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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Safety should be the number one priority on any worksite, but there are some safety issues that can’t be solved with safety gear alone. Falls are one of the most dangerous forms of worksite injury. Falling even from heights of 2 or 3 feet can result in broken bones if the person is not prepared. That’s why it’s important to mitigate fall...
Clean hands are your first line of defense against the spread of disease. It’s easy to overlook all the things we touch each day that are crawling with germs and bacteria. That’s why medical professionals are so adamant about safe hand washing practices. Regular hand washing is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to prevent illness. But what...
Head injuries are among the most common and most dangerous forms of occupational injuries. Over 100,000 head injuries are reported every year and in many cases the victim was not wearing proper head protection. It’s important to wear the hard hats, safety glasses, earplugs or dist masks at all times when working in potentially hazardous environments. SafetyGear Online offers standard...
The spring weather is arriving in some portions of the country. This means that baseball and softball teams are breaking out the bats, gloves, catcher’s equipment, and taking to the diamond to get ready for the upcoming season. Whether it’s the Major League players, or a tee-ball league for youngsters, baseball is in the air. When we say, “Baseball is...
