Next we have the two that I think are the most under used PPE for welders by far. Ear plugs and respirators! Welding is super loud, with your basic stick weld at 80-89 decibels all the way up to 118 decibels for arc gouging and don’t forget the grinding. With noise levels this high you […]
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It doesn’t matter if you’ve been welding pipe for 25 years or about to strike your first arc, PPE is the difference between you leaving work the same as you came or walking off site looking like Freddy Krueger… Or worse. Welding is very dangerous, we aren’t out here sitting in comfy, ergonomic chairs and
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At work we have all sorts of guards, lockouts and signage to help keep us safe. But what about our little ones at home? Unfortunately posting safety signs at home won’t help when it comes to a toddler. However there are tons of other precautions we can take to keep them safe and sound. Here
With the cold weather coming up, stretching is even more important. Yes weather affects your muscles… Even if you’re not old like some of us. With colder temperatures your muscles will take even longer to warm up. So the stretching you have to do every morning is actually very important. Doing stretches before you begin
I feel like there is usually that one person who just won’t embrace a safety culture on every crew. I know there was on most of my crews. They usually have a story for every situation and ample of anti safety slogans. I would also like to mention this is usually the same person who
Compressed air is a staple for almost any shop or site location. Along with powering our pneumatic tools like drills, air hammers and die grinders, it’s great for removing debris from a work surface. Despite its common use among trades people, this seemingly harmless helper can be quite the opposite if used incorrectly. Here is
When a fire happens, it’s probably instinct to grab an extinguisher and douse the flames. We all know the P.A.S.S method. However depending on what type of fire you’re dealing with, the wrong extinguisher could actually spread the flames and put you in even more danger. There are 5 different classes of fire extinguishers. You
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Most people think strokes only happen to the elderly but that’s not the case. Anyone can suffer from a stroke, no matter your age, gender or race. With a Canadian suffering from a stroke every 9 minutes, there is a good chance you may witness someone showing signs of a stroke or it could possibly
Compressed air is a staple for almost any shop or site location. Along with powering our pneumatic tools like drills, air hammers and die grinders, it’s great for removing debris from a work surface. Despite its common use among trades people, this seemingly harmless helper can be quite the opposite if used incorrectly. Here is
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For those times you do need a quick stop, and there will be many, don’t slam on your breaks, you will spin out like a player in Mario kart. Try pumping your brakes instead, this will prevent you from locking up. Stay alert and keep your focus. If you need to pull over and compose
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