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Do you use check lists in your profession? A few weeks ago I was listening to Harvard Medical School, Surgeon Atil Gawande talk about his book The Checklist Manifesto on National Public Radio. Dr. Gawande discussed the complexities of surgery and how many things there are to keep in one’s head and remember. He…
BAYCO LED Task-light Model #2166 I recently had a chance to review a BAYCO Rechargeable Task-light from BAYCO Products. Since receiving this light I have used it a dozen or so times. Video review: Model #2166 Features: Broad beam floodlight fits into tight places Soft-beam flashlight for close-in illumination 35,000 hour LED life Ergonomic shape is comfortable…
Construction Supervisor License Requirements Governor Deval Patrick recently signed into legislation a bill that would require licensed contractors to take continuing education courses in order to be able to renew their licenses. The legislation will enable the state Board of Building Regulations and Standards to develop the requirements and educational courses that will be necessary…
Ripping With A Circular Saw A circular saw straight rip guide is useful for cutting long sheets of plywood when there is no table saw available or when cross cutting. The best way to do this is with a track saw [Read Track Saw Comparisons] but if your starting out you may not be able to…
Caesar Robbins House Note – It’s important to note that this poetry (song lyrics) is not meant to be taken literally Recently I became aware of and interested in helping a local project in my hometown. The project called “Save The Caesar Robbins House.” Caesar Robbins was a Concord resident and patriot veteran of the…
Lead Paint Dust and HEPA Requirements Image: prostar-mechanical.com/air/Greentek/micron_chart.jpg More children become lead poisoned from leaded dust than any other form of exposure. Removing lead dust can protect children, pregnant women and household occupants. The problem with lead dust is it’s so small; it cannot be seen by the naked eye so special cleaning…
Teaching My Kid To Help Others In A World Of Strangers Photo:http://zenhabits.net/fotos/20070809help.jpg Helping others is a lesson many know but few do. One of the assignments that I was involved in as a police officer was training of new officers. In police academies we teach and train new recruits safety tactics that we’re learned…
Living Room Remodel With A New Fireplace Mantle We are in working in Winchester, Mass this month adding some nice finishing touches to a high end retirement condo before the owner moves in. The old mantel above was 6′ high. [photo below] Besides being to large for the room and not to the new owners…
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