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While some home remodeling projects are simple are require no major demolition or renovations, others require the entire removal of a wall. If you have an upcoming project that requires tearing down a wall in your home, there are a few things you should know in order to ensure the safety of you and your family. Is The Wall Load-Bearing Before you go smashing your wall down with a sledgehammer, you must first check to see if it’s load-bearing. If you don’t know what this means, let …

A portable circular saw (abbreviated PCS) is a high-powered cutting tool that's used by construction workers on a regular basis. Featuring a razor-sharp blade powered by an electric motor, it allows workers to cut wood and other suitable materials with minimal effort. Like all power tools, however, there's an inherit risk of injury when certain safety precautions are not taken.The good news is that PCS-related injuries are somewhat rare, with a lower-than-average rate of injury when compared to …

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are approximately 4.1 million "serious" work-related injuries each year. While OSHA done a phenomenal job at lowering the rates of work-related injuries ever since the OSHA Act was signed into law nearly half a century ago, more work needs to be done. Injuries sustained by workers while on the job typically create direct and indirect costs for the employer. Understanding the nuances between these costs will allow employ …

Do you work in an industry that uses a drill press on a regular basis? Featuring a motorized transmission with spur gearing these devices are used to create a consistent, powerful drive. Businesses of all shapes and sizes use drill presses in their daily applications. Due to the powerful nature of these machines, however, certain safety precautions must be taken to ensure workers' safety.As with any piece of heavy machinery, a drill press should only be used by someone who's familiar with its me …

It's been a long time in the making, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its decades-old electrical standard. The new changes are designed to further improve the safety of construction and electrical workers.Work-related electrocutions has been on the decline over the past few years. Until the number reaches zero, however, OSHA will continue to make changes in an attempt to reduce rates of electrocutions. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …