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DeWALT 12V MAX Lithium Ion Screwdriver DCF610S2 Review DeWalt recently announced the launch of its new 12 Volt MAX Lithium Ion 1/4″ Screwdriver Kit (DCF610S2) as part of the new 12 Volt MAX cordless platform. Weighing only 2.2 pounds, this cordless screwdriver is compact and super light. When you think about 2.2 lbs it’s approximately…
Click for Photo source In construction, the four leading causes of death are falls, electrocution, being crushed or caught between objects, or being struck by moving machinery or objects. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is launching a pilot program seeking to partner with building inspectors in 11 American…
Image:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2217491693_bc01e272ea.jpg?v=0 Power Cord Safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that each year, about 4,000 injuries associated with electric extension cords are treated in hospital emergency rooms. Many of those injuries involve fractures, lacerations, contusions, or sprains from people tripping over extension cords. This article is about extension cord safety. Thirteen percent of…
How To Cut Round Columns Cutting columns can be a challenge, this article will give you tips for cutting round columns. Round columns are typically smooth, the shaft is tapered and made of wood or fiberglass composite. Round columns have a consistent diameter on the bottom 1/3 of the shaft height which allows for cutting…
Bosch Power Box 360 Job Site Radio Review Everyone Knows That Job Site Radios Take A Beating! They get 2×4’s dropped on them, paint splattered on them, fall off staging, sit in piles of sawdust and are always the last tool to be “literally tossed” into the back of the truck. I’ve single handily…
CHANNELLOCK Made In The USA Channellock tools have always had a reputation of being tough! Many of my friends who are professional tradesmen swear by the Channellock quality and their 100% guarantee against breakage and failure. I’ve been using Channellock tools for 20 years and keep several pairs of each tool on hand. For example,…
Massachusetts takes over Enforcement of Lead RRP Rule On July 9, 2010, the MA Division of Occupational Safety (DOS) took over the enforcement of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) making it the ninth state to assume control of the Rule. The MA DOS, in conjunction with the Executive Office for Administration and…
Bosch Expands Laser Range Finder Lineup to Tackle Longer Distance Applications Finally a tool that a Cop and a Carpenter can use!!! From the job-site measuring trim to a major accident scene and measuring skid marks or distances between points of contact. Bosch’s new long-range laser range finders GLR500 and GLR825 offer best distance, accuracy,feature…
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