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The Top 10 DO's & DON'Ts of Personal Tool Tethering

At 5.6 Billion dollars in insurance claims, objects falling from above was the 5th leading industrial accident in the U.S. last year. With such a high risk to workers’ safety, it’s unfortunate that very little has been published on the subject of ...
Jan 31, 2012 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

Planting native grasses on city property is environment and budget-friendly

Looking for ways to save money, the City of Sioux Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant recently converted 28 acres of lawn to native grass and wildflowers. "Mowing all that grass was a fulltime job. We had one employee who spent 40 ...
Jan 30, 2012 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

How Spray Patching Adds Up To ROI

They are present in every city across the country. On almost every road, at least one can be found. They cause major trouble for motorists and an equal amount of headaches for the crews that handle them. And there’s no way to prevent them. ...
Jan 26, 2012 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

Fuel Management System helps cut fuel consumption and emissions, saving you thousands of dollars on your fuel bill

Are you ready for some good news for a change? Clean air policies are having an impact and as far as I can see this is only the tip of the iceberg.  In the last few years environmental issues have moved from the background to the forefront for many ...
Jan 25, 2012 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

Online Auctions Offer Advantages

Whether or construction, landscape, utility or agriculture, the professionals working in these and related fields have one thing in common:  all require a large and diverse amount of equipment.  Dealers play a key role in providing companies with ...
Jan 12, 2012 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

Prevent Accidents and Injuries When Using Generators

Every year, severe and even fatal accidents occur in the workplace from improper equipment use. Accidents happen when operators cut corners, trying to save time, simply are negligent, or just don’t know the proper safety procedures to follow. A ...
Jan 12, 2012 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

Cut down on cold weather fuel costs | advice from Jack Lee, Founder & President, 4Refuel

Recently, Jack Frost has taken a bite out of some of us while Mother Nature has shined warmly on others.  It’s that time of the year when weather conditions can change quickly without notice, for the best or the worst.  But one thing you can ...
Dec 22, 2011 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

The Advancement of Air Compressors

Air compressors may not have drastically changed, but manufacturers still find ways to innovate. During one episode of the sitcom Seinfeld, George Costanza made a profound observation about a ...
Dec 22, 2011 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

Online Auction Selling Tips

Online auction opportunities have opened up new markets and possibilities for both buyers and sellers. Remembering a few simple tips can make the selling process easy, enjoyable and profitable.   by Tom Landmesser | ...
Dec 8, 2011 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog

Selecting the proper earth drill and accessories for any hole digging project

Install a fence. Plant shrubs. Put in a new street sign. Different projects with one common link – each requires the proper hole to be dug in order to complete the task properly. But how tough is it to dig a suitable ...
Dec 8, 2011 |ReadRead article |AuthorFive Star Publishing |CategoryBlog
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