What to Look for When Selecting High Visibility Workwear
High visibility clothing is a must in so many industries and jobs where the ability to see someone means they can go home at the end of the day. Workers,...
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Glove Safety - Finding the Right Glove for Your Industry
Gloves used to be easier. There was generally only one size. They either fit, or they didn't. They either worked, or you didn't wear them. These days there are more...
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Burning Man Goggles: What are the Best dust Goggles for Burning Man?
Last year wind blew the fine Playa dust everywhere. Goggles that keep dust out, but still allow airflow to keep them from fogging are the overall best option. This category...
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What is the Best Respirator for Epoxy Application?
The Bay Area abounds with many wonderful old things. Vintage boats and Victorian era houses are two that often end up benefiting from a product called penetrating epoxy. For the...
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Safety in Olympic Stadium Construction Earns Award
The London Olympic Park where Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix recently won gold medals has received a gold medal of its own. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents...
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Refinery Fire Shows Need for Home Respirator Protection
We've all heard tests of the emergency broadcast system over the TV and radio. The long monotone and subsequent beeps of digital information being transmitted are generally followed by an...
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What to Buy: Shock Absorbing Lanyard vs. Nano-Lok Video
Trying to decide between a shock absorbing lanyard or spending the extra cash on a Nano-Lok? Watch this video as Justin compares the pros and cons of the two technologies....
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Lead Tests for the Home: Do They Work?
Just about everyone understands that physical contact with lead is bad for you. It's a serious health hazard for adults and it's an even more serious hazard for children. It...
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Goggles and Face Shield That Work Over Prescription Glasses?
There is a lot to like about the Capstone Goggles with Combination Face Shield from Pyramex Eyewear. For one thing, it gets rid of the need for secondary eye protection...
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Eye Protection is Looking Better Than Ever
When my dad worked he'd wear safety glasses. I'd find them behind the seat of his El Camino on the weekends. They were the standard issue glasses that made him...
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Roofers Kit Provides At-Height Safety and Compliance
September 15th, 2012 is the date compliance with 29 federal OSHA regulations for residential builders will be required. Under 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) any roofer or residential builder working in an...
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Breaking Bad Shows Need for Gas Monitor Technology
This won't come as a big shock to anyone - meth labs are toxic. Really toxic. Firefighters, police, and other first responders can't just walk blindly into areas that may...
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Hoarders TV Show Doesn't Provide Good Protective Clothing Cues
There are lots of things you'll see on TV that you should stay away from personally. A recent re-run that made us shake our collective heads was the lung protection...
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What DIY Homeowners Need to Know About Asbestos Removal
We get lots of people contacting us wanting to know how to properly remove asbestos from their homes. The questions, and our answers, generally center around removal of asbestos from...
