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In bustling industrial environments, where the din of machinery reigns supreme, the health of workers' ears often goes overlooked. Yet, safeguarding against noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is paramount. Prolonged exposure to high noise levels poses significant risks, causing irreversible damage to the inner ear over time. This not only impacts individual well-being but also jeopardizes workplace safety and productivity.

Prioritizing the protection of employees' hearing ensures safer, healthier, and more productive work environments. By implementing comprehensive protection strategies, we can tune into safety and safeguard the precious gift of hearing in every workplace.

NAVIGATING WORKPLACE SAFETY: WELDING FUMES EXPOSURE STANDARDS UPDATE

Stay abreast of workplace safety with the latest update on Welding Fumes Exposure Standards. The Work Health and Safety Ministers have recently implemented immediate changes to the Workplace Exposure Standard (WES) for welding fumes. The WES for Welding Fumes (not otherwise classified) has been reduced from 5mg/m3 to 1mg/m3 for an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA). This shift underscores a commitment to improving worker health and safety during welding processes.

Welding Safety 101: Protecting Yourself and Perfecting Your Craft

Armouring Up: The Crucial Role of Personal Protective Equipment in Factories and Workshops

How to Select Carbide Bandsaw Blades

How to Select Bimetal Bandsaw Blades

Common causes of chipped or broken bandsaw blades

There are 20 common problems encountered during typical sawing operations. The possible causes of bandsaw blade failure could be: Improper break‑in procedure. Excessive band speed for the type of material being cut. Low feed rate causes teeth to rub instead of penetrate. Insufficient cutting fluid due to inadequate supply, improper ratio, and / or improper application. Improper bandsaw blade selection for application. Excessive feeding rate or feed pressure. Worn, missing or improperly positioned chip brush. Improper band tension.

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How To Use: TAFJ 90 B ½ & TAFJ 60 ½ Finger Joint Router Bits

It’s time to master the finger joint router bit. Not only can finger joints extend the length and width of timber they also create a seamless joint that is incredibly strong. This strength comes from the high surface area contact of each component which creates a strong glue joint. You can also use finger joint router bits to create a decorative feature when joining two tones of timber together. In this guide, Carbitool shows us how to use the TAFJ 90 B ½ and 60 ½ Finger Joint Router Bits properly for your woodworks.

Select the right metalworking fluids and oils

There are three types of water-based metalworking fluid concentrates: Synthetic, Semi-Synthetic, Soluble oil. Modern synthetic metalworking fluids have the ability to cool and lubricate more efficiently because they contain no mineral oil. These latest technology synthetic fluids provide the lubrication and other performance properties needed for a broad range of applications. Synthetics reject tramp oil extremely well, are very low foaming and create minimum mist. They are therefore very clean, with good bacterial resistance and operator and environmentally friendly.