Beyond rain protection: The importance of flame-resistant and arc-rated gear
Non-FR/AR rainwear can ignite and melt when exposed to flames or electrical arcs, exacerbating injuries.
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Review Your Confined-Space Emergency Rescue Plan
Even the most experienced technicians need continual training in confined-space entry procedures.
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Best practices for using vaporized hydrogen peroxide indoors
Many workplaces are looking for new and improved methods of decontaminating indoor spaces. To keep business running more or less, as usual, these methods need to be efficient, cost-effective, and...
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10 Best Practices for an Effective Safety Training Program
Here are ten tips employers can use to create an effective safety training program that everyone can understand.
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How to choose and maintain the best arc flash clothing for the job
All arc flash workwear is flame resistant, but not all FR clothing is qualified to protect you from arc flash hazards.
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Respiratory Hazards in HVAC & Tips for Protection
Keep the following inhalation hazards in mind when working with HVAC systems and whenever possible, wear a respirator that filters and protects against these specific contaminants.
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Work Zone Safety: How to Implement a Safe and Effective Lockout Tagout
Effective LOTO procedures, at their core, remove energy from equipment completely so that there’s no chance of any machinery moving or becoming active while the work is in progress.
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Detectors now smarter and lighter
The technology behind portable gas detectors is getting smarter while the devices themselves are getting lighter.
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Summer-friendly head protection keeps rising temps at bay
Wearing a hard hat or helmet is essential when there is a risk of head injury, but this equipment can also increase a person’s body temperature.
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Safety Gloves with Touchscreen Capabilities
Touchscreen technology isn’t going anywhere and is showing up in more workplaces. Use touchscreens safely and effectively with compatible safety gloves.
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The most common construction eye injuries and how to prevent them
According to the CDC, around 2,000 U.S. workers sustain work-related eye injuries each day that need medical attention.
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Gloves for Trenching: How to Find the Perfect Pair
In construction trenching, workers remove rocks, soil, and other material from the ground for the placement or repair of buried utilities, pipelines, water transport, and other potentially hazardous activities. These...
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Safety Glasses: Getting the Best Fit
Safety glasses aren’t one size fits all. These tips will help your team get glasses that fit properly.
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Safely Perform a Lockout/Tagout on a Jobsite
The LO/TO process is designed to save lives. The construction industry is full of potentially hazardous equipment that can break down over time. Construction professionals should use this system every time a...
