Work Uniform Blog

Giving Recognition Where Recognition is Due

Friday October 25, 2013

In a few short weeks, Roscoe will wine and dine an elite group that have served this Chicago uniform company for at least 20 years. Over cocktails, pasta and breadsticks, we will honor two new inductees in the 20 – Year Club. The Roscoe Company started this recognition program in 1957, and every fall hosts a dinner where hard-working Team Members are given a plaque and a gift as a token of our appreciation for contributing to the success of our company. Throughout Roscoe’s history, over 150 Team Members have been employed for 20 years or more, 10 of whom …

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Only You Can Prevent Workplace Fires

Friday October 18, 2013

There are many variables in the workplace out of your control, unfortunately, fires and explosions are included in that category. It is estimated that each year in the U.S., fires and explosions kill an estimated 200 workers and injure more than 5,000 others; or 3% of all Fatal Occupational Injuries. That amounts to over $2 billion in property damage costs to businesses. The human and financial toll can wreak havoc to a workplace.

Fortunately, there are steps employers can take to help safeguard their employees and their businesses against such a disaster. First, under the NFPA 70E (National Fire Protection …

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Protect Workers with High & Enhanced Visibility Work Uniforms

Friday October 11, 2013

As a leading provider of Chicago uniforms, it’s important to Roscoe to educate our customers on the changing landscape of worker safety.

The safety of your workforce is a top priority, and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is making sure to protect workers by providing guidance in the final rule of ANSI/ISEA 107-2004.

This rule states that all workers on or near the roadway right-of-way must wear High-Visibility safety apparel that meets performance Class 2 or Class 3.

What constitutes a garment as high-visibility? High-Visibility safety apparel has three components: background material, …

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Floor Mat Systems: Placement

Friday October 4, 2013

Floor Mat Systems: Placement

Two weeks ago, Roscoe posted on the benefits of having a mat rental program; today we stress the importance of mat placement. If a mat rental system is properly installed it should get nearly 100% of the dirt coming through the door. The reasoning behind this is that 30% of the dirt coming into a building is picked up in the first three feet of matting, while 85% is picked up in the first 15 feet. That adds up to a spotless work environment!

Different mat types serve for different stages of defense against particles and contaminants. The first line …

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