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The Evolution of Safety Clothing, PPE, and Job Safety Standards
At Safety Smart Gear, the nation’s most trusted online store for protective apparel, we know that every reflective stripe, flame-resistant fiber, and high-visibility color tells a story of progress. Today’s safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) is the result of decades of innovation and workplace safety reform.
From Industrial Origins to Modern Safety Culture
Early industrial workers had few safety protections. It wasn’t until the Occupational Safety and Healt
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Jun 16th 2025
Made In USA Safety Clothing
Benefits of Made in USA Safety Clothing
Making Safe Choices with USA-Made Safety Clothing
When it comes to safety clothing, the choices you make can have a significant impact on more than just on-site protection. Should you choose to invest in Hi Vis clothing and other safety gear made in the USA, you are also making a decision that favorably impacts the economy, local businesses, and job growth within the United States. At Safety Smart Gear, we understand the value of these choices and are
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Apr 14th 2025
Safety Smart Gear Under New Ownership and Management!
We are thrilled to announce an important milestone in the history of Safety Smart Gear - our recent merger with Safe-Fast, Inc. This new development marks an exciting chapter for our company, allowing us to provide an even stronger safety gear solution to our valued customers.Safe-Fast, Inc.
Safe-Fast, Inc., renowned for its expertise as Wisconsin & Minnesota's premier safety products distributor and construction fastener experts, is now at the helm of Safety Smart Gear. This family-run bus
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Aug 8th 2023
Be Seen - Be Safe - Be Smart
Are You Trying to Catch Hi Vis Deals?
To be seen, you will need bright, high visibility colors like yellow, lime or orange. To be safe, you will need proper safety certified garments that are appropriate for the job like hi vis apparel that has reflective material, ANSI Class 2, ANSI Class 3 etc. To be smart, you will need to run around the internet trying to catch the best deals on hi vis clothing only to find out Safety Smart Gear is the solution for price and service. We encourage you to comp
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May 4th 2021