If you're wearing Dickies Men’s Double Knee Painter’s Pants during a long day on the job site, the last thing you need to worry about is the condition of your clothing. That is why my father, a professional painting contractor, chooses Dickies Painters Pants above all the rest. He knows that when he wears Dickies,... Continue Reading →
Cowboy Hard Hats
Hard hats, although necessary, are sometimes not likely to be worn because they look so unfashionable and dated. It seems their design has stayed the same for decades, never changing; remaining dull and boring—it’s no wonder nobody wants to wear them—even though the wearing of a hard hat is mandatory on a construction site if... Continue Reading →
Carhartt Work Shirt Guide
Since 1889, the Carhartt name has been trusted for delivering rugged clothes that work just as hard as you. The construction industry demands the toughest clothes to make it through the most excruciating of workdays while keeping you comfortable. Carhartt delivers on this promise, providing you with ultimate comfort in a variety of styles and... Continue Reading →
Blaklader
In only a few months, Construction Gear .com will begin carrying an exciting new line of products. Blaklader workwear is one of the most durable brand of work clothes on the market today. They claim to “meet a professional’s demands for wear resistance and function” and to last over 3 times longer than competitor’s products.... Continue Reading →
Caterpillar History
Caterpillar, Inc. truly does have a long and interesting history. The company originated in the late 1800s when Daniel Best and Benjamin Holt began to experiment with steam tractors typically used for farming. These types of large steam-powered tractors had been plowing California fields for many years, and they often would get bogged down in... Continue Reading →
When To Wear a Hard Hat
If you're like most employers, I'm sure you've got a lot more to worry about in running your business this year without having to think about whether or not your employees are wearing hard hats. Here at the Discount Safety Store, we often get many questions from construction and industrial workers asking us, "When am... Continue Reading →
Should Employers Pay for Work Boots?
Work boots can be bought in different styles and special features. But when work boots are worn on the job to protect from abrasions, falling objects, chemical spills, or electric shock, should employees have to foot the bill? In recent years there has been heated controversy over who should buy safety shoes – the employee... Continue Reading →
Carhartt Reviews — Leather Work Gloves
Summer's almost here, and we all know what that means -- time to get back outside and get to work! If you're like most others I've run in to, I'm sure you've got a million and one things to worry about this year -- and the least of these worries should be your next pair... Continue Reading →
Do Flu Masks or Respirators Prevent Swine Flu?
Many people in Mexico and throughout the United States and across the world have been seen wearing mouth and nose protection along with various types of face masks or respirators in recent days. This however begs the question -- Do face masks really prevent swine flu? Of late, many people have been seen wearing face... Continue Reading →
Top 500 Internet Retailer Award
Online Stores, Inc. Ranked Among America's Top 500 Internet Retailers New Stanton, PA May 12, 2009 – Online Stores, Inc. announced today that they have again been included amongst America's top 500 internet retailers in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide. 2009 will be Online Stores, Inc.'s third year on the prestigious list; the company... Continue Reading →
