Archive for October, 2009

The Natural Bridge

October 28, 2009

Deemed the ” bridge of God” by monacan Indians,the bridge has a rich spiritual history for Native Americans dating back 300 years.Later,surveyed by a young George Washington for Lord Fairfax,the natual bridge had caught the eye of many in colonial america.Then,two years prior to the revolutionary War,king George 3 deeded the Natural Bridge to Washington’s friend Thomas Jefferson.Always the explorer,Jefferson treasured the Natural Bridge and came here often, establishing a visitor lodge and opening the door to visitors and artists around the world.

Treasured by kings,purchased by patriots,this great stone monument is the looking-glass of history.

Immense,majestic,a sentinal of shenandoah whispering the stories of America’s origins.

carved by the fingers of nature.

Rock of ages,Nature’s cathedral.

3M 8000

October 27, 2009

do it yourself/homeowner user instructions

Important

Read this User Instruction insert before using respirator

General information

As one of the leading designers and manufactures od respirators in the world,3M provides products that address the needs of both workplace,regulated applications and do it yourself/homeowner,non-regulated applications.For workplace uses,employees may be exposed to unknown concentrations of harmful contaminants are intended to help protect the wearer by reducing their exposure to airbone contaminants from a level that may be hazadous to one that is considered safe or acceptable according to goverment established levels.Employers must also comply with specific regulation and procedures for selecting,using,maintaining proper respiratory protection in the workplace that are comtained in standards issued by federal,states or goverment agencies such as OSHA.do it yoursel/homeowner uses of respiratory are not similarly regulated and exposues are generally intermittent or for short periods of time,such as weekends.In addition, home users cannot easily determine exposure levels nor do they have ready access to the type of trainning,medical evaluation,and fit testing needed to be in compliance with workplace respirators standards. under these conditions,respitator are intended to help keep nonharmful dusts and certain other particles out of your nose,mouth, and lungs and with some filters help eliminate anoying odors only.it’s important to understand that no respirator will eliminate the inhalation of all particles nor will it eliminate the risk of diseases,illness, or death.

Do not use for any toxic or harmful substance such as lead and asbestos.