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The best method of stopping a fire is to prevent it.

The best method of stopping a fire is to prevent it.

When faced with extraordinary situations, anything can happen. With proper firefighting training and education, you will be able to make the right decisions in these emergency situations. Approximately 600 people die and over 4 000 are injured annually in...

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Workplace fire safety

Workplace fire safety

All employers have a legal and moral obligation to assure the safety of their employees and anyone visiting their premises. The 1994 Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) gives your employees the right to a healthy and safe working environment and...

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Getting the right safety training for your employees

Getting the right safety training for your employees

The importance of safety training in the work place cannot be overemphasized considering its benefits for both the employer and the employees, said benefits of which include higher worker productivity, lower absentee rates, and greater profits. But don't rush into...

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Fully charged with STIHL

Fully charged with STIHL

STIHL cordless hedge trimmers were a hit right from their introduction in spring 2009. And now, gardeners and landscapers have a choice of four more tools in the Cordless Power range, powered by lithium-ion technology for effective help with all of the...

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What is a chainsaw?

What is a chainsaw?

The clue is in the name! A chainsaw has two main parts: a saw blade built into a chain, wrapped around a long metal guide bar, and a small, one-cylinder petrol engine (sometimes an electric motor powered by a cord or battery pack). The chain...

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San Francisco Should Always Have a Subway Under Construction

San Francisco Should Always Have a Subway Under Construction

A couple of years ago, I was with my friend Adam Cohn when he made this simple yet important declaration — “San Francisco should always have a subway under construction.” My first reaction was to think of every possible objection to the concept — too expensive, too...

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What is a Jackhammer?

What is a Jackhammer?

A jackhammer is a pneumatic or electro-mechanical tool that combines a hammer directly with a chisel. Hand-held jackhammers are generally powered by compressed air, but some are also powered by electric motors....

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