Ensuring a Perfect Fit: Accessory Compatibility Considerations for Type 2 Safety Helmets
Why Compatibility Matters in Type 2 Helmet Systems Ensuring a perfect fit between helmets and accessories like face shields, goggles, and hearing protection, is essential to worker safety — particularly when using Type 2 helmets, which are designed to protect against both top and lateral impacts. As job sites increasingly rely on modular PPE configurations, […]
The Firefighter PPE Procurement Checklist: 7 Questions to Ask Beyond Price
When evaluating firefighter personal protective equipment, cost is only one part of the equation. Safety officers and procurement teams must think holistically—balancing compliance, comfort, durability, and supply chain resilience. Below are seven essential questions that go beyond the sticker price to ensure your department invests in PPE that performs when it matters most. Question 1: […]
Polycarbonate: A Superior Material for High-Performance Face Shields
Selecting the right material for personal protective equipment (PPE) is critical to ensuring both safety and performance. At Paulson Manufacturing, we engineer advanced face shields and protective solutions designed to meet the rigorous requirements of industrial, tactical, and emergency-response applications. Among the materials available, polycarbonate consistently proves to be the most effective and versatile choice […]
Selecting the Right Paulson Face Shield for Combat Helmets
Selecting the correct face shield for ballistic combat helmets is a critical decision that affects operator safety, visibility, and overall mission performance. Decision-makers in defense, tactical, and law enforcement sectors must balance hazard level, compliance, comfort, durability, and cost-effectiveness when specifying PPE. Paulson Manufacturing’s tactical face shields for ballistic combat helmets are engineered to meet […]
Why Riot Body Shields Are Essential for Effective Crowd Control Operations
In today’s complex world of public safety, crowd control operations demand reliable tactical equipment that ensures both officer protection and effective engagement with the public. Among the most critical tools in a crowd control situation are transparent handheld body shields, which have become standard in professional law enforcement operations. Paulson has set the benchmark in […]
PPE Compliance: Breaking the Barriers to Workplace Safety
Personal protective equipment (PPE) saves lives. It shields workers from hazards that can cause serious injury, illness, or even death. Yet, in workplaces across industries, PPE often sits unused — hanging on hooks, stuffed in lockers, or left in the truck. The reasons are rarely about recklessness alone. More often, they stem from a mix […]
Pure Gold vs. Sputtered Face Shields: The Durability Difference in High-Heat PPE
In high-temperature industrial environments — such as foundries, steel mills, glass manufacturing, and other extreme heat applications — workers rely on specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) to stay safe from intense radiant energy. When it comes to the best possible protection against radiant heat, there is one material that stands above the rest: gold. The […]
How Toric Face Shields Improve Compliance Without Sacrificing Protection
In today’s demanding industrial environments, personal protective equipment (PPE) must do more than just meet regulatory standards—it must also be comfortable, practical, and user-friendly to ensure consistent compliance. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of face and eye protection, where workers are often exposed to multiple hazards including flying debris, heat, chemicals, […]
Key Considerations when Selecting the Right PPE for You
Choosing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an essential aspect of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Whether you’re a frontline worker or a safety manager, understanding the key factors and standards that govern PPE selection ensures not only regulatory compliance but also worker protection, comfort, and operational efficiency. Below is a step-by-step guide […]
Developing a Comprehensive Arc Flash PPE Program: A Step-by-Step Guide
Electrical hazards pose significant risks to workers, with arc flash incidents being among the most dangerous. Arc flashes can result in severe burns, injuries, and fatalities, making a structured and compliant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) program essential for safety managers and businesses. This guide outlines the key steps in developing a comprehensive arc flash PPE […]
