Why Do Winter Months Hold Highest Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning?
As a colorless, odorless gas, carbon monoxide is known as the “silent killer.” Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can lead to a range of health effects and illnesses,...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Hands Safe in the Workplace This Winter
Cold weather can be dangerous even if you’re not working outside. For workers in some industries that deal with snowstorms and other hazardous winter weather conditions, these problems can get...
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Which Respiratory Protection Should You Choose?
Finding the right respiratory protection depends on the types of hazards present in the job site. Respirators work by either filtering particles from the air, absorbing certain chemicals (purifying) from...
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Do You Know Your Worker Rights and Protections?
It’s a federal law for employers create safe workplaces. According to OSHA, employers must keep workplaces free of known health and safety hazards, and provide protections where it’s not reasonable to avoid...
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Gas Detector Comparison: GX3R Vs Multi-Gas Clip
Both the RKI GX-3R 4 Gas Confined Space Monitor and Gas Clip Technologies Multi-Gas Clip can be used to measure oxygen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide in the field. If...
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National Protect Your Hearing Month
For a lot of places in the U.S., October means cooler weather, tricks, and treats. For the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and organizations like PK Safety, though, it...
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What do you do with your single-use gas monitor once it expires?
Single-use gas monitors don’t last forever. Like a lot of devices, they have a usable life at which point they stop working as effectively. While your monitor might still turn...
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What’s the shelf life of common calibration gases?
Calibration gas can expire just like food, and just like expired food, expired gas can cause major problems. The cylinders of gas that are used for bump testing and calibration...
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Automate your Gas Detection Process with Honeywell's E3Point Gas Detector
The Honeywell E3Point Gas Detector is designed to help your team work smarter by automating the gas detection process. It uses advanced technology to increase the reach of your gas...
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First Aid Kit Requirements and Workplace First Aid Kit Checklist
First aid kits are a must-have item for just about every workplace, regardless of industry or threats. Despite PPE and an abundance of caution, accidents can still happen that lead...
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Hierarchy of Controls for Confined Space
Confined spaces may be difficult and dangerous to work in, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t take steps to make these areas more comfortable or safer. An abundance of...
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Differences Between Bump Caps and Hard Hats
Thousands of workers sustain head injuries at work every year, and those injuries can result in time away from work and even death. However, a lot of those injuries happened...
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What’s Your Confined Space Fall Rescue Plan?
Work done in confined spaces and high places has something in common: the need for fall protection equipment. This gear can help workers avoid falling in the first place, arrest...
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Worker Safety During Wildfire Cleanup
The dangers of a wildfire don’t end once it’s extinguished. Cleaning up after a natural disaster is dangerous, and cleanup workers need to be prepared for any hazards they might...
