WHAT RUNNING SHOES ARE BEST FOR HIKING?

Hikers know that the best view comes after the hardest climb, but before enjoying that applauding view they have to go through considerable preparations to cope with the challenges in their ways. A number of physical challenges, specifically fatigue and foot pain are the basic problems that hikers face. These difficulties can be overcome if you have the right pair of running shoes that are good for hiking as well.

You might be wondering how running shoes can be suitable for hiking. Right? They can be but only when you have the right ones. Shoes are the basic footwear that provides coverage and protection to feet. We usually have different types of shoes for specific purposes but Hacsons have running shoes that are multi-purpose like they work as safety joggers and are considerable for hiking as well.

Now before moving on, people who are not familiar with hiking might have a question like why can’t we just wear our casual joggers for hiking? Let me tell you this, for mountain climbing, hikers have to pass such areas that are extremely rough, Stoney or areas where it is difficult to even walk. Our casual joggers are not good enough to walk through such areas as they can tear while crossing these sorts of lands but safety/hiking joggers are specifically designed to bear rough landscape and they barely show any wear or tear while hiking.

running shoesNow let me illustrate the running shoes that are preferable for hiking. Hacsons, one of the leading safety equipment providers, have such safety joggers that are best for running and hiking. The main features of these running shoes are:

SLIP RESISTANCE:
Hacsons provide such shoes that are far more than comfortable and are fit enough to provide support and protect the hiker from slipping or falling.

COMPOSITE TOE CAP:
Composite toe caps reduce fatigue and foot pain as they are way lighter than other boots. Light-weighted shoes are good to minimize energy consumption during hiking especially when you are carrying a lot of things on your back.

DURABILITY:
Hacsons provide shoes that are durable enough to endure all the challenges of hiking. These shoes are also water-resistant to avoid your feet getting wet. Such safety joggers hardly show any wear or tear.

SAFETY HEELS:
The running shoes provided by Hacsons have safety heels that provide cushioning effect and heel energy absorption, it works as a relief for heel pain.

Now that you know about the running shoes that are a good fit for hiking as well, you can easily order them from Hacsons. The footwear at  Hacsons is available at quite an affordable range with remarkable quality and pleasing service that will never disappoint you. Just don’t wait to reward yourself with the top view of mountains, put on your pair of perfect shoes and hike the heights.

 

  The Undeniable Significance of Fire Protection Equipment

When you run a business you are liable to provide safety and security of all types to your employees. Fire safety is one major aspect that is vital at the workplace as well as at home. If you just talk about the workplace, providing fire safety equipment isn’t enough, you are also responsible for making sure the premises abide by the fire-safety standards set by the government. A large number of people die due to fires in different workplaces. Therefore, there are a lot of fire safety measures to take into consideration – especially carrying out regular risk assessments and getting the employees to participate in a fire drill. The installation of life-saving equipment is perhaps one of the most essential factors of preventing fire and ensuring maximum protection against fire. The fire protection equipment also makes sure that the firefighters, who risk their lives, stay safe in case of emergencies.

Installation of some major firefighting equipment as follows – you can minimize the risk of fire and protect your employees from fire hazards.

Fire Alarms

A full-proof fire protection system is the primary thing to have. And the main amongst all the fire protection equipment is fire alarms. Their role is to alert you in cases of fire even when it is just initiating, that is when the smoke is sensed. It has to be loud enough so that it can lead one to the exact place where the fire is – it can be set to certain frequencies and sounds. An efficient fire alarm can help you prevent injuries, save lives and lessen the chances of damage.

 Fire Extinguisher

A fire extinguisher is the basic equipment used in fire protection and happens to be a need in any building, such as home, school, hospital, industry, office, etc. It is a device to control and extinguish a small fire. Thus, every building should have enough of these to ensure fire safety. Also, it is important to know how this device is used before installation. A few members in the building should learn how to tackle a small fire by using a fire extinguisher.

