Richard A. Rivkin is President and Chief Executive Officer of Saf-T-Gard International, Inc., a family-owned and operated global supplier of industrial safety products in Northbrook, Illinois. Saf T Gard operates the Voltgard Test Lab for rubber insulating products in the United States. To learn more, visit www.saftgard.com or call 1-800-548-GARD (4273).

Protecting hands from arc flash

Inspect gloves & know their voltage protection

Richard Rivkin

February 18, 2016

Arc flash and electrical shock injuries continue to pose a significant threat to workplace health and safety.

Protecting hands from arc flash

Inspect gloves & know their voltage protection

Richard Rivkin

February 3, 2016

Arc flash and electrical shock injuries continue to pose a significant threat to workplace health and safety.

Choose the right rubber insulating glove for the task at hand

Richard Rivkin

July 1, 2015

Arc flash is one of the most dangerous and costly hazards in the workplace today.

IGA Helping Hand

Retesting rubber insulating gloves

In-service testing ensures safety & saves money

Richard Rivkin

February 2, 2012

Over the last several months there have been many articles written about NFPA 70E, the “arc flash standard” and the changes in the 2012 edition.

Give yourself a hand

Richard Rivkin

February 8, 2009

To stay compliant, rubber insulating gloves need to periodically be electrically retested.

On Demand Learn how to harness the power of visual communication to create a resilient safety culture and keep employees connected, informed, invested, and safe as they re-enter the workplace.

In this webinar, our experts will provide tips on how to care for and maintain your FR/AR clothing, including when to use industrial laundering or at-home laundering.

ISHN Magazine

2021 February

Here’s the summary: Among the articles in the February 2021 issue of ISHN Magazine, we dive deep into anti-bullying policies, discuss cold weather safety tips and offer advice on creating an emergency response plan for remote work sites.

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