Four uncommon energy savings

Here are four uncommon things that you can do to save energy. 1) Change time zones. That is, when possible, travel when others are less likely to be on the road. You will save gas by avoiding delays. For example, avoid rush hour traffic by leaving an hour early. Then use this extra hour to read, plan your day, or add an little extra to your job. If your company permits flex time hours, then you could leave for home before rush hour starts. Also, consider shopping early or late in the day. Besides encountering less traffic, you will find that there are fewer shoppers and shorter lines in the stores. That produces a time saving bonus by making your shopping more efficient. 2) Ride a bicycle. But do this in your car. That is, pretend that you have to peddle in order to make your car move. Avoid quick starts, acceleration up hills, and driving into a stop. Instead, start gradually, take it easy going up hills, and coast to a red light - just as if you were the engine. Of course, use common sense. For example, move with the traffic and do this when appropriate. 3) Shut it off. Some people leave the engine running when they park. This is a terrible idea because: a) it wastes gas, b) it leaves your car exposed to theft, and c) if children are left in the car, they could cause an accident by putting the car in gear. Similarly, turn off the engine any time that you have to wait for more than about half a minute, such as at a railroad crossing. Note: most cars use about a gallon of gas an hour while in idle. If gas costs $4 a gallon, then 15 minutes of idle will cost you a dollar. 4) Stop leaks. Most offices have dozens of small transformers that supply power to computers, network hubs, printers, modems, scanners, and other accessories. Transformers are also used to recharge batteries in cell phones, cameras, and iPods. These transformers keep using electricity even when the device has been turned off or disconnected from it. It's like having a faucet leak around the clock. Drop by drop it's wasting energy (and money). While each transformer uses only a small amount of electricity, six or eight of them are equivalent to a standard light bulb. Over time that adds up to a significant amount of electricity. Put all of the transformers on a circuit strip. They turn off the strip at the end of the day. Or, unplug the transformer when it's not being used. Similarly, check your home for electrical leaks. Unplug coffee makers, toasters, and small ovens. Some of these have decorative lights or clocks - all things that we can live without.

Forklift forks and loads

Under normal operating conditions, forks should be inspected daily and given a thorough inspection every six months. Operators should make visual inspection of forks during the pre-start-up check before their work begins. The check will give special attention to permanent distortions and cracks. At six months a thorough inspection of forks should be done. This inspection should be done by a trained individual, to check for any cracks, distortion, and excessive wear on the forks. Forks may need inspections more often, depending on the use of the equipment. The trained inspector at six months will check the fork blades for wear. Forks are constantly subjected to abrasion by concrete floors, steel shelving, etc. This abrasion can reduce the thickness of a fork until it cannot lift loads up to the designed capacity. The inspector will have a gauge to check for thickness. The inspector will also check for distortion. Forks can be bent out of shape. Depending on distortion, some forks can be straightened. Check for cracks in heel and hanger. Cracks may appear on forks where attachments are welded on or in the inside radius of the bend area. Periodic inspection using a magnetic particle or dye penetrate test can detect cracks. Contact your forklift supplier or the manufacturer for additional information. Do not repair your own forks. No one but the fork manufacturer should undertake the repair of forks. Also, do not modify forks without consulting with your forklift supplier. The in-house repair or modification can drastically reduce the strength of the forks. If replacement is needed, replace with good quality forks. When ordering forks, make sure you are getting high quality forks that will do your lifting jobs safely. Insist on forged forks or ones with an upset heel. In purchasing new forks use the proper forks. Custom-designed forks are designed to handle specific materials such as unusual lifting conditions, spark-free areas, high heat furnace areas, and special object lifting. The best place for information is the company that services or inspects the forklift or even the original manufacturer. Forks are like forklifts; do not overload the forks. Operators should be aware of the capacity of the forklift and the capacity of the forks. Overloading may bend and weaken forks. Do not exceed the recommended load limit of your lift truck. Each lift truck has a maximum load limit. The load limit is shown on the data plate of the lift truck. This plate should also reflect the attachments that are used on the truck. The original chart is based on the standard forks supplied with the forklift. An eight hundred pound clamp attachment will change the lifting ability of the forklift from standard forks. Position the load according to the recommended load center on the chart. The load limit of the lift truck decreases as the load center is raised. Do not add extra weight to counterbalance of the forklift. If the back tires come off the ground while lifting a load, the forklift is too small for that particular load. While moving loads, keep loads close to the front wheels to keep lift truck stable. Forks are important pieces of equipment and should be visually inspected daily. The check should be part of the pre-start-up check list; the forks should be thorough inspected at least every six months. Depending on the tasks required, the thorough inspection of the forks might need to be scheduled earlier.

Work at home be your own boss a comprehensive guide on how to start a nursing agency business

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