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Kevin Nikulski - Bike Check 2017



Kevin Nikulski isn't just one of the best BMX flatland riders worldwide, he's also testing his first Autum Bikes "PIVN" signature frame at the moment, which is a good reason to check his current Whip!

Yo Kevin, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I come from Dortmund and I've been riding BMX for about 9 years.

What is your favorite BMX video?

„The Flat Side of Things 4“ from Matthias Dandois, Well what I should say ... outta space!

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

I'm riding my signature Autum Bikes "PIVN" frame for one year now and I just got my second sample of it and well... it's just perfect! It has a shorter chainstay, because I'm not the tallest. My setup isn't the usual „Flatland“ setup, it's actually more „Flat Street Whatever“.

Frame: Prototype vom Autum PIVN Frame
Fork: Autum Bent Fork (15mm offset)
Bars: Autum Berlin Bar (8.7)
Stem: Odyssey Raft Toploader
Headset: Eclat Cargo
Grips: -
Barends: -
Tires: Tom Dugan 2.3
Rims: GSport Rollcage Rims
FW Hub: Ecat Cortex Hub
BW Hub: BSD Westcoaster
Spokes: no name
Hubguards: Cortex Hubguards + BSD Hubguards
Pegs: plastic
Seatpost: Autum Pivotal
Seat: Autum Camo Seat
Crank: Animal Akimbo Crank 165mm
Bearings: no name
Pedals: Odyssey Twisted
Sprocket: Animal M5
Chain: Shadow Interlock
Brake: -

Yo Kevin, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board and look forward to the coming time with you!




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Markus Schwital - Bike Check 2017



Markus Schwital Is by far the best example that size doesn't matter at the BMX!

Yo Markus, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I'm from Lake Constance (Uhldingen-Mühlhofen) but I live for two years in Stuttgart now and got my first BMX Bike 12 years ago!

What is your favorite BMX video?

Circel of Balance 2004

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

What I can say about my current setup is, that I prefer strong high-end BMX parts, which are mostly street parts

Frame: Sunday Soundwave 21"
Fork: Autum Fork with zero offset
Bars: Sunday Bikes Excelsior
Stem: Subrosa Topload stem
Headset: Odyssey Pro Internal
Grips: Odyssey Broc Raiford
Barends: Odyssey ParEnds
Tires: Ares Bikes 1.9"
Rims: eclat Trippin XL
FW Hub: eclat Dynamic
BW Hub: KHE Crisman Coaster
Spokes: Salt
Hubguards: eclat plastics
Pegs: eclat Venom in 4,5“
Seatpost: Salt Pivotal
Seat: Demolition Paradise Pivotal
Crank: Odyssey Thunderbolt 165mm
Bearings: Shadow Stacked Mid BB
Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC
Sprocket: Subrosa Speed 25T
Chain: Shadow Interlock Supreme
Brake: -

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

I'm really in love with my current bike setup and I would like to thank kunstform for the amazing support! Also thanks to my parents and everyone else for the motivation and the support in my BMX career!

Yo Markus, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board!




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Ricky Felchner - Bike Check 2017



Ricky Felchner has been riding BMX for his half life and prefers big ramps!

Yo Ricky, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I'm from the beautiful Zeulenroda in Thüringen, GER and I've been riding BMX for 15 years now!

What is your favorite BMX video?

At up this time when the Etnies Chapters DVD has dropped, everything was clear!

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

I'm riding a absolute park machine, since I've tried to build my bike more stable, I have saved weight on other corners, various titanium parts have made this possible! Handlebars must be slightly forward, as well as a brake and metal pedals are a must!

