Even King Arthur’s knights wore hard hats
Today, hard hats are worn by workers in many types of jobs. They are also worn by football players, soldiers and bike riders. Whether for work or play,…
Category: Safety
Drowning looks different than what you might imagine
We imagine that a drowning child will be in panic mode, flailing around, screaming, calling for help. Not so. Instead a child drowning may make no…
Cooling gear: caps, hats, towels
About 34 workers die from heat-related illness and injury each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and a third of those deaths are in…
Why UPF rating is important in summer clothing
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) in clothing measures how much ultraviolet radiation reaches your skin through your clothes. It can be especially…
Work gear: Cooling shirts, vests for summer
For warehouse workers looking to stay cool in summer, a variety of cooling clothing and accessories are available, leveraging advanced technologies to…
Cooling Sleeves offer coverage with less heat
Workers in hot environments often need arm protection or full-body coverage without overheating. Cooling sleeves could be one solution. Arm sleeves with…
Dramatic road safety changes on horizon
Automated vehicles (AVs) are poised to make the most dramatic changes in travel safety in history, but before widespread adoption there will be plenty of…
Could AVs report impaired drivers?
Automated vehicles could detect and report impaired drivers using technology available right now, but such a thing is not imminent. AVs could use…
Got bugs? Read this before you spray
* Clear the area of kids, pets, and anyone else who isn’t essential to the task. * Wear appropriate clothing, including long sleeves, long pants,…
Lightning safety rules
There’s nothing like a spring thunderstorm, when the fireworks from the sky cause quite a display — and danger, too. If you are outdoors when you hear…