SafetyBlog
Stay Safe When Operating a Pressure Washer!
Pressure washers are powerful tools that spray a high-pressure stream of water from the nozzle. They are frequently used to clean vehicles, heavy machines, driveways, roads, buildings and roofs. With nothing more than pressurized water, they can easily remove stubborn, caked-on dirt in just seconds. However, pressure washers can also cause serious injury when used improperly.Gas or Electric Pressure Washer?Most pressure washers fall under one of two different categories: gas or electric. Electri
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Jan 10th 2014
Tips To Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
With the Polar Vortex sending freezing arctic winds throughout the country, many states are seeing record-low temperatures. Atlanta, Georgia, for instance, dropped to a bitter 6 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing its previous record low of 10. Detroit, Michigan saw new low of -14 degrees Fahrenheit. These unusually cold temperatures pose a serious threat to plumbing pipes found in residential homes and commercial complexes. If certain precautionary steps are not taken, pipes may freeze and burs
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Jan 8th 2014
Hard Hats 101: What You Should Know
Protection against head injury is critical in the workplace, which is where hard hats come into play. This otherwise simple personal protection equipment (PPE) can prove to be a real life saver, keeping workers safe from lethal head injuries. It's a common assumption that all types of hard hats are the same, but this isn't the case. While they may 'appear' similar, there are some major differences between them that shouldn't go unnoticed. For a breakdown on the different types of hard hats, alon
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Jan 3rd 2014
Passengers Rescued From Ship Trapped In Antarctic
If you keep up with the world news, you've probably heard about the Russian research vessel, the Akademik Shokalskiy, being trapped in the Antarctic ice. The vessel became stuck on Christmas Eve after heading into an usually thick patch of ice and was unable to make its way out. After several failed rescue attempts, a Chinese icebreaker was finally able to make its way to the stranded ship, rescuing all 52 crew members on board.In the wake of three previous failed attempts to rescue the str
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Jan 2nd 2014
The Golden Rules of Ladder Safety
Injuries caused by improper use of a ladder an all-too-common occurrence. According to a recent study published by American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the number of ladder-related accidents doubled from 1990 to 2005. Some of these injuries are minor, consisting of small cuts and bruises, while others are more severe, such as broken bones and dislocations. Following a few 'golden rules' when using a ladder, however, can drastically reduce one's chance of injury.Rule #1) Maintain Three P
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Dec 31st 2013