Fire-Fighting Blankets

Fire blankets are designed to prevent fire from spreading rapidly and extinguish it, at times. It helps in smothering a small fire in no time, depending on what type of fire blanket you are using. The function of a non-flammable fire blanket is to cut off oxygen in temperatures up to 900 degrees, and it helps in reducing and extinguishing the fire. A fire-fighting blanket gives a very good result if used along with a fire extinguisher.

Fire Sprinklers

As soon as the fire alarm buzzes, the fire sprinklers start squirting and raining water with continuous pressure and force. Some businesses choose this system to have the least intervention from humans, and fire can be taken care of before its spread. They are highly effective and most fires in several businesses could be controlled with sprinklers before the fire service arrived on the spot. Hence, in many cases, major fires were prevented.

Fire Hose

Fire hose plays one of the major roles in extinguishing the fire – it is a necessity. These hoses are high-pressure and are functioned to carry water or other fire retardants to fire directly to suppress it. It is a must-have fire protection equipment for every building. However, the user should know how to prevent the hose from deteriorating after use, they need to hang it to dry completely before it is wound.

Firefighting Solutions

Hacsons has been the name that people have trusted whenever there has been the need for the installation of fire protection equipment. You can have faith and trust in our services. The expertise is unmatchable at Hacsons – we know how to deal with fire protection equipment and firefighting solutions, for any commercial or residential building. Our astute experts will assist you in the selection of the right fire protection equipment for the installation in your building, ensuring its efficacy and safeguard. Hacsons will make your life worry-free when it comes to firefighting solutions.

 

Why And When You Should Use Disposable Coveralls

 

Why And When You Should Use Disposable Coveralls

Are we not aware of coveralls? And now, since Covid 19, disposable coveralls have been quite popular but those were disposable ones, known as PPE kits, personal protective equipment. A typical type of protective apparel is disposable FR coveralls. At present, these coveralls have been widely used at the workplace where chemicals or heavy machinery is used.

Some people do wonder why a person needs disposable garments. How come this particular clothing consists of is not made up of some stronger material that can last longer?

What are disposable coveralls?

When it comes to dealing with chemicals or any such hazardous materials, there should be no compromise on safety. Workers should wear disposable coveralls; they can be worn on their safety clothing such as gloves, safety goggles, disposable garments, etc. to give an extra layer of protection. These are as important as any other safety clothing to protect against the dangerous fumes from aerosols and other chemicals.

Disposable coverall protects the worker from not only the fumes but also grease, dirt, dust and spills, which helps in maintaining the inner clothing. These coveralls are the most economical way of protection. Hacsons disposable coveralls in Pakistan, are one of the most reliable products that will never fail you. They are available in colors which makes them highly visible, also they cover shoes as well, which is the protection mostly ignored. Hacsons have such coverall which takes care of the respiration of the person wearing it. Also, the material is light, also has a hoodie attached for protection of hair and head.

Where should one use disposable coveralls?

If you are working in chemical plants, coal, construction, heavy machinery, laboratories, metal works, etc., disposable coveralls are a must for you, it is integral for your safety. These industries should not be working without providing these protections to their workers, in fact, the employer should make sure that the workers are using these coveralls. It is to prevent any mishap and make sure the productivity is not hampered if a worker’s health is affected.

On the other hand, these extra defensive layers can unfavorably meddle with the ability to direct body temperature and cause heat pressure. Therefore, it is vital to have suitable planning and shifts during working hours, executed by the company management. However, the workers should monitor themselves in their workplace if they have any signs of nausea, rapid heartbeat, dizziness and fever –this is important to prevent any perilous situation.

Maintaining your disposable coveralls

Disposable coverall are only reusable if their condition is not bad. If you are using Hacsons disposable coveralls then you are definitely in for big savings. Because the coverall made by us are low maintenance; although washing is not required; they are the quality that you can use until they are damaged or highly contaminated. You have to keep in mind the following things before reusing disposable coveralls

