Health Hazards in Agriculture and Methods of Protection
Spring is around the corner, and agricultural workers are getting ready for a new season of working long days in the field. Agricultural workers maintain crops and take care of...
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Exciting News: We Are in the List of Top 300 B2B E-Commerce Companies
PK Safety Supply has been keeping people safe for 70 years. The brands that the company offers have been vetted over the years by customer feedback and experience. PK Safety...
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Avoid Accidental Fires, and Stay Safe During Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated in 1637. Thanksgiving is a great time to connect with your family and/or friends, during a wonderful meal. With Thanksgiving dinner being the highlight...
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Halloween Health and Safety Tips 2017
Halloween is an exciting time of the year. However, when planning for Halloween fun, prepare for common safety concerns. Following these basic precautions will help you stay safe and injury-free...
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Thinking of Switching From Single Gas to 4-Gas Detectors?
We know the big guys are doing it, naturally our mid-sized and smaller customers are making the switch as well. It’s clear that in oil and gas environments like refineries...
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What to Know About The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a dangerous toxic gas that is undetectable by people because it is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Did you know that every year about 430 people die...
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5 Helpful Tips for a Safe Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day was first celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City to commemorate the social and economic achievements of American workers. A few years later the first...
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The Worker Safety Specialists for 70 Years
Seventy years ago, PK Safety was founded by Eric L. Pedley and ship captain, Josiah Knowles, in San Francisco, CA under the name Pedley-Knowles and Company. What started as one...
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How The Total Solar Eclipse May Affect You
On Aug. 21, 2017, for the first time in 99 years, a total solar eclipse will cross the US coast-to-coast. The shadow of the Moon will block the Sun, and...
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Sparks Will Fly for the 4th of July: Top 4 Tips on How to Stay Safe
Whether your 4th of July celebration will involve fireworks, grilling, or going to the beach, we have a list of easy-to-follow safety tips for you. Top 4 Safety Tips for...
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Top 5 Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day was not celebrated in the US until the 20th century. A big credit for promoting the Father’s Day celebration goes to Ms. Sonora Louise Smart Dodd from Spokane,...
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Climbing a Ladder to Get a Job Done? You May Be Doing It All Wrong.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) reports that falls remain a leading cause of occupational injury and mortality nationwide. The industries cited for OSHA violations include wholesalers,...
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Top 3 Tips on How to Work Without Pain and Injury
Many workers are required to spend hours on their feet during their work shifts. Did you know that excessive standing is as detrimental to your health as prolonged sitting? The usual...
