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How to Layer FR Clothing
Temperatures are dropping as we head into the winter months. If your employees work with or near potential fire and arc flash hazards, you’ll need to protect your team and...
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Respirator for Beards: Which Respirators Are Facial Hair Friendly?
It’s almost No Shave November, or Movember as it’s often called, and that means many of your male employees may be sporting facial hair in the weeks to come. Some...
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Safety Vest Classes: What’s the Difference Between Class 1, 2, and 3 Safety Vests?
When your team is in the field, your workers need to wear safety vests, or high-visibility vests. These vests are made with highly reflective materials that keep individual workers visible,...
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Silica Dust Mask: What Type of Respirator Should I Use for Silica?
We make specific recommendations below, but first a little background. Working in the manufacturing or construction industries often means being exposed to what’s known as silica dust, or respirable crystalline...
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Calibration Gas Shelf Life: Do Calibration Gases Have a Shelf Life?
When using a gas monitor, it’s important to make sure your monitor is properly calibrated, otherwise your readings may be inaccurate. To properly calibrate your monitor, you’ll need to use...
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Gloves For Oil: What Are the Best Gloves for the Oil and Gas Industry?
The oil and gas industry can be a dirty business; you and your team will need a set of reliable safety gloves before you get to work. Before you buy...
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How to Administer a Respirator Fit Test?
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to fit test respirators on your workers, so everyone has access to reliable safety equipment. According to OSHA safety standard 1910.134, employers are required...
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What are the OSHA Requirements for Confined Space Tripods?
Workers across a wide range of industries may need to enter what’s known as a confined space, such as tunnels, manholes, crawl spaces, and other confined environments. Due to the...
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Gas Detector Tubes: How Do I Read My Gas Detection Tubes?
Gas detection tubes have exploded in popularity over the last few decades. These single-use tubes are designed to record the presence of chemical compounds in the air. Some are toxic,...
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Why Your Business Should Select RKI Gas Monitors and Products
Gas detection is crucial when it comes to the health and safety of your employees. If you fail to monitor your work environment, you could unintentionally expose your employees to...
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What Is the Difference Between Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion?
If you and your employees are working outside or in extreme heat, you need to be aware of the dangers of both heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Some business owners...
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Staying Cool in FR Clothing
As we face one of the hottest summers on record, employers need to think critically about how they plan on protecting their workers from heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke...
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How to Adjust Your Petzl Helmet for a Perfect Fit
Wearing a safety helmet is a must when working on or above the ground, including those that work construction and other physically strenuous jobs. The helmet is the first line...
