Quick: What is the average height of all the employees in your workplace? In the US, the average height for men is 5 foot 10 inches. For women, the average height is 5 feet 4 inches. But that’s the national average. Most of your worker are going to be either taller or shorter than that. … Read more
Most shops have an air compressor lying around somewhere. These helpful devices use compressed air to power some of the most common tools in the workshop, including drills, grinders, nail guns, sanders, spray guns, and even staplers. But how do air compressors actually work? And can they be repaired in-house if they break down, or … Read more
If you are considering replacing your existing workbench, it’s probably been a while since you’ve gone shopping for a new one. That’s because workbenches tend to last a long time — in some cases decades — before they need to be replaced. Workbenches typically are one of the sturdiest pieces of equipment in any shop, … Read more
Most young people wouldn’t know what to do if they were to get a flat tire while driving … other than using an app to call for help. According to a survey conducted by Michelin, 52% of teens lack the basic auto repair skills required to change a flat tire. But they aren’t the only … Read more
Keeping track of your tools in a busy warehouse or manufacturing operation can be a challenge. Tools that are lost, misplaced or stolen are expensive to replace. Plus, you need your tools to do your job so you are counting on them to be there when you reach for them. Industrial tool carts and toolboxes … Read more
Welding screens are protective barriers that reduce the amount of UV light that workers are exposed to when welding operations are being performed. They typically are made of a colored, see-through material that allows welders to work safely while protecting other employees from being temporarily blinded by the light created by the welding arc. Welding … Read more
You may have heard stories about mothers who are able to lift a car that’s trapped on top of their child. Or Superman lifting a truck and throwing it at a bad guy. But practically anybody has the power to lift a car, truck or other heavy vehicles … as long as they use a … Read more
Entropy is a concept that says the universe prefers chaos to order. If you’ve ever tried to organize a workshop, garage, or storage closet, you probably are already familiar with this theory. But any workspace can be quickly and conveniently organized with the addition of a few shelving units. Shelves provide a simple solution to … Read more
Commercial tires with tubeless and multi-piece limbs are prone to explosion during inflation, making the simple act of changing tires a potentially life-threatening activity. Tire inflation safety cages are designed to protect workers changing commercial tires from injury should the tire explode while being inflated, but only when used safely. Here are the Top Ten … Read more
Stepladders are commonly found in practically any work environment. They provide a handy, efficient way to reach elevated work areas quickly and conveniently. But they also are potentially dangerous and can result in injury and even death if used incorrectly. Training workers to follow good safety practices while using stepladders is the easiest way … Read more
