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National Hearing Awareness Month aims to remind businesses and individuals how to prevent hearing loss by avoiding loud noises or using hearing protection equipment. Companies should test the sound levels in the workplace while mitigating potential hazards before choosing safety gear. Earmuffs and earplugs should fit properly to prevent loud sounds from reaching the ear drum. October is known as National Protect Your Hearing Month in the U.S. The event is designed to increase public awarene …

The Biden Administration is rolling out several new programs that will help protect outdoor workers from extreme heat. The Department of Labor will increase enforcement of the latest OSHA requirements in industries and areas facing the most risk. The DOL will also use a Hazard Alert for Heat to warn employers and workers when conditions are unsafe. The White House has announced new measures designed to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat, including agricultural workers, firefighters, …

PK Safety experts are proud to offer our customers mPower Electronics Inc. brand gas detection equipment, alarm systems, and other environmental hazard safety options. Learn more about how mPower Electronics can serve your workplace and keep your team safe from the potential hazards of your work environment and atmosphere. Imagine a product line that not only allows the detection of atmospheric gases and other hazards but can cover your bases with environmental hazards like soil contaminati …

Your workwear can protect you from severe burns. However, it can also increase your risk of severe injury in the event of a fire if your clothes lack proper fire retardant and flame-resistant materials. That’s why it’s important to wear flame-resistant (FR) clothing when working in potentially dangerous areas where sparks and flames are present. FR clothing is made of flame-resistant fibers that allow it to resist ignition or quickly self-extinguish if it does catch fire. The fibers also resi …

First responders should consider having personal gas detectors on hand when responding to 911 phone calls. If hazardous gases, like carbon monoxide (CO) are present in the space, the alarm will go off. These workers can easily attach these portable, small and lightweight gas monitors to their uniforms, bags, or keep a few in the ambulance for easy accessibility. CO poisoning is more common during the colder months, when folks usually keep their windows closed while running furnaces, heaters …

RKI Instrument’s GX-3R Pro 5-gas Monitor is a powerful gas detection device with all the latest technological features. RKI recently launched its Connected Worker Solution, which allows you to connect the GX-3R Pro device to the cloud, so you and your team can access readings in real-time, wherever and whenever you need them, even when you're not physically at the facility. The solution includes: Automation of critical safety alerts and incident management Staying connected to k …

Show off your dedication to workplace safety by participating in OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week, which runs from August 7-13, 2023. The nationwide event is designed to raise awareness of successful safety and health programs in various industries that can help businesses protect their workers from injury and illness. Last year’s event included over 3,300 businesses, and 2023 will likely be even bigger. You can participate in the festivities to highlight one of your existing safety programs for a …

Fixed gas detectors are used for continuous monitoring in permanent work environments. Portable gas detectors can be worn by first responders and maintenance crews in the field. Both options issue an alarm when the target gas or gases passes the acceptable threshold. Gas monitoring is essential for any business encountering potentially hazardous gases, including carbon monoxide, methane, nitrogen dioxide, and combustibles that can lead to flash fires. Breathing in these gases can lead …

Though parking garages are convenient and have become integral in most urban settings, these structures require important safety features to prevent the spread of hazardous gases, including carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Breathing in these gases often and for long periods can lead to serious illness and injury, including carbon monoxide poisoning, difficulty breathing, nausea, fatigue, fainting, and blurred vision. Companies and owners of these structures should instal …

Businesses and professionals need to choose a gas monitor based on where they are working. Gas monitors should detect gases that are likely to be present in the space. Fixed monitors are used for ongoing monitoring, while portable gas detectors are used by workers in the field. Protecting your workforce from hazardous gases starts with choosing the right gas detection devices based on the task at hand. Several important factors should be considered when selecting this equipment for your tea …