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January 2019

BASF is Attacking Silica Dust from a New Angle

BASF Low-Dust Repair Mortars Most of us are VERY aware of the dangers of crystalline silica dust on our jobsites – now more than ever. Since OSHA tightened up the permissible exposure limits (PEL) last year, contractors have been implementing the latest engineered controls, more effective PPE for their crews, and revised housekeeping tactics to […]

Rapid Set TRU® SP – High Performance, Self-Leveling, Architectural Topping

Rapid Set TRU® SP – High Performance, Self-Leveling, Architectural Topping Salt and pepper finish. Outstanding clarity and gloss. Grind wet or dry and polish in 24 hours. TRU SP is a high-flow topping with a specialized aggregate that creates a salt and pepper appearance on polished, decorative floors. Customize TRU SP by adding decorative aggregate. […]

QUIKRETE Re-Cap™ Concrete Resurfacer

Re-Cap™ Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131-47) is a special blend of portland cement, sand, polymer modifiers and other additives. Designed to provide a shrinkage compensated repair material for making thin repairs to sound concrete in need of surface renewal. Can be squeegee, trowel or brush applied. 4x greater bond strength, superior workability and longer working time than […]

Ergodyne Tool Tethering

The New Dropped Object Standard Has Passed Newsflash! In mid-July the Dropped Objects Standard 121-2018 was approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association). This new standard focuses on establishing minimum design, performance, and labeling requirements for product solutions that prevent falling objects and guidelines for testing that equipment.  TRAPPING Trapping is the process of […]

Knaack Safety Kage™ Cabinet, Model 139-SK – 59.4 cu ft

The Model 139-SK Safety Kage™ cabinet is an Industry First, one-stop-shop for Jobsite Safety. The interior of the cabinet houses ample secure storage space for all types of fall protection and personal protection equipment. On the right side of the cage are hooks to hang fall protection equipment (harnesses/lanyards/lifelines/ropes/etc). On the left side of the […]

Leading Edge Work

  What is Leading Edge work? Most contractors, even those not actively working at heights, are familiar with the term, but if you’re not, let’s start with basic definitions. Leading Edge Leading Edge work can occur on any jobsite across multiple trades where you are working at heights. Typically the worker is anchored from behind, […]