Arrow Safety

10/13/2026

Strong work, gentlemen! Proud to sponsor our firefighter friends in the Louisville area, and appreciate all the hard work put into making the training a success! 💪🏻🔥

If you're a firefighter and you're not doing so already, be sure to give Hoodrat Tactics a follow!

10/13/2026

Fall is here and Halloween is right around the corner, so it's time to break out the pumpkin spice flavored Narcan! 🎃

10/12/2026

OSHA recently published a standard interpretation regarding the enforcement of Type 2 head protection.

Check it out at the link in the comments! 👇🏻

10/11/2026

Have a blessed week! ✝️🙏🏻

10/09/2026

⚠️ 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐎𝐡𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 (𝐎𝐒𝐂𝟐𝟕®)! ⚠️

We're thrilled to announce that our President/CEO, Dr. Drew Hinton, will be presenting his session titled "Clearing the Air: Common Gas Detection Challenges."

As gas detection technology continues to advance, it’s easy for workers to assume that better, newer instruments automatically guarantee better protection. But the truth is, the equipment is only as effective as our understanding of it. Underestimating the "unknown" remains one of the single greatest risks in industrial air monitoring today.

In this educational, all-level session, we will break down common misconceptions, move past assumptions, and introduce a risk-based approach to identifying and interpreting both known and unknown atmospheric hazards.

What we'll cover:
• Identify potential atmospheric hazards across various industrial environments.
• Evaluate different gas detection technologies and understand their limits.
• Perform effective risk assessments during real-world air monitoring scenarios.

Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned safety pro, this session will give you the practical, actionable insights you need to keep your teams safe.

Let's "clear the air" together! Be sure to add this session to your OSC27 schedule.

👉 Register now at: bwc.ohio.gov

Hope to see you there! 👋

Barren Inc. Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

10/05/2026

Congratulations to Tyler Nickel for winning the new Malta Dynamics harness! 🎉

⚠️𝐆-𝐈-𝐕-𝐄-𝐀-𝐖-𝐀-𝐘 🦺 𝐓-𝐈-𝐌-𝐄 ⚠️

We're going to bless someone with a Razorback Elite MAXX Sternal D-Ring Harness from Malta Dynamics, valued at $179.99!

This harness comes with a dorsal, sternal, and two side D-rings, two built-in rescue handles, break-away lanyard keepers, reflective stitching, built-in dual connection points, as well as light and breathable shoulder, waist, and leg padding.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫:
• Like this post;
• Share this post to your Facebook feed; and
• Follow Arrow Safety on Facebook.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 30th.

Only one entry per person, regardless of how many comments you make, people you tag, or how many times you share this post.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓: The lucky person will be contacted via a direct message first (from our President/CEO, Drew Hinton) to confirm eligibility, then a public post will be made with the announcement. 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐒! We will never ask you to visit any website, fill out a form, click a link, or anything else.

This harness fits workers in the 130-310 lb. capacity range, including clothing, tools, and attached fall protection equipment. Sizes available: S-M, L-XL, 2XL, and 3XL.

Best of luck and we appreciate everyone's continued support!



Barren Inc. NUCA of Kentucky Independent Electrical Contractors of Kentuckiana CPWR

09/30/2026

Today is the last day to enter for your chance to win! The drawing will be held at 5:00 PM CST.

This is the same harness that our team uses on a daily basis, so we stand behind it 100%!

⚠️𝐆-𝐈-𝐕-𝐄-𝐀-𝐖-𝐀-𝐘 🦺 𝐓-𝐈-𝐌-𝐄 ⚠️

We're going to bless someone with a Razorback Elite MAXX Sternal D-Ring Harness from Malta Dynamics, valued at $179.99!

This harness comes with a dorsal, sternal, and two side D-rings, two built-in rescue handles, break-away lanyard keepers, reflective stitching, built-in dual connection points, as well as light and breathable shoulder, waist, and leg padding.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫:
• Like this post;
• Share this post to your Facebook feed; and
• Follow Arrow Safety on Facebook.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 30th.

Only one entry per person, regardless of how many comments you make, people you tag, or how many times you share this post.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓: The lucky person will be contacted via a direct message first (from our President/CEO, Drew Hinton) to confirm eligibility, then a public post will be made with the announcement. 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐍𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐅𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐒! We will never ask you to visit any website, fill out a form, click a link, or anything else.

