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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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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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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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PK is excited to offer a 15% discount on the Roofer’s Fall Protection Kit by Protecta. Simply enter the coupon code ROOFER15 at checkout before March 6, 2012 and insure that you will have everything needed for a safe roofing adventure!

Beyond the obvious health risks of working outside code, OSHA regulations for roofing are numerous and the penalties for violation are costly. Unless you spend your free time wading through government documents, it is possible that recalling all of these rules is a little tough. Happily, Protecta has taken the guesswork out of pondering whether a roofing harness is OK with OSHA.

This kit is known affectionately as “compliance in a can,” because it has everything required by OSHA in one convenient kit. A heavy-duty rope grab and shock-absorbing lanyard connect to a five-point body harness. Fifty feet of rope allow for movement away from the roof anchor while guaranteeing a safe recovery from a stumble or fall. This kit is best for instantly being sure that the job can get done quickly and without any pitfalls.

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PK is excited to slash fifteen percent off the cost of our work aprons, a perfect accessory for a wide range of undertakings in which added protection is not a plus, but a must. Simply enter APRON15 at checkout between now and February 23, 2012 for this great deal on a must-have item.

Why do we have aprons on a safety site? Imagine you’re on Family Feud and the question is “uses for an apron.” Depending on the field you’re in, your first choice may not match what the survey says! Why? The general image of an apron involves a kitchen and some cookies, but those kinds of frilly things are entirely out of place in tougher, more dangerous arenas that demand tough as nails protection.

Our industrial apron is made of nitrile, a super tough rubber compound. Medical gloves made of nitrile are three times stronger than those made of conventional latex. Built to last, its heavy duty reinforced grommets and nylon ties keep this apron where it should be and allows it to fit all shapes and sizes of worker.

This apron is both sturdy and far more resistant to oils and acids than natural rubber, making it perfect for high impact, dirty jobs like industrial maintenance, chemical manufacturing, or food processing. For the industrial and chemical fields, the added repellant strength of nitrile protects the wearer against grease contamination or chemical burns. Oil-based paint and the oil-based solvents used to clean these materials quickly destroy cotton or plastic aprons, so think of what it can do to your skin. Artists such as painters or printmakers could benefit from wearing one of these aprons, as could housepainters. A lot happens to that big, juicy steak before it hits the grill, and most of what happens is not pretty. In the food processing industry, the nitrile surface is easily disinfected and helps combat contamination of food products. Anti-bacterial pre-treatment of the nitrile blend adds to the safety that it brings to the world of food prep.

The possible uses for this apron truly run the gamut of human creativity and productivity. Pick one up today and know the feeling of comfort that added safety brings to any undertaking.

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PK is excited to offer a ten percent discount on the Coretex Outdoor Skin Protection Kit between now and January 29, 2012. This is one of those things I wish I would have had on any number of my outdoor (mis)adventures when I was a kid. For instance, one summer I went on a canoeing trip on the Sugar River in Wisconsin. I managed to acquire what was known as the  “triple threat,” that is, poison ivy, oak, and sumac! I got poison oak from touching the bow of a canoe, which did not seem fair. Add to that a healthy helping of mosquito bites and I was one unhappy camper!

After looking through what this little pack has to offer, it really struck me how much better that canoe trip would have been if I had packed one of these kits. Not only are there packets of repellant for the triple threat, but also cleansing wipes for things like canoes, fishing poles, boots, or whatever else that may have touched the itch weed. And what outdoors pack would be complete without bug repellant? This packet comes with it, of course, but it also comes with anti-itch cream.  If you forget to put on the repellant, then at least you have a backup in case fate catches up with you.

Other packets include sunscreen, relief for burns and stings, and hand sanitizer. This would be a perfect gift for anyone who does anything outdoors, whether that is hardcore wilderness camping, beach cookouts, summerhouse entertaining, sailing, hiking, etc. The list could go on endlessly, because this little pack has so many possible applications. Repellants and relief creams spoil just like anything else, so if you have some of this stuff and it is more than a few months old, then it is time to clean house! It can easily be stowed in the glove box, golf bag, or tackle box. When it’s needed, this packet of protection is a sight for sore eyes. To get this offer simply enter the coupon code CORETEX10 at checkout between now and January 29, 2012 to receive your discount.

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The Airwave disposable respirator by Moldex is one of those exceptional and delightful instances when a change is an actual breakthrough, like the first jet aircraft or nuclear submarine. In the world of disposable respirators, the Airwave is at that level of world-changing event. Not only does it promise greater breathability than a valve respirator, it is also much cheaper and easier on the person wearing it.

