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Rick Pedley

Rick Pedley, PK Safety’s President and CEO, joined the family business in 1979. PK Safety, a supplier of occupational safety and personal protective equipment and manufacturer of their own new FR line Grit, has been operating since 1947 and takes OSHA, ANSI, PPE, and CSA work safety equipment seriously.  PK Safety's customer service can be reached at 800-829-9580 or online at https://www.pksafety.com/contact-us/.

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cold stress and winter-related injuries

Winter is here. Are you ready?

Follow these tips to prevent cold stress and winter-related injuries
Rick Pedley
December 20, 2022

Employers are responsible for protecting their workers from cold stress and other winter injuries. Learn how to keep workers safe when working in freezing temperatures.


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How to comply with OSHA’s current silica rules and regulations

Rick Pedley
November 16, 2022

Managers and supervisors in the construction and manufacturing industries need to protect their employees from various work-related hazards, including the presence of silica dust.


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vaporized hydrogen peroxide
Cover Feature

Best practices for using vaporized hydrogen peroxide indoors

Rick Pedley
September 21, 2022

Many workplaces are looking for new and improved methods of decontaminating indoor spaces. To keep business running more or less, as usual, these methods need to be efficient, cost-effective, and safe enough to use regularly. Using vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) as a disinfection and decontamination measure has become increasingly common.


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arc flash clothing
Cover Story

How to choose and maintain the best arc flash clothing for the job

Rick Pedley
August 15, 2022

All arc flash workwear is flame resistant, but not all FR clothing is qualified to protect you from arc flash hazards.


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portable gas detectors

Detectors now smarter and lighter

Rick Pedley
July 14, 2022

Safety managers should know how important it is to keep workers mobile in the field without leaving them vulnerable to hazardous gases. The technology behind portable gas detectors is getting smarter while the devices themselves are getting lighter.


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 Summer-friendly head protection

Summer-friendly head protection keeps rising temps at bay

Rick Pedley
July 13, 2022

Wearing a hard hat or helmet is essential when there is a risk of head injury, but this equipment can also increase a person’s body temperature. We lose most of our body heat through our heads. Managers need to do everything they can to protect their workers in the field, keeping them as cool and comfortable as possible.


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construction eye injuries

The most common construction eye injuries and how to prevent them

Rick Pedley
May 25, 2022
According to the CDC, around 2,000 U.S. workers sustain work-related eye injuries each day that need medical attention.
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Industry 4.0
Transform turnarounds

How Industry 4.0 can improve the shutdown process and plant maintenance

Rick Pedley
April 14, 2022
Regular plant maintenance is essential, but shutdown turnarounds tend to be complicated and expensive. According to the TA Cook industry research organization, 82% percent of turnarounds do not satisfy performance expectations — about half experience delays, and 80% go over budget.
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ventilation for confined spaces

Stay aware of the types of ventilation that are required for confined space

Rick Pedley
March 23, 2022
When a confined space is considered hazardous, the team must take several steps to comply with the latest regulations. Businesses and employers can easily overlook the dangers of confined spaces.
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safety gloves

Ignoring signs of disrepair in your safety gloves can lead to injuries

Rick Pedley
February 28, 2022
Safety gloves provide a layer of protection for your hands and shield them from different types of hazards on the job, including cuts, scratches, punctures, and burns. It’s important to replace your gloves as needed.
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