A construction site can be dangerous and even deadly. However, following the proper procedures and protocols can significantly help make your construction site a safer place to work for yourself and your co-workers. Brush up on these stats and tips to better understand just how important workplace safety is and how you can prevent accidents…
Why should you clean your air ducts? Should you have the air ducts cleaned in your home or commercial property? This is a question many homeowners and commercial property owners ask. Our goal is to help you understand the importance of cleaning your air ducts by this article’s end. We will cover the benefits of…
The adage about cracking a few eggs to make an omelet rings true to anyone who has ever had to remodel or fix anything. Mess is the inevitable result of all types of construction and remodeling, especially when concrete is involved. Check out how BOSCH dust collection solutions help you clean up dust and debris…
OSHA is issuing two new standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The first for construction will be in effect on September 23, 2017,*, and the other is for General Industry and Maritime, which will be in effect on June 23, 2018. Here is what you need to be OSHA-compliant. Why the…
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…
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…
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…
Energy conservation is something that most Americans think about when building a home, buying a vehicle, and even cooking food. Most people have started really cutting back on non essentials, driving vehicles that don’t use as much fuel, and overall reducing their carbon footprint. Some homeowners and business owners are becoming more interested in geothermal…
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…
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…
