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The coldest time of the year is upon us. 2018 started with a massive winter storm on the East Coast followed by brutally cold conditions. Wind chill warnings were issued in most of the East Coast states. Wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from the exposed skin caused by wind and cold. As wind increases, it draws heat from the body and drives down internal body temperature. For example, at -19 degrees Fahrenheit, exposed skin can freeze in 30 minutes. A massive winter storm …

When working on jobs in hazardous environments with particles and chemicals, having a hazmat suit is often extremely important. One of the top brands of hazmat suits, Tyvek® by DuPont, ensures protection against substances like spray paints, sanding and grinding waste, lubricants, dirt, grime, oil, grease, animal waste, and fertilizers. They are also extremely effective against hazardous particles and aerosols such as: lead and asbestos, chromium, beryllium, mold, fertilizers, pesticides, fib …

Steel-Toe.  It just sounds American. A steel-toe boot can deal with just about anything.  It’s a tool as well as a protective foot covering.  How often have you used that steel-toed boot to move something along, or help you pry away a board that you are also working with your hands? The steel-toed Monarch PVC boots from Onguard are 16 in. tall and allow you to slog through the muck or mud.  Kick a rock or drop a wrench?  That doesn’t matter if you are wearing kn …