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There are plenty of jobs out there in which wearing a safety vest is a good idea. There are also many different types of safety vests available. So how do you know what vest is the right one for the job? It all comes down to fit and function. Let’s take a moment to look at some of the more common safety...

Every summer highways and byways across America come to life with construction projects. It almost seems as if you can travel on any road and find an active construction zone after a few miles. That’s because summer is the height of the road construction season. If you’re going to traveling this summer, be sure to keep these tips in mind...

Most fatalities in road construction work zones come from motorists. Some causes of this are driving too fast, poor visibility, fatigue, impatience, and distractions. Work zones can be dangerous places, so here are a few safety tips: Know the Safety Plan – For every job site, there is a safety plan geared for that site. The plan includes ways to spot hazards...

Industrial workers protect themselves in a variety of ways from dangers on the job site. They wear steel-toe boots, long pants, ear protection, hard hats, and edge safety glasses to prevent disabling injuries. However, this is a requirement of the job more than an individual accounting of hazards. Many of these safety items are just as needed in everyday activities...

Working at a construction site means being exposed to noise. Lots of it. Unfortunately our ears were not designed for that much noise, and prolonged exposure can and will lead to permanent hearing loss. Ever left work for the day with ringing ears? That’s a sign the damage has already begun. Even a one-time exposure to loud noises, say from...

Human beings are visual creatures. We use our eyes to interpret the world around us and for most people it is their strongest sense. Accidents that cause vision loss in adults can be crippling because it forces a person to learn a new way to process the world around them. The truth is, most of these accidents are preventable with...

Construction workers spend the majority of their time outdoors, and the constant exposure to sunlight can pose health risks. While sunburn may seem like a minor annoyance, each burn increases a person’s risk of developing skin cancer later on in life. Here are some tips for cutting down on the risk of health problems associated with sun exposure. • While...

Here at SafetyGearOnline.com, our number one priority will of course always be to provide you with the most up to date safety equipment and safety information. We want everyone who has to be in a potentially dangerous situation to follow the best possible safety procedures, which includes wearing ANSI approved high visibility gear. We also pride ourselves on always being...

If you have never experienced frostbite, then you should count your lucky stars. Not only can frostbite be extremely painful, but if left untreated it could end up being fatal. We know that some people do have to work outdoors when the weather is frigid, so we wanted to give you a quick run down on the signs of frostbite...

We know that we’ve written a post explaining that ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute, and that they are responsible for coming to a consensus on what is considered safe working procedures and safe working environments. We also know that as you browse our site you may see things like ANSI Class II Safety Vests and that you might wonder what exactly...