  • Store disposable coverall  in a cool, dry place. Make sure they are not exposed to dust dirt and insects. Also, direct sunlight, high temperature and harsh fumes can easily damage these garments.
  • Keep disposable coveralls away from sharp objects or it can tear the material. The best is to store them in boxes, bags ort ideally hangers.
    Know the proper way to dispose of these coveralls
  • As the name says, these coveralls are disposable but we need to know how and where these should be disposed of. Since the exposure to toxic chemicals and other such materials, these coveralls become highly hazardous to be thrown in the usual trash.
  • The security administration of the company has the authority to settle this, nonetheless, the bosses should direct the experts to dispose of the coverall and other protective clothing. These coveralls are made of non-recyclable material and landfills may accept this as normal waste assuming they are not filthy with any unsafe chemicals and aerosols.
  • Every company should take the responsibility of checking the throwaway measures and go with the procedure with their sanitation departments. Even local waste regulation committees can be involved for some clothing would need explicit requirements.

One important thing that needs to be taken under consideration is that all the parts of the coveralls should be cut so that they can not be used by anyone in unethical ways. Many industries manage to dispense of their disposable coveralls in Pakistan very well.

 

What is personal protective equipment?

Working in a factory or on a construction site is everything but easy. To preserve oneself from a life-threatening disaster, you must have all of the necessary protection equipment. Many builders, firefighters, and people who work with hazardous chemicals own all of these items, as safety is a top priority for any job. Workers can reduce the number of preventable accidents that occur on job sites each year by wearing the necessary safety equipment.

It may come as a surprise, but a person dies every day as a result of mishaps that occur on the building site or in factories. Because the worker was not wearing personal protective equipment, some of these events occurred. The value of personal protection equipment skyrockets as a result of these accidents.

HACSON’S is a leading provider of personal protective equipment. It has been in business for a long time, providing Industrial Supplies to a variety of enterprises in Pakistan. We see ourselves as a single-source provider of complete safety solutions for our customers, with a diverse range of goods and services.

This blog will educate with some of our amazing personal protective equipment:

Aluminized Fire Suit

Made of multiple layers, this fire suit acts as a life-saving costume. The suit’s exterior layer is comprised of thick aluminized fiberglass cloth, with a water-resistant, moisture-barrier intermediate layer and a fire-retardant comfort layer within.

Safety Joggers

They’re also great for professionals who have to go through metal detectors multiple times every day. One of the most significant elements of safety and work footwear is slip resistance.

Safety Helmet

The safety helmet’s classic design has served as a solid foundation for the new Evolution line. The head is protected from every angle with this all-around head protection.

Leather Welding Gloves

Welding is a dangerous job, thus gloves come in helpful for protecting both the wrist and the hands. To protect the hands during welding, leather welding gloves are essential. These gloves allow for digit mobility while also shielding the user from electrical shock.

Dust Goggles

Eye protection is provided by safety glasses in ordinary working settings when dust, chips, or flying particles may be present. This equipment is ideal if you’re always working near busy areas or on a construction site where dust is constantly in the air.

We have no control over incidents that occur as it is not in our hands but safety is something we can take care of. Wearing personal protective equipment can save us from many dangers. HACSONS provides you with the best quality protection equipment.

Head Protection Safety

In these times of rapid technological development, we often forget life’s most important things. Our brain is a fragile organ that is the center of control of our body. It helps control all of our actions.

Every year, many construction workers suffer severe head injuries as a result of not wearing safety helmets or utilizing low-quality headgear. As a result, we must utilize such head protection safety devices that are of excellent quality and assure that they will not cause any injuries.

Impacts of Head Injury:
Even after a minor crash to the head, it can cause pain and long-lasting symptoms. The more severe the impact, the more long-term effects. There are many survivors of brain injury that faced many personality problems as they grow. Along with this, impacts of head injury cause many effects including:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Memory Problems

HANSON’S is the best Fire Safety Equipment Suppliers. It has been in the business for many years having been engaged in Industrial Supplies to quite many organizations in Pakistan. Over the last 26 years, we have grown enormously from a small trader to one of the largest distributors of Safety, Welding, and other Industrial equipment.
In this blog, we’ll put a light on our head protection safety products:

Safety Helmet:
The MK®7 hard hat’s classic design has served as a strong basis for the new Evolution line. MK®7 is one of the most recognizable modern safety helmets due to its no-nonsense look and robustness. The MK®7 is a genuine asset for any workforce, with a much-copied look that has become a true classic, a design that still performs far better than the standard demands, and tried and proved adaptability.

