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Safety Tip of the Month September 2024: Tools That Burn
Be careful when picking up tools that have been out in the hot sun for an extended period. The temperature reached 109°F during the month of July here in Texas, and tools and parts reached temperatures that will burn your skin. I have seen temps over 140°F on tools in the sun, and your skin will receive first-degree burns at 118°F, second-degree burns at 131°F and be totally destroyed at 162°F.
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-- Email Steve Thompson at mechanic@progressivefarmer.com, and be sure to include your contact information and phone number.
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