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Fall Protection: Falling Objects

January 8, 2025 No Comments

AWorking at heights comes with inherent risks, and dropped tools are one of the most overlooked hazards. Even a small tool falling from a low height can cause significant injury or damage. In fact, over 42,400 OSHA-recorded “struck by falling object” incidents occur annually in the U.S., making falling objects one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. So, how do you mitigate this risk? The answer is simple: tool tethers.

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Winter Construction Workers

Winter Protection: PPE for Winter

December 30, 2024 No Comments

As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, worksites face unique safety challenges that require extra precautions. Cold temperatures, icy surfaces, reduced visibility, and extreme

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ANSI/OSHA

OSHA / ANSI

OSHA’s General Duty Clause

Every year OSHA releases the top citations they cited. Citation cost companies money and put employees at great risks. Fall Protection is all over this list, and has been at the top of the list for TWELVE YEARS INA ROW! Fall Protection is one of the most important as a fall is one of the highest risk of debilitating injury or death.

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October 17, 2024 No Comments
OSHA / ANSI

Why Bother With ANSI Compliance?

Every year OSHA releases the top citations they cited. Citation cost companies money and put employees at great risks. Fall Protection is all over this list, and has been at the top of the list for TWELVE YEARS INA ROW! Fall Protection is one of the most important as a fall is one of the highest risk of debilitating injury or death.

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October 12, 2024 No Comments
OSHA / ANSI

ANSI vs OSHA

Every year OSHA releases the top citations they cited. Citation cost companies money and put employees at great risks. Fall Protection is all over this list, and has been at the top of the list for TWELVE YEARS INA ROW! Fall Protection is one of the most important as a fall is one of the highest risk of debilitating injury or death.

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October 10, 2024 No Comments
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ar/fr workwear

Fire Fighter
AR/FR

AR vs FR Clothing

FLAME RESISTANCE Made from engineered fibers that inherently resist ignition or self extinguish once source of flame is removed and inhibit fire spread. Can be

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July 5, 2024 No Comments
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EYE PROTECTION

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Fall Protection

construction tools
Fall Protection

Fall Protection: Falling Objects

AWorking at heights comes with inherent risks, and dropped tools are one of the most overlooked hazards. Even a small tool falling from a low height can cause significant injury or damage. In fact, over 42,400 OSHA-recorded “struck by falling object” incidents occur annually in the U.S., making falling objects one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. So, how do you mitigate this risk? The answer is simple: tool tethers.

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January 8, 2025 No Comments
Fall Protection

Intro to ANSI Z350

ANSI standards can be complicated to understand, and personal fall arrest systems are no exception. This blog will introduce ANSI standard Z359 for Fall Protection.

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October 8, 2024 No Comments
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Gas detection

GAS DETECTOR
Gas Detection

Gas Detection: Calibration

Calibration is the process of configuring an instrument to provide the needed result within an acceptable range. It’s the process of ensuring that the instrument

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October 24, 2024 No Comments
profile view of Man using gas monitor to detect gas in confined space
Gas Detection

Gas Detection: Types of Monitors

Gas detection is no joke. It’s a matter of life and death. That’s why gas detectors are an indispensable tool across various industries. They save

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October 19, 2024 No Comments

Hand Protection

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Hand Protection

Gloves: ANSI 105.2016: Explained  

When you think “gloves”, you always think “cut level.” That usually refers to the ANSI standard 105.2016. That standard outlines requirements for protective gloves used

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August 22, 2024 No Comments
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Hand Protection

Gloves: EN 388 Explained  

EN388 is the European Standard that sets testing for gloves in Europe. Gloves with a EN 388 rating are third party tested, and rated for

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August 15, 2024 No Comments
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Hand Protection

Gloves 101

There are many things to consider when selecting hand protection, here are the main components to a glove. GLOVE COATINGS NITRILE POLYURETHANE LATEX Cut ResistantWorks

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August 8, 2024 No Comments
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HEAD Protection

HARDHATS ON A LEDGE ON A CONSTRUCTION SITE
Head Protection

OSHA Personnel Switch to Safety Helmets

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made an important announcement in December 2023 regarding worker safety . All OSHA staff

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February 13, 2024 No Comments
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HEARING Protection

Hearing Protection

Hearing Conservation Program: OSHA

Did you know that hearing loss is one of the most common job-related injuries, and it’s almost always preventable? That’s right, it’s the most frequent, permanent injury that occurs in the workplace. (1) Once the delicate cells in your ears are damaged, there’s no turning back.

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April 10, 2024 No Comments
Hearing Protection

Types of Hearing Protection Devices (HPD)

We recently sent out an email to our customer base about the importance of hearing protection. And let me tell you, we got some cheeky responses! Seems like a lot of people have already lost some of their hearing.

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August 2, 2023 No Comments

Heat Stress

Female Construcion Worker Looking Out From New Home Framing with the sun shining
Heat Stress

Heat Stress Prevention Onsite

Ah, summertime! While we all may be enjoying some outdoor fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that for many industrial and construction workers,

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May 14, 2024 No Comments
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Heat Stress

How to Acclimate to High Heat

(photo by cottonbro studio) Acclimation is the process of gradually increasing your workload and exposing yourself to the heat over a period of time. Tradespeople

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May 11, 2024 No Comments
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Hi-viz

PROTECTIVE workwear

ELECTRICIAN
AR/FR

AR/FR Workwear: FR Workwear

In industries with potential hazards like heat, fire, electricity, or explosives (think construction, oil and gas, firefighting), workers need protection. That’s where flame-resistant (FR) and

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July 2, 2024 No Comments
Construction workers in winter
Protective Workwear

Navigating Winter Hazards: Winter PPE

Winter has arrived, bringing colder and wetter working conditions across various industries. Whether you’re basking in the sun of Southern California or braving the snow-covered

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November 15, 2023 No Comments
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respiratory protection

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Respiratory Protection

Respiratory Protection: Hazard Assessments

Respiratory hazards are tricky, sometimes obvious and immediately felt and other times unseen and not felt but equally dangerous. Understanding how to protect yourself is absolutely essential to keep our lungs breathing easy.

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October 2, 2024 No Comments
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Respiratory Protection

Types of Respiratory Protection

These nifty devices work by eliminating unwanted gases, vapors, aerosols, or a mix of contaminants from the air. However, they don’t supply oxygen like their Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator (ASR) counterparts. 

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September 27, 2024 No Comments

Spill kits

spill
Spill Kits

Spill Kit Essentials

Spills happen – it’s an inevitable part of life and an inevitable part of many workplaces. Enter the spill kit! Spill kits serve as accessible

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December 2, 2023 No Comments

Other blog posts

construction tools
Fall Protection

Fall Protection: Falling Objects

AWorking at heights comes with inherent risks, and dropped tools are one of the most overlooked hazards. Even a small tool falling from a low height can cause significant injury or damage. In fact, over 42,400 OSHA-recorded “struck by falling object” incidents occur annually in the U.S., making falling objects one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. So, how do you mitigate this risk? The answer is simple: tool tethers.

Read More »
January 8, 2025 No Comments
Construction workers at night in the winter
Winter Protection

Winter Protection: Overlooked Hazards

Winter worksites come with a unique set of challenges and risks. From shorter daylight hours to frigid temperatures, staying safe requires extra vigilance and preparation.

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January 2, 2025 No Comments
Winter Construction Workers
Winter Protection

Winter Protection: PPE for Winter

As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, worksites face unique safety challenges that require extra precautions. Cold temperatures, icy surfaces, reduced visibility, and extreme

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December 30, 2024 No Comments
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