python Harness and the North/Miller TurboLite Personal Fall Limiter are always IN-STOCK, GUARANTEED. Countless other harnesses and accessories can be obtained through a simple order.
>> SHOP these Fall Arrest items here.
Respiratory Protection
Hansler Smith has a wide array of IN-STOCK respiratory protective pieces including full and half face piece respirators and filters and cartridges. Hansler Smith wants to equip you with the best, and with brands that you can trust - that's why Honeywell North 7600, 7700 and 3M's 6000 and 6500 face pieces can be found in-stock, for just one example.
>> BROWSE the entire Respiratory Protection category here.
Other Personal Protective Equipment of Importance
Head Protection and Protective Clothing are also highly important in a confined space to protect workers from both falling and any potential biological hazards that may be present or arise.
>> Explore IN-STOCK offerings in these categories by clicking here (Head Protection), and here (Protective Clothing).
What can Hansler Smith offer that differs from your current industrial supply provider?
Hansler Smith has some of the greatest manufacturing agreements in the industrial supply sphere in Ontario and those savings are transferred on to our clients. Hansler's customer service is unmatched by the competition - typically offering same day delivery on in-stock merchandise, for no delivery fees.
READ THIS for a Sneak Peek Into Our Massive 2018 Stock Catalogue Expansion
Even in the industrial supply realm, it is sometimes easy to forget the value of having your bases covered. With markets trending only ever so slowly upwards, it seems like a good time to stick to just the immediate needs with regards to your industrial supply purchasing. Problematically, sometimes a need arises that wasn't predicted and suddenly, you find yourself in a bit of a mess - what if your industrial supplier doesn't carry Hand Tools and the like "basics" in-stock?
Hansler Smith wants to take this opportunity to let existing and prospective clients know that we are expanding our in-stock offerings, so you can rest assured that this Ontario industrial supplier has what you need, when you need it.
The 2018 edition of the annual Stock Catalogue, which is set to release in January 2018, will now contain:
Hansler Smith was founded in 1953 as a one-location operation, and it has grown since then to multiple locations across Ontario with hundreds of thousands of product offerings from thousands of manufacturers. As we endeavour into our 65th year, our commitment to providing the right product to the right customer at the right time has strengthened.
Every addition in our 2018 Stock Catalogue is also being added to the website, making it easier than ever for you to shop Hansler Smith online. Stay tuned to the Product pages to keep up to date as prices change and new products are being added daily!
FEATURED PRODUCTS IN THE 2018 STOCK CATALOGUE INCLUDE:
3M - North by Honeywell - Superior Glove - Ronco - DuPont - Kimberly-Clark* Professional - Showa - Gray Tools - Kuny's - Lift-rite - Konstant Storage Solutions - Clarkson-Osborn - M2 Professional - Olfa - Blended Specialty Chemicals - Coast - Saltex - Brady - Deb - Samuel Strapping - Pyramex - Eco II - Lawrasons - Justrite - Dentec Safety Specialists Inc - Malpack - Phoenix - Baffin - Intertape/ICI - Edge Protective Eyewear - Metalware - H. Paulin & Co - Zebra Paper Converters Inc - Doverco and many more!
Reserve your copy of the upcoming Catalogue today by filling in the form, giving us a call at 800-267-8150 or sending an email to sales@hansler.com
Holiday Hours 2017-18
Please find above our HOURS OF OPERATION for the 2017-2018 Holiday Season. We are looking forward to continuing to help you and your business with innovative solutions, service and value into 2018.
We invite you to continue to check out our website while we're away to get the most of our Current Promotions, Reserve Your Copy of Our Upcoming Stock Catalogue and to Discover all Kinds of Great Content. Placing your order(s) online is fast, easy and secure.
Thank you for your business!