Brunswick County Blog

There are so many uses for aluminum work platforms available at ErectAStep that when I had to make a decision for our company I was lucky they value customer service so highly. Thank goodness the professionals that work there are used to dealing with guys like me because they were really helpful and quite knowledgeable. When it comes to steel vs. aluminum work platforms I know nothing.

It seems there are many, many uses for aluminum work platforms and they were just what I needed for my application. Regardless of how you need to use them, they have easily configurable units for you. Whether it be assembly line platforms, mezzanine access platforms, or anything in between, you’ll be able to put aluminum work platforms together quite easily and pretty quickly. Remarkable for such a stable system!

They are also coming out with new components all the time to add to their array. Recently they’ve added two additional platform access options, three more sizes of stairs (now extending to 11 stairs), three additional sizes of platform tower supports, and a whole line of platform ladders in 11 different heights. The platform ladders will also act as support towers. They bolt to the bottom of the platform without any supplemental parts. The universal platform design is infinitely expandable and reusable through common bolt hole patterns. The bolt holes allow stairs, handrails and other platforms to be attached to any side of the unit.

After reading about a study that recently concluded that individuals who have undiagnosed sleep apnea were more apt to be in a vehicular accident after a full nights sleep, than those with normal sleep patterns, I began to wonder about the thoroughness of the FMCSA sleep apnea questions. This study utilized patients who were known to have OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) and subjects with normal sleep cycles.

Each subject had to complete 3 mid-afternoon driving tests on a simulator. The first test was performed after each of the individuals were well rested following a normal 8 hour period of sleep. This test served as a baseline for measuring the subjects in the future sessions.

On the second set of driving tests, each subject was restricted to only 4 hours of sleep and then had to drive the simulated course. The simulator was designed to experience night driving on an isolated road and navigate normal turns about every 10 minutes or so. Each subject had to navigate the turns and adjust back to 2 lane driving during the ongoing test.

On the third set of tests, both control groups were not only restricted to 4 hours of sleep, but were also provided the legal limit of alcohol that would normally be consumed within a 1 hour period. The study concluded the performance of the OSA patients was significantly worse than the non-OSA subjects.

Driving while tired, is well known to affect the reflexes and mental alertness of drivers. What this test data suggests, is that individuals who are also suffering from sleep disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea, are more likely to be in an accident under the same conditions. I believe the FMCSA sleep apnea questions asked of drivers in order to diagnose those at risk of OSA are not nearly thorough enough to fully sort out who is and isn’t at risk long term.

I go from town to town for a job and I have to bring a truck trailer. Certainly, there are lots instances where I’d  show up at my desired destination and wouldn’t have the right truck jacks I needed for my trailer. It always puzzled me how I would have the wrong size or they would be altogether missing far too often. I’m thinking maybe they were being stolen.

I was talking to my buddy about my situation and he told me about the truck jacks that I can get in various sizes and types at SafeRack. Then he told me about these truck jacks which are recommended as an easy way to handle your trailer. He said I ought to start using them with a padlock just to be safe. I looked into it and found out that SafeRack has a pretty good reputation and ships really fast, often same day.

Since I travel around for my job I don’t need to be stressing about missing required tools and parts. My buddies all told me they can easily keep track of their tools when they’re traveling now. They advised me to call this company and I’m glad I took their advice. The truck jacks and padlocks I ordered should make my job a whole lot less stressful and I won’t have to keep replacing my tools.

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder which has the characteristic symptom of deep and abnormal pauses while breathing during sleep time. Pauses in breathing or the so-called apnea can occur from 5 to 30 times in an hour with each pause in breathing lasting from a few seconds to minutes.

There are two types of sleep apnea which consists of central and/or obstructive apnea but it is possible to have both. In the central sleep apnea, the breathing is paused by a lack of respiratory effort. While in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the person’s breathing is blocked by a physical barrier even though there is a respiratory effort. Usually, an OSA sufferer unknowingly snores heavily in his or her sleep.

Sleep Apnea Treatment may include natural to prescribed medications by a doctor. The natural sleep apnea treatments may include reducing your weight. It is shown that people with heavier weights are more likely to suffer from apnea. Don’t sleep on your back since this position can cause your tongue to block your respiratory passage and adds to the difficulty in breathing while sleeping.

Other Sleep Apnea Treatment includes the CPAP machine –  a machine that provides continuous positive airway pressure. It includes a humidified air connected to a mask that brings the air into your airways and is worn as you go to bed.

Undergoing a sleep study must be your top priority or this disorder could result in more serious health problems. Once diagnosed an appropriate Sleep Apnea Treatment for you can be prescribed.

Brunswick County, North Carolina, is referred to as “The last hidden gem on the east coast” — and for good reason. For two years running Brunswick County Real Estate has led new home property sales in all coastal areas of North and South Carolina combined!

Brunswick County encompasses Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, and Caswell Beach. Mainland communities are Bolivia, Calabash, Carolina Shores, Leland, Navassa, Northwest, Sandy Creek, Shallotte, Southport, St. James and Varnamtown.

The county features several unique areas including golf course communities, mainland waterfront communities, and the beautiful barrier islands. The South Brunswick Islands are centrally located between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC in the Southwestern portion of Brunswick County.

Whether you want to dock your boat behind your house or watch golfers play a round on the course behind your house, there is a perfect property for everyone in the Brunswick County. Contact the kind people at CB Sloane and they’ll show you any Brunswick County Real Estate that you’re interested in.

Upcoming events include the 2011 Saltwater Classic Series Kingfish Fishing Tournament — Sullivan’s Island Saltwater Classic from August 5-6, 2011. Register at “Big Shed” 1459 Hennessy Street, Sullivan’s Island (SKA D-3).