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Your hands are one of your most valuable tools, so picking the right safety gloves for your job is crucial for hand protection. You may feel overwhelmed with all the options out there, so consider these factors to help find the gloves that best fit your needs.Chemicals Chemical hazards come in many forms, which makes the right PPE essential. Whether your hands are splashed or immersed, the exposure duration long or short, or the chemical in liquid, gas, powder, or vapor form, f …

Field decontamination can be a complicated process, and it’s one that should be taken very seriously. Proper doffing procedures require a well-trained team to avoid contamination hazards from biological, toxic, or otherwise dangerous worksite hazards. Your personal protective equipment (PPE) won’t necessarily be safe for reuse after you remove it, as a lot of hazmat gear is designed for limited use, but it depends on your work and your gear. While specific details will vary depending on what you …

A proper respirator is essential for a wide range of industries with threats to the health and safety of workers. It’s crucial to get the right kind of breathing protection, whether it’s a half-face respirator or a full SCBA respirator system. Respirators are classified by the types of hazards they’ll protect a wearer from, the assigned protection factor, and the substances they’re approved for.Determining Which Equipment You NeedConduct an exposure assessment to learn what hazards you need to p …

PK Safety carries BW gas detectors because they’re well-made and trustworthy, but also aim to improve and innovate. We’re excited to carry the latest in their gas detection devices: the BW Icon Series portable multi-gas monitors.  The  Honeywell BW Icon 4-Gas Detector has a 2-year fixed life, so you won't need to replace sensors or batteries. This 4-gas detector simultaneously monitors oxygen (O2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), combustible gas (LEL) and choice of either carbo …

Facial hair is just a part of life, but it shouldn’t be a safety hazard. Employers need to make sure their workers have access to reliable OSHA-approved respirators for beards when working in hazardous environments. Facial hair often gets in the way of the seal that connects the respirator to the worker’s face, leaving room for airborne pollutants and hazardous gases.How Should a Respirator Fit with Facial Hair?There are lots of different kinds of facial hair. According to OSHA, employees with n …

Jobs that require a lot of contaminated area cleanup—like asbestos and lead removal—require hazmat suits. Hazmat suits are overall garments that protect workers from chemicals, biological agents, radioactivity, and other hazardous materials.There are a variety of Hazmat suits, each created for different hazards, and it’s crucial to make the right choice in protection.Consider Your CriteriaWhen selecting your hazmat suit, no matter what hazards you’re facing or what protection levels are used in …

Hands are a valuable tool in nearly all workplaces, and proper safety gloves are an important piece of PPE on worksites where there are on-the-job hazards that put workers’ hands in danger. Wearing no gloves at all or the wrong kind of gloves can increase the risk of injury on a worksite. Luckily for employers, there have been many innovations in the materials and technology that produce gloves, so there are plenty of options available.It’s not necessarily true that the most protective glove is …

PK Safety has been carrying top safety supply equipment and brands for years. We’re especially proud of our 3M Fall Protection and other PPE: 3M’s mission to develop new and innovative products and provide science-based answers to workplace and world safety issues makes them a brand we’re confident carrying. True to their mission, they have several programs available for anyone trying to be safer on the job, and some special opportunities for PK Safety customers. 3M Occupational Scholar …

Respirator filters are rated according to how much particulate matter they can reliably block and what environments they’re best suited for. This is why you’ll see respirators and filters with names like N95 or P100. The letter refers to how resistant the product is to oil, how tightly the material is woven, and the static charge contained in the material. The number represents the percentage of particles that are filtered out. When it comes to personal respiratory protection, P100 is the h …

There’s a lot to consider when shopping for cut resistant gloves, but most importantly, they should protect your hands from cuts, scrapes, and other sharp hazards. To help you narrow your search, the American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association has created a clear set of guidelines that rate gloves based on their ability to protect your hands on the job. Use this guide to find the right safety gloves and PPE for the task at hand.ANSI/ISEA Hand Protection Class …