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It should go without saying that your head and what’s inside is pretty important and therefore is extremely invaluable to protect in order to prevent head injury. Wearing a hard hat, like the MK8 Evolution Hard Hat, is the first line of defense against head injuries on the job. A hard hat can protect your head from falling materials on a...

Allergies are a problem that affect many people. Some of the most common allergies include dust, mold, and pet dander. People who are particularly susceptible to these allergies can have a difficult time when trying to get simple chores done around the house, so when it comes time for spring cleaning, it can be a nightmare for allergy sufferers. At...

“Work a job you like, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” says the common saying. Everyone wants a job they enjoy. When many people think about a happy job, they think of working at home or something like that. Something most people wouldn’t think of is construction. The fact is, many construction workers are some of the...

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...

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...