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By Marketing at Pyramex Safety Products Flexibility has proven to be successful in the workplace with the ever-changing environments on job sites. Pyramex Safety Products now brings flexibility in the form of comfort to an affordable safety glass. The Flex-Zone glasses have a cushioned nose piece and temples with a patented structure that we are proud to introduce to the safety eyewear market. Our unique design delivers exceptional performance in a wide range of work settings. …

There's a new kid on the block, and not everyone is happy to welcome them. Gas Clip Technologies gas monitors have been around since 2009 and these days they're starting to compete with the big guys like BW Honeywell and Draeger. While they don't have the track record of reliability these companies enjoy, Gas Clip does offer prices and features that put them into the conversation when it's time for your company to purchase new equipment. For instance, their Single Gas Clip H2S Monitor i …

By Samantha Hoch, Marketing Specialist, Haws Paragraph (c) of OSHA’s Occupational Safety & Health Standards – 29 CFR 1910.151 (Medical services and first aid.) requires “where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area of immediate emergency use”. A recent OSHA Info sheet details the adverse side effects caused by contaminated water from …

By Kathy Jackson Many skilled trades workers face great risk of injury on the job. Working conditions may involve extreme temperatures, great heights, heavy tools and machinery or various distractions. Extra care is necessary to avoid accidents. Here are five safety guidelines, recommended by Safetyblog and the report on the Golden Rules of Occupational Safety, to help reduce incidents in the workplace: 1. Get safety training and certification that is specific to the job tasks …

By Marketing at Pyramex Safety Products When it comes to safety wear, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort and style when you wear glasses from Pyramex Safety Products. As a leader in the safety eyewear industry, Pyramex continues to develop innovative products with the daily user in mind. The Proximity – new from Pyramex – is comfortable, stylish, and safe. At only 26.3 grams, this lightweight spectacle has slim co-injected temples for a snug, secure fit. The flame-resista …

Measuring noise levels and employees' noise exposure is an important part of a workplace noise control and hearing conservation program. A wide range of professional instruments can be used to measure noise levels. We carry a complete line of sound measuring devices: noise indicators, sound examiners, sound level meters, outdoor measuring systems. A noise indicator shows if the noise level is above the non-harmful 85 dB and if it is necessary to start using hearing protection such as ear plug …

Confined space 4-gas monitors need to be calibrated. We all know it, and the time is probably coming up soon. Just how often you are required to calibrate depends on you and the recommendations of the manufacturer. (See calibration intervals for more information.) There are several possible methods for tuning up your gas monitor, and whether you do manual calibrations, use an automated calibration and bump test device, or send it in for a professional calibration service is up to you. …

By Dan Hudson Ever wondered if cold weather adversely affects your monitors? And if it does, what can you do to minimize the effects? Industrial Scientific's Brad Day provides helpful insights for all you unfortunate souls who have to work out in the cold. Thankfully, with summer around the corner, maybe you can just tuck this article away for the next few months! Download publication by Brad Day: Operating Gas Detectors in Extreme Temperatures This post was originally published on http …

Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, HVAC techs and many other tradesmen find themselves crawling around attics and crawlspaces on a regular basis. Now they are going to need to bring one more piece of equipment with them - a personal 4-gas monitor. OSHA has recently clarified their standard concerning these very routine work areas and they are officially now classified as confined spaces. Confined spaces are inherently dangerous, and OSHA's not unreasonable response is to require add …

Average adults spend over 10.3 years (90,000 hours) at work in their lifetime. People's ears have different levels of sensitivity to loud sounds, especially at certain frequencies. Noise is one of the most common occupational hazards in workplaces: it causes hearing loss, creates stress, and contributes to work-related accidents. In industrial settings, where there is a constant background noise in addition to impulse noise, the danger of losing hearing increases. Most experts believe that …