Kim Imbriglio

3 min

Jan 27, 2025

The Difference Between Arc-Rated Clothing Protection and Flame-Resistant Clothing

When it comes to workplace safety, especially in industries involving electrical hazards, choosing the right protective gear is crucial. Two common terms that often get confused are Arc-Rated (AR) clothing and Flame-Resistant (FR) clothing.

2 min

Jan 17, 2025

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Understanding the Difference Between N100 and N95 Respirators

When it comes to choosing the right respirator for your job, it can be confusing to understand the options. Two of the most common types of respirators are N95 and N100. While both provide excellent respiratory protection, they have key differences that determine when and where they should be used. This guide will help you make the right choice quickly and confidently.

2 min

Jan 17, 2025

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A Guide to Choosing the Right N100 Particulate Disposable Respirators

When it comes to workplace safety, selecting the right respirator is critical for protecting workers from harmful airborne particles. As a safety professional, your responsibility is to ensure your team is equipped with the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for their tasks. N100 particulate disposable respirators are often the go-to choice for environments with high-risk exposure to particulates. Let’s dive into what makes these respirators essential and how to choose the right one for your needs.

2 min

Jan 11, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Safety Gloves for Your Industry

With over 30 years of experience in the work-safe industry, we understand the critical role proper safety gloves play in protecting workers across various industries. As a safety manager, your responsibility extends beyond compliance—you’re safeguarding the wellbeing of your workforce.

2 min

Jan 6, 2025

A-Safe Barriers: Critical Safety Solutions for Manufacturers

When it comes to facility safety, manufacturers and warehouse operators face significant challenges. High-traffic environments with forklifts, pallet jacks, and foot traffic demand a robust safety strategy to protect both personnel and property. A-Safe Barriers provide an innovative, high-performance solution to safeguard workers, equipment, and infrastructure while ensuring operational efficiency.

2 min

Dec 31, 2024

Enhancing Workplace Safety and Efficiency with A-Safe Industrial Barriers

As safety professionals, our mission is to protect people and ensure workplaces operate efficiently. When it comes to industrial environments, safety barriers play a vital role in safeguarding employees, equipment, and infrastructure. A-Safe industrial barriers offer an innovative, reliable solution that goes beyond traditional barriers, providing exceptional performance and long-term cost savings.

2 min

Dec 26, 2024

Choosing the Right Helmet for Your Team: When to Replace and Key Differences Between Hard Hat Types

When it comes to keeping your team safe, choosing the right helmet is more than a matter of compliance; it’s about protecting lives. Whether you’re outfitting a construction crew, maintenance team, or industrial workers, understanding the differences between helmet types and knowing when to replace them is essential for workplace safety.

3 min

Dec 20, 2024

Choosing the Right Winter Workclothes for Construction Workers: 4 Key Factors

As a safety educator, I know the importance of keeping construction workers safe, warm, and comfortable during the winter months. Working outdoors in cold weather presents unique challenges, from reduced dexterity to risks of hypothermia or frostbite.

Workplace Safety

3 min

Dec 17, 2024

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: OSHA’s New Rule: Why Properly Fitted PPE Is Now Non-Negotiable

OSHA’s New PPE Rule for Construction Workers On December 11, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized a revision to the PPE rule for construction.

2 min

Dec 12, 2024

Dangers of Confined Spaces: What Workers Need to Know

Confined spaces are a well-known hazard in many industries, but the dangers of hidden confined spaces are often overlooked. These areas can be deceptively simple, yet they pose significant risks to workers who may not even realize they are in a confined space until it's too late. Understanding these hidden hazards is crucial for maintaining a safe work environment.

2 min

Nov 21, 2024

Hearing Loss in Utility Workers: A Growing Concern

Hearing Loss in Utility Workers: A Growing Concern Hearing loss is a serious issue across various industries, but utility workers are particularly at risk. A recent study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that one in four utility workers exposed to noise suffers hearing loss—a rate significantly higher than the one in five seen in other industries.

