Give your Tarp a Longer Life with Tarp Accessories

Give your Tarp a Longer Life with Tarp Accessories
Tarpaulins are great and very necessary items to have,
because you can use them to provide protection from the
elements for just about anything you need to cover. They
even provide coverage in arctic temperatures, such as with
our silver heavy-duty tarpaulin. Our white heavy-duty
tarpaulin, as with our silver heavy-duty tarpaulin, resists
mildew, is waterproof, and is also acid and tear resistant.

However, it's quite likely that you won't need just
tarpaulins. There are a variety of accessories you can use
with tarpaulins that not only make them easier to use and
more utilitarian, but they may also be able to extend a
tarpaulin's life so that you get more use out of it. Always
a good thing, because it saves you money in the end. Here
are some of our most popular accessories.

First on the list of tarpaulin accessories you might need
is a "grabber." A grabber works like a grommet, but it's
virtually indestructible. It's up to four times stronger
than the traditional grommet. Simply add one anywhere you
need it. Grabbers work on both canvas and poly tarpaulins.
Grabbers are made of heavy duty plastic and are especially
useful; if you lose grommets off of your tarpaulin, you can
simply replace them with some grabbers. This saves you both
time and money, because you can just put them in your
pocket and carry them with you. No time lost on the job
because you suddenly can't tie your tarpaulin down. And
because grabbers are virtually indestructible, they'll
stand up under any conditions.

Next, you might need some bungees. Bungees are great
because you can tie your tarpaulin down on top of whatever
you need to protect, or you can wrap what you need to
protect in your tarpaulin and bungee it shut. This provides
extra protection from the weather, thus protecting your
valuable property. When you use a bungee (or more than one)
to secure your tarpaulin, it won't come off in strong wind
or blowing rain, for example. This protects your property
and saves you money, because you won't have to be replacing
damaged items. Bungees come in three different sizes, so
you can lash your tarpaulin down no matter how big the item
it's protecting is. They're a great way to secure projects
in inclement weather, or to protect items from the sun.

Third on the list of necessary accessories are yellow
snapper grommets. Yellow snapper grommets give you extra
tiedown points for your tarpaulin, so that you have extra
security and protection for your items when needed. No need
to risk damage to your property.

We also carry alternative spare grommets. Alternative spare
grommets can be used to replace worn-out grommets, or to
customize your own tarpaulins. These alternative spare
grommets can be carried anywhere, to repair the tarpaulins,
so that you don't lose time on the job you're working on.
They are a cheap and economical way to add extra grommets
to your tarpaulin, for light to medium duty use. (For extra
heavy-duty use, you might want to consider using our
Grabbers instead.)

Tarpaulin tape is indispensable, because it can repair
small tears or damage to tarpaulins, so that you don't have
to replace them. In fact, once you tape your tarpaulin, it
can be as leakproof as it was originally. In fact, tape is
one of the most useful accessories of all. Even with heavy
duty at tarpaulins, including our very popular silver
heavy-duty tarpaulin, tears or other damage can happen. We
carry tarpaulin tape in every color, so you can repair any
color tarpaulin; what's your color? We have silver
tarpaulin tape, white tarpaulin tape, blue tarpaulin tape,
green tarpaulin tape, and clear tarpaulin tape, so that you
can still fix your tarpaulin even if you can't find the
exact color you need. This way, you can still repair your
tarpaulin perfectly, and the repair won't be obvious. And
of course, clear tape will also work if the tarpaulin
itself is clear.

All of our accessories work with each type of tarpaulin we
carry. So if you've purchased a tarpaulin and it's gotten
damaged, you don't need to worry, and it's likely that your
tarpaulin won't even need replacing. You can repair it
quickly and cheaply with any of our accessories, and get
extended life from it. This is very cost effective, and
helps you get the most use out of your investment, so that
you don't have to buy a new tarpaulin every time you damage
it. This could get very expensive, so accessories will help
you save money in the end.

In addition, of course, these accessories make your
tarpaulin more useful. For example, bungees help you tie
down your tarpaulins effectively, while new grommets can
replace old ones and even save you time, since they can be
replaced right on the job.

----------------------------------------------------
Author Bob Page has worked in the poly tarps industry for
well over 25 years and has built up a wealth of knowledge
of the tarpaulin industry.
Bob can be contacted at Tarps-ToGo tel: 239 919 2923 email
bob@tarps-togo.com or the web site at
http://www.tarps-togo.com

Given Silica Dangers, Employer Compliance is a Must

Given Silica Dangers, Employer Compliance is a Must
Given what we know about the toxic, even fatal, effects of
silica exposure in the workplace, it is more vital than
ever for employers to comply with local, state, and federal
laws governing silica exposure. The crystalline toxin,
which causes such fatal diseases as silicosis, pneumonia
and even tuberculosis, is extremely dangerous - but with
the proper safety measures, silicosis and other
occupational diseases related to silica exposure are
entirely preventable.

