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ANSI Z89.1 hard hat types, ASTM F2413 boots, ANSI 107 hi-vis classes, ladder duty ratings and battery platforms explained.
Power tools
Cordless battery platforms, drills and impact drivers, circular, miter and reciprocating saws, grinders, nailers and corded tools.
PPE & safety
Hard hats and helmets, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves and fall protection harnesses.
What Type I and Type II hard hats protect against, Class G, E and C electrical ratings, helmet-style hard hats, and when to replace the shell and suspension.
How OSHA's construction silica standard works, when respirators are required under Table 1, N95 versus half-face P100 respirators, fit testing and dust controls.
Workwear & boots
Safety-toe and electrical-hazard boots, hi-vis apparel, work pants, jackets, cooling and cold-weather gear.
What ANSI/ISEA 107 Types O, R and P and Classes 1, 2 and 3 require in background and reflective material, and which hi-vis class your job needs.
Decode ASTM F2413 safety footwear labels: impact and compression toes, metatarsal guards, EH, PR, SD and conductive ratings, and which jobs need which.
Layout & measuring
Line and rotary lasers, levels, laser distance meters, chalk lines, squares and moisture meters.
Ladders & scaffolding
Step, extension and multi-position ladders, baker scaffolds, scaffolding and access equipment.