2 min

Nov 16, 2024

Real-Life Combustible Dust Disasters and How to Prevent Them

Real-Life Combustible Dust Disasters and How to Prevent Them Combustible dust incidents have caused some of the most catastrophic industrial accidents, emphasizing the critical need for safety measures. Here are a few real-life examples:

3 min

Nov 16, 2024

Understanding the Difference Between Arc-Rated Clothing and Flame-Resistant Clothing

Understanding the Difference Between Arc-Rated Clothing and Flame-Resistant Clothing When it comes to workplace safety, particularly in industries like construction, electrical work, and manufacturing, personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential.

3 min

Nov 1, 2024

Can You Add Chin Straps to a Hard Hat or Climbing Helmet?

Head protection is critical across many industries, from construction and maintenance to confined spaces and elevated work. One of the most common questions about helmet safety is whether chin straps can be added to a regular hard hat or if they are specific to climbing helmets.

3 min

Oct 21, 2024

Protect Your Team at Heights with Climbing Helmets: ANSI-Certified and Mips® Equipped

When it comes to working at heights or in confined spaces, protecting your head from impact hazards is crucial. Whether it’s construction, powerline work, or confined space entry, ensuring the highest level of safety for your crew should always be a top priority.

2 min

Oct 17, 2024

Enhancing Head Protection for Construction Workers: Introducing the 4-Point Chin Strap

Construction workers face significant risks of head injuries from falling objects, swinging machinery, and slips, trips, or falls on job sites. To mitigate these dangers, safety managers are enforcing mandated safety guidelines that specify the type and style of head protection workers must use. One critical focus in these evolving mandates is ensuring that head protection remains securely attached, even during incidents involving impacts, slips, or falls.

2 min

Oct 15, 2024

Top 5 Essential Head Protection Gear for Construction Workers

The Importance of Head Protection in Construction Head protection is a critical component of safety on construction sites, where workers are exposed to various hazards that can lead to serious injuries. The construction environment often involves overhead work, falling objects, and unpredictable conditions, making adequate head protection essential.

4 min

Oct 3, 2024

Top 10 OSHA Safety Violations for Fiscal Year 2024: Ensure Workplace Safety Compliance

Staying OSHA-compliant is essential for ensuring a safe workplace and avoiding costly penalties. Every year, OSHA publishes a list of the most common workplace safety violations, offering critical insights into areas where businesses can improve. In fiscal year 2024, OSHA’s top 10 violations serve as a reminder for employers to focus on safety and compliance.

2 min

Sep 29, 2024

Essential Safety Gloves for Electricians: What to Look For and Why It Matters

Electricians face numerous on-the-job hazards, and wearing the right safety gloves is critical to protecting against electrical shocks and injuries. Choosing the best electrician gloves involves more than just picking a pair that fits—it’s about understanding the materials, design, and certifications that will keep you safe. Here’s a guide to help you select the right safety gloves for electrical work.

2 min

Sep 25, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: Guide To Glove Finish

Choosing the right glove dip is crucial for ensuring worker safety and performance in various tasks. Each dip offers unique benefits, making it important to match the glove material to the specific hazards of the job. Nitrile provides superior chemical and abrasion resistance, while polyurethane offers excellent dexterity and durability.

2 min

Sep 22, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: Choosing the Right Gloves: Safety First, Savings Follow

Choosing the Right Gloves: A Guide to Safety and Savings When working in environments where abrasive contact is common, selecting the right gloves is crucial. Not only do they protect your hands, but they also offer significant cost-saving benefits. Here's how to choose the best abrasive gloves for your needs.

4 min

Sep 19, 2024

HEAD PROTECTION: Construction Helmet Types: Pros & Cons & Uses

Types of Construction Helmets Construction helmets are vital for worker safety, offering protection from head injuries caused by falling objects, impacts, and electrical hazards. Their design absorbs and disperses impact forces, reducing the risk of serious injuries on job sites. Compliance with OSHA and ANSI safety standards ensures reliable protection in hazardous environments.

6 min

Sep 18, 2024

HEAD PROTECTION: Top 3 Considerations In Choosing Construction Helmets

Construction helmets are essential for worker safety, protecting against head injuries from falling objects, impacts, and electrical hazards. Designed to absorb and distribute force, they reduce the risk of traumatic injuries. Compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards ensures helmets meet safety requirements in hazardous environments.