safety halmet

Bump Cap:
The bump cap is designed to protect the wearer’s head from damage when it collides with hard, stationary objects. These hats were designed specifically for construction workers’ safety in Taiwan. It’s also available in four vivid hues.bump cap

Chin Guard:
This chin guard is a protective strap that employees wear under their chin. This is especially important for individuals operating at a height. Plus, it protects the helmet from falling down off a worker’s head.

chin guard

Hard Cap:
When coupled with the castellated protective liner, the distinctive angled adjuster intended to fit under the occipital bone at the back of the head ensures that one size fits everyone. Because the liner is detachable, the cap may be machine washed for hygienic reasons. It includes a terry toweling sweatband for extra comfort and discreet reflective piping in all colorways for improved visibility and safety.cap

Safety Helmet [Model No: EVO-2-Slip-Ratchet]
This helmet combines a very robust shell with the comfort benefits of the new Evolution® 3D Adjustment TM harness system for exceptional all-day protection in a wide range of situations.

safety halmet

HASCONS has been recognized as an established and popular company with our excellent track record for outstanding customer service with a team of experts who always strives to provide better and better solutions to our customers.

What are safety joggers and why should you own a pair?

Are you a fitness freak? Or does your daily life require you to wear something a little extra than the usual footwear—in terms of safety and protection?

For the longest time, I used to think that safety joggers shoes are supposed to be ugly looking, gigantic blocks of rubber, that weigh almost as much as half my weight and would require a few horsepowers worth of energy for me to walk wearing them. How wrong was I? or maybe I was right all these years with my perception of safety shoes, and finally, some God-sent heard my prayers and came with safety joggers!
Safety joggers, also called safety runners and safety shoes are lightweight protective runner-style shoes designed to offer protection over and above regular shoes. If you are looking for a pair of shoes that is the perfect combination of comfort and protection, then safety joggers are your best bet.

Industrial Safety shoes are highly recommended by safety specialists or people who are involved in tasks like driving, warehouse workers, or anyone who works for elongated hours on hard flat surfaces, for example, at airside on airports. If you are into logistics or transport worker, you can enter your worksite wearing safety joggers without having to worry about changing your footwear.

A little sneak peek into the history of safety joggers
What started as a small shoe factory in Belgium called Cortina, has now turned into an international brand consisting of several brands. Safety joggers are one of the brands.

Working under the trusted and well-reputed name of Cortina, safety joggers have an edge over its competitors as it is considered a stable brand and it can grow without compromising on quality.
Just to give you an idea about the business magnitude and popularity of safety joggers, it sells over 32 million pairs a year!

Safety joggers has its factory located in Belgium with a team of European experts who work diligently to maintain optimum quality and bring about innovative designs that maximize comfort for the wearer.

Safety Joggers

 

Some key features of the Safety joggers are:
1. Protective toecaps: you must have dropped something heavy on your toe once in your life, and you must be aware of the pain and hurt it causes. Keeping this in mind, safety joggers come with composite toecaps. For anyone, the obvious choice would be to go with shoes having steel toecaps; however, composite toecaps offer the same level of protection, minus the weight. Moreover, it lets you through the scanners at the airport!

If your work calls for special instructions to wear safety shoes with steel toecaps then you can go with Safety Joggers models Bluntstone Active or Oliver WB 34-614.

2. Standards Certified AS/NZS 2210.3: Several models of safety joggers are certified against standards for protective footwear. The sole purpose of Standard AS/NZS 2210.3 is to ensure manufacturers and users with the requirements for Safety footwear intended for use in workplace applications. RSEA Safety recommends choosing certified footwear for better protection and workplace risk reduction.

3. Comfort throughout the day. If your safety shoes promise maximum protection but weigh a ton, then it is bound to affect you. Safety shoes are meant for the workers to wear and walk with them throughout the day. Safety Joggers has come up with the latest model that is as light as feather. Well, the model RedDust only weighs 500 gms. Isn’t that a feather in the shoe family?

