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High visibility clothing is a must in so many industries and jobs where the ability to see someone means they can go home at the end of the day. Workers, moving vehicles, and other hazards can be made visible with reflecting tapes, fluorescent materials, and better lighting conditions. Hi-vis clothing is an easy way for workers to see each other and be seen, which reduces the number of accidents and injuries at work. But how do you select your hi-vis workwear?Reflective Material for the Light …

Millions of Americans work in the construction industry, from laborers to managers and beyond. Construction work puts employees at risk of many hazards because of the sheer number of conditions involved. Temperature extremes, traffic, atmospheric hazards, electrical and fire injuries, and so many other dangers are present and can result in construction accidents. Before anyone even sets foot on a build site, employers must ensure that construction site safety, including providing personal pro …

For 75 years, PK Safety has been dedicated to providing workers with the equipment and expertise that makes them safer on the job. From DIY projects to oil rig work, to being a factory-authorized service and repair center for BW, RKI, and RAE gas detectors, to having a supportive customer service staff, we want to help you work safer with peace of mind. We’ve been providing these resources to our customers and anyone who calls or visits our website. And now we have a place where you can …

PK Safety has partnered with  RKI Instruments to bring you a complete done-for-you package of fixed systems gas detection — wired and wire-free — that's implemented and backed by RKI, a provider of innovative fixed monitoring systems. The Turnkey Solutions are customized to include site assessments, design, construction, start-up, installation, system maintenance, and comprehensive training. Learn more about each of these solutions and how they can be applied to your fixed gas detectio …

Lockout tagout procedures are designed to restrict employee access to electrical generation, hazardous energies, and other potentially dangerous equipment during routine maintenance, installation, and inspection. The lock physically prevents the unauthorized worker from accessing the equipment or turning the machine on during this time, while the tag tells the user that this area or machine is temporarily off-limits. But not just any lock or tag will do. You need to choose lockout tagout (L …

When it comes to gas detection, Honeywell is one of the best brands out there. They pioneered a fixed-life single gas detector, created the first compact multi-gas detector with one-button operation, and became a leader of quality, reliability, and ease of use. Their Next Generation Multi-Gas Platform is just a continuation of that great work, and we at PK Safety are excited to bring you the Honeywell BW Flex4 4-Gas Detector. The Honeywell Legacy The newest generation of BW …

Safety eyewear isn’t like your everyday sunglasses or eyeglass prescription. Eye protection at work will look and protect your eyes differently while still enabling you to see. Protective eyewear frames and lenses will come in types like wrap-around glasses, glasses with side shields, vented or unvented goggles, and filtered lenses. You’ll also need to consider the hazards that you have at the workplace when purchasing them: not all glasses protect equally against flying debris, powder, li …

On October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire occurred. The devastation killed more than 250 people, left 10,000 homeless, destroyed 17,400 structures, and burned over 2,000 acres of land. To commemorate the event, Fire Prevention Week was created in 1922 and sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. After President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed it a national observance in 1925, it's become a week-long event between October 9th and 15th designed to educate children, adults, and teachers a …

Wildfires are becoming increasingly common throughout the U.S. as temperatures rise year after year and conditions become more arid. Residents, businesses, and volunteers are often responsible for cleaning up wildfire debris, which can leave them vulnerable to health and safety hazards, including dust and airborne pollutants, structural hazards, mold, lead-based paint, and even asbestos. Many of these individuals do not have the proper waste disposal training. They need to wear the proper …

Noise is inevitable when you’re working with heavy-duty industrial equipment. But exposure to loud noises can lead to permanent hearing loss; these noises don’t have to be deafening to damage a person’s hearing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), workers shouldn’t be exposed to sounds exceeding 85 decibels for eight hours. That’s about as loud as a lawnmower or washing machine. If workers are exposed to more than 85 dBs of sound for eight hours on a time-weig …