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Are You Ready For An OSHA Audit?

FDR Safety

This blog is targeting small employers, especially those involved with sheet metal fabrication. Over the past few years, FDRsafety has been asked to represent a disproportionate number of small metal fabricating plants. That’s a pretty high bar to reach in metal fabrication. Spot welders, riveters, manual forming machines, etc.

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Are Jeans Good for Welding?

Work Gearz

The basic reason that cotton and/or leather jeans are good for welding is that these fabrics resist heat and flame. . FR stands for flame-resistant and HRC denotes Hazard Risk Category. Are Jeans Good for Welding – What is the Best Fabric? Fabric will always matter. Welding clothes have to meet a certain standard.

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Is 100% Cotton Fire Resistant? (Explained)

Work Gearz

The comfort it provides and the very feeling the material provides makes it one of the most sought after fabrics out there. We have indeed heard lots and lots of praises devoted to the breathability, lightness and comfort of cotton but how exactly would 100% cotton fare in a workplace with the risk of fire hazards.

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Can Construction Workers Wear Tank Tops?

Work Gearz

Construction workers have to wear clothes that provide them with more coverage and protection so as to minimize the chances of injuries and accidents at work. . Construction workers are almost always at the risk of scratching or cutting themselves from bumping or carrying objects. Why can’t construction workers wear tank tops? .

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Which Gloves Are the Most Suitable for Masonry Work?

Work Gearz

Each of these tasks or jobs requires a specialized or particular type of glove to give you an adequate amount of protection from injuries and other possible dangers. . Gloves meant for masonry work will always be made of coated fabrics and have specific features for the type of task at hand.

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Selecting anchor clips for metal cladding

Construction Specifier

A failing anchor is laden with potential liability for risks to property and personal injury. Usually, a coated aluminum or stainless-steel hardware and anchor clips are preferred to avoid the risk of electrolytic corrosion that can occur between dissimilar metals in the presence of a corrosive solution.

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How Do You Know if Gloves are Too Tight?

Work Gearz

There should not be any gap or space between the tip of your finger and the fabric of your glove. It will also reduce the chances of gashes, which in turn will help you avoid injuries and accidents when working. There should not be any extra material or fabric leftover in your pair of gloves. Measure the length of your hands.