Active vs Passive Hearing Protection - What’s the Difference?
Hearing protection is crucial in environments where excessive noise levels can cause damage to our hearing. That’s why earmuffs/earplugs are essential in keeping your ears safe. However, there’s mo...
Introducing Defender Safety's New Customization Department
Introducing our new customization department that allows you to personalize your safety gear with custom logos and decals. With a 30,000 square foot facility and a 2-week shipping guarantee, we en...
As of 2023, ANSI Z89 is the main standard for industrial head protection, specifically for the US market. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) developed this standard to provide require...
The American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices (ANSI/ISEA Z87.1) is a benchmark for eye and facial safety equipment. This document was deve...
The Basics of Hearing Protection: OSHA
Hearing damage is a commonly overlooked consequence of safety hazards. Loud noises can permanently injure the inner ear, causing hearing loss. People that work in construction are especially at ris...
Head Protection: Everything You Need To Know
Why do you need head protection? Head Protection is one of the most important safety concerns in the workplace. Whether you work on a construction site, in a factory, or operating machinery, you...
A Beginner’s Guide to ANSI Z89.1
The brain is one of the most important organs within the human body. Head injuries from falling objects or electricity often have serious effects, which can be deadly. Helmets are essential for mai...
