Author: Bill Colrus

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The Importance of OSHA Compliance

by Bill Colrus

When it comes to keeping your workplace productive, there’s nothing more important than safety. The safer your employees feel on the job, the more they will enjoy coming to work. And the happier they are at work, the more productive they will be. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established to regulate and
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The Top 10 Most Cited OSHA Violations for 2020

by Bill Colrus

Workplace safety is crucial. Not only can accidents lead to injury, illness, or death, but they can also cost your business thousands of dollars in fines. Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compiles a list of their top 10 most frequently cited violations from the previous fiscal year. The goal of the
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Valve End Connection Types

by Bill Colrus

There are numerous types of end connections used for installing valves and other components into piping systems. While all terminal connections perform the same general functions — helping valves perform their basic functions, keeping high pressure contained and maintaining workplace safety — choosing the wrong valve connection types can affect your productivity and, more importantly, put your team
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How to Achieve Total Valve Integrity

by Bill Colrus

Thousands of valves in every sector of the petroleum industry are scheduled for replacement each year, causing a significant amount of lost production. The careful handling and storage of valves prior to installation, as well as the observance of correct procedures during construction and commissioning, can ensure more efficient and safe pipelines with less chance
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Loading Arms vs. Hoses: Our Pick

by Bill Colrus

When it comes to load and unloading tankers or rail cars safely, operators have two primary options: loading arms and hoses. But which works best? While there can be times when a hose is the best option for a particular job, loading arms have been designed to improve safety and efficiency and have steadily become
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The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Jack Stands

by Bill Colrus

A jack stand is an essential tool for providing a safe work environment inside and underneath cars, trucks, or trailers. Not only do jack stands protect technicians who need to work underneath vehicles, but they also provide stability for personnel while loading and unloading cargo trailers. See SafeRack’s line of jack stands Jack stands generally
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