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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Respirator for Fiberglass: Which is the Best Respirator for Painting and Boat Repair?
I've been restoring an old fiberglass sailing dinghy, and find I'm working with a wide range of highly toxic paints, solvents, and bonding agents. It's interesting that something as natural...
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Getting the Right H2S Monitor for Your Site
BW Honeywell makes the most popular single-gas hydrogen sulfide monitor on the planet by a wide margin. The BW Clip H2S Monitor is an inexpensive, durable, reliable personal gas detector,...
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What Type of Respirator Meets OSHA's Asbestos Exposure Standards?
People often ask us about asbestos-rated respirators. Everyone knows airborne asbestos, even in small quantities, is scary stuff. It can be very damaging to the lungs and is known to...
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What are the Differences Between Single-Gas H2S Monitors?
Here at PK we sell lots of gas monitors. A large portion of those sales are for single gas hydrogen sulfide (H2S) monitors. Because we sell several brands and models...
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5 Reasons To Love G-Tek MaxiFlex Gloves
There are literally thousands of different types of gloves on the market for every type of work and play imaginable. The safety gloves we sell at PK Safety are used...
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How to Extend the Life of Your Respirator Cartridges
People often ask how long a respirator cartridge lasts. The answer is significantly less if they are not properly cared for. I'll admit in the past I have not been...
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Fall Clearance for Construction Workers
Since OSHA now requires all construction workers to have fall protection when they are more than 6 ft. from the next work level, there is ongoing confusion about how to...
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The Three Most Important Mold Cleanup Safety Precautions
Mold doesn't need much to get started. Supplied with a little moisture and some warmth it's very hard to completely eradicate once it gets started. In situations where there are...
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How to Make Your Tyvek Suit Even Safer
Tyvek suits from DuPont provide an amazing degree of protection from the elements of your work site. Here are some tips to make them work even better for you. Whether...
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How Often Should You Replace Your Dust Mask?
First of all, a dust mask is has a single strap that goes over the head and provides very little protection from particles and debris in the air. They're also...
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Gas Monitor Repair and Warranty Information
Gas monitors are made to be used on some of the toughest job sites in the world. Industrial chemical and gas facilities are made for production, not comfort, and the...
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How to Purge and Test Natural Gas Mains Using RKI's GX-2012
Crews tackling installation or replacement of natural gas mains need to purge the lines with an inert gas to eliminate the combustion hazard. Purge testing before work begins requires a...
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Winery Gas Monitoring: Why Your Wineries' Gas Monitors Might Not Work
Harvest in the wine country is the peak of activity in the winemaking cycle. It's Go Time - The playoffs of the wine growing season. Preparing for the avalanche of...
