3M™ Protecta® Cobra™ Rope Grab AC202D – Stop use and product recall


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July 2019

3M Fall Protection has determined that the 3M™ PROTECTA® Cobra Mobile/Manual Rope Grab AC202D is incorrectly stamped for use with 1/2 to 3/4 inch diameter rope on the exterior body of the unit. This Cobra Rope Grab is certified for use ONLY with 5/8 inch diameter polyester or polypropylene rope. All marketing information and the Instructions for Use (IFU) for this rope grab correctly identify the size of rope to be used as 5/8 inch polyester/polypropylene rope.

In the event of a fall from height, a Cobra Rope Grab used with 1/2 inch diameter rope may not arrest the fall and could result in serious injury or death to the worker. To remedy this situation, 3M is launching a Stop Use & Product Recall to replace all AC202D and related Cobra Rope Grabs that are stamped 1/2"-3/4" Dia.

Owners/users of AC202D Cobra Rope Grabs can choose one of the following options for each affected rope grab they own:

Option 1
Free, new, properly marked replacement AC202 Cobra Rope Grab

OR

Option 2
$100 USD refund

Distributors with affected Cobra Rope Grabs in stock can choose to receive credit for the amount of their original purchase(s) or free replacements.

Go to 3M recall website to file claim or for further information.

Are You OSHA Compliant? Here's What To Do NOW for USP 800


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By Brad Tom

Are you ready to be OSHA-compliant prior to the December 1 deadline for USP 800? If you are a healthcare professional, veterinary professional, home healthcare worker, this chapter may apply to you. It applies to all personnel who handle hazardous drug preparations, and all entities that store, prepare, transport or administer hazardous drugs, such as pharmacies, hospitals, patient treatment clinics, or veterinarians’ offices.

Here's what you need to know — and do — now:

  • Think about the journey of a hazardous drug though your organization, and its interaction points, from receipt through disposal. This is what USP 800 covers.
  • Because the healthcare industry can't "eliminate the hazard" as other industries would in a compliance initiative, it's essential to make handling hazardous drugs as safe as possible for all pharmacists, technicians, nurses, physicians, physician assistants, home healthcare workers, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians.
  • This involves personal protection, engineering controls, and work practices that may need to be upgraded.
  • Patient safety and employee safety are equally critical, because your employees are the ones caring for the patients.
  • It's a federal standard, and everyone must be on board for compliance.

More than eight million US healthcare workers are exposed to hazardous drugs each year. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) considers a drug to be hazardous if it is known to cause cancer, reproductive harm (such as infertility), birth defects, organ toxicity at low doses, or exhibits characteristics in humans or animals that mimic existing hazardous drugs.

Having the right hazardous drug kits on hand before the new standard takes effect is essential.

The Spill Hero Hazardous Drug Kit, a new drug waste cleanup and disposal kit for compounding and non-compounding pharmacies, provides a completely safe and compliant method to handle hazardous drugs, such as Fentanyl, chemotherapy drugs, waste from compounding, returned unused medicines, and biohazard waste.

We offer both a Spill Hero Hazardous Drug Basic Personal Protection Kit and a Spill Hero Hazardous Drug Deluxe Compounding Kit. The features and benefits of the Spill Hero Hazardous Drug Kits include:

  • Personal protection equipment (PPE) and tools to keep your employees safe and protected during hazardous drug interactions
  • All necessary supplies for spill clean-up and disposal of hazardous drugs
  • Rx Destroyer media and XSORB Plus absorbent
  • Simplified step-by step directions for quick and easy set-up.

Most important of all, our new Hazardous Drug Kits meet USP 800 standards for compliance.

Change is never easy, but safety is paramount. We're pleased to contribute to keeping your employees, patients, and organization safer, healthier, and in compliance with the new standard.

Austin Jones selected to head GPRS Oahu & PSC sales


03/16/2019

We are very pleased to announce the promotion of Austin Jones to Oahu sales manager effective March 16th. Austin has been a dedicated employee of Peterson Sign Company for the past couple of years where he was our outside sales representative. Austin graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. Prior to joining us at Peterson Sign Company, Austin came to us with over 8 years of experience as a branch/sales manager at Enterprise. As the Oahu sales manager, Austin will be reporting directly to Ben Bauer, our general manager.

In assuming his new duties as Oahu sales manager, Austin will oversee and lead the dedicated sales team we already have in place (G P Roadway Solutions outside sales, inside sales, and Peterson Sign sales). We are confident with Austin’s background, his passion to excel, he will lead our sales team to the next level of achievement.

By Bradley Tom

GPRS Honored with the Patriot Award


Aloha, and welcome to the very first post of G P Roadway Solutions’ Traffic and Safety Blog.

Today was a special day as Rentals supervisor Kelly Lenfest was presented with the Patriot Award from ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) on behalf of G P Roadway Solutions.

ESGR is an agency of the Office of the Secretary of Defense/Reserve Affairs. Their mission is to encourage all American employers to support Guardsmen and Reservist and to educate employers and service members about the USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act); mediate situations between employers and employees and recognize supportive employers.

Grace Pacific Paving for Farrington High School


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In February 2015, a ground breaking ceremony for the renovation of the athletic field took place at Farrington High School (FHS). "A lot of our kids and their families, they bleed maroon and white. So for something like this to happen in their time, it's a big boon for our community," said FHS Principal Al Carganilla.

