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Safety is something that should be always trending. Personal protective equipment is designed to keep workers safe on the job and can be the one thing standing between a worker and serious injury. While workplaces will always carry the risk of injury, PPE will always evolve to meet the needs of today’s workers. As an industry leader and innovator, PK Safety is proud to be ahead of safety supply industry trends. We took a look at the trends that are shaping up for late 2022 and early 2023 ba …

A lot can change in 75 years. Take PK Safety, founded in 1947 by Eric L. Pedley and ship captain Josiah Knowles in San Francisco, CA. Back then, it was a Bay Area ship chandlery business under the name Pedley-Knowles and Company, but it would eventually shift into worker safety equipment and services.Eric was a known tinkerer who ended up inventing extremely durable safety nets. From this invention would come Pedley Nets, a manufacturing and sales alliance in Glen Ellen, California, formed with …

While the coronavirus pandemic that began in 2020 has everyone thinking a little bit more about the risk of airborne pathogens, it’s not the only virus that can spread through a lot of people. Cold and flu season can wreak havoc on a workplace or school and potentially cause other serious illnesses in the young, old, and other vulnerable populations. Honeywell is introducing a new monitor to their lineup: The Honeywell Transmission Risk Air Monitor (HTRAM). It analyzes specific air quali …

PK Safety has been in the safety supply business since 1947, constantly improving, innovating, and putting our customers first. However, without you, our customers, there would be no PK Safety. We’re invested in and committed to your safety, and you’ve been paying it back ever since with your return visits for our products, safety advice, and more.We love receiving feedback from customers that help improve The PK Safety shopping experience. So from the San Francisco Bay Area to wherever you are, …

In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) established June as National Safety Month to increase awareness of health and safety risks to decrease injuries and deaths among workers in the United States. Worksite safety risks can be exceptionally high in the summer months, given that problems from excessive heat, sun exposure, and dehydration can be more prevalent. So, while various safety issues are covered, summer safety tips can be a particular focus in some industries. NSC provides free r …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide and maintain a safe work environment. This includes providing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees when they are working in hazardous environments. PPE can include special workwear, eye protection, gloves, face shields, masks, and ventilation systems that prevent injury and illness on the job. This equipment should be cleaned and regularly inspected for damage. Organizatio …

Mobile technology is all around us and has become an increasingly large part of our workplaces. It’s hard to find a worksite that doesn’t have a number of smartphones in worker pockets or tablets in hands. The technology can be used for more than streaming videos and checking emails, though: many mobile apps can help you improve your workplace safety. As part of a larger safety management program, mobile apps can add a lot of value to your workplace. Not only can smart devices contact workers …

From the high heat to the flying sparks to the bright flashes of UV, welding safety gear and PPE is essential for a lot of construction jobs that need to use welding to join materials together. Your eyes, face, hands, and body are all vulnerable to welding injuries and hazards. One of the most important and recommended safety features is a welding helmet. As long as they’re chosen properly, all welding helmets will keep you safer on the job, but choosing an auto-darkening welding helmet ov …

You can never underestimate the power of the wind when working on a construction site. Strong winds can occur anytime, especially during the winter, but they are more than a nuisance. Strong winds can put the health and safety of your workers at risk. Moving equipment, opening doors, and simply walking outside can all be challenges when the wind blows at 50 mph. Learn how to protect your crew from the dangers of high-winds in a construction site.Common High Wind Construction DangersHigh winds ca …

Some jobs don’t stop when the weather gets bad—some jobs will even ramp up when the cold weather blows in. To those of you that are out working hard while the rest of the world is indoors, we salute you and want to help you take steps to avoid common cold-weather injuries and illnesses. Some cold-weather dangers are more obvious than others, but all can be deadly in the wrong circumstances. Here are five areas that need special attention while you’re working outside in low temps. Illness a …