Preventing and protecting your workers from silica dust is getting easier. Prevention from respirable silica dust exposure is gaining momentum, and OSHA has laid out direct actions for employers in their Table 1 directory. The combination of dust extractor, dust attachment, power tool, and personal protection equipment is at the heart of protection. Bosch Power…
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Makita Silica Dust Solutions
Makita Silica dust solutions are a blend of new and existing products to keep you protected. Learn how to keep workers protected from respirable silica dust while staying compliant with the new regulations. Makita has developed a full line approach to protecting workers from respirable silica dust and it all revolves around their dust extractors,…
Product Review: Quick Dam Flood Barriers
Depending on where you live, flooding from heavy rain or snow melting can be a fact. Quick Dam flood barriers protect your home and belongings from damage. While flood protection is essential, we are also fans of Quick Dam products for a few other reasons. If you want to learn more about flood protection and what…
Keeping Cool In the Workplace
April is here, May is right around the corner (no joke) and summer’s not far behind. Keeping cool on the jobsite is imperative so if you haven’t already done so, you’ll have to break out your cooling gear to handle higher temps and the hazard of workplace heat stress soon. But the innovative cooling PPE…
Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning
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…
15 Steps To Install A Sump Pump
What Is A Sump Pump? The purpose of a sump pump is to remove water that accumulates in a basin-like area known as a sump. These areas may be found in the crawlspace, but they’re commonly found in the basement of a home or other structure. The water may come from nearly any source, including…
Bosch Concrete Dust Collection Review
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…
Being OSHA Compliant With The New Crystalline Silica Rule
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…
How to Thaw Frozen Pipes
Frozen pipes can be a real issue during the winter months. Pipes that run outdoors or along the home’s outer walls are the most vulnerable to freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, simply keeping the interior of your home warm isn’t enough protection for pipes that run close to exterior walls. Water pipes running from the main water…
Do You Need A Portable Or Home Standby Generator
Buying the right generator is personal. It has to do with your power needs, your budget, how you view convenience and where you live. This process doesn’t have to be difficult, and generator experts are available to help you with this buying decision. Nonetheless, there are several personal questions you need to answer before choosing…