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Tyvek is a remarkably versatile product.  Over the years our customers have used these protective suits for a wide range of projects from removing asbestos siding to auto painting.

What we haven’t seen much of until we saw this photo was the fashion potential of the Tyvek suit.  Who knew they would look so fabulous when accentuated by a feather boa?!

The photo shows the group out skiing for Ladies Day at Holimont Ski Area in Ellicottville, NY.   They were happy to report that the suits held up well in the snow.  We are sure their fashion sense was greatly admired as well.

A big thanks to Katie, Carrie, Jen, Laura, Christina, Andrea, Claudia, Jen, Nancy, Kristina and Laura for  showing us the stylish possibilities of wearing Tyvek in social/sports settings!

Remember readers – next time you need a great looking protective outfit, think Tyvek!

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Not long ago we welcomed a new glove into our produvt offering. Meet the Maxi-Flex Ultimate Nitrile Coated Glove by G-Tek, coveted for its fantastic abrasion resistance.

Even in this technological age, a lot of folks still need to get their hands dirty. It’s best to have the right pair of gloves for these kinds of jobs and few are better than the Maxi-Flex Ultimate Nitrile Coated Glove by G-Tek. No single pair of gloves is perfectly suited for every job and it can be tough to figure out which kind of glove is right for you. A rating system known as EN 388 sheds light on the particular qualities of these gloves. EN 388 is a European system that rates a glove’s resistance to abrasions, blade cuts, tears, and punctures. Every pair of gloves scores differently, depending on the job for which it is best suited. These particular ones scored the highest possible ratings in resistance to abrasions and tears. These strengths make the gloves perfectly suited for tasks that require fine motor skills and tactile sensitivity, such as automotive repair or product assembly, in which there is little chance of the blade cuts or punctures one faces in a job like laying tile or cutting glass. Our customers love these gloves for protecting their hands while they handle rough materials. The best gloves are comfortable and protect the wearer in the right ways. If your next job involves abrasive tasks, then these gloves may be the right fit for you! Get your pair today!

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If you use a hoist for confined space entry on a regular basis, the DBI-SALA 8518000 Advanced 5-Piece Hoist System, though more expensive, is so far superior to a standard tripod they are hardly in the same category.

The Advanced 5-Piece Hoist System is designed to make entry and exit of confined spaces quick and reliable.  This system is lightweight, modular, and can be adapted to many different entry scenarios.

Especially popular with municipalities, water districts and other industries that have lots of double-hatch doors as their entrance for confined space entry, the 8518000 is easily managed by two workers.  Because double-hatch entry points are generally much wider than the standard manhole, tripods are generally not capable of providing adequate access.

The DBI-SALA 8518000 Advanced 5 Piece Hoist System is made of aluminum, so it’s amazingly light.  Each piece of the system is easy to carry.  This mobility and ease of set-up is a major advantage over other similar products.  When broken down, the pieces are small enough to fit into the trunk of a mid-sized car, and certainly would fit into the back of a pick-up with room to spare.

No tools are required to assemble the hoist system.  Simply fit the pieces together using pin locks, adjust the leg heights to fit your specific site, and you’ll have a strong, basic structure up very quickly.

Your main winch can easily be attached to the vertical pole for simple lowering and retrieval.  In addition, a secondary winch can also be attached if you are going into a space that doesn’t have a ladder or other means of climbing support.  In that case you will need two winches – one for fall protection, and one for retrieval.  Both winches can fit easily onto this one unit.

One more advantage to the 5818000 over standard tripods or other hoist systems is the pivoting arm.  Even with several hundred pounds of weight, either from a person or a piece of equipment, the top section pivots easily and can move the load out and to the side of the entry point.

Tripods work fine when you only have to use them on the rare occasion, but if you need a dependable system that is a big step up from a standard tripod set-up, you can learn more about the Advanced 5-Piece Hoist System from the folks at PK Safety.

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PK Safety Supply is excited to offer fifteen percent off Coretex hand sanitizer until March 20, 2012! Just visit www.pksafety.com and enter the code CLEAN15 at checkout for instant savings! Let’s go in for a closer look at this great product.

Over the past few years, alcohol-based hand sanitizers have become increasingly popular, both for convenience and effectiveness at fighting germs. These gels are more than a fad. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend using alcohol sanitizers on the job if the hands are not visibly dirty. In multiple studies, the gels have removed 99% of harmful germs, which far exceeds the stats displayed by traditional hand washing.