What Should Employers Do?

Compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) and MSHA (Mine Safety and Health
Administration) regulations is absolutely vital for
employers. Both OSHA and MHSA have established guidelines
for the safe amount of silica that workers may be exposed
to in any given shift. However, given broad medical
evidence for the dangers of silica exposure to workers,
mere compliance is no longer enough for employers.
Employers must be prepared to shoulder the burden of true
silica precautions that protect their workers and minimize
the chance of costly and lengthy silica litigation. For
example, employers should be prepared to provide disposable
or washable work garments and the proper washing facilities
so that workers do not take toxic silica dust home with
them. They should participate in surveillance and air
monitoring programs to assess and evaluate the amount of
silica dust workers are being exposed to. And they should
provide the best possible respiratory protection for
workers who will be exposed to toxic silica dust in the
normal course of business.

Negligence and Silica Law Suits

Unfortunately, silicosis has a long incubation period and
may not show up in exposed workers until years, even
decades, after original exposure. Silica litigation places
the burden of proof on employers who need to prove that
they were not negligent in their silica exposure. If
employers fail to prove that they provided the best
possible protection against silica exposure or are found to
have failed to fully follow health and safety regulations,
they are responsible for damages and compensation to
affected workers.

What To Expect In Silica Litigation

You've received medical attention for your silica-related
illness. You've consulted with an experienced silica
attorney who has verified that you could be eligible for
compensation and damages for your occupational silica
exposure. What does a silica litigation entail?

Expect the litigation process to be long and often
exhausting. As a silica litigant, you will be required to
disclose often sensitive medical information in the name of
the lengthy discovery process. Be ready to undergo an
Independent Medical Examination (IME) in which an
independent doctor diagnoses your silica-related illness
and evaluates your medical history. In addition, the
discovery process may uncover your employment and other
records. If your case does not settle, it will prepare for
jury trial.

Your attorney may hire an expert witness or two with
experience in silica exposure and other occupational
hazards. These experts will provide detailed testimony and
reports for trial. In addition, your attorney may stage a
mock trial or invest significant funds in exhibit and
technological preparation for trial day. These measures
will ensure that your testimony is both convincing and
compelling to a jury of your peers. If your silica law suit
is found in your favor, you may be eligible for monetary
compensation including but not limited to attorney's fees,
lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical care.

----------------------------------------------------
Learn more about silica exposure at
http://silica.legalview.com/ and for more information on
other legal issues such as the Singulair risks, Chantix
side effects or potential for a levaquin class action
lawsuit, visit the LegalView homepage at
http://www.LegalView.com where individuals can find an
array of legal topics.

Should I Register A Company Or Just Apply For A Business Name?

Should I Register A Company Or Just Apply For A Business Name?
If you run your own business or are looking at starting one
you might be surprised to learn of all the great options
you would have if you were registered as a company in
Australia. You see as a company you get far more benefits
than a business does, as well as more freedom on how you
run your business.

When you registered as a business, you got the right to run
business practices under the name you chose for your
business. Basically just being able to use that name is all
you got out of registering.

If you consider registering as a company you will realize
there is a lot more you can do. As a company you only have
to register the business name you choose once in Australia.
With a business you have to register the name with each
state you choose to do business in. That makes for some
time consuming paper work, especially as you grow and add
more and more clientèle to your business.

Another benefit to registering as a company instead of a
business is you will seem a lot more serious about your
business this way. It can be pretty expensive to register a
company and keep up with the fees for running it as a
company. When you do it this way though you will show you
are more vested and serious about your business than just
paying the nominal business name registration fee.

Investors are more likely to want to work with you if you
are a company rather than a business too. The reason is
they don't want to be any more liable than they have to be
and when they see how serious you are about your business
they will be more likely to lend you the money you need for
your current projects.

One other benefit that you might really enjoy about having
a company compared to having a registered business name is
the liability you will have. As a company you are able to
have less liability and the company is responsible for
itself. You are vested personally in wanting this company
to succeed of course, but as a company your assets are
safe. If you ever have to go bankrupt all of your personal
assets should be fine, but the company assets will be sold
to cover debts.

You see having a company compared to having a business name
means a lot of differences in how you do business, and
possibly how well your business will do. If you truly want
what is best for your business, step up to the plate and
show how dedicated and serious you are about running your
business by registering as a company today. You business's
future may depend on it.