Frame: Total Sandstorm 20.75
Fork: Odyssey R32
Bars: Total Sandstorm
Stem: Fit Bike High Top V2
Headset: Kink Titan Headset
Grips: ODI XXL
Barends: Kink Ideal
Tires: Wethepeople feelin 2.35
Rims: Odyssey Seven K-A
FW Hub: Profile Elite
BW Hub: Profile Elite
Spokes: Vocal Titan
Hubguards: BSD
Pegs: Federal Plastic/Alloy
Seatpost: Odysssey Tripod
Seat: Odyssey Monogram Tripod
Crank: Profile Column Spline-Drive
Bearings: Kink Titan/Keramik 22mm
Pedals: Premium Slim Alloy
Sprocket: United Machinez 28T
Chain: Shadow Interlock Supreme
Brake: Mankind

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Sure! Huge thanks to kunstform for the awesome support and for the great time together! Also thanks to my family and friends for everything and special thanks to my bro @robert.naumann who always motivates me!

Yo Ricky, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board!




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Robin Kachfi - Bike Check 2017



Robin Kachfi showing you his new Bike setup, which includes a lot new products from Radio Bikes.
All products available early 2018! Click Here: Youtube Channel

Yo Robin, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I'm from Mannheim, GER and I've been riding BMX for around 7 years now!

What is your favorite BMX video?

The Etnies Chapters DVD has killed it!

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

Currenty I'm riding my new whip which I got from Radio Bikes & kunstform BMX Shop and it's actually a bit shorter then my last one, like the Frame which has a shorter chainstay (12.7) and also my crank moved a bit shorter (165mm). Apart from that I'm testing a lot of new Radio Bikes products, which are fire!

Frame: Radio Bikes Nemesis - Toptube: 20.75", Chainstay: 12.7", Standover: 9.25"
Fork: Radio Bikes Nemesis - Offset: 28mmm
Bars: Radio Bikes Prototype - 9"
Stem: Radio Bikes - sandblasted purple
Headset: Rant Headset
Grips: Eclat Pulsar
Barends: Odyssey Parends
Tires: Radio Bikes GRIPLITE - folding tires in 2.45" and 2.35"
Rims: Eclat Mercury V2
FW Hub: Eclat Tech V2
BW Hub: Eclat Cortex V2
Spokes: Salt
Hubguards: Eclat
Pegs: Eclat Venom 4.5
Seatpost: Autum Bikes Tripod
Seat: Wethepeople Team V3 Tripod
Crank: Radio Bikes Destro - 22mm Axle in 165mm which come with a mid bb
Bearings: Radio Bikes - 22mm
Pedals: Eclat Slash
Sprocket: Radio Bikes Leon Hoppe "47" Guard Sprocket - in sandblasted purple
Chain: Shadow Interlock Supreme
Brake: Vans

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Sure! Huge thanks to kunstform and Radio Bikes for the new bike und THANKS to my family and friends for always motivating and supporting me! THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES!

Yo Robin, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board!




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John Krämer - Bike Check 2017



John Krämer isn't just a passionate flatland rider, he's also a long-time employee at kunstform BMX Shop and shows you today his new bike check!


Yo Johnny, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

Yo, I'm from Eberswalde which is next to Berlin and I've been riding BMX for 15 years now

What is your favorite BMX video?

My favorite video...? Mhhh, ther're 100 new ones everyday hahaha
I think my favorite video is "Martti Kuoppa Moments"

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

At the moment I'm riding the wethepeople "Envy" 2016 BMX complete bike. I really love it! It's for sure the best BMX I've ever ridden. I want to push my street skills and this is the reason for this bike but of course I can ride flatland with this bike, as well! I just changed the pegs, the tires, the brake, hubguards and I've also changed the chain to LHD.

