What Is OSHA’s Rule On Silica Dust? OSHA has set September 23, 2017, as the date all construction employers must comply with new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica that took effect earlier this year. Silica dust is encountered on construction sites in construction materials such as concrete, brick, rock, and…
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Truck Tool Box Storage Solutions
What Is A Truck Tool Box? A truck toolbox is a storage box specially designed to fit in a truck. It is a welcome alternative to trailers if you need an easy, convenient way to transport your tools. Truck tool boxes can be in two styles: side truck boxes, cross bed truck boxes (also known…
Gift Guide: For the Electrician
The Best Gift Guide For Electricians Wondering what to get the electricians in your life? Check out our gift guide for some of our favorites. You may even be able to score a deal! Need more gift ideas? Find gift guides for DIYers, General Contractors, Plumbers, and Woodworkers.
How to Avoid Dropping Your Tools with Tethering Tools
When you’re working with your feet off the ground, even an innocent tape measure that slips from your grasp or slides off your belt becomes a dangerous meteor plummeting to the jobsite below. After all, any object –however small – gains force as it accelerates downward as a result of gravity. Tethering tools will prevent…
Respirable Silica Dust Levels Must Be Reduced On Every Jobsite
The Clock Is Ticking On OSHA’s Silica Dust Requirements Every job site in America where concrete is cut, drilled, or requires grinding changed on March 24, 2016. That’s when the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ruling was announced, which reduced worker exposure to respirable silica dust in eight hours from…
National Electric Code Article 250 – Grounding
Grounding in the National Electrical Code You get reminders every day. Reminders on your phone, reminders in your email, reminders in your texts. Some reminders get kind of annoying, but some reminders are there to keep you safe. If you haven’t read article 250.4 – Grounding in the National Electrical Code lately, then consider this a reminder….
Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM High-Demand 9.0Ah Battery
Keep Your Tools Running Until the Job’s Done with the HIGH DEMAND™ Battery Pack #48-11-1890. This advanced power system from Milwaukee Tool can make up to 537 cuts on a single charge using a Milwaukee portable circular saw. The HIGH DEMAND 9.0 Ah battery is compatible with all past and future M18 designs. Milwaukee M18…
Multimeter Safety Tips
If you ask me, the electrical multimeter is one of the most incredible things that has been invented. This nifty little box can measure invisible forces like voltage, current, and resistance, just to name a few. One other function is to keep you safe. But did you know there are a couple of hazardous situations where you can…
Technological Breakthroughs In Solar Technology Are Paving The Path To A Better Future
The number of homeowners and business owners becoming more aware of their carbon footprint is pretty astounding, and they are beginning to use solar panels. Our clients help property owners meet their energy-saving goals, so we’re always looking for innovations in solar technology that we can share with our readers. We’ve found several incredible innovations…
Bright Future For Smart Home Technology
A new survey conducted by August Home and Comcast’s Xfinity Home shows significant growth in the interest in smart security and smart home technology. The report states that nearly 18% of respondents would like to purchase a new smart home product in the next 12 months, including 56% of those who already have installed at…