As temperatures rise, so do crime rates. Violence, especially street crimes like muggings, break-ins and assaults occur most often in the spring and summer when people are spending more of their time outdoors. Law enforcement personnel protect our communities throughout the spring and summer at the mercy of the elements. Here are some helpful ways law enforcement workers can prepare and protect themselves in the coming months: Get in shape. It is
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Employers are required to provide a safe working environment for each employee while meeting the U.S. standards set by ANSI. In addition, is your company up to speed when it comes to safety equipment and clothing? Making changes to reduce hazard and injury can be easily accomplished by switching to a safer chemical, using proper protection, and quality gear. Safety vests play an important role in keeping workers safe. Vests help
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It’s officially February and now that the holidays are behind us it’s the perfect time to evaluate your company safety products. Whether you use vests, hard hats, or protective eyewear at your business it’s important to get your gear up to date and make sure you are meeting the latest ANSI standards. There are different types of safety standards in the U.S. Two you should know about are Occupational Safety and
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According to the 2010 C&P Report, in 2008, 80.5% of highway capital expenditures were allocated to system rehabilitation and expansion of existing roads. For system rehabilitation, this expenditure is about $40.4 billion. Highway workers are exposed to all types of danger both in and out of their work zone. Barricade, flagging, and traffic cones protect highway workers from oncoming traffic but there are other hazards to beware of including heavy
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Labor workers are susceptible to a number of life threatening injuries every day. Falling objects, heavy machinery, and hazardous materials are just a few construction site dangers. Job site injuries are serious and can be lethal. It is important to arm yourself and your employees with the right gear. Proper protective gear should be provided and required for all employees including protective eyewear, hard hats, and steel toed boots. Protective eyewear
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Staying warm dry and safe is essential when working in the elements. Working during winter is the most challenging time of year to be outside. The risk of injury increases dramatically if you’re not protecting yourself. Here are some quick tips that will keep you safe during the chilly season. Extremities like fingers and toes can go numb quickly if not protected in winter weather. Opt for durable high visibility work
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Halloween and trick-or-treating can be a frightening time for any parent, and I’m not referring to the obscene amounts of sugary treats, or haunted houses. In order to enjoy your night you’ll want to have piece of mind knowing your children are safe. 5 tips to help keep you and your family safe this Halloween. Choose reflective gear and bright colors. As it continues to get darker earlier, it becomes more important
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Why are safety t-shirts and safety vests so important for some types of workers? This is a question that seems to be coming up a lot from people who see these items for sale and do not know what they are for. This type of garment is serving a very important purpose that will be discussed here. It is also important to note that certain features are going to be
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Utilizing a green safety vests, at any job site, and for any supervisor, employees, and any company that chooses to work with these types of vests for a uniform, you’ll receive the uniformity you are searching for, and also high visibility which keeps your workforce secure. The bright green color of the vest is capable of being witnessed coming from hundreds of feet away from, equally by drivers and also
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There are various kinds of protective gear that is required to be worn when doing certain kinds of jobs. There are different classes of them. One of them is the class 2 safety vests. These are worn where the occupational duties require enhanced visibility because of foul weather, when the job involves being in the way of approaching traffic. These are worn by those in work sites like road and
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