Sinks and bathrooms are not necessarily the cleanest places. It is likely you have used a bathroom at some point in your life that make you feel as though sanitation was an alien concept to the proprietors! Another problem with traditional hand washing concerns time. For instance, health care professionals or chefs need every spare second and the quick dry time of these products, coupled with their germ killing power, explains why it is very likely to see a dispenser of alcohol-based hand sanitizer in nearly every room of a hospital or clinic.

Coretex products have long been a standard in effectiveness and range of choice. Their line of hand sanitizers is no exception. Not only do they boast superior germ killing power, but they have added nutrients and vitamins that ensure the health of the skin, such as aloe vera and vitamins A and E. PK’s selection of Coretex sanitizers come in a variety of sizes—from one ounce to one gallon—that are perfect for the glove compartment, tackle box, boat, kitchen, cubicle, or waiting room. A dispenser for hand sanitizers sends a powerful message to customers or co-workers that their health is a central concern. Also, workplaces that devote attention to cleanliness have far fewer absences and boast higher productivity and worker happiness. With PK Safety’s generous discount, all of these benefits come with increased savings. Stock up today!

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Every once in a while there is an innovation in fall protection that changes the face of worker safety. The Nano-Lok self-retracting lifeline from Capital Safety is that kind of device.

If you had a choice of falling 15 feet or 20 inches, which would you prefer? We’ll go with the 20 inches, thanks. Take a look at our video showing the features of this new piece of fall protection. We think you’ll agree, the Nano-Lok is best thing to happen to fall protection in a long time.

We all agree that self-retracting lanyards provide superior fall protection. But until now, they have been prohibitively expensive. With the Nano-Lok, Capital Safety and DBI-SALA offer a retractable device for about the same price as a traditional shock-absorbing lanyard. Shop our selection now.

Video Transcript

00:24 Fall protection has come a long way. Hi I’m Justin from PK Safety, here to introduce you to the newest innovation in self-retracting lifeline technology, the Nano-lok from Capitol Safety and DBI SALA.

00:40 The Nano-lok SRL is compact and lightweight, it’s designed with multiple anchorage attachments and lifeline options and it can attach to the back of your harness, to a cab mounting in a vehicle, or to an overhead attachment point. The Nano-lok features an ergonomic design, the housing is impact resistant, and the attachment points are ideal for almost any type of harness. This versatile SRL can easily be used as a traditional lanyard replacement in either single or double leg configurations.

01:10 But above all else, the Nano-lok is safe. SRL technology keeps tension on the lifeline. This’ll help reduce snagging and trip falls from your lanyard. The automatic arrester stops falls far quicker than a traditional lanyard and reduces fall distance and fall clearance. Step up to the ultimate in fall protection safety, new Nano-lok SRL from Capitol Safety and DBI SALA, available from PK Safety.

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PK is excited to offer 15% off Aervoe collapsible safety cones with LED beacons until March 12, 2012. Just enter the coupon code CONE15 at checkout for instant savings. From a young age, we in the good old US of A are conditioned to think “Caution!” when we see a big orange cone. So important is this knowledge that the Federal Highway Commission published a key book of rules called the Manual on Uniform Traffic Devices, or MUTCD. Among outlawing such things as blue stop signs and traffic lights that turn purple, the MUTCD has extensive rules concerning the physical characteristics of traffic cones.

I’ll save you some light reading. Aervoe’s collapsible safety cones follow every rule in the MUTCD and have many other cool features that make them the best safety cones on the market. They collapse into a compact little package that is only a couple inches thick, have a weighted base that prevents them from getting blown away to destinations unknown, and have a bright red LED beacon that is impossible to ignore.

The collapsible nature of these cones guarantees a lot more room in the truck or job site. It can fit in any decent sized glove box and is a perfect accessory to a tool kit in any car, boat, or motorcycle. The best safety gear falls within regulations and makes life easier. Aervoe cones do just that. Shop now with our special discount!

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Your specific job in the oil industry is going to determine what features a harness needs to best suit your work.   However oil rig and derrick workers that live in their harnesses all day every day will also want certain features above and beyond the minimal requirements of safety.

First of all, make sure you have a harness that fits well.  It seems obvious, but good adjustment points allow for fine tuning.  Your harness should fit like a good pair of jeans – comfortable and not too tight. Every body is a little different so look for a harness that has adjustment on the legs, torso and across the chest so you can get just the right fit.

We also recommend harnesses that come with quick-connect buckles for the leg straps so that getting suited up doesn’t require re-adjustment each time.

If you wear your harness daily, look for a model that has padding on the shoulders, legs and hips to keep the pressure off and provide extra comfort while working.  These pads are often built-in to avoid slipping.  The best padding will have some type of breathable lining between you and the pad to keep moisture away from your body and allow you to stay dry.  In addition to the padding, the underlying webbing straps should also be of high quality and be flexible and softer while still being strong.

