This last week, the alphabet soup of worker safety (NIOSH, OSHA, CDC, DOL, & DHHS) put out a new brochure on Nail Gun Safety . Overall they did a real nice job, especially describing the difference between the firing mechanisms, and an extensive list of do’s & don’ts. One of the most interesting items I
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Ahhh the table saw; a woodworker’s bread & butter, a carpenters best-friend (ok maybe 2nd), and a way for DIYers to show that they have made it and are serious… Ok I am slightly kidding on the last one, but one can’t argue with how popular the tool is. Of course with such popularity, accidents
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For this week’s Safety Sunday Article, I am turning the reigns over to Paul Hamtil of Hamtil Construction located in St. Louis. Hamtil Construction is also a family owned business that believes “Building a Tradition of Quality“and it shows (Portfolio). Now if your asking why is he discussing ladders, I encourage you to read on…
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Your mission should you choose to accept it is to allow 5400+ students access to power tools, (that many can’t use per OSHA or State laws till they turn 18) hand tools, and to compete in timed events without having any injuries…. Welcome to the SkillsUSA National Championships for High School & Post-Secondary students. Fortunately,
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As many of you know the South was hit by a wave of tornados that devastated some communities, and left many of us feeling either really lucky, blessed, or in a complete state of shock (or all three). At this moment as I write this, I am sitting on the front porch listening to the
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Growing up, one of my dad’s favorite sayings was that; “Real men don’t wear gloves.” Of course, when I went off logging with my grandpa, splitting wood, etc… the first thing he handed me were a pair of leather / cowhide gloves. Well as the saying goes – with age comes wisdom and yes folks,
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In this article, we are not going to delve into which filter is for what, when you should use one or when a dust mask may be sufficient (we will get to that in a future article) , but one of the most overlooked facets of them – how to properly care for & store
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On September 5, 1882, some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City to participate in America’s first Labor Day parade. Originally, it was viewed by many not only as a means to celebrate their accomplishments, but also as a day to air their grievances, discuss strategies for securing not only better but also safer working conditions for everyone. Fast forward, a
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