⚔️ ANSI vs OSHA: What Real Safety Looks Like on the Jobsite

Your gear isn’t a suggestion. It’s survival. At Safe or Die Gear, we don’t do half-measures, and we don’t play nice with vague safety promises. If it’s not ANSI-rated and OSHA-backed, it’s just fabric. Let's break down what actually matters when you're putting your hands, reputation, and crew on the line.

🛠️ What Is ANSI—and Why Should You Care?

ANSI writes the standards—think of it as the rulebook for how tough your gloves need to be. The ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 scale ranks cut resistance from A1 to A9, based on grams of pressure needed to slice through material. Low scores cover basic tasks; high scores? They’re built for metal, glass, and brute force.

At Safe or Die Gear, we speak fluent ANSI—because survival depends on details.

🧨 OSHA: The Enforcer

OSHA’s not here to make suggestions. They enforce legal safety standards and issue fines when gear doesn’t cut it—literally. Here’s the link: when OSHA adopts an ANSI standard, it’s no longer optional. That means gloves rated ANSI A4 or higher for heavy-duty work? Not just smart—they’re mandatory.

🔥 Why It Matters to You

You're not buying protection. You're buying proof—that your gear can take what your job dishes out. Your gloves should say:

“Rated A7. Built for sharp edges and shattered expectations.”

And your messaging? Should be just as unflinching:

“Engineered to ANSI specs. Compliant with OSHA law. Designed for workers who don’t flinch.”

That’s Safe or Die.