Safety Today: History, focus and market presence

Safety Today, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is one of the largest full service safety equipment distributors in North America with focus in the Glass, Metalworking & Equipment Manufacturing, Automotive, Cruise Line and Food Processing sectors, protecting workers and their worksites for over 64 years. We work closely with our customers to provide personalized risk/cost-reduction solutions ranging from a comprehensive product offering to full-service training and work-site/job hazard assessment capabilities.

Equipment and services are provided from our main distribution center in Groveport, Ohio as well as from locations across the United States and Canada - including Lexington, Kentucky; Merrillville, Indiana; Turlock, California; Alpharetta, Georgia; Pompano Beach, Florida; Andover, Massachusetts; San Antonio, Texas; Chattanooga Tennessee and Brantford, Ontario. We also have an affiliated safety company in Sao Paulo, Brazil and a strategic alliance in Mexico City to support customer needs in these two rapidly expanding markets.

Safety Today is active in and long time member of the National Safety Council (NSC), Safety Equipment Distributors Association (SEDA), and Safety Marketing Group (SMG). We participate on Supplier Advisory Boards for leading safety equipment manufacturers including 3M, Kimberly Clark, MSA and Sperian. We are also active in various initiatives being driven by the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International).

Philosophy

Safety is our singular pursuit and core competency. Our first priority is to protect workers, save lives, and return people home to their families every workday. We provide targeted solutions for the health, safety and environmental challenges of today’s workplace and regulatory climate. These solutions are delivered through a variety of tailored programs designed together so our efforts effectively support your goals and objectives.

Programs and services

As a Safety Specialist, we provide our customers with numerous on-site programs and solution specific services across the spectrum of safety requirements including:

PPE Assessment Surveys
Job Hazard Assessment Compilation (JHA)
Hand Protection Analysis
Respiratory Fit-Testing
Facility Identification and Marking Survey
Fall Protection Training and Inspection Certifications
Confined Space and Emergency Response/Rescue Training
Prescription Eyewear Programs
Instrumentation Services, Repair and Refurbishment
PPE Standardization Programs
Product Application & Use Training
Technical Product Solution Support
Web Ordering & Customized Marketing Services
Punch-Out and E-Catalog Services
Cost-Savings Programs
Consignment Systems
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
AED Evaluation and Support
Hazardous Materials Reporting and Compliance Support
PPE Custom Kitting

Commitment

Our people — from our experienced inside Customer Account Specialists to our highly trained and QSSP certified Field Safety Specialists — are committed to providing the finest products, fast and professional service and comprehensive product knowledge. We are privileged to have the opportunity to service customers’ safety requirements, and we look forward to providing customers with the best in quality solutions and customer satisfaction.

Our unwavering commitment to personal safety in the workplace comes from the heart, because the company that began as a small family business has always put family at the forefront.

Our field safety specialists throughout North America provide on-site technical support, full safety audits, and employee training programs on proper fit and use of safety products. We help plant operations and facilities apply cost-reduction and risk-reduction solutions in the following area:

Fall Protection

Comprehensive fall-protection program
Fall-protection equipment inspection services
Consultation and evaluation of areas of risk to complete training and technical support
Recommend cost-effective fall-protection solutions that will provide your associates the greatest safety and peace of mind
Facility/Environmental Protection
Preventive programs for safe handling of flammable materials and dangerous chemicals
Hazardous-spill prevention and control strategies
Minimizing risk from slippery work surfaces
Traffic safety, poor visibility, and more

Repiratory Protection

Air quality sampling and monitoring
Fit testing and proper use training
Your turnkey solution: A complete supplied air solution

Arc Flash Analysis

NFPA 70E education programs
Electrical hazards analysis and prevention
Ongoing support and regulatory compliance

Confined Space Entry

Evaluate your current confined-space protection
Recommend evacuation and ventilator systems to reduce risk
Ensure accident-prevention plans are current and comply with industry and regulatory standards