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  • Worker lowering another into a manhole using a tripod.

    Pieces of the Confined Space Entry Puzzle

    Nearly every type of industrial site has confined spaces - manholes with plumbing, or sheds that house pumps or generators.  These are areas where the atmosphere may become toxic or...

  • Man wearing Full-Face Respirator Mask from Moldex with white background

    Full and Half-Face Respirator Mask from Moldex

    Ebola was exciting wasn't it? I'm not talking about the terrible disease that some African countries are still struggling with. I'm talking about those amazing news reports getting everybody all...

  • Worker lowers another into a manhole using a tripod.

    Have a Confined Space Rescue Plan - Most Folks Don't

    Just after you have ordered your fall protection equipment (hopefully from pksafety.com) is the perfect time to update your rescue plan.   What?  You don’t have a rescue plan?  Well, you...

  • Worker lowers another into manhole using tripod.

    Safety in Manholes

    Everyone knows a few things that make manholes dangerous: alligators, phantom of the opera, and C.H.U.D.s, to name a few. You’re on your own when it comes to those things,...

  • Two round pink 3M P100 2097 filters with white background

    What Does P100 Mean?

    Respirator filters are rated according to how much particulate matter they can reliably block. A P100 mask rating is the highest for personal respiratory protection. As long as your mask fits...

  • Man buckling Petzl helmet wearing glasses and headlamp attachment.

    Why We Carry Petzl Gear

    Gravity is a harsh mistress. In a confined space, she truly plays for keeps. Petzl, a French company started by cave explorers and mountain climbers, understands the dangers of confined...

  • Worker kneels outside of confined space entry holding gas detection device.

    How to Measure Confined Space Gases

    Gas measurement is without a doubt the most important part of confined space safety. Do it right, and you and your crew go home at the end of the day—do...