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Jobs that require a lot of contaminated area cleanup—like asbestos and lead removal—require hazmat suits. Hazmat suits are overall garments that protect workers from chemicals, biological agents, radioactivity, and other hazardous materials.There are a variety of Hazmat suits, each created for different hazards, and it’s crucial to make the right choice in protection.Consider Your CriteriaWhen selecting your hazmat suit, no matter what hazards you’re facing or what protection levels are used in …

While we intend the information below to be helpful, please note that our staff is not trained to discuss chemical or nuclear warfare. These are industrial products and not appropriate for that application.  What is Radiation? Radiation is “ the energy radiated or transmitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles.” Protection against radiation is a complicated task. Scientists differentiate ionizing radiation hazards from radioactive, contaminated particle or liquid hazards. …

By Emily Walsh, Community Outreach Director, Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and we want to remind you about the hidden dangers of asbestos. It is estimated that of the homes built before 1980, about 80% currently contain asbestos. It can be found in exterior materials such as roofing and siding, but can also be found inside the home in certain types of flooring and ceiling products. One of the most common spaces to find asbestos is in insulation ar …

When working on jobs in hazardous environments with particles and chemicals, having a hazmat suit is often extremely important. One of the top brands of hazmat suits, Tyvek® by DuPont, ensures protection against substances like spray paints, sanding and grinding waste, lubricants, dirt, grime, oil, grease, animal waste, and fertilizers. They are also extremely effective against hazardous particles and aerosols such as: lead and asbestos, chromium, beryllium, mold, fertilizers, pesticides, fib …

Some of the specialty products we sell on PK Safety aren't items you typically see in the media. So we were quite surprised to see the DuPont Tychem HazMat Training Suit will be part of the wardrobe on The Office on NBC Jan 9th, 2013. The episode is about an infestation of lice in the office. As the parent of a 9- and an 11-year-old, I have had more than enough experience with lice combs and shampoo that burns your scalp, so I can appreciate the desire to fully encapsulate your body …