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Articles by Rick Pedley

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Regular air quality tests of confined spaces identify new hazards

Enter at your own risk
Rick Pedley
March 22, 2021
Testing for hazardous gases can be a challenge in the workplace. Invisible, odorless gases can be difficult to detect, which is why it’s important to test the air before entering the space.
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5 tips for choosing the right safety gloves for the job at hand

Rick Pedley
February 9, 2021
Companies tend to lose more time and money on hand-related injuries than any other type of work hazard. Regardless of the job, professionals and managers need to protect their hands by choosing the right safety gloves.
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Industrial sprayer

H2O2 gas detectors are critical after VPH

Rick Pedley
January 7, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we look at indoor spaces. The virus can easily spread in schools, hospitals, office buildings, confined areas, and those with poor ventilation.


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Winter worker
Winter weather tips

Consider layers and properly insulated PPE to brave the cold

Rick Pedley
December 4, 2020

Employers have a responsibility to make sure their workers have access to warm, insulating winter gear when working outdoors in the winter or cold environments.


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Mobile apps

Mobile apps help reduce risk in the safety industry

Rick Pedley
November 6, 2020
From transportation to manufacturing, interconnected mobile apps and Wi-Fi-enabled software programs have made it easier to share, record, and analyze important safety information.
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Do gases expire? Learn how to store and use calibration gas mixtures

Rick Pedley
October 28, 2020
When monitoring your work environment for toxic gases, you need to make sure your monitor is properly calibrated for your target gas, such as chlorine, carbon monoxide, or your readings may be inaccurate.
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How to extend the life of your FR clothing

Rick Pedley
August 4, 2020
Industry safety regulations and the evolution of voluntary performance standards have ensured that fire-resistant (FR) clothing is more readily available. For many industries, FR gear is a requirement to ensure worker safety, and keeping FR clothing in good repair is crucial for reducing on-site injuries and extending the life of the garments.
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Portable gas monitors benefit from wireless technology

Portable gas monitors benefit from wireless technology

Always on
Rick Pedley
May 6, 2020
Today’s consumers are no strangers to wireless technology. We can send and share updates with the touch of a finger. Automatic alerts and notifications remind us to pay our bills, lower the thermostat, and even take our medication. So why not apply the same technology to the portable gas monitor industry?
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You need to know your gas monitor testing instruments are reliable

Bump test basics
Rick Pedley
March 2, 2020

Modern day portable gas detectors are quite reliable and accurate. For enhanced worker safety and to be fully compliant there is a little known concept called bump testing. Bump tests are crucial when it comes to protecting your workers from hazardous gases and other air-borne toxins.


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Inspect FR clothing for wear & tear

Inspect FR clothing for wear & tear

Repair or replace?
Rick Pedley
January 1, 2020

Flame-resistant (FR) doesn’t last forever. Since FR clothing can be expensive to replace, it’s usually best to repair these garments whenever possible. But if your FR clothing is beyond repair, your only choice will be to replace these garments.


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