In 2016, there were 991 construction-related deaths, according to OSHA. Of those 991 deaths, falls account for 38.7 percent. That means for every one worker struck and killed by an object, more tha...
New generation of hard hats is here, they're safety helmets.
A new generation of hard hats is here, a few years ago chin strap-based helmets were introduced in the United States. The reason behind these new chin strap helmets is to protect our workers who w...
What is an OSHA compliant Safety Helmet or Hard Hat?
The most important piece of safety equipment on a construction site is your head protection. Falling objects and head injuries are among the most common found in the construction industry. OSHA, Oc...
Customize Your H1-CH With a Company Logo
Customize your Defender Safety H1 and H2 Safety Helmet with a company logo or customer pad printing. Defender Safety offers pad printing in-house! Start rocking your construction company's logo on...
How to Choose the Right Surgical Mask ASTM International develops the standards for surgical masks used in health care settings. ASTM standards include three levels of protection for surgical masks...
Once a rarity in the U.S, the pandemic has made facial masks a ubiquitous sight when taking a trip to the grocery store or visiting just about any public space. And with increased use, the science ...
Disposable Gloves: Types and Uses
In the past several decades, disposable gloves have become a tried and true means to prevent cross-contamination between patients and caregivers, and provide protection against dangerous chemicals ...