Frame: WTP "Envy" 100% Sanko 4130 CrMo, integrated seatcclamp, changeable brake mounts, Mid BB
(TT): 20.6", 21"
(CS): 13.55"
(HA): 75.5°
(SA): 70.5°
(BB): 11.75"
(SO): 9.12"
Fork: WTP "Envy", 100% 4130 Sanko CrMo, heat treated, Aluminium Topbolt, 28mm Offset
Bars: WTP "Envy", 100% 4130 Sanko CrMo, 2-pcs.,
Height: 9.17"
width: 29.25"
Backsweep: 11"
Upsweep: 2°
Stem: WTP "Hydra", Toploader, 50mm offset
Headset: Salt "Echo" integrated headset, Sealed Bearing
Grips: Eclat "Filter"
Barends: Eclat
Tires: KHE "Mac 2 Park" folding tires, 20" x 2.2" & 20“ x 2.3“
Rims: Eclat "Bondi V2", welded, 36H
FW Hub: Eclat "Cortex", Sealed Bearing, 14mm Female CrMo axle with 10mm (3/8") CrMo Bolts, 36H
BW Hub: Eclat "Cortex", Freecoaster, LHD, Sealed Bearing, 14mm CrMo Male axle, 36H
Driver: 9T
Spokes: no name
Hubguards: -
Pegs: 2 x  Heresy BMX "108" Pegs
Seatpost: WTP "3D", Pivotal, 200mm
Seat: Eclat "OZ V2", Pivotal, fat
Crank: Eclat "Aeon", RHD/LHD, 4130 CrMo, 2.5 tlg., 48 Spline, 170mm
Bearings: Eclat "CNC", Mid BB, Sealed Bearing
Pedals: Eclat "Churchill", plastic with changeable pins
Sprocket: Eclat "Vent", 26T
Chain: Salt Plus "Warlock", Halflink
Brake: Eclat

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

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Yo Johnny, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board!




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Fabio Etzel - Bike Check 2017



Fabio Etzel is a real "rail shredder", who's grinding every rail no matter how high or long they are.


Yo Fabio, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I'm from Backnang near Stuttgart and I got my first BMX bike about 5 years ago

What is your favorite BMX video?

Actually I like every BMX street video but at the moment I'm prefering Simone Barraco's DIG 2017 Video

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

I'm riding a simple street setup. This means I haven't any colours and not many stickers on my bike. The reason is I prefer simple and clean colourways on my bike

Frame: Cult "Ricany SOS" 2017, 20,75”
Fork: Odyssey BMX "R25"
Bars: Subrosa Bikes "Noster"
Stem: Odyssey BMX "Raft"
Headset: Sunday Bikes "Internal SB"
Grips: Eclat "Pulsar"
Barends: Eclat
Tires: BSD "Donnastreet"
Rims: Odyssey "Hazard Lite"
FW Hub: The Shadow Conspiracy "Raptor"
BW Hub: The Shadow Conspiracy "Optimized"
Spokes: Salt
Hubguards: The Shadow Conspiracy "Raptor V2" Front Hubguard, HR: eclat "Gong V2" Rear Hubguard - Kunststoff / CrMo und eclat "Viper" Rear Hubguard
Pegs: Stress
Seatpost: The Shadow Conspiracy Tripod
Seat: Flybikes "Devon" Tripod
Crank: Odyssey "Thunderbolt"
Bearings: The Shadow Conspiracy "Stacked Mid BB"
Pedals: Merritt BMX "P1"
Sprocket: Subrosa Bikes "Magnum Bash 25T"
Chain: The Shadow Conspiracy "Interlock Supreme" Halflink
Brake: Vans

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Thanks to kunstform BMX Shop for the support!

Yo Fabio, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board!




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Arthur Biedermann - Bike Check 2018



Arthur Biedermann loves to travel and when he's on his bike he prefers trails or the streets of Stuttgart


Yo Arthur, where do you come from and how long have you been riding?

I'm from "aus Weil der Stadt", which is in the near of Stuttgart, GER. I got my first BMX around 9 years ago and before I was riding BMX I rode 3 or 4 years MTB. MTB was in our area very popular but when my MTB was stolen (RIP), I started riding BMX.

What is your favorite BMX video?

Cult Talk is Cheap - DAK Part and No Bicycles - Ty Morrow Part

What bike setup do you have and what can you tell about it?

I'm riding a street setup, which is (for me) an allround machine. The colorway is actually very simple...I like it!

