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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New Sunscreen Regulations
If you have been following the news recently, you might have noticed an increase in the number of articles about sunscreen. This increase in coverage follows the announcement by the...
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Estimated Fall Distance for SRLs vs. Lanyards
Fall protection is one of those things you can never be too careful with so I am constantly getting questions about it. Here is an example: I am going to...
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Lead Fume Respirator: Respirator Protection from Lead and Paint Fumes
The variety of jobs and tasks our customers set out to do continually amazes me. Here is a query from a recent customer about his task: In an upcoming job...
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The DBI-SALA Demonstration Truck Comes to PK Safety!
Yesterday was an exciting day at PK Safety. A representative for Capital Safety and DBI/SALA came to show us some of their most popular products in action. The most exciting...
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A Respirator Mask for Fiberglass and Epoxy Work
We recently had a customer who worked with a wide variety of materials and needed a mask and filters to cover everything. Let’s take a look: I am working around...
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Rope Grabs and Lifelines v. SRL's
Here is a recent question I got on the application of rope grabs, lifelines and SRL’s. I hope you find it interesting: My company works in the residential sector of...
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Urban Exploration Safety Equipment
Our customers encounter all sorts of things while out working, exploring, and home improving. Here is a recent question I recently got demonstrating just that: I am excited to start...
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Hearing Protection for High-Pitched Sounds
We recently got a question about hearing protection, and the answer could be useful for all of our customers. I need hearing protection for a variety of high-pitched noises. My...
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N95 Mask for Sensitive Skin: Finding the Right Respirator Mask for Sensitive Skin
Finding the right filters for your job can be challenging, especially for those who are more sensitive. Take, for example, this question I recently received: I do house cleaning and...
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Airline Respirators for Urethane Painting and Avoiding Exposure to Isocyanates
I wanted to follow up on my recent post on isocyanates, in which I recommended an airline respirator, and discuss airline respirators in a little more detail. What is an...
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RAE Systems Gas Detection Tubes - How to Use Them
I recently got some questions regarding RAE Systems Gas Detection Tubes and I wanted to clarify their use. First, what are they? Gas detection tubes offer a quick way to...
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What Does DBI Stand for?
Here is another question I recently received. I thought it might interest my readers: What does DBI stand for? DBI stands for Duncan & Buck Industries. Their story, however, does...
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Isocyanate Detectors: Car Painting, Urethane Paints, Isocyanates, and Respiratory Protection
When working with dangerous chemicals, you should always research what you will be exposed to and how to best protect yourself from it. Here is a question about working with...
