RKI Instruments Names PK Safety #1 Distributor — Again
PK Safety has once again been named the #1 distributor for RKI Instruments. Our team was honored at an appreciation dinner on September 2, 2026, joined by RKI Instruments CEO...
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Confined Space Communication Con-Space Hardline Systems
Communication is essential for many confined space entry teams. Work environments may be noisy or the entry may take workers further into the space where they can't hear an outside...
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The Best Gloves for the Cuts, Abrasions, and Chemical Hazards
There are a thousand type of work gloves on the market these days. Gloves for highly specialized manufacturing and general assembly, and gloves to keep you from developing calluses on...
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The Best Fall Protection for Roofers
While roof work in many parts of the country is slowing down or confined to winter repair projects, in California there are still roofing projects in full swing. Because I...
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The Right HazMat Coveralls For The Type of Work You Do
With so many hazards and so many types of coverall protection, it's difficult to know what's right for they type of work you do. Here are our suggestions for protective...
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The Differences Between Confined Space Entry Tripods
Confined space entry is tricky business. There is a ton of required equipment, training, testing, and entry protocol. With so much to know, we've found it handy to offer several...
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Microclip XT O2 Sensor Replacement: Replacing Sensors in Your BW GasAlert MicroClip XT Gas Monitor
Gas monitors are sophisticated instruments, but changing sensors is easy. By taking your time and following these simple instructions for replacing sensors, your BW Honeywell monitor will be back in...
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How-to: BW Honeywell Gas Detector Calibration
Calibration is very important for a gas monitor. It reestablishes a base line accuracy for the sensors, both electro-chemical and LEL catalytic bead. In order to perform as they were...
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The Best Harness for Tower Climbers
There is an old joke among climbers that industry standards for harnesses require them to be as uncomfortable as possible. That certainly may have been the case a few years...
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The Best Lung and Hearing Protection for Woodworkers
For serious woodworkers looking to upgrade their personal protective equipment and make safety a bit more comfortable, there are several quality options. Typically woodworkers are dealing with dust, loud noises,...
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SRL Inspection for ANSI Z359.14 Compliance
Part of maintaining company compliance with ANSI Z359.14 fall safety standards involves regular inspection of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs). While it's good practice for workers to inspect their fall safety equipment...
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What's the Most Effective Filter When Painting with Urethane?
"I'm planing to paint a project car that I have been building. I'm wondering what is the most effective filter type to use (with a full face mask) when painting...
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Nano-Lok Edge Is The SRL For Leading Edge Workers
As construction projects take shape there is often no place overhead to attach fall protection equipment. This means foot level connections need to be made, and the fall protection has...
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Masks that Block Smell: What is the Best Respirator For Terrible Smells?
A city worker recently wrote to find out which respirator would filter out the strong smells at the landfills best. He writes, "I work for sanitation in NYC. Sometimes I...
