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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How to Stay Safe During and After Wildfires
California has a history of wildfires caused by windstorms blowing trees into power lines. This year, multiple wind-driven wildfires moving through California have affected thousands of people living and working...
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Northern California Wildfires: How to Protect Yourself From Smoke and Poor Air Quality
The death toll from wildfires ravaging across Northern California has reached 23, and hundreds are reported missing. According to CNN, the director of Cal Fire, Ken Pimlott, expects the number...
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How Do the New OSHA Crystalline Silica Rules Affect Construction Companies?
Crystalline silica is a common mineral that is found in materials that construction workers deal with every day – such as roads, buildings, and sidewalks. It is a common component...
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The Importance Of Using Proper Protective Equipment While Performing Asbestos Abatement Projects
By Alison Grimes, Health Advocate, MAA Center Although there are federal and state laws in place to restrict the use of asbestos in products and materials, the dangerous carcinogen has...
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How We Develop Product Expertise at PK Safety
Continuous product innovation and increased functionality of the products we offer creates a need to continue to learn new information about the various top brand products we carry, and new...
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Need To Know About New OSHA Silica Dust Rules and Regulations?
The U.S. Department of Labor first emphasized the life-threatening hazards of respirable crystalline silica in the 1930s. Today, according to OSHA, approximately 2.3 million Americans are exposed to silica on...
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How to Choose a Respirator and Other Personal Protection for Painting Jobs
Choosing the right respirator and protective clothing for your painting project depends on numerous factors. The most important being the type of paint that will be used (solvent-based, water-based or...
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Allegro EZ Air PAPR as a Complete System for Ultimate Worker Protection
By Jim Moryan, Marketing Communications, Allegro Industries Introducing EZ AIR Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) as a Complete System for Ultimate Worker Protection by Allegro Industries Workers will experience more comfort,...
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Allegro Constant Flow Respiratory Protection
Providing workers with clean breathable fresh air while working in dangerous environments is essential. According to OSHA, “Employees need to wear respirators whenever engineering and work practice control measures are...
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North By Honeywell Respiratory Protection
Respiratory protection is required when there is a potential for a harmful agent to get into your lungs. According to the U.S. Labor Department, an estimated 5 million workers are...
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What Respirator Is Right For You?
When it comes to choosing the right respirator or dust mask, it all comes down to the job you're trying to tackle. To be safe, you should always consider using...
