ETS Electrical Tape is one of the best brands in the electrical tape business to keep areas insulated and to keep the conductivity of electricity low. ETS Electrical Tape comes in a variety of colors, ranging from yellow to a standard black color. These tapes not only will fulfill the typical uses of electrical tape, [...]
The Man Store exhibited cutting edge Safety Products at the 2012 CRCA for Roofers doing Flat Roof, Steep Slope and Residential. OSHA fines start out at $7,000.00 per violation and they’re out in force. The Man Store is there to help your roofing team work safely so everybody goes home safely everyday. Commercial Guardrails and [...]
Chris needs to be highly visible on the Job. He picked up our Class 3 Waterproof Sweatshirt by Utility Pro and a pair of winter insulated waterproof Youngstown Hi-Vis Gloves. Chris brought his daughter Olivia along and showed her all kinds of different Safety Products on display such as Fall Protection & High Vis Jackets. [...]
Fall protection is very importing in the roofing business. Everyone likes money, so don’t just throw it away to OSHA for not having the proper fall protection. Spring is right around the corner and more business will be picking up for all of you roofing contractors out there. Fall protection is essential for every contractor [...]
This winter season, don’t become “that guy.” What we mean is, don’t be the guy that starts the spread of the flu to other people. Every year, over 220,000 people are hospitalized just from getting the flu. Everyone is able to get the flu, even after receiving a flu shot. Take precautions if you start [...]
The 2012 Edition of NFPA 70E has been published and there are a large number of changes. There are a few key changes related to arc flash protective apparel. The three most notable are: First the terms Arc Rated & AR have replaced Flame-Resistant & FR. This is an attempt to prevent the use of [...]
FR clothing is designed to protect workers from arc flash and flash fire, two hazards that can cause serious injury or death. In an arc flash, the amount of energy released is “quite significant,” with temperatures reaching between 10,000 and 20,000 degrees Fahrenheit, explains Dan Bowen, technical marketing specialist for DuPont Personal Protection. “Even though [...]
OSHA recently released the 2011 top cited safety hazards in the construction industry, and residential fall protection was number one. In this last year, OSHA’s revised residential standards have caused quite a stir in the home building and roofing market, having many contractors scrambling to comply. The lack of fall clearance is one of the [...]
