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Safety Tips and Precautions When Using Compressed Air
Compressed air is frequently used to clean machines and industrial equipment. It's oftentimes preferred over pressure washers due to its water-less design. Using nothing more than pressurized air, it's able to clean a wide variety of materials and surfaces without contributing to rust. The air brushes off dust, dirt and other debris, leaving behind a clean surface.While it's considered safer than pressure washers and other industrial cleaning equipment, workers should still use caution when usin
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Mar 20th 2014
How To Improve The Air Quality In Your Workplace
Indoor air pollution is a serious problem in the workplace. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ranks it as one of the top five environmental dangers. Dust, bacteria, mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) cigarette smoke, fumes and other air-borne pollutants can lead to a wide range of problems, such as asthma, respiratory infections and even cancer. If you own or manage a business, you should take a proactive approach towards maintaining clean air in the workplace.VentilationAr
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Mar 18th 2014
303 Deaths Linked To Faulty GM Airbags
The world's largest automaker, General Motors (GM), is facing the possibility of civil and criminal charges due to a decades-long problem involving defective ignition switches. To make matters worse the company, researchers at the Center for Auto Safety claim to have discovered 303 deaths linked to the problem.Why GM Airbags Weren't Properly DeployingGM has known about the faulty ignition switch in certain make and model vehicles for quite some time. Basically, vehicles suffering from this probl
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Mar 14th 2014
Rugby Head Injuries Targeted By U.K. Lawmakers
Rugby is one the United Kingdom's most popular sports. Ever since the traditional college sport turned professional back in the 90s, more and more people have taken an interest in it. However, there's a dark side that many spectators seem to overlook: the rising number of concussions and other head injuries.Whether it's baseball, softball, soccer, football, hockey or rugby, concussions occur in all sports. What makes rugby stand out from the rest is the rate of high at which they occur. When com
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Mar 12th 2014
How To Safely Handle Fiberglass Insulation
The pink cotton-candy colored fiberglass insulation is commonly used in residential homes and commercial buildings to prevent the loss of thermal energy. While it may appear harmless to the naked eye, it actually contains thousands upon thousands of small shards of glass and sand that can make their way onto your skin, eyes or even inside your lungs.If you've ever touched fiberglass insulation with your bare hands, you're probably well aware of its effect on the skin. In most situations, touchin
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Mar 10th 2014