Overview Hardwood is a popular flooring material because of the clean, traditional look it provides as well as for its stability and safety. Hardwood will not wrinkle and cause a tripping hazard like carpeting and will not retain cold or heat like tile. A quick visual check will tell you when it is time to […]
Tag Archives: Hearing Protection
When people think about busting up their old walk or driveway, the first thing that enters their mind is work. Hard work. However, you can get around this hard work by using a Jackhammer, also known as a “pneumatic drill.” A Jackhammer can be a valuable tool. You can rent them at Lowe’s, Home Depot, […]
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1. Caution and safety A falling tree or getting caught using a chainsaw can cause injury. In fact, more people are killed by falling trees than by other types of woodworking. The impact of a tree can crush your body in a split second. The number one key to essential safety is proper safety wear. […]
Every night I struggle to sleep. My husband snores very heavily, and unless I go to sleep first (which is very rare when I struggle with insomnia), I find it very difficult to sleep. I’ve used earplugs every night for the past five years, and believe me, some are more comfortable than others. All ear […]
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The human ear is an amazing thing. So many parts work together seamlessly to transmit the sound waves that move through the atmosphere into signals that the brain can interpret. The tiniest three bones in the body, the hammer, anvil and stirrup, each do their part to bring you the music and voices you love. […]
Spring is here and so are all the wonderful chores that go with lawn and garden care. Beautiful yards and spectacular flower displays don’t grow themselves- they require physical work. Along with the beauty however, pain can follow. Sore backs and legs, wrists and arms can result from over eager use in the spring gardening […]
Using a patented axial sliding system and a 90-degree, quick-release Square Lock fence system, you can be sure that this Bosch GCM12SD 120-Volt 12-Inch DB Sliding Miter Saw is the best in the business. You can see by the review score, 4.5 out of 5 stars, that most professionals and home users are happy with […]
Like teenagers, they are more worried about what their peers think at concerts than the hassles of hearing loss in life, according to at least one study, and also according to what seems to be just. The House Research Institute conducted a study on the effects of live concerts on teenage listening. 29 teenagers were […]
O.S.H.A., (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), was created to make sure that employers keep a safe working environment for their employees. This federal law applies to all private employers, regardless of company size. Also, many states have their own OSHA type laws, which are more strict than the federal OSHA. OSHA states that sound levels […]
Kickback is a word no blacksmith wants to hear, especially in his own shop. There is constant danger when using a tablesaw. But for the most part, it’s coaching. I encountered a kickback with my first tablesaw. I’ve never been nervous before. Goggles on, hearing protection, all safety precautions were followed, I cut the salvaged […]
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