If safety is expensive...then try an accident. Electricity is very quiet, it doesn't talk, but when you disobey its rules...it will punish you according to the degree of your offense. Due to lack of knowledge in the electrical fields...people have perished. Let's please reconsider our actions before taking them. Safety is [...]
In April the glove testing European Standard EN388:2003 will be replaced with the EN388:2016. What does the European Standard for cut resistance have to do with your safety gloves? Well, the United States has their own glove standard, American Nation Standards Institute (ANSI) who often partner with the Hand Protection Group [...]
Nitrile is a common component in personal safety equipment, especially in gloves. But what exactly is it and why is it in so many types gloves? Well, Nitrile is a type of synthetic rubber, commonly referred to as NBR that is created by combining two types of copolymers. The two copolymers, [...]
Keeping your crew safe on the job shows itself in a variety of ways, from the proper equipment training, providing water, and outfitting your team in proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Cut resistant gloves, steel-toed boots and hard hats are a few of the most common pieces of PPE, but there [...]
Safety protocols are easy to enforce when it comes to operating heavy machinery, sharp tools, and chemicals. But implementing safety protocol to keep workers safe from the heat of summer isn’t always as straightforward. Follow these guidelines to get seasonal heat-related hazards worked into your safety plan. Heat is a Hazard [...]
There is a lot riding on your personal protective equipment (PPE) purchases for your team. No matter what sector you are in, manufacturing, construction or industrial work, your team requires safety gear. Purchasing the wrong kind, or the cheap kind in hopes to cut a few pennies, could end up costing [...]
The most important question to ask before purchasing safety gloves is: “what am I trying to protect against?” Whether it is minor cuts and blisters or extreme temperatures and chemical exposure, we can help you find exactly what you need to protect you and your workers. Always be aware of what [...]
Maintaining a safe work environment for your team whether on the manufacturing plant floor or out on the road with your construction crew is vital to the health and retention of your employees. Not to mention the legal issues and cost that arise from worker injury cases can be a huge [...]
Safe working conditions can mean a lot of different things. From making sure employees have proper training to having the proper tools and equipment. Safe working conditions come all the way down to the protective gloves your employees are sporting. Cut resistant gloves are crucial for those in the chemical, industrial, [...]
When it comes to efficiency, productivity, and safety in the workplace, communication is key. Industrial job sites are typically busy and loud, full of potential hazards. Communication is critical for both incident prevention and emergency situations. In today’s world, there are countless ways to communicate. But on a hectic work site, [...]
