Bosch Tools Powers Worker with New 18V Cordless Tools

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Bosch Power Tools introduced new tools including an 18V concrete nailer and heat gun, continuing to expand its cordless portfolio to support trade workers. In addition to the new tools, Bosch Power Tools also announced a new and enhanced 18V limited warranty that offers extended coverage for 18V tools, chargers and batteries. Bosch’s new 18V limited warranty extends the coverage for cordless 18V tools and chargers from one year to five years and 18V batteries from one year to three years. With the updated 18V limited warranty, product registration is no longer required to receive extended coverage, but is still … Read more

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V-Gard C1 Hard Hat Offers Higher Degree of Heat Protection

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MSA Safety Incorporated’s V-Gard C1 Hard Hat helps alleviate heat stress for workers in sunny conditions with ReflectIR Thermal Barrier technology that keeps the hard hat interior up to 20 F cooler. According to OSHA, heat is the leading cause of death among all weather-related phenomena, and is becoming more dangerous as 18 of the last 19 years were the hottest on record. Innovative features of the C1 that help to reduce heat stress include: Exclusive patent-pending ReflectIR Thermal Barrier keeps the inside of the hard hat up to 20 F cooler Full brim with 12% greater coverage provides additional … Read more

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Renegade Plastics Debuts Fully Recyclable Tarps, Drop Cloths

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Renegade Plastics recently debuted its fully recyclable tarps and drop cloths for the building and construction industries. The drop cloth tarps are made from a low-carbon coated fabric that is free from lead, phthalates, dioxins, PFAS, VOCs and heavy metals, generates less carbon emissions than traditional coated fabrics and is safer for people, plants, animals and the environment. Their products are an alternative to the PVC-coated and cheap polyethylene fabrics that dominate the marketplace. The fully recyclable tarps also feature eco-friendly recycled plastic grommets and are lighter-weight than traditional tarps. Use of the evolutionary fabrics will eventually count toward LEED … Read more

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Sliding Compound Miter Saw Features Hold-Down Clamp

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The new WORX Nitro 20V Power Share 7-1/4 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw features an innovative hold-down clamp and Power Share PRO Battery. It is ideal for cutting trim and molding, building decks and making custom miter, bevel and angle cuts. The WORX Nitro benchtop miter weighs 21 pounds (with battery) and with its aluminum base construction weighs significantly less than a conventional 10-inch sliding compound miter saw. The hold-down clamp is lever-operated and holds down the work piece on both sides of the blade. This maintains a stationary work piece throughout the cut. Power and performance are characteristic of … Read more

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New Video Sticker Platform by SaferMe to Improve Workplace Safety

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SaferMe has launched SpotCast, a new video sticker platform. SpotCast enables instructional and safety videos to be easily embedded on durable QR code stickers. The sticker is placed on any piece of equipment, and employees simply scan it with their smartphone or tablet and watch the embedded video. No sign-up is required. Markets for the product include manufacturing, construction, engineering and more. Content creators require minimal training on how to use the platform, and the barriers to entry from a technical perspective are negligible. The process for making the videos is seamless. The stickers that are unique to each company … Read more

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