Strategies That Can Be Deployed by Employers to Effectively Control Electric Motor Vibration Risk

Posted on: 18 June 2017

Electric vibrating motors are used for large industrial applications, such as conveyors, hoppers, feeders and compacting tables, as well as small applications like handheld medical tools. Regardless of the widespread use of these vibratory motors, it cannot be ignored that they may result in serious health issues for employees that face high levels of vibrations on a constant basis. Fortunately, there are a number of steps that employers can take to effectively protect their workers against the long-term health issues that may be caused by consistent exposure to strong vibrations.
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Installing a Car Lift in Your City Centre Property: 3 Things to Consider

Posted on: 14 June 2017

If you have recently purchased a second vehicle and you have limited parking space in your city centre property, you may be trying to work out where to park it. Street parking can be an expensive solution. By installing a car lift in your existing garage, you can double the space available to you. However, before you go ahead and install a car lift in your garage, you should consider the following things.
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Wooden Pallets: How Kiln Drying Differs from Heat Treatment

Posted on: 9 June 2017

People who are planning to order wooden pallets may be unsure about how heat treatment differs from kiln drying where pallets are concerned. This article discusses these two processes so that you can be sure that you have specified the right process when you order your pallets. Kiln Drying A kiln is a controlled environment where materials can be placed so that they may be heated to a desired degree. The primary objective of kiln drying is to reduce the moisture content of lumber.
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5 Potential Safety Hazards Related to Conveyor Belts

Posted on: 8 June 2017

Conveyor belts are a vital part of many industrial systems. Conveyors are used in mining, manufacturing, food preparation and other sectors. As important as this equipment is, however, conveyors can also pose threats to the safety of workers around them. Below are five types of potential safety hazards related to conveyors. 1. Debris As items roll through a conveyor system, the objects could become jostled and knocked off of the belt.
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