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Roadbuilding
How to stay safe in extremely cold winter weather
Thankfully the hot weather that goes along with summer is finally over! Unfortunately, that means winter weather is rapidly approaching, and cold stress should be taken every bit as seriously as heat exhaustion. The bad news: highway and bridge construction workers don’t typically get “snow days,” or a day off because it’s a wee bit chilly outside. […]
November 5, 2014
Safety
How to choose the right flame-resistant clothing for the job
According to MVMFR.com, flame-resistant clothing is characterized as a fabric which self-extinguishes once the source of the ignition is removed. For those in professions that require such clothing, knowing what apparel classifies as flame-resistant can mean the difference between a minor injury and third-degree burns. Clothing that is treated with flame resistant chemicals helps to slow […]
March 29, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Flint and Tinder 10-year hoodie built to survive the jobsite
Hoodies might be one of the most versatile pieces of clothing man has ever created. They’re fairly ubiquitous this day and age, no matter the season, due to their comfort, function and style. Tennagers love them but they also make great work clothes as well because they’re light but still protective and warm. The problem […]
March 19, 2013
Gear
GEAR: Man Hanger is a wire hanger made from rebar
Tired of those wimpy wire hangers you get from the cleaners? The Man Hanger is hand-bent, made from honest to goodness rebar, right here in the U.S.A. Sealed and coated to prevent rust, it’s guaranteed to hold that XXL leather Harley jacket that collapses most ordinary hangers. Of course, if you have a lot of rebar offcuts and […]
March 1, 2013
Gear
12 Days of Construction Gifts: Carhartt Ketchikan Jacket
Carhartt’s Ketchikan Jacket has a 100-percent cotton canvas, waterproof outer shell with taped and waterproofed seams, a hood, front zipper with storm flap closure, two zippered pockets with storm flaps on the sides, two chest pockets, two interior pockets and a waffle knit lining. The cut is roomy enough that there’s plenty of space for […]
December 19, 2012
Gear
12 Days of Construction Gifts: Carhartt Cotton Ripstop Pants
Carhartt’s Cotton Ripstop Pants are woven with a reinforcing yarn running perpendicular to the main weave of the fabric. If you look closely, the Ripstop threads form small squares. This literally stops rips, and the technique has been used for tents, kites, parachutes and hang gliders for years. The cloth is also doubled in the […]
December 12, 2012
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