Workplace safety – a SIGN of intelligence

Workplace safety – a SIGN of intelligence

Why are Safety Signs so important? Safety signs perform a useful role in preventing injury and making sure employees are alert to the dangers and hazards present at certain areas in the workplace. Without signs, many workers would lack critical direction during emergencies, and employers could wind up with significant legal issues if any accidents [...]

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Protecting your most valuable sense with proper safety gear

Protecting your most valuable sense with proper safety gear

Ignoring your eye safety could be a costly mistake. Taking care of your eyes is so important. About 80% of what we perceive through our senses comes from our sight. Yet three out of five workers who have eye injuries on the job were not wearing eye protection at the time of the accident, or [...]

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The U.S. Fire Administration and The Man Store – Working for a fire-safe America

The U.S. Fire Administration and The Man Store – Working for a fire-safe America

Fire Safety at the work site – Be prepared, be equipped, be protected! The U.S. has one of the highest fire death rates per capita in the industrialized world. Fire kills 3,500 and injures 18,300 people each year. Firefighters pay a high price as well; approximately 100 die in the line of duty each year. [...]

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6/16 Deadline approaching: New OSHA Residential Roofing guidelines 1926.501(b)(13)

6/16 Deadline approaching: New OSHA Residential Roofing guidelines 1926.501(b)(13)

June 16 is approaching fast – Avoid fines and injuries with Safety Gear from The Man Store. With fines of $7,000 for the first offense and $70,000 for a second offense – you don’t want to be unprepared!  The new OSHA roofing regulations require that workers engaged in residential construction six feet or more above [...]

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The Science of sweat: Keeping cool with climate-correct PPE

The Science of sweat: Keeping cool with climate-correct PPE

Science, Sweat and Safety Gear Your wrist and neck and head all contain pulse points — areas where you can feel your pulse because your blood vessels are close to the surface of your skin. Because they’re so close, you can also cool off your blood and body temperature by getting the area in contact [...]

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New Announcement: The Man Store expands its product line and website

New Announcement: The Man Store expands its product line and website

The Man Store would like to announce some new developments in both their product line and website. The Man Store is your safety source – for PPE workwear, safety gear, tools and much more.  But, did you know that they also carry a wide selection of tape, paint, caution barriers, and M.R.O. supplies -  like [...]

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