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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 …

Without the proper equipment, it’s difficult to know if certain atmospheric hazards like toxic gases are present because many are invisible, odorless, and tasteless. You may not even know if it’s toxic or explosive until it’s too late. Gas detection equipment is a lifesaver for workers and employers in industries where hazardous gasess are prevalent. PK Safety has recently added GfG (Good for Gas) Instrumentation’s portable and fixed gas detection systems lines to our lineup. GfG’s qual …

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 …

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 …

Job-related hand injuries are one of the main reasons many workers end up in the emergency room and miss work. These injuries can also have a negative impact on their lives outside of work. It’s crucial to protect your hands by making sure you can safely pick up and interact with tools, equipment, materials, and other items related to your job. If the worker loses control of the object or machine due to a loss of feeling, they could injure themselves and the other people around them. Worker …

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, …

Facility and site managers may be well versed in monitoring their workplace for "known" hazardous gasses such as combustibles, O2, CO, and H2S, but detecting a wide array of VOCS can be difficult.That’s where photoionization detector (PID) gas monitors come in. They can be used to detect low concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air. These compounds are considered extremely dangerous to workers. They tend to be found in and around facilities that handle hazardous materials, …

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 …