First off, we would like to thank everyone who came out to the CRCA trade show in Oakbrook, Illinois last Thursday and Friday. It was a great turn out and good too see familiar faces from the roofing community. OSHA is beginning to make citations against more contractors this year for improper use of fall [...]
Krylon is one of the best inverted marking paint on the market. If you work in a trade that requires any type of ground marking, Krylon is the best bet. The Krylon Tallboy Marking Paints are the only 22 oz. marking paint on the market. This is 29% more than the traditional 17 oz. marking [...]
It is widely understood that clothing made from non-flame resistant synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, nylon and polyester/cotton blends, are not appropriate when working on or near electrically energized parts and equipment. If these garments are exposed to an electric arc flash, they can ignite, melt and drip, which can lead to severe contact burns [...]
Key factors in Selecting FR Clothing Question – When in the initial phases of coming into compliance with NFPA 70E and starting to evaluate different FR garments, why wouldn’t you just go with the least expensive garment that meets the standard? Answer – While garments can look very similar on the surface, they often contain [...]
I think a lot of these guys are taken for granted. Think about it, you’re in a pickle or perhaps a family member, broken down on the side of a dark road or highway. It’s rural or a busy interstate and you need help…. Then Colin shows up from T & A Towing in Bridgeview [...]
Dawn is a Local 150 Heavy Equipment Operator and she popped into The Man Store yesterday to gear up w/ our Hi Vis! As you can see, she “Brightened Up” our day! Thanks Dawn and don’t be a stranger….
The Man Store carries all that you’re looking for in fall protection. From anchor points, lanyards, retractables, harnesses & accessories to specially configured kits. We’ve got it all when it comes to Worker Safety! The BMR Trolley Anchor is one of the newest and safest anchor points from Guardian Fall Protection. This anchor point is [...]
OSHA prohibits the use of nylons, acetates, polyesters alone or in blend with cotton, when work around thermal exposures could occur and cause these fibers to melt and stick to the skin. Therefore, many companies require electrical workers to wear natural fiber, or all cotton clothing, while working in these situations. Cotton also presents a [...]
