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  • Person in high-visibility vest and hard hat holding a surveying instrument on a road.

    Features That Matter When Selecting a Safety Vest

    Some folks may see workers wear safety vests over their workwear without a second thought, but these garments are specifically designed to serve a unique purpose, with dozens of different...

  • Construction workers in safety gear and vests stand under a bridge at night. Sparks fly from welding, while a truck is parked nearby, creating an industrious scene.

    4 Hidden Risks on the Construction Site

    Millions of Americans work in the construction industry, from laborers to managers and beyond. Construction work puts employees at risk of many hazards because of the sheer number of conditions...

  • A construction worker in a hard hat and reflective vest uses a tablet at a building site. The scene is busy with scaffolding and construction materials.

    PK Safety Resources

    For 75 years, PK Safety has been dedicated to providing workers with the equipment and expertise that makes them safer on the job. From DIY projects to oil rig work,...

  • A worker in a blue shirt and jeans adjusts equipment inside open control panels on an industrial wall, surrounded by tools and machinery.

    RKI’s Fixed System Turnkey Services

    PK Safety has partnered with  RKI Instruments to bring you a complete done-for-you package of fixed systems gas detection — wired and wire-free — that's implemented and backed by RKI,...

  • Two images showing lockout devices: Left, a red lock secures a valve with a warning tag. Right, a person locks a red lockbox on a table, conveying safety.

    Selecting the Right Lockout Tagout Padlock

    Lockout tagout procedures are designed to restrict employee access to electrical generation, hazardous energies, and other potentially dangerous equipment during routine maintenance, installation, and inspection. The lock physically prevents the...

  • A worker in protective gear and goggles operates equipment in an industrial setting, surrounded by shelves with yellow containers, conveying focus and safety.

    Highlighting the Honeywell BW Flex4 4-Gas Detector

    When it comes to gas detection, Honeywell is one of the best brands out there. They pioneered a fixed-life single gas detector, created the first compact multi-gas detector with one-button...

  • Firefighter shooting water hose towards large flames.

    100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week

    On October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire occurred. The devastation killed more than 250 people, left 10,000 homeless, destroyed 17,400 structures, and burned over 2,000 acres of land. To...

  • Firefighter walking through brush and putting out wildfire flames.

    Selecting PPE for Wildfire Cleanup

    Wildfires are becoming increasingly common throughout the U.S. as temperatures rise year after year and conditions become more arid. Residents, businesses, and volunteers are often responsible for cleaning up wildfire...

  • Worker wearing hard hat and ear plugs with sign that reads "high noise area" in background.

    How to Reduce Workplace Noise

    Noise is inevitable when you’re working with heavy-duty industrial equipment. But exposure to loud noises can lead to permanent hearing loss; these noises don’t have to be deafening to damage...

  • Close-up of hands wearing blue safety gloves labeled "Ninja," using tools on a construction site. Right image shows adjusting colorful knobs. Safe, focused work.

    Eco-Friendly Work Gloves from MCR

    More companies are aiming to make environmentally-friendly decisions to minimize the amount of natural resources used in their products and services. While consumers make choices for more sustainable options in...