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  1. Safe Practices When Working at the Home

    Did you recently bring out your chain saw for that tree limb that crashed down on to your front lawn? Did you bring out cut resistant gloves or eye protection with that saw? Using a saw, a hammer, or other type of tool always calls for the use of personal protection equipment. However when it comes to working around our...
  2. Don’t Remove Those Gloves—Touchscreen

    Don’t want to remove those gloves?  Then get yourself a pair of touchscreen gloves. Touchscreen gloves allow you to use touchscreen devices without removing your gloves.  Conductive Fabric Touchscreen gloves  are lined with conductive fabric to transfer electric waves from the human body to the electronic device.  Keep in mind, the device you are using must have touchscreen capabilities, in...
  3. Flag Controller: "Flagger" Role and Requirements

    I use to think a Flag Controller was not a very important role in keeping the public and workers in a work zone safe.  You may think as I did, that a Flag Controller's job is simple, but on the contrary. As a “Flagger or Flag Controller", you need to constantly mitigate traffic in work zones. . What does it...
  4. Get Your Brand Seen - Print Your Logo or other Identification

    While you’re out on the job site, having the right HiVis Safety apparel is important to help keep you visible and safe.  So, you have that HiVis safety vest or shirt on - now imagine your logo printed on that HiVis material, it would be an eye catcher!  Having your company logo, or brand, printed on HiVis Safety apparel will...
  5. Understanding Safety Garments Class and HVSA Performance

    What are those acronyms? ANSI: American National Standards Institute ISEA: International Safety Equipment Association HVSA: High Visibility Safety Apparel What’s ANSI/ISEA 107-2015? In 2015, the revised ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 created an all-inclusive standard for safety garments by combining the two requirements, the American National Standard Institute for High Visibility Safety, or the ANSI/ISEA 107, and the Public Safety Vest classification, or...
  6. Incident Command Vest Colors Allow You To Organize Your Team

    Emergency response management is made easier with the many incident command vest colors available from SafetyGearOnline.com. How can multiple colors help your team get the job done more efficiently? How does sharp organization play into public perception? Learn more about how these items can help your teams. On-site Performance Teams often include a mix of veterans and newcomers. The veterans...
  7. Where Do You Wear Eyewear?

    You most likely do not need to be reminded of the importance of safety glasses, especially if you work in a somewhat hazardous environment. If you have the right pair of glasses, such as Radians eyewear, you may be able to use them for a variety of safety applications. When one thinks of safety glasses, one probably does not think of stylish...
  8. Visibility During Sunrise & Sunset

    Depending upon where you live in the country, and what time of year it is, as you leave for work in the morning you may be at the mercy of the rising sun. What do we mean by this? We are referring to how as you drive to work, the sun is at just the perfect point in the sky...
  9. Types of Personal Protective Equipment

    Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is essential in keeping workers safe on the job. The kind of equipment needed depends on the type of industry and the job site itself. Here is an overview of different types of Personal Protective Equipment. Head – Hard hats protect workers from falling debris and electrical hazards. For protection from cold weather, there are hard hat liners that attach...
  10. Tips for Staying Warm While Working Outdoors

    In the wintertime the weather is the biggest hindrance to working outdoors. Cold wet and windy conditions are not only uncomfortable but can be potentially dangerous as well. It’s important to stay warm and avoid cold stress situations that can lead to accidents or injuries Exposure to extremely cold environments can result in cold stress such as hypothermia or frostbite. While these...

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