Safety

Safety: May 2008 Monthly archive

Contractor Goes Aggro over Unpaid Bills

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This video proves that builder rage is real. We definitely do not condone his tactics and putting people in harms way as they did is outrageous but I'm sure he's doing what thousands of other contractors which they could do.

Continue for the video.

Bookmark and Share  May 22, 2008 | Comments ()

Inspect Your Deck

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The weather's heating up and you're primed for a summer BBQ on the deck with family and friends. But before you send out the evites for your memorial day bash, you should inspect your deck. There are five warning signs you should look out for.

Bookmark and Share  May 21, 2008 | Comments ()

10 Tips for Home Security

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As vacation season approaches, it's a good idea to re-check the security of your home. Or if you've recently moved into a new apartment, let this article from DIYNetwork.com convince you to actually get the locks changed.

Bookmark and Share  May 14, 2008 | Comments ()

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Table Saw Safety Rules

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This recall got us thinking about safety again (safety should always be on our mind). We came across this list of table saw safety regulations and maintenance tips.

The absolute safety rules regarding table saws are:

1. Always use a push stick when the fence is set under 3" to the blade.
2. Never stand in line with the blade.
3. Always unplug the saw when changing the blades.
4. Never reach over the blade.
5. Always wear eye protection.

Bookmark and Share  May 12, 2008 | Comments ()

DeWALT Table Saw Recall

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We've just been informed that DeWALT is recalling about 13,000 DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws because the pivot bracket can separate and cause kick back, posing a severe laceration hazard. The table saws were sold nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for approximately $500. The recall affects 10-inch DeWALT table saws with model number DW744 with date codes 200715 through 200740.

Bookmark and Share  May 12, 2008 | Comments ()

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