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1 7 SAFETY ESSENTIALS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT graybar.com/safety

2 Did you know every day in America 13 people go to work and never come home? And every year nearly four million people suffer a workplace injury from which they may never recover.* Electrical hazards can result in serious injury or death of employees that work on or around electrical equipment in industrial facilities. To help ensure a safe workplace, personnel must understand electrical safety standards and regulations, electrical hazards, and safe work procedures and protective equipment. Here are 7 essentials to help you in the journey toward an injury-free work environment. *U.S. department of Labor Website: dol.gov

3 NUMBER ONE Fall Protection 3M Sealed ReLoad Retractable Lifeline New technology helps protect the 3M Sealed ReLoad Retractable Lifeline from corrosion, making it a great fall protection solution for harsh environments. The innovative, modular retractable lanyard design provides consistent performance and allows on-site inspection and servicing, helping to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. WATCH TO LEARN MORE.

4 NUMBER TWO Safety Signage Brady s 10 Signs to Spot During a Plant Walkthrough Safety signs are the primary way to communicate important warnings and messages to your employees, on-site contractors and other visitors. Under OSHA s Hazard Communication Standard update, organizations can now use either the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standards from (ANSI Z53.1, Z35.1 & Z35.2) or from 2011 (ANSI Z535.1, Z535.2 & Z535.5) for safety signage. DOWNLOAD BRADY S GUIDE TO FACILITY SAFETY SIGNAGE. A safety alert symbol needed for Danger, Warning and Caution signs Greater use of symbols and pictograms Text is succinct, active tense, left justified and follows character case rules Communicates hazard, consequence and avoidance statements

5 NUMBER THREE Find Fault Current Fast Bussmann by Eaton FC 2 Available Fault Current Calculator The first fully-functioning mobile app that allows the use of standard mobile devices to calculate available fault currents, generate one-line diagrams and produce compliance labels for power systems without any of the associated fees. Features of the FC 2 Calculator allows for easy entry of system components for fast, accurate fault current calculation Calculation includes one-line diagram generation Produces NEC compliant labels for ing, printing and posting Users can create labels as JPEGs for added convenience and compatibility App includes a User Guide with helpful tips Fuse Sizing Guide helps determine fuse and conductor sizes for main, feeder and branch circuits Technical support and customer service is available via directly from the app SEE IT IN ACTION AND DOWNLOAD NOW.

6 NUMBER FOUR The Right Watertight Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Watertight Wiring Devices When it comes to safety, most everyone knows that water and electricity can create a dangerous environment. From harsh factory and construction sites to laboratories and outdoor applications, ensuring a watertight seal for electrical devices is critical to ensuring maximum safety of personnel in any wet environment. This line of plugs, connectors, receptacles and more features: Unique cone seal prevents water, dirt and debris from collecting at the cable entrance Hubbell patented Gotcha Ring provides unparalleled strain relief Collapsible bushing adapts to cable size so nut can always fully close on body Double insulated elastomeric cover and thermoplastic body for extra safety and water resistance Exclusive triple by-pass sealing system NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P, IP65, IP66, IP67 WATCH TO LEARN MORE.

7 NUMBER FIVE Pocket Guide to NEC Code Changes Leviton Handy reference developed to convey the primary changes to the 2014 NEC when compared to the 2011 NEC. This enables electrical and low-voltage professionals to keep informed and stay in Code compliance from one Code cycle to the next. DOWNLOAD POCKET GUIDE.

8 NUMBER SIX Don t Be Dumb Around Electricity Tips Fluke Anyone who makes their living by working with electricity quickly develops a healthy respect for anything with even a remote chance of being live. Yet the pressures of getting a job done on time or getting a mission-critical piece of equipment back on line can result in carelessness and uncharacteristic mistakes by even the most seasoned electrician. DOWNLOAD THIS LIST AS A QUICK REMINDER OF WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN TAKING ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS.

9 NUMBER SEVEN Graybar Makes Safety Simple One Source for All Your Safety Needs At Graybar we know that workplace safety is a serious matter. The good news is, it doesn t have to be difficult. We have a portfolio of manufacturers and products that are well known and respected throughout the industry. Here s a sample to the right. Find out more at graybar.com/safety. WORKPLACE SAFETY SOLUTIONS OSHA Cited Standards, Product Category and Manufacturer Listings FALL PROTECTION Harnesses Lanyards Body Belts Rescue Systems Fall Protection Kits SCAFFOLDING / LADDERS Ladders Ladder Racks Ladder Parts & Accessories Scaffolds Scaffold Parts & Accessories Climbers Climber Parts & Accessories RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Disposable Respirators Disposable Respirator Parts & Accessories Respirator Fit Testing Cartridge Respirators Cartridge Respirators Parts & Accessories Powered Air & Supplied Air Systems Powered Air & Supplied Air System Parts & Accessories Escape Respirators CATEGORIES MANUFACTURERS CATEGORIES MANUFACTURERS 3M Personal Safety Division DBI/Sala Ergodyne Klein Tools Lewis Manufacturing Co Miller by Honeywell MSA Protecta DBI/Sala Jobox Kidde Klein Tools Louisville Ladder Rubbermaid Werner Ladders 3M Personal Safety Division Allegro Binks Gerson Jackson Kimberly Clark Moldex MSA North Respiratory Protection Optrel LOCKOUT / TAGOUT Door Knobs, Levers & Deadbolts Lock Boxes Padlocks Cables Lockouts & Hasps Security Seals ELECTRICAL WIRING / ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DESIGN Plugs / Receptacles GFCI / AFCI Switches Fuses Extension & Power Cords Wire Management Wire Connectors Electrical Power Testing Process Measurement PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Arc Flash Protection Clothing Shirts, Pants, Bibs & Coveralls Gloves & Sleeves Insulating Blankets Hot Sticks & Tools Dielectric Boots Line Hose & Covers American Lock Brady CCL C.H. Hanson Keeper Master Lock North by Honeywell CATEGORIES MANUFACTURERS CATEGORIES MANUFACTURERS 3M Electrical Eaton s Cooper Wiring Devices business Daniel Woodhead Eaton s Bussmann business Fluke Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Ideal Industries Leviton Panduit Pass & Seymour CATEGORIES MANUFACTURERS CATEGORIES MANUFACTURERS 3M Personal Safety Division Bulwark FR Klein Tools Salisbury by Honeywell

10 CONTACT US! We hope that this guide helped you identify a few areas in your facility where you can improve safety. For more information about any of the essentials in this guide, contact your local Graybar representative at GRAYBAR or fill out this online form to have a sales representative call you. There are a variety of ways Graybar can help you streamline your safety needs. Let us know how we can help! Learn more about Graybar Safety Solutions. Learn more about the best new products at graybar.com/safety. Sign up for the industrial newsletter.