----------------------------------------------------
For questions on Registering new companies visit
http://www.companiesnow.com.au

Using Tarps for Agriculture

Using Tarps for Agriculture
In agriculture, the poly tarp has many important uses. You
can use it on the farm or the ranch, for example. Farmers
can use the modern poly tarp to protect crops and
equipment, shelter livestock, or temporarily repair a roof.
They can also be used during any time of the year under any
weather conditions. You can use them in any region or in
any climate condition. They are perfect for humidity, rain,
snow or even sun. Poly tarps are so versatile that they
have become an indispensable tool for farmers and ranchers.
However, there are special considerations you must take
into account during more extreme weather conditions; still,
poly tarp benefits far outnumber any disadvantages coming
from the extra maintenance required to keep poly tarps in
usable condition.

Animal Protection

Using a 100 x 100-inch heavy-duty poly tarp, you can
provide shelter for your livestock and protect them from
the elements. You can give them shade and give your animals
a place to get out of the hot sun or the driving rain. For
example, you can fasten the end of the tarp between two
trees, and form an open shelter or lean to for the animals.
If it's raining, construct the shelter on ground that's
elevated, so that the water will roll off and won't stand
in the shelter itself. You can also do this with a tarp
that is 60 x 100 inches and is made of heavy-duty poly as
well.

When you make a shelter for your animals, place the tarp
high enough so that the horns of the animals, such as those
from the bulls, do not brush against or possibly poke the
tarp. You should also not hang the tarp too high, because
this could cause rain to blow under the tarp and defeat its
protection to the animals.

You can also fashion a shelter for your animals by using
PVC pipe and creating a frame that you can then drape the
tarp over. You can secure the edges at the bottom of the
frame. This will let sides be created, which will give your
animals more shelter. Particularly when you deal with cows
or sheep, though, you should probably leave two sides open
and close two sides in. If you leave just one entrance or
exit point, this can cause your animals to panic so that
they might tear down the shelter and even hurt themselves.
Regardless, this would cause them not to have any
protection from the weather.

Protecting Equipment

Tarps come in a wide variety of sizes, so you can use them
to cover just about any type of equipment and machinery you
own on your ranch or farm. You can cover your tractor or
larger equipment such as threshing machines with them when
these pieces of equipment are not in use. This is
particularly of use if the region you live in is more
humid, such as the Northwest United States or the Northeast
and far Southern United States. In these particular
climates, dampness and humidity can cause vehicles and
equipment to rust. If you cover your vehicles with a tarp,
you'll offer them some protection from this oxidization,
which will extend the life of your equipment.

Protecting Crops

You can use lighter weight poly tarps to cover your crops
and protect them from an early frost or freeze. However,
you have to take care that moisture and water do not become
trapped beneath the tarp. If this happens, you'll
essentially be drowning your plants. In addition, be aware
that tarps can protect crops from being burned by the
intense sun, but it can also deprive them of the very light
they need that's vital to their survival.

You can also use tarps to line irrigation trenches and help
drive the water to specific areas. You can also use them to
cover haystacks and hay bales out in the field so that they
are protected from mold. The mold can be harmful to
livestock.

Protecting Outbuildings

Barns and other outbuildings can gain protection from
heavy-duty poly tarps. With a heavy-duty poly tarp, you can
repair a roof or block off an area in which you are going
to hose down livestock. Tarps are waterproof, so they
provide an efficient barrier against moisture between your
hose down area and your stalls, for example. Lighter and
less expensive blue poly tarps are often used to repair the
roofs of buildings (for example, the Army Corps of
Engineers uses them for disaster victims after tornadoes or
hurricanes and other disasters), but many farmers and other
property owners prefer heavy-duty poly tarps, which provide
added protection.

Heavy-Duty Poly Tarp Benefits

If you've been through a disaster stricken area, no doubt
you've seen the blue tarps utilized in homes where damage
has occurred. These are very effective even over the rather
long term. However, ranches and farmers usually prefer
heavy-duty tarps, because they are sturdier. They last
longer and can better stand up to adverse weather
conditions than can the less expensive but lighter weight
blue poly covers. In addition, heavy-duty tarps have UV
inhibitor protection added to them, which prolongs the
tarp's life during the very hot summer days. They can even
protect against reflected sun from the snow, which can be
equally damaging.

----------------------------------------------------
Author Bob Page has worked in the poly tarps industry for
well over 25 years and has built up a wealth of knowledge
of the tarpaulin industry.
Bob can be contacted at Tarps-ToGo tel: 239 919 2923 email
bob@tarps-togo.com or the web site at
http://www.tarps-togo.com