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We may avoid these conversations or forget just how important they are until it is too late. Starting the conversation early may be difficult, but it can be imperative for your workplace and employee safety. Tags: Preparation, Repair, Prevention, Community, Fire, Restoration, KM USA, Cleaning Supplies, quality service, Lighting, lights, Injury](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/disaster-prep-start-the-conversation) ### [Winterizing Your Shop October 27, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest As the beautiful red and yellow leaves of fall start to drop in most parts of the country, cold weather is fast approaching. That means it’s time to start winterizing the shop. Kimball Midwest is here to help with your preparations against shorter days and drops in temperatures. Tags: Safety, Preparation, Winter, Cold-Weather](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/winterizing-your-shop) ### [Fixing Your Hydraulics In-House November 15, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest When hydraulic hoses break, they need to be fixed right now. There is no time for your machine to be down. You have important work to do, and any downtime can be catastrophic not only to you, but to your customers, too. Not to mention, your bottom line. Tags: Preparation, Hydraulics, How To, Hydraulic Systems, Demonstrations](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/fixing-your-hydraulics-in-house-can-be-a-big-benefit) ### [How to Strip, Clean and Repaint Your Equipment March 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest An unfortunate byproduct of hard work is the high probability of damaging equipment. But on the bright side, properly repairing that equipment can make it as good as new and save you from emptying the piggy bank to purchase replacements. Tags: Maintenance, How To, Preparation, Repair, Paint, Restoration](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/how-to-strip-clean-and-repaint-your-equipment-for-a-professional-finish) ### [Electrical Chemicals November 14, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest **Chemicals for Your Electronics** It’s such a frequent problem in vehicles, it’s practically a cliché. It usually happens in winter, but the moment can strike anytime, ruining your day. You turn the key and … nothing. Nothing happens other than a series of clicking sounds. You’ve got an electrical problem, and your vehicle isn’t going anywhere until it’s solved. Tags: Products, Safety, Preparation, Electrical, Chemicals, Insulation, weather-proof](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/electrical-chemicals) ### [Are you Prepared for the Worst? October 8, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest Although the number of people dying in fires in the United States has trended down in recent decades, it’s still a significant cause of death with more than 3,500 fire deaths reported in 2016, according to the [U.S. Fire Administration](https://www.usfa.fema.gov/data/statistics/fire_death_rates.html).](https://blog.kimballmidwest.com/are-you-prepared-for-the-worst) Tags: Preparation, Prevention, Fire ### [How to Prevent Falls in your Workplace September 22, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest Did you know that falls are the leading cause of death in the workplace? While your employer should be taking the necessary steps to ensure your safety, there are also things you can do to make sure you avoid falls. 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