Content tagged with "stress"
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Article
November 7, 2006
Coping with change in the workplace
If you've been at your job for any length of time—say a day or two—you've experienced change in the workplace. Perhaps you've just adapted to a change only to find out the new order now is being changed. Your mind and body may be reeling from the stress associated with... Read more...
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August 9, 2005
Getting your mojo back
If you are the leader or a manager in an organization, I have a question for you: Do you believe your energy level affects your employees? Before you answer, I want you first to recall bosses you've had and consider this question: Did their energy levels affect yours? If you're typical of... Read more...
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July 12, 2005
Changing workplace raises safety and health questions
Editor's Note: Much of the content for this article was taken from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) publication " The Changing Organization of Work and the Safety and Health of Working People: Knowledge Gaps and Research Directions ." The organization of... Read more...
Article
July 24, 2003
Improving blank edge conditions
Blanking—like piercing, parting, notching, and trimming—basically is a shearing process. Sheet metal that is sheared undergoes a predictable process and yields a predictable cross-sectional profile. Typically during shearing, as the punch initially engages the sheet metal, it... Read more...
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July 10, 2003
Six dangerous misconceptions about crane safety
Nearly every product today has a warning label. In fact, many products have multiple warning labels, lights, and bells. We even have warnings telling us our coffee is hot! It's little wonder, then, that many of us suffer from warning overload and just ignore the warnings. Unfortunately,... Read more...
Article
June 12, 2003
Understanding weld discontinuities
A welder's primary concern in any kind of work is ensuring his weld is sound. For this reason, it's important for an inspector examining the weld to be able to spot a variety of weld discontinuities, including: Porosity. Incomplete fusion. Incomplete joint penetration. Unacceptable... Read more...
Article
April 24, 2003
Welding cold-rolled steel to cast iron
Dear Elmer: Is there a way to weld 1018 cold-rolled steel to cast iron? If so, how? James Owings Mills, Md. Dear James: You can weld 1018 low-carbon steel to cast iron using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and a nickel-based ENiFe electrode. Clean the surfaces before you start.... Read more...
Article
April 24, 2003
Coating fabricating tooling
Exotic metals are being used more often, and stainless steel usage continues to rise in this industry as end users seek better-quality products to stay ahead of their competitors. Coatings have become a major player in helping tube fabricators manufacture parts from such materials. Let's talk... Read more...
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