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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chances are all of us have some level of exposure to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is inexpensive to produce and has a wide range of uses from building materials such as paint or the glue used to bind plywood, particle board and paneling to the Brazilian Blowout, a hair-straitening product found to contain startlingly high concentrations of this dangerous compound.

For those who work in industries where formaldehyde is used regularly the dangers are quite serious. Even light contact with formaldehyde (also abbreviated HCHO) can irritate the eyes and affect the mucous membranes and upper respiratory system. Prolonged or acute exposure can create severe abdominal pain, convulsions, diarrhea, bronchitis, pneumonia or pulmonary edema. Not only that, but OSHA has determined that formaldehyde is a genotoxic, showing properties of both a cancer initiator and promoter for early and late stage carcinogen. While those who work around formaldehyde regularly – agricultural workers, drug makers, furniture makers and finishers, and now salon workers – are at some risk of ingesting the compound, the more common routes for exposure are through skin absorption and inhalation.

While latex gloves provide some barrier to absorption, butyl or nitrile gloves are recommended and should be used when contact is anticipated. With regard to inhalation, employers who require workers to be exposed to formaldehyde in concentrations over .75 parts of formaldehyde per million parts of air (.75 ppm), must provide and make sure the employees wear respirators that conform to OSHA standards 1910.134 for respiratory protection. A great mask that meets these requirements is the Moldex 9000 Respirator Combination.

The Moldex 9000 is a full face respirator that, when properly worn, will protect not only the lungs of the wearer, but also the eyes and the mucous membranes that can be affected by formaldehyde fumes. The mask features Moldex 7600 Multi-Gas Vapor Smart Cartridges that are capable of filtering multiple gases that may be present in the same work space.

According to Wikipedia, last year over 50 billion tons of formaldehyde was produced worldwide. Workers and employers who work with this compound need to take steps to prevent exposure that can lead to short term and long term hazards to health.

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.