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What to Do With Old Propane Tanks(Post)

Do you have one or more old propane tanks lying around your home or workplace? Consisting of pressurized liquid natural gas, they are commonly used in heating systems, machinery and appliances. Natur ...

Forklift Counterweights: Everything You Need Know(Post)

A counterweight is an important part of many industrial forklifts. Depending on the loads with which they are used, they may require one or more counterweights. Forklifts are used to lift and transpo ...

How to Choose the Right Combination Ladder(Post)

Are you looking to buy a combination ladder? There's no denying the fact that combination ladders are versatile. You can use them as a step ladder or an extension ladder. Combination ladders live up ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Vise(Post)

Vises are commonly used in the workplace to hold materials and objects in place. As you may know, they consist of a pair of jaws. One of the jaws is stationary, whereas the other jaw is moveable. You ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Box Cutter(Post)

There's no faster or more efficient way to open boxes than by using a box cutter. Also known as a utility knife, it's a handheld tool with a replaceable and retractable razor blade. You can use it to ...

5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Powder-Actuated Tool(Post)

Powder-actuated tools are commonly used to join materials to steel and concrete. Also known as Hilti guns, they feature single-use explosive cartridges. Pulling the trigger will ignite one of these c ...

Exploring the Different Types of Cut-Resistant Gloves(Post)

Do you work with bladed tools? If so, you may want to invest in a pair of cut-resistant gloves. Cuts rank as one of the most common types of work-related injuries. Each year, thousands of workers sus ...

How to Choose the Right Marker for the Job(Post)

Utilizing the right tools for any job or project is critical to ensure efficiency, safety, quality and precision. While often over looked, choosing a marking tool is just as important as any other to ...

Tips on Choosing the Right Work Boots(Post)

A good pair of work boots offers more than just comfort; they offer protection from common hazards in the workplace. Depending on the job, they could be considered a part of a worker's Personal Prote ...

Workplace Safety Tips to Ring in the New Year(Post)

With a new year upon us, there's no better time than the present to reevaluate the safety of your workplace. Each year, tens of thousands of workers are seriously injured on the job. While some of th ...

Jigsaw Safety Tips that Every Worker Should Follow(Post)

Does your job require you to operate a jigsaw on a regular basis? Also known as a scroll saw, the jigsaw is a powerful tool with a motorized, reciprocating blade. It's used extensively in the constru ...

Michigan OSHA Announces $250,000 in Safety Grants for Employers(Post)

The Michigan branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has announced more than $250,000 in workplace safety grants for employers in the state with up to 250 employees. Know ...

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Ladder(Post)

Are you looking to buy a new ladder? If so, you'll need to choose the right type. A ladder offers an easy way to access objects and areas at tall heights that would otherwise not be possible. There a ...

What Are Blowers and How Are They Used in the Workplace?(Post)

Workplaces often suffer from high levels of air pollution. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), levels of indoor spaces contain about two to five times more airborne pollutant ...

OSHA Announces Extension for the Beryllium Rule(Post)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving employers in the United States a little longer to comply with all requirements specified in its beryllium rule. As you may already k ...

MRSA and E.coli Live For Days Inside Airplanes(Post)

A disturbing new study reveals that Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and e.coli -- two potentially deadly infectious diseases -- can live for days inside the cabin of an airpla ...

Wrench Safety: 5 Safety Tips to Follow When Using a Wrench(Post)

Wrenches make it easy to install, as well as remove, fasteners. Also known as spanners, they are handheld tools that consist of a long gripping lever with a fastening device or opening at the top. Yo ...

June is National Safety Month(Post)

June is National Safety Month, so whether you work in construction, manufacturing, retail or elsewhere, you should follow some basic steps to promote a safer workplace.According to the Occupational S ...

Poultry Listed as High-Risk Job for Workers(Post)

When you think of occupations with a high risk of injury, poultry probably isn't at the top of your list. After all, what hazards (if any) face poultry workers in a typical day? Well, according to a ...

Safety Tips to Reduce Risk of Injury When Working Alone(Post)

Using a buddy system in which two workers watch each others back is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of work-related injury. But what if you are forced to work by yourself, without t ...