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Flashlight Ratings Coming Soon
Supply Link
| Thu Jul 7 2010 | 1:15:03 PM
Have you ever tried to buy a flashlight?  You walk into a store (or shop online) and scan the myriad of choices: LED, krypton, xenon (this one sounds cool - the light beam must reach all the way to Mars), as well as cheap and expensive. But how do you know that the flashlight will shine as bright as you want? Or last long enough? You don’t. It’s been mostly trial and error for me.
 
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LED lighting | Lighting | NEMA | emergency preparedness | safety
Parts Washer Oil Gets Eaten By Tiny Microorganisms
Parts Washer
Supply Link
| Thu Jul 7 2010 | 9:14:09 AM

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a new parts washer in town. Traditionally, parts washers require the use of toxic solvents. Now, there is an alternative. It’s called bio-remediation. One of the new bio-remediation parts cleaning systems is called Bio-Circle®. The Bio-Circle solution uses living microorganisms to chomp on the oil and grease. The oil and grease are ingested and you are left with plain old water and CO².

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aqueous-based parts washers | Bio-Circle | bio-remediation | Fleet/Vehicle Maintenance | parts washer | parts washer solvent | safety | sustainability | transportation
Welcome to the New-and-Improved SupplyLink.
New and Improved SupplyLink.com
Supply Link
| Fri May 5 2010 | 11:45:32 AM

We have recently made some exciting changes to SupplyLink. The new site allows you to customize your experience so you can view information that's more relevant to you and your industry. We've added blogging and forum features that allow you to interact with your colleagues, and share opinions and information on topics that are important to you.
Be sure to sign up today and indicate your preferences so you can view the content that is relevant to your business. Use the new search feature to find information. Take a spin and let us know what you think!

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business continuity | Business Topics
OSHA's Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations for 2009
Man using particle mask
Supply Link
| Thu May 5 2010 | 1:42:54 PM

The Top 10 OSHA Workplace Violations for 2009

1. Scaffolding – 9,093 violations
Scaffold accidents most often result from the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object.

2. Fall Protection – 6,771 violations
Any time a worker is at a height of four feet or more, the worker is at risk and needs to be protected. Fall protection must be provided at four feet in general industry, five feet in maritime and six feet in construction.

3. Hazard Communication – 6,378 violations

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Brady Corporation | electrical arc flash | electrical lockout devices | electrical safety | fall protection | fall protection inspection | fall protection products | falls | fire barriers | fire safety | First Alert | fit testing | Fluke | Howard Leight/Sperian Hearing | ladder safety | lockout padlocks | Miller Fall Protection | MSA | North Safety Products | PPE | Safety equipment | safety