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Ever notice how some pipes feature a different color than others? It's not for aesthetics. Rather, pipes often feature a specific color depending on their application. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), for instance, recognizes several different pipe colors, each of which is designed for a specific application.YellowYellow pipes are intended for flammable liquids and gases. Fuel-carrying pipes will typically feature a yellow color. Under the ANSI's specifications, a yellow color d …

Regular exercise is essential to your health and wellness. It promotes a healthy weight while lowering the risk of many chronic diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. When exercising, however, you may experience muscle fatigue. It's a common phenomenon from which physically active men and women suffer. What is muscle fatigue exactly?Muscle Fatigue ExplainedMuscle fatigue is described as general fatigue or weakness of the muscles. More specifically, it's the loss of muscle strength or pe …

To connect two wires, you'll typically need to strip them. Stripping involves the removal of insulation. All wires feature a conductor, such as copper. The conductor lives up to its namesake by being electrically conductive. Electricity can travel through the conductor. But wires feature insulation as well. Insulation is an electrically resistive material that covers the conductor. Here are five essential safety tips to follow when stripping wire.#1) DisconnectNever attempt to strip a live wire. …

Wrenches are commonly used to tighten and loosen objects. Also known as spanners, they are handheld tools that allow for the application of torque. But there are many different types of wrenches. Each type uses a different method of operation.#1) MonkeyMonkey wrenches are a type of adjustable wrench. They feature a pair of jaws. One of the jaws is fixed, whereas the other is adjustable. To use a monkey wrench, you can place an object inside of the jaws. You can then tighten the adjustable jaw so …

When was the last time that you tested the fire extinguishers in your business's workplace? The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that nearly 200 workplaces are set ablaze per day. With fire extinguishers, employees can quickly extinguish small fires before they engulf their workplace. But you'll need to regularly test your business's fire extinguishers to ensure they are functional.Full Maintenance Inspections You should perform a full maintenance inspection at …