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Flame-resistant and hi-vis apparel is a job requirement in some industries, but there are plenty of good reasons why you would want to wear this type of safety clothing on the job whether it is required or not. Here are our top five reasons why you should wear flame-resistant and hi-visibility apparel: 1. High visibility apparel helps you to be seen Even if you don’t work in construction or in proximity to electrical or open flame hazards, some job site perils are not immediately evident. However, if you work outdoors, being seen is always a good thing. High visibility clothing...

When you think about safety shoes and boots, you likely imagine a big, heavy, steel-toed boot. With this image in mind, and if you don’t work on a construction site or in an industrial setting, you might not even think that safety shoes might be right for you. However, almost every job has its share of hazards, and avoiding any potential injury is always a good idea. If you work in any industrial capacity, it is likely that safety footwear is mandated by state or federal safety regulations, but just because you don’t work in this type of job doesn’t...

High-visibility safety apparel can be defined as any garment that improves other’s ability to see them in any situation. From cars on the highway to equipment operators on a job site, the more visible a worker is, the less risk there is of a serious accident taking place.  High visibility clothing is an important component of work safety for many jobs: transportation or construction workers, road maintenance crews, tow truck drivers, railway workers, accident site inspectors, first responders, warehouse or factory workers – virtually any who works in proximity to vehicles or machinery that move under their own power.  If...

All it takes is one spark to start a wildfire. Think of that – one single stray ember carried on the wind, a single spark that can completely devastate neighborhoods, towns, even entire states in the process. Fires displace and ravage people’s lives and ruin wildlife and their habitats, and can potentially eradicate the livelihoods of everybody in its swath. One carelessly tossed cigarette butt, a match that wasn’t extinguished, or a welding spark at a job site: any of these things has the potential to put people at risk. If sparks fly in a confined space, it can be...

If you work in an industry that has many potential hazards, then you know that being protected on the job is an absolute priority. If you are injured, you will lose time at work and potentially have to endure excruciating pain and heartbreak, even to the point of physical disfigurement and complete loss of your livelihood. If you want to ensure your ability to continue working and providing for your family, it is imperative that you protect yourself well.While you want to try to avoid hazardous situations, that’s not always possible. Many industries and jobs carry with them a heightened...