Derrick harnesses have 18 in. extensions to the dorsal D-ring, and a D-ring at the back of the derrick belt for monkey board work where fall restraint is needed when leaning over the abyss and tripping pipe.  Additionally, the derrick belt attachment also has a belly board with attachment rings for easy, hands-free positioning.

Another important harness option is the seat support offered by a sub-pelvic strap.  This nylon strap goes between the two leg straps giving your behind something to land on in case of a fall.  It helps you avoid a situation where the force of a fall pulls your legs up and apart.  This can be extremely uncomfortable and is known as the “wishbone”.

You also need to think about being able to wash your harness.  Oil rigs will make your gear filthy in no time flat.  Make sure you’ve got a harness that can be cleaned and possibly look for harness materials that are resistant to stain, dirt and grime.

At PK Safety we sell several different models of oil rig harnesses.  Check out our Offshore Oil Rig Safety Equipment page for more oil rig safety gear.

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PK is excited to shave 15% off all ErgoKneel mats until March 5,2012. Just enter ERGO15 at checkout for instant savings. Imagine that the physical demands of your job were equal to those of sitting in your favorite easy chair. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Sadly, few of us have this luxury, but ergonomics can give it to us in bits and pieces. Ergonomics is a branch of product design that is focused on creating objects with the body’s physical comfort in mind. From cell phones to steering wheels, the effects of ergonomics are vast and at work in areas where we least expect it.

ErgoKneel mats are products that combine the science of ergonomics with the practical durability that the grittiest and most physically demanding jobs require. If your job involves standing all day, the large floor mats will save the entire body from the stress and fatigue that standing on a hard surface promises. ErgoKneel also makes portable mats that are a lifesaver for the knees in any task that involves kneeling, whether it is changing a tire, fixing a furnace, or gardening.

The ergonomically designed closed-cell foam rubber guarantees a soft landing for the body, but these mats overflow with features that make them top of the line. All of its surfaces are impervious to liquids and petroleum products and can be easily cleaned with soap, water, or solvents. The non-conductive rubber does not compression set and guarantees the ultimate in comfort with every use.

Added comfort at an affordable price reduces fatigue and increases productivity at a sustainable level. Try one now with the ERGO15 coupon code and immediately notice the difference.

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Steel-Toe.  It just sounds American. A steel-toe boot can deal with just about anything.  It’s a tool as well as a protective foot covering.  How often have you used that steel-toed boot to move something along, or help you pry away a board that you are also working with your hands?

The steel-toed Monarch PVC boots from Onguard are 16 in. tall and allow you to slog through the muck or mud.  Kick a rock or drop a wrench?  That doesn’t matter if you are wearing knee-high PVC boots with a steel toe cover and reinforced shank.  It’s like wearing armor.

Boots like this can lead the way.  They repel water and mud, of course.  They are 100% waterproof.  They also have excellent resistance to caustic materials and acids.  That’s right – protection from acid.  The Monarch black PVC steel-toe boots are (sort of) like something a superhero would wear.  Granted the superhero’s boots would probably allow you to fly or climb slick vertical walls, but for $18.50 you get acid protection and can kick a concrete step without feeling much.  And that’s pretty good.  Plus these boots comply with ASTM F2413-05.  Superhero boots?  Not compliant.

The deep grooves in the soles give excellent traction in slippery situations, and they are amazingly comfortable to wear, even when you are kicking rocks.  The Monarch PVC steel-toe boots have a cleated outsole and a replaceable cushion insole.  This means they are comfy on the inside and “cleated” – which we take to mean “like wearing cleats” on the outside.

16 in. sides will keep whatever the road throws at you out of your boots.   And if you want to adjust the size, it is easy to make them shorter: Just get your retractable utility knife out and whack them down to 12 in. at the cut off band.

These rubber boots from Onguard aren’t really rubber boots at all, they’re PVC: Injection molded.  They are also made of recycled materials and are made in the USA.  When you want to take your boots off at the end of the day, there is a smart triangular lug at the back of each boot that makes it easier to kick them off.  And while these boots are pure PVC, if you have a descent pair of socks, they are surprisingly comfortable for all day wear.  If they get dirty, spray them down to clean them, and if any moisture that gets inside they can easily be dried out quickly.

The Monarch steel-toe PVC boots from Onguard let you wade into your work and get it done.  The steel toe cap will save you from so many bangs and bruises, you probably won’t ever want to wear anything else when it comes to the dirty work of jumping in and taking care of business.

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