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Does your job require you to use a heat gun? If so, there are certain safety tips you should follow to minimize your risk of injury. Heat guns can get hot. Depending on the particular type -- as well as the setting -- they may reach temperatures of 500 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. That's more than enough heat to cause serious burns. Below are five essential safety tips to follow when using a heat gun.#1) Keep Away From Flammable and Combustible MaterialsBefore using a heat gun, make sure there a …

Do you work in a noisy environment? Whether it's indoors or outdoors, loud noise is common in the workplace. Millions of workers are exposed to loud noise each year. And while it may sound like nothing more than a nuisance, loud noise is a health hazard. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that hearing loss is the third-most common physical ailment in the United States.Exposure to loud noise, of course, can cause hearing loss. There are earplugs available, however …

Think your home is too dry? Dryness is defined by a low relative humidity level. Humidity, of course, is airborne moisture vapor. There's almost always some moisture vapor in the air. As levels of airborne moisture vapor decrease, so will the relative humidity level.  A dry home means that the relative humidity level is low -- typically below 40%. What are the signs of a dry home exactly?#1) Itchy SkinIf your home is exceptionally dry, you may experience itchy skin. Itchy skin is a telltale …

Does your skin itch after being outdoors? Itchy skin is a telltale sign of allergic contact dermatitis. Not to be confused with irritant contact dermatitis, it's essentially a skin allergy. When you come into contact with an allergen, you may develop skin-related symptoms like itching, dryness, blistering, etc.What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis?Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergic condition that involves skin-related symptoms from exposure to an otherwise harmless substance. These substan …

Heatstroke is a serious illness that's responsible for hundreds of deaths each year in the United States. Also known as sun stroke, it involves the body temperature rising to a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Heatstroke, of course, is most common during the summer. When spending time outdoors during the summer, you should take precautions to protect yourself from heatstroke. With that said, there are certain myths about heatstroke that you shouldn't believe.Myth #1) Heatstroke Is …