The most critical responsibility of any employer is to keep their workers safe. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all workplace hazards be identified, managed, and appropriately labeled to assist in that responsibility. This ensures that workers are informed …

During the 1960s, a new innovative form of welding appeared on the scene: plasma cutting systems. Thermal Dynamics sold their first system to Ryerson Steel for processing stainless steel. Its advantages were immediately recognized: as a cleaner and a more accurate cut. Once just an industrial t …

Electric cooperatives play a crucial role in the electrical sector. They are America's electrical engine, powering 56% of the nation's landmass. Furthermore, according to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), electric cooperatives currently provide electricity to one …

Wearing face protection is one of the simplest ways to shield one's face from the elements faced at work. For this reason, MCR Safety manufactures and supplies a wide selection of face protection: face shields, face masks, balaclavas, and neck gaiters. Depending on the style selected and how th …

At MCR Safety, we love providing a great selection of PPE that keeps people protected at work and at home. However, we also love the planet! In recent years, we've worked hard to add a wide array of green and eco-friendly merchandise across all our product lines, protecting people and Mother Ea …

Have you ever wondered how a new house or building comes into existence? Besides the expense involved, most of your questions probably revolve around when the structure is finally considered "move-in ready." Every construction phase, also referred to as stage of construction, requires differen …

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that 123,990 hand injuries were reported in 2018, the latest data available. Out of these injuries, 51,130 involved cuts, and lacerations. That means 41% of all injuries involve cut injuries. One step toward reducing injuries when cut hazards are p …

From the Stone Age to modern times, humans have mined the earth for valuable stone and mineral materials used in a variety of applications. From the Stone Age to recent times, humans have mined the ground for precious stone and mineral resources to be used in a variety of applications. From fashioni …