2601 results for 'steel-flex'

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 ...

Going Green: 5 Ways to Leverage Green Construction(Post)

Do you work in the construction industry? By placing an emphasis on green construction, you can minimize your business's impact on the environment and preserve natural resources. At the same, green c ...

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 ...

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 ...

5 Signs You Should Replace a Circular Saw Blade(Post)

A circular saw offers a quick and easy way to cut through wooden workpieces. It's a type of motorized power tool that features a circular, disc-shaped blade. As the blade spins, it will cut through t ...

How to Lower Your Company's Rate of Worker Injury in 2019(Post)

When a worker is injured, it can have devastating effects on your company. Among other things, you'll be forced to find someone to replace the injured worker, which requires time and resources. You m ...

How to Prevent MSDs in the Construction Industry(Post)

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) consistently rank as one of the leading types of work-related injury. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), about one in three injuri ...

Safety Tips to Follow When Using Hand Tools(Post)

Millions of workers use hand tools on a regular basis. Defined as any tool that's operated manually rather than powered by a motor, they play an essential role in the modern workplace. Examples of ha ...