The project includes the demolition of the existing football field, running track and tennis courts, and construction of a new football field with synthetic turf, and a new 6-lane synthetic surface running track. Also included in the scope of work are new locker rooms, restrooms, office/storage rooms, bleachers, field lighting, scoreboards and ticket booths.

The Greener way to Patch Asphalt Driveway Potholes


By Brad Tom

We have been paving roads in the US since the late 1800s and we have had deal with repairing potholes in them ever since. Repairing a hole in asphalt is not difficult but making sure it stays repaired for years can take a bit of planning. Because Hawaii has hot humid weather that can often include rain almost daily in some parts of the island, repairing asphalt is critical. Since we are owned by a local paving company in Hawaii, we found it important to advise local home owners how to care for your property. We will go over the basics of asphalt pothole repair but as with anything, read labels for all products to ensure your products are applied correctly.

Why Is There a Pothole?

Potholes form when enough asphalt material gets dislodged from your pavement to form a hole. It usually starts off as an alligator crack (series of interconnected surface cracks) in the pavement. Once water gets between the aggregate that is “glued” together by asphalt, you will start to lose material and cracks develop. Eventually vehicle traffic will loosen and dislodge chunks of pavement and result in a pothole. If water gets into the subbase, you risk the integrity of the foundation that your asphalt is built upon. Therefore, it is critically important to ensure your asphalt pavement is repelling water to keep it intact. Routine sealcoating will help maintain waterproof integrity of your asphalt. A well maintained asphalt drive way may last beyond 30 years.

What is the Best Asphalt Patch and Pothole Filler for My Driveway?

Unless you have access to asphalt road paving equipment you have to rule out hot mix asphalt (what roads are created with). There are many brands of asphalt patching material called “Cold Patch” out there. Cold pothole patch has been around for many years. Traditional cold patch is aggregate mixed with an oil bitumen-like binder that hardens over time like hot mix asphalt. Hot asphalt oils start to harden when its temperature cools down from around 185°F. Cold patch on the other hand cures over time. Most municipalities use it for quick pothole fixes because it is cheap and easy to install. Installing properly is one of the keys to making sure this doesn’t turn into a recurring job whenever it rains.

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A Greener Way to Patch Asphalt

Traditional cold patch asphalt will include petroleum-based solvents such as diesel, toluene, kerosene and naphthalene. Because of the harmful chemicals of these older cold patch mixes it can produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that will affect the air for consumers and workers installing it. A new product by Seaboard called Bond-X Green doesn’t utilize these harmful chemicals as binders.

Bond-X Green High-Performance Cold Patch is a high quality, pre-mixed, all weather, permanent asphalt “cold patch” compound. Combining a carefully selected aggregate with a special bitumen formula using a biodegradable, renewable, organic solution to replace petroleum derivatives normally found in conventional cold mix asphalt.

Using Bond-X Green is considered an Environmentally Preference Purchase. This product and your distributor meet the EPP product purchasing guidelines. Seaboard Asphalt is a member of the National Asphalt Paving Association. Bond-X Green is approved for use where low VOC requirements are in place.

Benefits of Bond-X Green Over Water Activated Cold Patch

Other water activated cold patch mixes use rapeseed oil in their bitumen formula. Rapeseed oil is toxic to humans because it contains appreciable amounts of toxic erucic acid.

Homeowners Asphalt Pothole Repair Instructions

Prepare hole to be filled. Clear away all loose rock and debris from the area to be patched. Make sure the patch has solid sides that it can adhere to. Remove any crumbling sides to ensure the patchwill stay in place. If the hole is deep, your patch should be applied in 2” layers. If the pothole goes farther down than the original asphalt layer, you may have to fill the hole with rock or dirt and tamp down to ensure a solid foundation to place your patch upon.

Fill with patch mix. For cold mix, follow bag instructions. You should just be able to fill hole directly with mix from bag. If it is a large hole, fill in sections at a time in 2” layers, tamping down to compact the mix. For other rapid curing patch mixes you may need to mix with water or other liquid before filling. Follow container instructions carefully, as water mixed patch formula may be toxic.

With all mixes, fill so that you have a peak in the middle of the hole that is about 1” or for larger holes 2” above the level of the surrounding asphalt. This will allow for spreading during compaction. Compact the mix with a pothole tamper to begin pounding out the asphalt aggregate to flatten it out. Driving over the hole with a vehicle will help the compaction if you do not have a vibrating plate compactor. The better you can compact the mix before it completely cured, the better chances of the patch lasting.

If you have questions about pothole patching or any other asphalt maintenance items visit our site or contact us and we will be happy to walk you through the process.

TraffiCalm Intelligent Beacon Presentation 7/30/2020 7:00 AM


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Learn about the NEW simple & quick to install wireless Intelligent Beacons from TraffiCalm for crosswalks, road hazard and traffic alert systems. Completely tested and designed in house, Intelligent Beacons boost a legacy application into a recognizable, but entirely new solution. We have sourced the best beacon hardware in the industry, mated it to our own Controllers and Collaborators to produce a wireless environment ready to make installation a breeze.

Why TraffiCalm Beacons?