4. Heel and arc support: if your work requires you to be at your feet throughout the day, you must be familiar with the pain it may cause at the arch and heel of your feet. Blundstone Active safety joggers feature full-length PORON® XRD™ cushioning and arch support while the Puma Pace safety joggers feature unique Puma DuoCell® technology to reduce impact forces in heel strike. Safety shoes for industry workers reduce the pain in your heel.

Last word:
Hopefully, by now you must be aware of how safety Joggers are different from the ordinary Industrial Safety shoes available on the shelves. If you want to be a proud owner of a pair of safety joggers, try Hansons. Safety shoes for industry workers are available at Hacsons at a premium price.

Fireball! A fire fighting equipment

Something you can not compromise on is fire safety equipment. You do not want fire risks to get in the way of your good night’s sleep. Over the years, there are different types of equipment and methods developed to deal with a fire hazard. Regular extinguishers are heavy and difficult to use by children. Fireballs were invented to make fire safety easy and accessible.

How are fireball devices made?

Fire extinguishing balls have become quite popular in the fire safety market. Have you ever wondered how were they made in the earlier days? Glass balls containing fire suppressant liquids were widely used to extinguish fires. The design eventually fell out of fashion and has just made its comeback now. The modern fire extinguishing balls are not made of glass and are constructed with a foam casing wrapped in PVC. Both of these products are sensitive to heat and flames and react quickly. This triggers the sensor and releases a dry chemical fire suppressant locked inside the extinguisher.

How do fireball devices work?

The basic working principle of all fireballs is the same. An activation strip is attached to the ball’s outer casing, which securely keeps the dry fire extinguishing agent inside. When this activator is exposed to flames for a few seconds, the casing bursts, and a cloud of chemical powder is dispersed. A fireball has the ability to put down flames in an area of 4 to 5 meters. Fireball devices are marked with brightly colored wrappers that display their use and show warnings to those who try to move them.

Where should safety equipment be kept? Why are safety drills so important?

Fire extinguishers need to be placed near sight. The equipment should be easily accessible to help fight the fire. It is worth mentioning that the fire extinguishers should match the fire risks identified. Having a proper fire safety plan is more important than installing extinguishers. furthermore, regular fire drills are very necessary. These drills help people be prepared when a real fire strikes. Safety drills help make sure that the fire alarms are in proper working conditions. Practicing a chaotic situation helps ensure the fire security of fire safety plans and makes people calmer during the actual ordeal.

What are some additional measures needed for safety during a fire?

Whether a fire is major or minor, a lot of damage can take place. Some measures that need to be taken for fire safety include installing smoke detectors and making sure the batteries are always charged. Furthermore, hiding inside during a fire is one of the worst things you can do when a fire occurs. The best course is to run outside and look for a safe place. Falling and rolling is the safest way to keep your clothes from burning.

Why should you choose a fireball extinguisher rather than a traditional extinguisher?

Fireballs have a couple more benefits compared to conventional fire extinguishers. These devices are maintenance-free and typically have a long life, lasting up to five years. Furthermore, these fire extinguishing balls can be easily mounted on walls or rolled into flames. In addition, there s no training needed to use a fireball extinguisher. The easy-to-use function makes fireball extinguishers a wise choice for family houses. The dry chemicals inside this device are non-toxic, which means it is not harmful to animals or humans. Fireballs just need to be thrown and they activate in a few seconds on their own. Moreover, multiple fire extinguishing balls can simultaneously be used to help control a big fire. These fireball extinguishers are effective for fires indoors as well as fires outdoors. Furthermore, disposing of traditional fire extinguishers was a huge hassle. However, fireball extinguishers contain no toxic material so the chemical can be used for fertilizers and the plastic can be recycled. Compared to conventional heavy extinguishers, fireball extinguishers are very light in weight. As these devices are automatic, the chances of a fireball extinguisher failing are almost zero.

Safety is one thing that should never be compromised. Fireball extinguishers need to be active and of good quality. It is safe to buy fire fighting equipment from a well-known company. Hacsons is the best fire fighting equipment supplier in Karachi.