Tag: Safety
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- Power Tool & Supply Co. Team
- Mar 15, 2024
Protect Your Hearing
Protect Your Hearing. Its a no brainer. According to the CDC, about 50% of workers are exposed to hazardous noise every day. And only about half of those workers are protecting their hearing. Between bulldozers, jackhammers and trucks backing up, noise levels on a job site can easily reach 120dB.
The CDC says that prolonged exposure to sounds over...
- Power Tool & Supply Co. Team
- Dec 6, 2021
How to choose a heater for your workplace
Yes, it's Winter in the midwest. It's cold, but you've got a job to do. Beside hot hands, how do you keep warm?Buying a heater for your workplace is a great option, but how do you choose the right one? Knowing the answers to some simple questions can help our sales staff recommend the right heater for your needs.
Knowing the answers to ...
- Power Tool & Supply Co. Team
- Jun 23, 2021
Staying safe when you have to work alone
Today, many companies are finding it hard to hire and keep good workers... but the work still needs to be done even if there are less people to do it. Because of this, you might find yourself working alone on a job site.As a tradesman, you know that working alone can cause certain safety issues and can also make some jobs more difficult. Trimming ...
- Power Tool & Supply Co. Team
- May 3, 2021
Hard facts on the hard hat
Hard hats are a big part of job site safety. Are you taking proper care of yours?For most of you, grabbing a hard hat for work is like putting on pants. But how much do you really know about this important piece of safety equipment?
Hard hats should be replaced every five years.
Yep.... even though your hard hat might LOOK like it's ...