Frame: Flybikes "Geo" BMX Rahmen - 21” TT
Fork: 1 x Federal Bikes "22" BMX Gabel
Bars: Division "Aesthetic Chrom" Lenker
Stem: Odyssey BMX "Raft" Topload
Headset: Sunday Bikes "Internal SB"
Grips: Cult "Faith"
Barends: Odyssey Parend
Tires: Animal "GLH"
Rims: Eclat "Trippin XL"
FW Hub: Eclat "Cortex"
BW Hub: Eclat "Cortex" Freecoaster
Spokes: Eclat "PG" Speichen
Hubguards: VR: Eclat "Cortex" Front Hubguard, HR: eclat "Gong V2" Rear Hubguard - Kunststoff / CrMo und eclat "Viper" Rear Hubguard
Pegs: Eclat "Venom" 4.5" lang
Seatpost: Flybikes Tripod
Seat: Eclat "Bios" Tripod, braun
Crank: Subrosa "Big Bitchin" schwarz
Bearings: Odyssey "Mid BB"
Pedals: Eclat "Contra"
Sprocket: Merrit "Pentaguard 25T" Kettenblatt
Chain: The Shadow Conspiracy "Interlock Supreme" Halflink
Brake: Vans

Anything else to talk about? Take your chance!

Thanks to kunstform BMX Shop for the support!

Yo Arthur, thank you for your answers! We are glad to have you on board!




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freedombmx - kunstform BMX Shop Check



freedombmx - kunstform BMX Shop Check
The freedombmx BMX Magazine visited us at the BMX Shop in Stuttgart. Daniel Fuhrmann takes them on a little tour of the sales room, the workshop, the office and the storerooms.

If you want to visit us in Stuttgart, to get up on new parts, to repair your bike or just to hang out and drive the little streeto obstacles in our Stock Room, then you will find us in the Rotebühlstraße 63 in Stuttgart, directly at the S-Bahn station "Feuersee".

We would like to take this opportunity to thank freedombmx again for the visit and the opportunity. Check out the latest BMX Scene News on www.freedombmx.com .

We hope you enjoy the tour.




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Kevin Nikulski - Freedombmx Bikecheck 2018



Kevin Nikulski - Freedombmx Bikecheck 2018


Our Bro Kevin Nikulski was voted as germanys best BMX Flatlander by the BMX-Community for the third time in a row, but unfortunately Kevin couldn't come to Munich for the awards, because the release party for his new signature frame took place in Berlin on the same day. The freedombmx BMX Magazine has asked Kevin for some details on his new Bike, which you can check out right here!

Check freedom BMX Magazine for daily BMX News www.freedombmx.de.



All the best, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!




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Robin Kachfi - Bike Check 2018






Our bro Robin Kachfi refreshed his Bike with some new Radio Bikes parts. Watch his Bike Build + Bike Check video now on his Youtube Channel.

Enjoy the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!



Video: Robin Kachfi



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Artur Meister - Bike Check 2018



Our bro Artur Meister is riding from now for Kink Bikes via Traffic Distribution. Congrats for that! Check his Bike Check inclusive interview now on Freedombmx
Click here for the full interview.

All the best, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!



Interview: Freedombmx

Photos: David Schaller




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Felix Prangenberg - Freedombmx Bike Check 2018



Felix Prangenberg just built up a new WeThePeople Pathfinder setup. This time with a new colorway, which will be available in a few months. By the way, Felix got a couple of other prototypes on his current Bike, which you can check out in his latest Bike Check below.

Click here for the Bike Check.

All the best, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!



Interview: Freedombmx

Fotos: Merlin Czarnulla

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Mika Köhler bike check



Mika Köhler, our bro and part of the younger generation of our BMX Team got himself a new BMX at the beginning of the year. Since Mika is growing up, the change from a 18 Inch BMX to 20 Inches was about to come up. You probably know that, too. You treat yourself with a few new parts and suddenly your BMX feels completely differently. A change from 18 Inch to 20 Inch certainly feels even more blatant. We wanted to know more from Mika, but read for yourself! The parts list for Mika's new BMX can be found below, at the end of the article all products (if available) are also linked directly.

Hi Mika! Nice new ride! What is your first impression?

