Knowledge Center Articles

Discover common causes of equipment failure and strategies that employers can implement to keep workers safe.

In today’s interconnected and technologically advanced world, industries rely heavily on sensitive electronic components and precise machinery. While often overlooked, a hidden threat frequently lurks: static electricity.

Workers often struggle with wearing gloves that compromise comfort and dexterity, making it difficult to perform precision tasks efficiently and stay safe. That's why there's Ansell's AEROFIT technology. It is an innovative, highly flexible foam nitrile coating formulated to improve tactility and sensitivity and provide a more comfortable, breathable glove feel.

In high-performance environments, discomfort can cost you time. A lack of precision can cost you safety. Meet HyFlex™ Precision Comfort Series from Ansell with AEROFIT technology to boost precision and productivity with a second-skin fit for exceptional comfort and tactile control.

Ansell tested its HyFlex™ gloves against its competition based on five factors to consider when choosing an ideal glove. The winner was clear.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is taking a closer look at certain workplace hazards. Here’s why—and what you can do about it.

Safety cabinets play a crucial role in storing hazardous materials, particularly flammable liquids, in settings such as laboratories, industrial facilities, and educational institutions. This article discusses the purpose, benefits, risks, and best practices regarding air vents in safety cabinets.

New Pig details OSHA guidance on where flammable storage cabinets can be located.

In this episode of Tooling Up from MSC Industrial Supply, host Toni Neary welcomes back Brian Moseley, Technical Manager at SHOWA, to explore how next-generation metalworking gloves are redefining safety and performance. Brian breaks down the three key factors in glove design—cut resistance, grip, and comfort—and how SHOWA’s advanced materials and coatings deliver all three without compromise.

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is a system that prevents the unexpected start-up of equipment or machinery during service or maintenance procedures. A successful lockout/tagout program safeguards workers from injury by blocking incoming energy and releasing stored energy, making it impossible for devices to turn on, run or move.

Trying to decide between composite and steel toe caps in your safety footwear? Here are several factors to consider.

Flammable and combustible are terms used to describe how easily a liquid ignites. While we usually use the term to describe liquids, it is not the liquid that burns – it’s the vapor given off by the liquid. So, what is the difference between flammable and combustible?