3 min

Aug 27, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: Choosing Task-Specific Work Gloves for Your Workforce

Choosing the Right Task-Specific Work Gloves for Your Workforce In today’s demanding work environments, selecting the right task-specific work gloves is essential for ensuring worker safety and productivity.

2 min

Aug 23, 2024

Understanding Abrasion Levels: A Guide to Choosing the Right Gloves for Your Job

Understanding Abrasion Levels: A Guide to Choosing the Right Gloves for Your Job When it comes to selecting the right hand protection for your workplace, understanding abrasion levels is crucial. Abrasion resistance is a key factor in determining how well gloves will hold up against rough surfaces and repeated wear.

3 min

Aug 16, 2024

Why Abrasion Levels Matter

Why Abrasion Levels Matter: Protecting Workers and Reducing Costs in Manufacturing As a safety director in the manufacturing industry, you know that choosing the right protective gear is crucial for maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. One key factor to consider when selecting safety gloves is their abrasion resistance.

3 min

Aug 7, 2024

Who Is Qualified to Inspect Fall Arrest Systems?

Who Is Qualified to Inspect Fall Arrest Systems? Ensuring the safety and reliability of fall arrest systems is a critical responsibility on any worksite. These systems are designed to protect workers from potentially life-threatening falls, making regular inspections essential. However, not just anyone can perform these inspections.

2 min

Aug 1, 2024

What You Need To Know About Fall Arrest Inspections for Workplace Safety

In the world of construction and industrial work, safety is paramount. One of the most critical components in ensuring worker safety is the proper use and maintenance of fall arrest systems.

3 min

Jul 26, 2024

Hidden Hazards: The True Cost of Falling Objects vs. Human Falls at Work

Workplace safety remains a critical concern, especially in industries like construction where hazards are prevalent. Two common sources of injuries are falling objects and human falls. This blog delves into the data reports to compare the frequency and impact of these incidents.

2 min

Jul 9, 2024

The Importance of Head Protection in Construction Worksites

When working in construction, safety is paramount. One of the most crucial aspects of ensuring safety on a construction site is the use of proper head protection. This is especially true in confined spaces, where the risk of injury is significantly higher due to the restricted environment.

3 min

Jul 3, 2024

The Importance of Portable Gas Monitors in Boosting Worker Confidence

The Importance of Portable Gas Monitors in Boosting Worker Confidence In the world of construction, manufacturing, and various industrial sectors, safety is paramount. Among the myriad of safety tools and practices, portable gas monitors stand out as a critical asset for ensuring a safe working environment.

3 min

Jun 24, 2024

Understanding the Difference Between a Bump Test and Calibration for Gas Detectors

Understanding the Difference Between a Bump Test and Calibration for Gas Detectors Gas detectors are essential tools in ensuring workplace safety, particularly in industries where hazardous gases may be present. Two key maintenance procedures for gas detectors are bump tests and calibration. Understanding the differences between these processes is crucial for maintaining the reliability and accuracy of gas detection equipment.

2 min

Jun 21, 2024

The Critical Importance of Regular Bump Tests at Manufacturing Facilities

The Critical Importance of Regular Bump Tests at Manufacturing Facilities In the manufacturing industry, safety is paramount. Ensuring that every piece of equipment functions correctly is vital for preventing accidents and maintaining a safe working environment. One crucial aspect of this safety protocol is the regular performance of bump tests on gas detection equipment.

2 min

Jun 19, 2024

HEAT STRESS: The Impact of High Temperatures on Construction Site Safety

In the construction industry, ensuring a safe working environment is paramount. However, one often overlooked factor that significantly increases the risk of injury is high temperatures. Recent studies have shown a direct correlation between rising temperatures and the likelihood of injuries on construction sites.

2 min

Jun 14, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: How the Gauge of a Glove Helps with Dexterity

HAND PROTECTION: How the Gauge of a Glove Helps with Dexterity Glove Dexterity, Safety Gloves, Gauge of Gloves, Glove Matters

2 min

Jun 12, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: What is Glove Gauge?

