The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. The trees are swaying ever so slightly in the warm breeze. And more than half of Americans feel motivated to take on home- or lawn-improvement projects simply to outdo their neighbors.
Wait鈥 that doesn鈥檛 quite fit in to our description of a perfect spring day. It does take spring-cleaning to a new level though, adding some friendly competition and upping the ante for lawn care.
Have you ever taken on a DIY project that failed to uphold its 鈥渓ow-cost鈥 promises? How about the near and dear frustrations related to trying to find a tradesperson after too many rough starts?
From the tradesperson鈥檚 perspective, these false-starts and DIY-whoopses leave pros working on the fly, balancing many tasks at once. It can be difficult for foremen and contractors to stay organized while managing their clients and their crews throughout these one-off or otherwise unpredictable projects.
Did you know that every day about 215 tradespeople report a tool theft?
According to Trade Direct Insurance, professionals in the U.K. would have to work over 450,000 days to pay for replacement tools each year. That sure is a lot of overtime, isn鈥檛 it?
You鈥檝e heard about white-collar and blue-collar workers but what about green-collar?
Green-collared workers develop sustainable energy and focus highly on environmental conservation. Each job included in the industry, however, takes on very different tasks. From waste management officers and biological engineers to the tradespeople working on solar, wind and other alternative energy sources, professionals around the globe are working toward a 鈥済reen鈥 lifestyle.
Around the world, people depend on line workers to keep the power on, no matter the circumstances. That鈥檚 why every April 18, we take the time to celebrate National Lineman Appreciation Day. From being fiercely dedicated to their careers to putting their lives on the line, there are so many reasons to take the time to recognize these hard working men and women.
Here are a few reasons why Klein thinks we should all take the time to #thankalineman.
A variety of industries utilize magnets 鈥 the health industry uses electromagnetic fields in medical equipment such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging machines(MRIs); credit cards control monetary data with small magnetic strips; refrigerators, compasses, computers and so many other devices all rely on magnets for functionality.
Earlier this year, Klein tested your knowledge of the variety of careers within the electrical industry. From journeymen and master electricians to commercial, residential, industrial or even line workers, the options are almost limitless.
For more than 160 years, 7M视频 has helped tradespeople work efficiently with durable, reliable tools. The product lines grew from one pair of pliers to include virtually every major type of hand tool that professionals use across a variety of jobsites. Feedback from the tradespeople who use our tools every day is what allows us to consistently transform jobsite challenges into innovative solutions.
There鈥檚 a reason why Klein tools are manufactured to provide the durability and reliability needed to get the job done. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 no surprise when we hear stories from professionals about how their Kleins have stood up to jobsite demands.
A vital component of electrical training is learning all there is to know about ensuring safety across different jobsites when exposed to several hazards, including risk of electrical shock. 7M视频 agrees 鈥 safety should always be a priority. That鈥檚 why our team of engineers, workers and craftsman help manufacture the right tools for the job.