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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 …

Nothing beats the warmth and relaxing ambiance of an outdoor fire pit. When the sun goes down, you can relax around a fire pit with your friends and family. When setting up your fire pit, however, you should check to ensure that it's at least 10 feet away from your home. Placing your fire pit closer to your home could result in a structure fire.Fire Pits Can Reach Temperatures of Up to 1,000 DegreesTo say fire pits get "hot" would be an understatement. Assuming you have a wood-burning fire pit - …

Do you work with machines? According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over a quarter-million workers sustain a severe machine-related injury each year. Whether it's a lathe, press, mill or any other machine, though, guarding can lower the risk of bodily injury. Machine guarding is an invaluable element of all heavy machinery. What is machine guarding exactly, and why is it important?Overview of Machine GuardingMachine guarding consists of the barriers, rails and …

When was the last time that you tested the smoke detectors in your home? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), over 340,000 house fires occur each year in the United States. Smoke detectors, of course, can both prevent and mitigate the effects of fires. While available in different types, smoke detectors are all designed to trigger an audible alarm in the presence of smoke.Smoke detectors require testing. Maybe the batteries die in a smoke detector, or perhaps the al …