The History of Electrical Safety Standards The need for electrical safety began in 1882 when Thomas Edison created the first commercial electrical power system that …
On average, defense accounts for roughly half of the federal government’s discretionary spending. Clearly, this is an enormous portion of the budget, but to put …
Working from heights is a necessary requirement for many jobs and many industries. As such, mitigating the risks associated with these tasks is a priority …
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From the first flying pterosaurs, who 160 million years ago evolved hollow, low-density skeletons, to the Wright brothers, with their canvas and balsa wood aircraft, …
Needing to be prepared for any number of challenging and dangerous scenarios in their work, and often having to carry protective equipment and clothing to …
Cranes, hoists, and other types of load-bearing lifting machines utilize an array of different rigging to safely and effectively secure, raise, and deposit an endless …
When most people hear the term “webbing” they likely first think of spiders, or perhaps the skin between a duck’s toes. What they may not …
Kevlar® vs Nomex® Of all the high-performance fibers used to manufacture specialty fabrics, the name Kevlar® is likely the most recognized by textile insiders and …
When it comes to specialized webbings, whose high performance is critical to safety, longevity, and the durability of a final-product application, yarns constructed from para-aramid …
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