• Confined Space Entry on a Budget

    Confined Space Entry on a Budget

    We wanted to take a few minutes to talk about our Confined Space Entry Contractor’s Kit. This is perfect for folks doing occasional confined space work who don’t want to...

  • Industrial SCBA in Refrigeration Plants

    Industrial SCBA in Refrigeration Plants

    Companies that have significant stores of ammonia or even waste treatment plants with chlorine run the risk of serious hazards if things go from all is normal to all heck...

  • Confined Space Communication Must Be 100% Effective

    Confined Space Communication Must Be 100% Effective

    For effective communication, a message must be sent, received and understood. Sounds simple enough, but when working in a confined space with noise, machinery, and respiratory protective equipment in place,...

  • Gas Sensors: How Do Gas Monitor Sensors Work?

    Gas Sensors: How Do Gas Monitor Sensors Work?

    The sensors in your gas monitor work in different ways to keep you safe. Some wear out relatively quickly, while others could conceivably last forever. Here is a very quick...

  • Comfortable Flame Resistant Work Clothing

    Comfortable Flame Resistant Work Clothing

    For electricians and electric power industry workers the threat of electrical arc is the most serious they face. During their short blasts, flash hazard temperatures can be literally hotter than...

  • Tripods: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

    Tripods: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

    Confined space entry requires a method of extraction for the entrant if they become incapacitated. Often this requirement is met by erecting a tripod over the entry point. At Pksafety.com...

  • Dangers of a Cold Confined Space

    Dangers of a Cold Confined Space

    Just as heat in confined spaces can cause added danger to entrants, so too can cold temperatures. Here are a list of procedures to follow to avoid cold-related injury while...

  • Which Gloves are Best in Confined Spaces?

    Which Gloves are Best in Confined Spaces?

    Protecting your hands is critical when performing confined space work. But what is the best way to keep them from harm? Is there a possibility of contamination or chemical exposure...

  • Hydration in Confined Spaces

    Hydration in Confined Spaces

    Hydration is often a forgotten element of safety in a confined space. With so many potential hazards during confined space entry, loss of water because of sweating isn't high on...