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Practical notes for PPE program decisions.

Read guidance for distributors, EHS teams, and buyers who need clearer language around safety glasses, welding helmets, hard hats, face shields, and recurring PPE issue lists.

PPE Program

When a Small Customer Taught Me a Big Lesson About Quality Checks

2026-07-23 Maeve Callahan

A quality control manager at Jackson Safety shares a real story about inspecting a mixed PPE order for a small startup, covering safety glasses, welding helmets, work boots, and even bear spray – and why small customers deserve the same rigorous standards.

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Head protection · Eye and face protection · Distributor programs
PPE Program

Why I Stopped Buying Work Gloves by Price Alone (And You Should Too)

2026-07-20 Maeve Callahan

An office administrator shares why focusing on the total cost of ownership for PPE, specifically work gloves and lace-up work boots, is smarter than chasing the lowest price. A personal take on Jackson Safety gear and smart procurement.

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Head protection · Eye and face protection · Distributor programs