There are about 11 million construction workers employed in the United States. Of those millions of people, about 36% experience on-the-job injuries and fatalities per year. However, that number has the potential to be drastically decreased with construction safety...
Did you know there are concrete Roman buildings more than 200 years old? The longevity comes with possible risks of concrete corrosion and cracking. You don't want to risk your building collapsing with the onsets of corrosion. When done right, with accurate concrete...
Every manufacturer's worst nightmare is equipment breaking. It cuts down on productivity when you have to shut down and wait for repairs. There's now a way around this. Composite material makes it possible to fix broken equipment without losing production time....
Do you have appliances in your home that run on natural gas? If you do, there's a gas line that services your house. Natural gas is clean and efficient, but it does have one major drawback. There's the potential for a gas leak. Data shows that more than 76...
If you run a factory, you understand the necessity of clean and well-maintained pipes. In every factory and industrial system, particular threats exist that can cause harm to your system integrity. One of the most common threats is corrosion. Corrosion happens as...
Cold weather can cause pipes to burst, and it's not because the icy water inside them has expanded and caused them to pop. A winter plumbing mishap like this is down to pressure in the pipes — pressure that you can avoid with the right preparation. That doesn't just...
Do you know what the job of a plumber is? It's not a trick question, but most people assume plumbers only work with water pipes like sinks and toilets. Yet, many plumbers specialize in other jobs. One example is a natural gas line plumber. This type of plumber...
Dust is a universal problem for anyone leading a complex operation. Even NASA had to develop technology to mitigate the effects of this elusive substance. You may be prioritizing housekeeping, and maybe your shop floors are squeaky clean. But fugitive dust is a silent...
Is steel corrosion impacting your business? Are you worried about this damaging your productivity, safety, and profits? Well, if you are your concerns are valid. Corroding steel can lead to structural damage, and impede safety. This means your employees will be at a...
Research shows that tanks have an average lifespan of 20 years. However, this duration may differ depending on the material, installation method, and maintenance practices. Despite their durability, storage tanks may wear out with time due to exposure to external...