The statistics tell the story. Notice its cool accordion shape? Its Flexfit design acts like a spring that expands when you move your jaw, which keeps a good seal over your nose and mouth along with making the mask more comfortable. Safety gear is the best when it is so comfortable that you forget it’s on. But within that fancy looking form lies double the surface area of a normal respirator. It doesn’t just look neat, it is giving you twice the number of ways to get air in and out of the filter area. In comparison to a valve respirator, the Airwave boasts a whopping 68% less inhale resistance and 51% less exhale resistance. In comparison to non-valve masks, the Airwave gets 65% less inhale resistance and 68% less exhale resistance.

Basically, these numbers mean the mask is twice as easy to breathe through as anything else out there. As for why this matters, think about how mountain climbers sometimes need oxygen tanks, because the air is thinner at high elevation. Or, in a less extreme scenario, how jogging somewhere that is high above sea level is tougher than at a lower elevation. How alert and energetic you are depends upon how much oxygen you are drawing into your body. While a regular dust mask is safe, it can gradually tire you out for this very reason. Less air is going into your body than it would with normal breathing. The Airwave helps increase productivity by fighting against this fatigue and at a cost that is far below a valve respirator. Its greater surface area also eliminates the buildup of moisture within the mask

So let’s review: the mask has twice the ventilation of anything else out there, costs a fraction of valve masks, and stays dry inside better than anything else. PK is happy to sweeten the deal on the Airwave disposable respirator by offering ten percent off a box of ten when you enter the code AIRWAVE10 between now and January 22, 2012. There is still time to add this to your list of resolutions.

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One of the best things for the New Year is a new gadget that makes the home safer. Better still is scoring such a gadget at a discount. The BOLO Portable Gas Leak Detector from Nova Systems is a great little gas detector for home usage. It can detect dangerous levels of natural gas, propane, hydrogen, and butane. Some of these gases have a smell and some do not. Those that smell can often get lost in a space where other smells are more dominant. You might think your nose knows, but sometimes, it does not. The BOLO is a great way to guarantee safety in any job that involves these gases, such as stove installation or barbecuing.

Beyond its safety guarantees, the BOLO is super-convenient. Its gas detecting wand folds into the unit, so it is about the size of a cell phone. It can easily fit in your shirt pocket or in a belt pouch. You don’t need some rare, super expensive battery for the gas sniffer, either. It runs for eight hours on two AAs. If you’re hard on gadgets, then use the accompanying hard carrying case to keep it safe and it will return the favor.

PK is excited to offer this BOLO Gas Sniffer at ten percent off between now and January 15, 2012.  So make one of your resolutions to steer clear of dangerous gases and pick up one of these BOLOs. Just enter the coupon code BOLO10 at checkout to receive your discount.

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We never realize how dark it is until we need light. Example? Try changing a tire in the dark. More numerous are instances in which a little more light would be extremely helpful, like hooking up a stereo, putting up Christmas lights, looking for keys dropped by a party guest, the list goes on. A good solution for these troublesome events is a gadget that is hands-free. The best solution is a product that outperforms all others. It’s why PK is excited to offer all of our Petzl headlamps at ten percent off, just in time for the handyman or woman on your Christmas list. It is crush, water, and chemical resistant, can attach to a helmet or stand, and is tested in real world conditions by Petzl engineers.

I’ll never forget when I first saw one of these headlamps. My uncle used one on our fishing trips and it made tying on lures in the pre-dawn light a snap. He caught twice the fish of anyone else, and did not tire of reminding us. He’s one of those guys who has every gadget under the sun. If you have a relative that fits this description, a headlamp is a great and very unexpected gift. Or, if you have a relative who wears a headlamp as part of his or her job, the Petzl headlamp is a top of the line upgrade. Simply enter the code “PETZLBRIGHT” when you check out between now and January 1, 2012 to receive your discount. With ten percent off, these headlamps are simply the best gear at the best price.

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Traditional incendiary flares look like big fireworks and give off lots of sparks and smoke. Perhaps you played with some as a kid. I know I did, and I have the scars to prove it!

PK Safety is happy to announce that we have begun carrying the new Aervoe Super LED road flare. This Aervoe uses extremely bright LED lights rather than an incendiary charge, so chances of being burned are gone, it won’t ignite anything, and does not give off poison gas. It can last a whopping 6-10 hours on a single charge, versus the fifteen minutes of a traditional incendiary flare, and it is possible to recharge it with an accompanying car attachment. It is a good idea to get a few of these, so that you can recharge one while the others are running and then switch them out when needed. Also, this thing can take a serious beating. It still works if a truck runs over it and can be submerged to a depth of fifty feet. The flare also floats and has a magnet on the back in case you need to attach it to the back of your car or truck.

With the holidays approaching, more bad drivers and increasingly icy conditions make roads riskier than normal. New LED flares like the Aervoe Super LED lend an aura of safety to already risky situations. With that in mind, PK is pleased to offer this breakthrough product at ten percent off from now until Christmas day when you enter the code AERVOE10 at checkout. Pick up a few today. I will guarantee that being burned by a flare is not something you will miss.

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