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Squinting’s Not PPE

Safety specs saved this guy's eye from an exploding angle grinder disc.

This is a reminder that wearing PPE isn’t overkill—it’s just being smart.

But what most people don’t talk about is what happens after you buy it.

This week’s weekly grind breaks down exactly how to maintain your PPE so it lasts longer, works better, and saves your ass when it matters most.

And Since We’re Talking PPE…

We’re giving you 10% OFF all PPE kits this week—we’re talkin’ filters, lenses, grinder hoods, everything you need.

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Here’s what you need to know in the meantime:

Why Bother With PPE Maintenance?

Not all damage is dramatic. Most of the time, PPE wears down from:

Material quality – Cheapo gear won’t go the distance.

Exposure to chemicals, heat, UV, and moisture – AKA, your job site.

Overuse – The more you wear it, the more often you should be checking it.

Regular Gear Checks (Yes, ALL of it)

Helmets – Look for cracks or dents. Sunlight ruins them too.

Ear Protection – Disposable plugs? Toss them. Reusables? Clean and inspect cushions.

Face Shields + Goggles – Clean with mild soap. Replace if scratched or cloudy.

Gloves – Punctured = pointless. Disposable means one-and-done.

Respirators – Replace the filters, clean the facepiece, and keep it sealed and dry.

How to Keep It Clean (Literally)

Inspect before every use – Yes, every time.

Clean and disinfect properly – Use the stuff the manufacturer actually recommends.

Dry it completely – Moist gear breeds bacteria and breaks down faster.

Store it right – Not in your truck bed under five old fast food bags.

Bonus: Keep a log of what you’ve cleaned, replaced, or tossed. That way, you’re not guessing when something last got serviced.

Pro Tips for Smarter PPE Care

Write expiration dates on anything short-lived, like respirator filters.

Use a checklist for shared gear to avoid the “I thought you checked it” spiral.

Train the team on care and maintenance—don’t assume everyone just knows.

Set a schedule so nothing slips through the cracks (literally).

In Conclusion

Take care of your gear and It’ll take care of you.
Read the full PPE Maintenance Guide to make sure your gear works when you need it, not after it should’ve.

Catch you next Tuesday!

Jack | Co-Founder Benchmark Abrasives

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Tell Congress: VOTE NO on the Reconciliation Bill

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Today is the day. The House is preparing to vote on a sweeping reconciliation bill that would devastate health care access and rip away lifelines for millions of people.

This bill is a full-scale attack on our communities. It would:

Slash over $700 billion from Medicaid over the next decade
Kick at least 8.6 million people off their health insurance
Impose cruel work requirements and bureaucratic barriers that would punish low-income individuals and families, disabled people, and seniors
Cut funding for essential programs like SNAP, housing assistance, and public health services
Fast-track massive tax giveaways to the wealthy and corporations—while leaving everyday Americans behind

Let’s be clear: this bill would make it harder for people to get the health care they need—and millions will lose access altogether.

We have one job today: flood Congress with calls and demand they vote NO.

📞 Call your Representative right now and say:

“I’m calling to urge you to vote NO on the reconciliation bill. This bill will hurt my community, gut Medicaid, and strip away health care from millions of Americans. We need policies that protect our health care—not destroy it.”

CALL MY REP »Make the call. Then ask a friend to do the same.

Together, we can stop this dangerous bill—and protect the health care and dignity every person deserves.

In solidarity,
Be A Hero Team

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Today in history

Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.

•	On this day in 1897: Author and poet Oscar Wilde was released from prison, having served two years of hard labor on charges related to homosexuality, which was a crime at the time in England.
•	In 1910: Earth passed through the tail of Halley’s Comet. There were some who predicted dire outcomes, and panic led to sales of “comet pills” supposed to protect people from gas from the comet, but the event came and went without incident.
•	In 1925: Malcolm X, who sought to empower the Black community as an activist and minister in the Nation of Islam, was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
•	In 1930: Lorraine Hansberry, author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” was born in Chicago. When “A Raisin in the Sun” was performed in 1959 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, it was the first time a play written by a Black woman had been performed on Broadway.
•	In 1963: Excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” were published in New York Post Sunday Magazine.
•	In 2018: England’s Prince Harry married American actor Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel, incorporating aspects of African American culture into a royal wedding ceremony for the first time to honor Markle’s multiracial background.
•	In 2022: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunizations Practices recommended Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters for those ages 5-11, as well as a second booster for those 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised.