Handy Tool Guide

The folks over at Jalopnik have posted a useful tutorial on the repair (replacement) of the lift supports in the hood of your car. 'Lift support replacement is a relatively simple task but can also be potentially dangerous. The utmost caution should be taken anytime a gaping maw of steel and glass lay in wait to take a bite out of you like an automotive Venus Flytrap. This is one case where two heads really are better than one, and four hands will prevent any unwelcome concussions. Do not use any makeshift device to hold up hood or hatchback while replacing lift supports. It will inevitably fail and result in pinched fingers or head clobbering.'

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The new SONEX NoiseBuster ENC Earmuffs "allow critical speech communication to be heard clearly and let users listen to music or radio communication at less damaging volumes". 'SONEX NoiseBuster ENC Earmuffs deliver noise reduction across the full range of frequencies-up to 20 dB of electronic noise cancellation and passive Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 26 dB (worn over the head). The electronic noise cancellation protection component is the most effective defense against low-frequency noises such as those generated by engines, fans and motors. The passive protection component is the most effective defense against mid- and high-frequency noise such as speech and saws.'

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Even though the article on Popular Mechanics.com was written Lolly Merrell sometime ago, the tips on the handling of portable generators are still very appropriate especially as we are into the hurricane season. 'To most people, safe generator use is a matter of common sense. Gasoline-engine generators were never designed for indoor use. Every generator manual includes several pages of warnings urging users to operate their generators in a dry, well-ventilated area to avoid both electrocution and CO poisoning. During hurricanes, however, many people move their generators into areas protected from wind and rain that they assume are well ventilated. A CDC report traced several poisonings to generators placed outside, but near windows or air conditioners. The best bet is to put some distance between the generator and your house, advises Jon Hoch, founder of Electric Generators Direct, a Web-based retailer that sells thousands of generators a year. He recommends using a heavy-duty 25-ft.-long extension cable called a generator cord.'

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Matthew Borghese, staff writer of All Headline News, reports on a safety alert issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Porter-Cable, of Jackson, TN, pertaining to the Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer. 'According to Porter-Cable, "The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the 'off' position if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. This can pose a serious injury to consumers or bystanders. Currently, there have been two reports of injuries, "including puncture wounds to the leg and back requiring surgical removal of the nail." The nail guns involved are model number BN200V12; and its designation is located on the name plate on the magazine of the unit. "Porter+Cable" is printed on the nailer's motor housing.'

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If you use any type of tool on a regular basis you are well aware of the "painful" consequences resulting from lapses in concentration while on the job. These incidents, when they occur, only serve to reinforce just how important it is for you to maintain attention to detail with the aim of preserving your hands in an injury -free condition. Tiffany ST. Martin, writing in the Hearald Today, tackles the issue of the issue of hand-care in relation to general domestic incidents. 'We use them for everything, from surfing the 'Net to shagging fly balls.They're our hands, and we'd be lost without them. "It's an extremely important part of your body. Both hands are important, and they're worth protecting," says Ginger Clark, a certified hand therapist and occupational therapist at Hand Rehabilitation Services in Bradenton.According to the American Society of Hand Therapists, there are a handful of behaviors that commonly cause strains and more severe injuries to the hand, wrist and arm: carrying too-heavy groceries, slicing a bagel while holding it, washing dishes, reading and leaving even minor cuts and scrapes untreated.'

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As long as you are going to be working with tools you need to have your safety kit close at hand and more than anything else, you must have a some pieces of bandage material for when the skin puncture occurs. Scapa Medical has introduced the new 'Bioflex' Rx1184P-2.4 which is composed of a breathable white spunlaced polyester fabric, single coated with a medical grade acrylic adhesive which is suitable for bandages. 'The product is supplied with a white 76# polycoated stay flat release liner that aids in die cutting. The aggressive acrylic adhesive in Rx1184P-2.4 provides good adhesion to the skin for long term wear, yet removes easily without causing skin trauma. The spunlaced fabric is conformable, lightweight and comfortable. This product is available in widths up to 46 inches and has passed primary skin irritation, cytotoxicity, and skin sensitization product safety testing.'

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Even though these safety precautions published by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration {OSHA] may seem pretty straightforward, it is nevertheless useful to be reminded of the "necessary drills" to be followed when using power tools. '
•Never carry a tool by the cord.
•Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
• Keep cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges (including the cutting surface of a power saw or drill).
•Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such as blades, bits, etc.
•Avoid accidental starting. Do not hold fingers on the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool.
• Use gloves and appropriate safety footwear when using electric tools.
•Store electric tools in a dry place when not in use.
•Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations unless they are approved for that purpose.
• Keep work areas well lighted when operating electric tools.
•Ensure that cords from electric tools do not present a tripping hazard.
•Remove all damaged portable electric tools from use and tag them: "Do Not Use."
•Use Double-Insulated Tools. '

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