Glove Gauge, Choosing Correct Gauge, Hand Safety, Hand Protection, Safety Gloves

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3 min

Jan 27, 2025

The Difference Between Arc-Rated Clothing Protection and Flame-Resistant Clothing

2 min

Jan 17, 2025

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Understanding the Difference Between N100 and N95 Respirators

2 min

Jan 17, 2025

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A Guide to Choosing the Right N100 Particulate Disposable Respirators

2 min

Jan 11, 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Safety Gloves for Your Industry

2 min

Jan 6, 2025

A-Safe Barriers: Critical Safety Solutions for Manufacturers

2 min

Dec 31, 2024

Enhancing Workplace Safety and Efficiency with A-Safe Industrial Barriers

2 min

Dec 26, 2024

Choosing the Right Helmet for Your Team: When to Replace and Key Differences Between Hard Hat Types

3 min

Dec 20, 2024

Choosing the Right Winter Workclothes for Construction Workers: 4 Key Factors

Workplace Safety

3 min

Dec 17, 2024

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: OSHA’s New Rule: Why Properly Fitted PPE Is Now Non-Negotiable

2 min

Dec 12, 2024

Dangers of Confined Spaces: What Workers Need to Know

2 min

Nov 21, 2024

Hearing Loss in Utility Workers: A Growing Concern

2 min

Nov 16, 2024

Real-Life Combustible Dust Disasters and How to Prevent Them

3 min

Nov 16, 2024

Understanding the Difference Between Arc-Rated Clothing and Flame-Resistant Clothing

3 min

Nov 1, 2024

Can You Add Chin Straps to a Hard Hat or Climbing Helmet?

3 min

Oct 21, 2024

Protect Your Team at Heights with Climbing Helmets: ANSI-Certified and Mips® Equipped

2 min

Oct 17, 2024

Enhancing Head Protection for Construction Workers: Introducing the 4-Point Chin Strap

2 min

Oct 15, 2024

Top 5 Essential Head Protection Gear for Construction Workers

4 min

Oct 3, 2024

Top 10 OSHA Safety Violations for Fiscal Year 2024: Ensure Workplace Safety Compliance

2 min

Sep 29, 2024

Essential Safety Gloves for Electricians: What to Look For and Why It Matters

2 min

Sep 25, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: Guide To Glove Finish

2 min

Sep 22, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: Choosing the Right Gloves: Safety First, Savings Follow

4 min

Sep 19, 2024

HEAD PROTECTION: Construction Helmet Types: Pros & Cons & Uses

6 min

Sep 18, 2024

HEAD PROTECTION: Top 3 Considerations In Choosing Construction Helmets

3 min

Aug 27, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: Choosing Task-Specific Work Gloves for Your Workforce

2 min

Aug 23, 2024

Understanding Abrasion Levels: A Guide to Choosing the Right Gloves for Your Job

3 min

Aug 16, 2024

Why Abrasion Levels Matter

3 min

Aug 7, 2024

Who Is Qualified to Inspect Fall Arrest Systems?

2 min

Aug 1, 2024

What You Need To Know About Fall Arrest Inspections for Workplace Safety

In the world of construction and industrial work, safety is paramount. One of the most critical components in ensuring worker safety is the proper use and maintenance of fall arrest systems.

3 min

Jul 26, 2024

Hidden Hazards: The True Cost of Falling Objects vs. Human Falls at Work

2 min

Jul 9, 2024

The Importance of Head Protection in Construction Worksites

3 min

Jul 3, 2024

The Importance of Portable Gas Monitors in Boosting Worker Confidence

3 min

Jun 24, 2024

Understanding the Difference Between a Bump Test and Calibration for Gas Detectors

2 min

Jun 21, 2024

The Critical Importance of Regular Bump Tests at Manufacturing Facilities

2 min

Jun 19, 2024

HEAT STRESS: The Impact of High Temperatures on Construction Site Safety

2 min

Jun 14, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: How the Gauge of a Glove Helps with Dexterity

HAND PROTECTION: How the Gauge of a Glove Helps with Dexterity Glove Dexterity, Safety Gloves, Gauge of Gloves, Glove Matters

2 min

Jun 12, 2024

HAND PROTECTION: What is Glove Gauge?

Glove Gauge, Choosing Correct Gauge, Hand Safety, Hand Protection, Safety Gloves