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National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season. It aims to prevent accidents and injuries caused by motor vehicles operating in highway work zones through safe driving. It is scheduled to run from April 17 to 21 and will be celebrated nationwide at worksites and construction management offices. The aim is to prevent accidents and injuries caused by motor vehicles operating in active work zones. Private companies and individuals …

Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old defensive back of the Buffalo Bills, experienced a cardiac arrest that led to his collapse on the field in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Early CPR and defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED) were two things that were done in the 20 minutes before he could be transported to a hospital, and that combination can make a world of difference in a situation where timing is everything. You don’t want cardiac arrest to happen to you, someone …

The seasonal flu is a highly infectious disease that can spread easily indoors. The disease can lead to severe complications in individuals with preexisting conditions. It can also decrease productivity by forcing workers to take time off work. Businesses of all sizes need to take precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses in the workplace, so their workers can do their jobs without risking their health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put together a list o …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have discovered a new deadly occupational hazard in the United States known as “welder’s anthrax”. It is a special case of pneumonia that can be found in metal workers. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and coughing up blood (hemoptysis). Welder’s anthrax is caused by bacteria within the B. cereus group, the same one th …

All kinds of industries use sandbags as a flood prevention technique. But flood bags can be extremely heavy and cumbersome, each weighing around 30 pounds. Some people may be unable to physically lift or move the bags, which reduces efficiency and complicates safety supply flood planning. But facilities can get the same protection from sandless flood bags. Ultra-Aqua flood bags weigh just one pound. They are made with super absorbent polymer instead of sand to prevent leaks and spills. T …