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A Breath of Fresh Air: Why You Need A Humidifier This Summer

June 18, 2013

Summer is almost here, and it’s important to remember that preparing for the new season is more than putting away your jackets and cold-weather clothing. The changing of the seasons brings with it a lot more than rising temperatures, and one of the best ways to deal with the transition is to consider acquiring humidifiers for your home and workplace.

High-Output Console Humidifier

Breathe better with a humidifier in the room.

Air humidifiers  carry a wide variety of recognized benefits for health and comfort at home and work. Here are just a few reasons why you might need one where you are.

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MSDS to SDS: Ready for the Big Switch?

June 13, 2013

When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced they would be adopting the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), many chemical importers, manufacturers and distributors probably went into panic mode. They have to change their GHS documents from material safety data sheets (MSDS) to safety data sheets (SDS) — and it is way more than just ditching the “M.”

Material safety data sheets are the backbone of OSHA’s Right-to-Know provisions. These lengthy documents accompany hazardous chemicals, alerting users of the substances’ dangers and providing guidelines on safe handling, storage and disposal. If you are dealing with such chemicals, you need to maintain an MSDS handy for each substance.


How is the new SDS different from MSDS? For starters, an SDS has 16 sections arranged in a strict order. If you have been using the ANSI Standard 16-section MSDS, consider yourself lucky. The new SDS format is pretty much the same, and that means less revisions for you. Take a look at the SDS sections and their components as enumerated in MSDS Online: (more…)

6 Reasons Why You Should Post Surveillance Signs

June 7, 2013

The Terminator may have portrayed machines as enemies of mankind, but surveillance cameras prove to be an exception in real life. In fact, these mechanical sentinels can provide an awesome boon for your business, especially during this current “cam era”.

Video Surveillance Sign

CRIME-BUSTER. This video surveillance sign can’t be more explicit.

But if you want to boost the benefits of your security cameras, you need to couple them with surveillance signs. Why? Here are the advantages surveillance signs can bestow upon you:

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TIG It: What to Look for in TIG Welding Torches

May 16, 2013

Fused metals had a hard time looking good before TIG welding. Although MIG welding does its job of combining tougher metals, it just can’t handle the demands for finer aesthetics and reliable versatility. Thanks to TIG welding, thinner metals used in industries like jewelry-making and dentistry can now be crafted without turning into metal nightmares.

Ribbed TIG Torch

TIG torch handles made of electrical-grade plastic protect against high-voltage shocks.

The TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) technique utilizes non-consumable tungsten electrode and inert gas, argon usually, to weld reactive metals. It’s perfect for joining light metals such as aluminum, magnesium and copper alloys. TIG welding is way cleaner, more precise, and more versatile. It’s more difficult too, but with the right TIG welding supplies, you’re on the right path to good TIG hot work. First of the must-have welding supplies? The TIG torch.

As pointed out by Plant Services, knowledge of the different torch components can help you find the right TIG torch and spare you a lot of frustration, hassle, and replacement costs. Here are some of the important components you have to pay attention to when hunting for TIG torches: (more…)

Asset ID Labels: The Secret to Successful Asset Management

May 14, 2013

We are living in a world where technology rules. For any company, computers and other electronics are essential in operating a business. This equipment is considered tangible or fixed assets — valuable financial instruments owned by an individual or organization. And as with any valuable item, this type of asset needs to be secured and well-managed to prevent loss, damage or theft.

Asset ID Products

Identify and keep track of all your valuable office equipment.

To successfully manage your assets, you should keep track of them. This is actually a part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  But many companies still struggle to properly track the location, position, category status, quantity and order of their tangible assets. It may seem like a big ordeal to undertake, but there is a simple solution to this — in the form of asset ID labels.

Utilizing asset identification labels is key to effectively track your assets throughout their life cycle in your organization. Asset ID labels monitor the status of your equipment, including their location and the date they need to be replaced. For asset managers, asset ID labels also aid in generating higher returns and reducing risks and costs.

Choosing the right type of asset ID depends on the type of your property, as well as the environment it will be placed in. Here are the different types of asset ID labels: (more…)


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