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You’ve heard the stories, whether from a friend, family member or maybe even a stranger at the shooting range; the stories about eye injuries or near misses from ricocheting bullets or shrapnels, sending hazards flying into or at least grazing eyes, eyelids, under-eyes, and more. Hunters and outdoorsmen have even been injured by twigs and branches ricocheting or just obstructing their paths as they make their way through the woods, all due to lack of proper eye protection. You may think that thi …

Yes, Comfort is a Factor when WearingSafety GlassesThe eyes are considered among the most important organs in the human body -- yet they are also the most susceptible to injury that can result in permanent damage. When working in a high risk, industrial or tactical job, there’s nothing more important than to protect your vision. According to Prevent Blindness America, every year, over 700,000 Americans sustain eye injuries while at work and another 125,000 while at home. The appropriate eye prot …

With an average temperate of -109 degrees Fahrenheit, dry ice is a powerful cooling agent that's commonly used to preserve food, remove warts or skin tags, carbonate liquids, and more. Due to its exceptionally cold temperature, however, individuals handling or working with dry ice should follow some basic safety precautions to prevent injury. There have been hundreds of hospital emergency room visits caused by this substance.What Is Dry Ice? Technically, dry ice is nothing more than carbon diox …

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 …