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When it comes to worker safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the ultimate authority. While you’re busy working, we’re busy monitoring its regulations, so we can inform you of any relevant changes. Under OSHA, you have the right to the following (and more, which can be found here): • training from your employer • information from your employer about OSHA standards, worker injuries and illnesses, job hazards and workers’ rights • action from your emplo …

There are more than 100,000 mold variations in the world. These different fungi types are located everywhere, both indoors and outdoors. When mold grows, whether from water damage, high humidity or dampness, the increased exposure to the public can cause negative health problems and allergic reactions. The mold produces spores and toxic agents that cause reactions varying from headaches to rashes. Not all mold is problematic, but black mold is a cause for concern. Below, we explain black mo …

Spring is around the corner, and agricultural workers are getting ready for a new season of working long days in the field. Agricultural workers maintain crops and take care of livestock and usually perform their duties outdoors in various weather conditions. There are numerous health hazards that should be considered before starting work. Workers’ safety protection begins with engineering controls, which include measures that prevent employees’ exposure to work-related hazards. In addition, …

PK Safety Supply has been keeping people safe for 70 years. The brands that the company offers have been vetted over the years by customer feedback and experience. PK Safety provides customers with the latest, most dependable technology, the best value for the money, and exceptional support. In addition to selling occupational safety gear, the company is a Factory Authorized Service Center for BW Honeywell, Gas Clip Technologies, RAE Systems, RKI Instruments and Draeger gas monitors. We ar …

The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in 1637. Thanksgiving is a great time to connect with your family and/or friends, during a wonderful meal. With Thanksgiving dinner being the highlight of the holiday, fire safety should be a primary concern. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for fires, so plan your holiday celebration in advance to ensure you have a plan for safely creating the meal. Take a look at this chart based on the NFPA' …

Halloween is an exciting time of the year. However, when planning for Halloween fun, prepare for common safety concerns. Following these basic precautions will help you stay safe and injury-free during Halloween. Top 6 Halloween Safety Tips: The National Safety Council’s Injury Facts 2017 research shows that lack of visibility in low-light conditions and wearing hard-to-notice dark clothes accounted for about 15% of deaths in the situations when pedestrians were trying to cross the roa …

We know the big guys are doing it, naturally our mid-sized and smaller customers are making the switch as well. It’s clear that in oil and gas environments like refineries single gas testing is required but for complete safety, it's extremely important to detect the LELs and oxygen levels are within a safe range, too. This can only be done using a multi-gas monitor with at least 4 gas sensors. The standard 4-gas detectors check for the most common toxic and combustible gases in oil and gas en …

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a dangerous toxic gas that is undetectable by people because it is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Did you know that every year about 430 people die in the U. S. from accidental Carbon Monoxide poisoning? Recently, police officers were poisoned by CO from a carbon monoxide leak in their vehicles, reported by FOX 25 News. Four officers driving modified Ford Explorers tested positive for carbon monoxide; one even passed out behind the wheel and caused an accident. …

Labor Day was first celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City to commemorate the social and economic achievements of American workers. A few years later the first Monday of September was selected as the official day to pay tribute to the leadership, strong spirit, and freedom of the American workforce. Labor Day is celebrated across the country with parades, festivals, and family get-togethers. Labor Day also signals the end of summer and usually includes outdoor activi …

Seventy years ago, PK Safety was founded by Eric L. Pedley and ship captain, Josiah Knowles, in San Francisco, CA under the name Pedley-Knowles and Company. What started as one of a dozen Bay Area ship chandlery businesses expanded to include safety nets and eventually shifted to safety equipment and services. Eric was known to be a tinkerer, which led to one of his biggest inventions: extremely durable safety nets. In the mid 1950's Eric and his nephew, Phillip Pedley, formed Pedley Nets, …