HAND PROTECTION

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HEAD PROTECTION

HEARING PROTECTION

EYE PROTECTION

Why Impact Protection?

Impact protection has been a hot topic in the hand protection space all year due to the roll-out and adaptation of the new American National Standard for Performance and Classification for Impact-Resistant…

Hi-Visibility Garments – The Future is Bright

Having spent 10 years in the fire protective clothing industry, I assumed marketing Hi-Vis garment was going to be easy. Turns out, it’s far more complex than I had anticipated. While we tend to think…

Ten Things to Consider: Selecting the Right Hard Hat

If the hard hat is comfortable for the worker, it is more likely to remain on the workers head. The seasoned worker who has been on the worksite longer is accustomed to wearing a hard hat for long duratio…

Get A Grip!

Last weekend, I was helping someone move and got to experience firsthand the importance of having great grip. We all know the obvious importance of grip when handling sharp objects, but I really want to…

Disposable Gloves for Heavy-Duty Industrial Jobs?

Many current studies related to the global safety market will highlight how disposable gloves account for growing share of glove consumption. One research document boldly professes that "disposable gloves…

What?

It seems like every other article on hearing protection is talking about Noise Induced Hearing Loss. And for good reason; Noise Induced Hearing Loss, or NIHL as it’s commonly referred to, is a "slow…

No Two Arms are the Same

When it comes to arm protection, you don't have to settle for what's already out there. Each work environment, task, and person provides a different set of variables that affect the type of protection…

Dude, Where's My Hands?

Proper safety on the job starts with being aware of your surroundings. A key part of this awareness is knowing the environment and knowing what protecive clothing to wear to be safe and compliant. Obviously…

One Size Fits None

One of the most critical components of PPE is fit. A secure, comfortable fit helps increase worker safety and compliance. Adapting PPE designs so they can properly fit women, who are generally smaller…

Things That Go “Bump” Into Your Head

Have you ever been doing a simple task, not paying close attention to your surroundings and then accidently hit your head? It hurts! Imagine instead if it was a metal shelf or frame, piping, or a conveyor…

Cut Protection Fit for a Knight

Cut protection gloves have undergone a wide array of changes over the years. Original cut protection goes back centuries when metal armor and chainmail were used for protection. This was an effective tool…

What is Your Logo Saying?

More than its name, a company is identified and recognized by its logo. Whether we’re driving down the road or walking through a supermarket, our subconscious is constantly active. We see a common restaurant…