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Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.

Jan 21, 2025
Air Quality Index, What’s In Wildfire Smoke, and the Use Of Respirators.
With yet another round of wildfires currently making their way across Alberta, protection from the effects of smoke inhalation is a top of mind concern for many people at the moment. Outdoor air quality warnings across eastern Canada, the Northeastern, and Southern United States have achieved record levels, surpassing even those suffered by residents of California and the Pacific Northwest during their record setting fire seasons of the past few years. These events are expected to occur with greater frequency, as a warming climate makes conditions for wildfires far more likely.

In order to help you make sense of current circumstances, this quick article will provide a quick explanation of the Air Quality Index, what contaminants exist in fire smoke, and what cost-effective solutions are available to the average consumer to help keep themselves safe during such events. Continue Reading

The Best Respirator, Face Shield and Hearing Protection Bundles For The Holidays

Dec 06, 2024
The Best Respirator, Face Shield and Hearing Protection Bundles For The Holidays
This holiday season, consider giving the gift of safety with respiratory, hearing and face protection bundles from Peke Safety. In a world where health and safety have become more important than ever, these thoughtful gifts provide peace of mind by ensuring loved ones are equipped with high-quality respiratory, face and hearing protection. Peke Safety’s respiratory bundles include essential items like masks, filters, ear protection plugs, and face shields, all curated to offer reliable protection from airborne contaminants, pollutants, flying debris and allergens. It’s a gift that shows you care about someone’s health, comfort, and safety, whether they’re woodworking, working in a factory, or in construction building a new home. Continue Reading

Silent Danger: How Cutting Kitchen Counters Led to Deadly Black Lung for Workers

Nov 20, 2024
Silent Danger: How Cutting Kitchen Counters Led to Deadly Black Lung for Workers
The Daily Mail recently published an article titled "We're dying from 'black lung' condition after years of cutting kitchen counters – here's what doctors say," highlighting the growing health crisis among workers in the stone and construction industries. Below is a quick synopsis of the article, which details the alarming rise of silicosis, or "black lung" disease, caused by exposure to harmful silica dust in materials like quartz and granite countertops. At Peke Safety, we believe that early intervention is key when it comes to respiratory protection. Silicosis and other respiratory diseases often develop silently, with symptoms not appearing until the damage is irreversible. That's why it's crucial for employers to implement dust control systems and for workers to consistently use proper respiratory protection from the very beginning of their exposure. Proactive safety measures can make all the difference in preventing long-term health issues and ensuring a safer, healthier work environment. Continue Reading