This harness fits workers in the 130-310 lb. capacity range, including clothing, tools, and attached fall protection equipment. Sizes available: S-M, L-XL, 2XL, and 3XL.

Best of luck and we appreciate everyone's continued support!



Barren Inc. NUCA of Kentucky Independent Electrical Contractors of Kentuckiana CPWR

09/29/2026

As a local business, we are deeply rooted in this community, and when one of our local heroes falls, we all feel the weight of that loss. Yesterday, Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips (Unit 369) was killed in the line of duty. He was a dedicated public servant, a husband, and a father to three young children.

Tragedies like this test our faith and evoke painful questions, but God’s Word offers a clear roadmap for how He desires His people to respond in times of sorrow:
• 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞: Scripture highlights the noble calling of protecting others: "For he is God's servant for your good." (Romans 13:4). Trooper Phillips embodied this daily.
• 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: God calls us to actively lift each other's loads: "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2).
• 𝐖𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐝'𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18).

Thank you to Louisville Metro Police Department and the other law enforcement agencies for working swiftly and tirelessly to arrest the criminal.

The Kentucky State Police Foundation is accepting donations to support Trooper Phillips’ family during this incredibly difficult time. 100% of donations designated to the Trooper Hayden Phillips Fund will go directly to his family. These funds can help with meals, household expenses, and other everyday needs as they navigate the days ahead.

You can donate online using either of the links below:
• 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐏𝐚𝐥: www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=JVNCRHDHNC6PU
• 𝐙𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐲: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/tpr-hayden-phillips

If you prefer to give by check, donations may be mailed to:

Kentucky State Police Foundation
1303 US HWY 127 S., Suite 402-204
Frankfort, KY 40601
Memo Line: Trooper Hayden Phillips

We extend our deepest condolences and ask our community to join us in praying for Trooper Phillips' wife, his three children, his fellow troopers, and his friends. May God bring peace and comfort to their hearts during this difficult time.

Let us respond to darkness with light, prayer, and actionable support.

💙 🖤

Supporting Heroes Barren Inc.

09/28/2026

As former career EMTs and Paramedics, our team has personally administered hundreds—if not thousands—of doses of Narcan to patients across the country experiencing an opioid overdose. We’ve witnessed firsthand how Narcan can reverse an overdose and save a life in a matter of minutes.

Following recent workplace guidance published by OSHA and a LinkedIn post from The SafetyPro Podcast, we wanted to open a conversation with our safety community: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐓𝐂 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧 (𝐍𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐱𝐨𝐧𝐞) 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐬?
• Do you believe Narcan belongs in the workplace?
• If your organization carries it, what did implementation look like? What administrative controls and policies were put in place?
• If you are against it, what specific factors lead you to that stance? What obstacles are preventing adoption?

For professionals in the EHS/OHS space, if the pushback is "It’s not my job" or "That’s not a workplace issue," we have to ask: 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐇" 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬?

𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝-𝐨𝐧:
💰 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭: OTC Narcan is available at major retailers (like Walmart and Walgreens) for ~$60 for a two-dose box. Furthermore, many state and local public health programs provide it to employers completely for FREE!
⚖️ 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 & 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: The administration of OTC Narcan is protected under Good Samaritan laws in all 50 states.
❤️ "𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞": By that logic, workplaces shouldn't invest in AEDs. The vast majority of non-traumatic cardiac arrests occurring at work are not caused by job tasks, yet we readily spend thousands of dollars on AEDs to protect human life.
💊 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 & 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤: Unlike prescription-strength alternatives (e.g., Nalmefene), low-dose OTC Narcan carries virtually zero side effects—even if administered to someone not experiencing an opioid overdose. If a patient has no opioids in their system, they just p*e it out over the next 24-72 hours. In reality, stocking standard OTC pain medications like Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) carries far more contraindications, potential side effects, and legal/medical risks than carrying OTC Narcan.
🚨 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: While patient agitation can happen, media coverage vastly exaggerates this risk. The majority of patients wake up nauseated and/or confused (often claiming "I was just sleeping!"), rather than combative—especially with lower OTC doses. In fact, responder panic and unnecessary physical restraint are often what trigger combative behavior in the first place.

Where do you stand on this topic?

Let’s discuss in the comments below. 👇

Barren Inc. NUCA of Kentucky NUCA: National Utility Contractors Association SKY SHRM Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. - IEC Independent Electrical Contractors of Kentuckiana