Press Releases

The New “Asbestos” – Confused and Overwhelmed by OSHA’s Silica Dust Rules?

Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In the construction industry, occupational exposure to crystalline silica is common in several trades due not only to its presence in many handled materials, for example concrete, mortar, and brick, but also to the processes, involving operations such as breaking, grinding or sawing these materials. For those within the industry, Respirable Crystalline Silica (Silica Dust) are a familiar three words that can easily impact either personal or business health.

Hilti’s new impact drivers, wrenches

Hilti announces the first family of impact drivers and wrenches with high- efficiency brushless motors. They are the Hilti SID 18-A CPC Compact Impact Driver, SIW 18-A 1/2-inch Compact Impact Wrench and SIW 18-A 3/8-inch CPC Compact Wrench, plus the higher-capacity versions of each — the SID 18-A CPC Impact Driver, SIW 18-A 1/2-inch Impact Wrench and SIW 18-A 3/8-inch CPC Impact Wrench.

A rechargeable LED light tower

Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has announced the addition of a rechargeable LED light tower available in both spotlight and floodlight formations. Producing 1,600 lumens and capable of running for 20 hours on a single charge, this portable and adjustable LED light is adjustable from 3 to 8 feet in height and will illuminate an area approximately 120 feet long by 100 feet wide.