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Disposable gloves are no longer just for medical personnel. Thanks to advancements in modern science, we are finding there are more communicable diseases than ever. Now days several industries use hand protection including postal workers, law enforcement, food preparation workers, and factory workers. Disposable gloves are designed to protect blood and other bodily fluids, bacteria,... Continue Reading →
Have you had the experience of finding the perfect item and then the manufacturer discontinues it? This gets to be quite a pain and frustrating. It is almost the same as Pepsi discontinuing their version of clear cola years ago. Another favorite item of mine that was discontinued years ago is the aluminum hard hat.... Continue Reading →
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among the 3.8 million work-related injuries that occur each year, the majority involve the hands and fingers. This is a staggering statistic especially when most injuries can be prevented by wearing appropriate hand protection. Several workers are in environments where they encounter dangerous substances such as... Continue Reading →
Are you a sole proprietor in the construction industry looking for a new way to advertise your company? Perhaps, a foreman looking for a new way to increase hard hat compliance? Regardless of whether you are a sole proprietor or a foreman, there is a fantastic product available for everyone. It is custom hard hats!... Continue Reading →
The organization issued ANSI 107-1999 standard to provide practical instruction regarding reflective material and garment design. The standard is divided into classes based on risk levels in the work environment. Did you know ANSI (American National Standards Institute) established a voluntary standard with guidelines for high visibility clothing? ANSI Class 1 - Used by workers... Continue Reading →
The days of boring and uncomfortable hard hats are gone. Now workers can be safe, comfortable, and stylish all at the same time. Several manufacturers are following this new trend, but one does it better than the rest. Vulcan cowboy hard hats provide optimal safety properties, comfort, and style. Vulcan cowboy hard hats are different... Continue Reading →
Do you feel like you need a dictionary when purchasing chemical resistant gloves? Trust me I doubt you are alone in that respect. The good news is there is a simple guide to help you navigate the "dictionary" of chemical resistant gloves. Keep reading for simplified definitions to terms used in relation to chemical resistant... Continue Reading →
Hard hats undergo strict testing according to ANSI criteria before being deemed able to provide adequate head protection. The way this works is a sample of hard hats from a batch or production shift are set aside for testing. They are tested in several areas including impact energy attenuation, apex penetration, and electrical insulation. Testing... Continue Reading →
Many of today's workers work in environments where fatal flash fires and arc flashes are prevalent. Unfortunately, the main source of fatal and serious burn injuries is typically a result of the igniting of an individual's clothing. To reduce the severity of burn injuries from occurring involves the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The... Continue Reading →
Choosing a welding glove can be a confusing venture. I realized at one point that I need a strategy. No, this is not playing a game of Battleship. Rather it is a strategy to ensure hand safety. According to the American Welding Society, a simple strategy to purchasing welding gloves is to remember the 3... Continue Reading →
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