How to Clean Your Respirator Mask
Taking care of your respirator is simple stuff, but it can have a big impact on your health and safety at work. In this post we're going to explain the...
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Bike Commuter Respirator - A Follow-Up
I don't know if the road to Heck is paved with good intentions, but I do know that my pledge to make healthier life choices and wear a mask when...
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How to Choose the Right Size Respirator
One of the most frequent questions about the respirators we carry at pksafety.com is what size to buy. All our respirators come in small, medium or large, and most first-time...
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Fragrance Sensitivity Mask: A Respirator Mask to Filter Out Fragrance from the HVAC
Companies across the globe are including fragrances in their heating and ventilation systems. It's part of what emotional branding companies such as DMX call a multi-sensory experience. Retail stores may...
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Best Respirator Mask for Bike Commuters?
To save money and to stick with my New Year’s resolution of making healthier life choices, I now commute to work by bicycle. Before this year, I hadn’t ridden a...
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Best Automotive Paint Respirator: Which Spray Paint Mask Filters are Best For Automotive Work and Spray Painting?
Folks often ask us which respirator to use for spray painting and automotive body work. There are some good options out there but the type of filter and respirator mask...
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Respirator Filters: How Long Will They Last?
Last week a customer sent us a question asking how long the 3M 2097 Particulate Mold Filters last. The answer is - it depends. Since it's a fairly common question,...
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Fishermen Making Lead Sinkers Need Respirators
Maybe it's just because of Facebook, but we are noticing a trend these days among dedicated fishermen - lots of them are making their own lead sinkers. Lead melts at...
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Common Air Contaminants In Your Home
While many people will wear sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun, not many folks wear respirators around the house to protect themselves from the formaldehyde found in so many...
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Get The Lead Out - Shooters at Indoor Ranges Need Respirators
The vast majority of people who enjoy shooting guns at indoor ranges are very conscious of safety. They wear hearing protection for their ears, and eye protection for their eyes....
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Respirator for Sanding: What's the Best Mask for Sanding?
There is an old saying when in comes to safety that "the best mask is one you'll wear". And we agree. However, if there are a couple of masks comfortable...
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Setting Plastic on Fire and Choosing the Right Respirator
This weekend was kind of a nightmare. After getting rear-ended on my way home from work, I decided to make myself a much-deserved cup of tea—except instead of turning on...
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The Dangers of Formaldehyde Exposure for Workers
Chances are all of us have some level of exposure to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is inexpensive to produce and has a wide range of uses from building materials such as paint...
