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In many cases, your hands are your livelihood. Protecting them is vital to ensuring your ability to earn a living. Leather work gloves are a great way to protect your hands in construction, industrial work, and warehouse activities. For tree trimming safety, leather gloves are ideal protection for many reasons Leather gloves from SafetyGearOnline.com come in bright colors for high visibility...

Construction sites can be very dangerous and it is important for every company to take measures to reduce injury. A safe environment makes for happier workers and better efficiency. Here are some ways to make a construction site safe. Inspection – Have someone thoroughly inspect the site for possible hazards. Also check for hazardous materials to make sure they are identified, marked...

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...

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...

If you’ve ever had to work in the rain then you know how difficult and often times unpleasant that can be.  Trying to use your tools, keeping important electrical equipment dry and slippery surfaces are just some of the hazards you encounter when Mother Nature unleashes a torrent. As if all of that isn’t bad enough, having to do it...

Surveyors and Engineers often find themselves in the thick of it. Whether they’re in the middle of a remote forest area surveying for a utility company, or they’re in the middle of a busy roadway or construction site marking out pavement, surveyors and engineers always need to be safe. Unlike traditional construction workers who often wear vests strictly for purposes...

Whether you’re an event staff team or an emergency management unit, being easily recognizable is a crucial element of any job that requires quick thinking and crowds. Wearing a vibrant vest is an easy way to be seen in a crowd. However, if your team is broken down into sub-sections with their own responsibilities, it may not be helpful to...

Safety vests are used by fireman, construction, and military workers alike. When picking the right safety vest, it all falls down to visibility requirements set depending on the area where work is being done. The different class types all depend on the amount of required visible background material and reflective material. ANSI carries two kinds of vest, the class 2...

Just because you’re working outdoors this summer doesn’t mean you need to be uncomfortably hot. We have plenty of options for hot weather safety gear that will keep you cool, even when the temperature is rising. Below we examine some of the best options to keep you cool while keeping you safe on the job. Mesh is Best Perhaps you’ve...