OSHA And Local Building Inspectors To Partner To Lower Construction Fatalities

By Robert Robillard

Click for Photo source In construction, the four leading causes of death are falls, electrocution, being crushed or caught between objects, or being struck by moving machinery or objects. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is launching a pilot program seeking to partner with building inspectors in 11 American…

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How To Build A Shed

By Robert Robillard

Building A Trash Enclosure Buildings built in cold climates are required to have footings installed below the frost line. In my area that is 48″ deep. This simple small wood storage building is designed to be moved and was built on an existing brick paver patio with no footings. The floor, supports and first 16″…

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DELTA® Launches New Tools

By Robert Robillard

DELTA® Bolsters the Woodshop With Launch of New Family of Products JACKSON, Tenn. (June 16, 2010) – DELTA Machinery is proud to introduce six innovative products to the DELTA family. Each product leverages the brand’s history of designing and engineering some of the most precise woodworking equipment on the market to deliver quality, ease of…

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Bosch Expands Laser Range Finder

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Expands Laser Range Finder Lineup to Tackle Longer Distance Applications Finally a tool that a Cop and a Carpenter can use!!! From the job-site measuring trim to a major accident scene and measuring skid marks or distances between points of contact. Bosch’s new long-range laser range finders GLR500 and GLR825 offer best distance, accuracy,feature…

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Cannon PowerShot SX2120

By Robert Robillard

The Perfect Blogging Camera You may have noticed the difference in the quality of my blog pictures lately.  It’s because I  found The Perfect Blogging Camera! If you follow this blog your aware that I take alot of my own pictures as well as tool review videos. Recently my old camera died and I found myself…

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Bosch Power Box 360 Jobsite Radio

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Power Box 360 Job-site Radio Review The Bosch Power Box 360 Jobsite Radio may very well re-define job site radios. The Power Box has a five-speaker design with an integrated sub woofer and a weather-sealed digital media bay that offers secure storage and protection from moisture, dust and debris. Simply plug your digital media player…

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EPA Announces Delay in Enforcement of Lead Rule

By Robert Robillard

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced it was delaying enforcement of its Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, which became effective on April 22, 2010. The EPA has acknowledged the need for additional time for renovation firms and workers to become trained and certified under the rule. The specific delays are: Until…

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Lead Paint Violation Fines

By Robert Robillard

Senate moves to put off lead-paint violation fines Image source: http://www.constructionownerslawblog.com/leadpaint-thumb.jpg WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed legislation Thursday to block fines temporarily under a rule that requires certification to remove lead paint in homes and certain facilities built prior to 1978. Sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, the proposal was attached to a supplemental…

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