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Articles for safety, purchasing, and operations teams that want PPE decisions to be documented, repeatable, and grounded in practical site context.
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A Magid quality compliance manager explains why transparent specs, verified manufacturing, and honest pricing matter more than the lowest quote, with real examples from the HV200W-10 glove, Bulwark coveralls, and the CS gas vs pepper spray question.
Posted on 2026-08-12 by Maeve Callahan
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Posted on 2026-08-11 by Maeve Callahan
PPE purchasing FAQs from a safety manager who has made $14,000 worth of mistakes—covering Magid Glove & Safety, safety glasses, welding safety equipment, and who pays for PPE.
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Posted on 2026-08-11 by Maeve Callahan
A quality inspector at Magid Glove & Safety shares a real story about cowboy hard hats, safety glasses, and why the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest outcome.
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Posted on 2026-08-10 by Maeve Callahan
A safety coordinator compares cheap safety gear to proper PPE: prescription safety glasses, temporary fence, Magid Glove and Safety products, and smoke detector beeps you shouldn't ignore.
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Posted on 2026-08-10 by Maeve Callahan
A Magid glove and safety mfg quality inspector explains why transparent PPE specifications, honest pricing, and compliance info—like whether pepper spray is legal in Massachusetts—matter more than chasing the cheapest supplier.
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Posted on 2026-08-07 by Maeve Callahan
Six years of PPE procurement data reveals whether consolidating with a manufacturer like Magid Glove beats piecemeal sourcing. A cost controller breaks down total cost, compliance, and time savings.
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Posted on 2026-08-07 by Maeve Callahan
A Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Co LLC quality inspector answers common PPE and workplace safety questions: the HV200W-10, Tecovas work boots, fire extinguisher signs, and how to turn off a fire alarm.
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Posted on 2026-08-06 by Maeve Callahan
Hearing protection isn't one-size-fits-all. A Magid quality inspector breaks down three work scenarios—cold weather outdoor, indoor manufacturing, and intermittent noise—with specific earmuff recommendations for each.
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Posted on 2026-08-06 by Maeve Callahan
Are nitrile gloves food safe? Yes, if the label says so. A buyer shares what 248 rush orders taught us about Magid Glove & Safety, safety goggles drawings, and the dog fence rule.
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Posted on 2026-08-05 by Maeve Callahan
A field-tested safety inspection checklist covering fire alarm testing, stair railing compliance, and barricade planning. Written by a safety coordinator who documented 14 mistakes over 8 years so you can avoid the same. NFPA and OSHA references verified as of January 2025.
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