I'm super happy with it. Together with my dad and the support from Wendel, we really put together a clean streetmachine tailored to my needs. The frame has a very short 20.25" top tube and is very agile with the 12.7" short chainstay and great for me to handle. I'm in live with the color, too!

In contrast to my previous bikes, I consciously decided to make a few changes. I now have a 2-piece handlebar, frontload stem, changed the driver side and a slimseat. All new world! I also took over one part of the old bike. The Pathfinder sprocket from Pberg was almost new and far too good to hang on the wall.

So all in all, my 20 inch dream is 100% fulfilled!

That sounds great! And how did you feel about the change from 18 Inch to 20 Inch? Could you hardly wait or were you rather skeptical?

Yes, I definitely had mixed feelings. I was a little nervous about whether I would be able to handle the big bike, because BMX riding is all about having fun for me. And the fun level on my beloved 18 Inch BMX was difficult to top. On the other hand, I had the feeling recently, that it was time to step it up and I didn’t regret it. After the first bunny hop at kunstform Stuttgart, I was relaxed and my 18 Incher got a place of honor on my wall.

What do you like best about the 20" and where do you have to get along?

So apart from riding, I now have a lot more options when choosing parts than in the 18 Inch range. I had to search a little longer now and then to e.g. get suitable spokes or cranks and often had to make compromises. But thanks to you guys, we always conjured up something suitable.

Up to now (weather permitting) I've only jibed on the bike itself within my hood. What I have clearly noticed is that I can ride a lot faster. I can get on the curbs and rails more easily with the bigger wheels, and I can grind a little higher.

With footplants, on the other hand, I have some problems with the rear wheel getting off the ground properly. But it's OK. The rest are little things, e.g. as I'm doing one or the other trick over the wheel. But I am confident that I can get used to it relatively quickly.

Now of course I'm looking forward to the warm and dry months to get a better feeling for the 20 Inch game!

Mika's 20" Custom BMX
FrameFiend BMX "Varanyak"
ForkSubrosa Bikes "OM"
HandlebarsThe Shadow Conspiracy "Vultus Featherweight"
Stemwethepeople "Logic" Frontload
Gripseclat "Shogun"
BarendsThe Shadow Conspiracy "Deadbolt"
HeadsetOdyssey BMX "Pro Internal"
Crankwethepeople "Logic"
Bottom Bracketwethepeople "Logic"
Pedalseclat "Slash Nylon"
Sprocketwethepeople "Pathfinder Guard" - 25T
ChainThe Shadow Conspiracy "Interlock V2" Halflink
Front TireThe Shadow Conspiracy "Serpent Featherweight"
Front TubeHartje
Front RimG-Sport BMX "Birdcage"
Front Hubeclat "Seismic"
Spokes FrontThe Shadow Conspiracy "Featherweight Double Butted"
Rear TireThe Shadow Conspiracy "Serpent Featherweight"
Rear TubeHartje
Rear RimG-Sport BMX "Birdcage"
Rear Hubeclat "Cortex" 2018 Freecoaster
Spokes BackPrimo "Forged" Speichen
Hubguard Driver Sideeclat "Gong V2"
Hubguard Non Driver Sideeclat "Gong V2"
Pegs
Saddlewethepeople "Team Slim" 2019 Pivotal
SeatpostThe Shadow Conspiracy Pivotal - 135mm


Nice, let's hope the weather gets better soon! Do you have some last words for us?

Yes gladly! So I've been doing BMX for over 6 years now and I always had a lot of fun. It was clearly because of the good times and the cool people (greetings to everyone!) that make up BMX life, and secondly because I always had a bike under my butt that just went through everything and fit perfectly. That's exactly why I would like to thank the kunstform bmx shop, especially Fuhre and Wendel (who are simply the best) and my parents (who are also the best)! #love

Big greetings go to all team riders, my homies, all readers of the bike check and many thanks to you too Seppl for the interview ... Ride on!

Thank you very much & Ride on Mika !!!




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Felix Prangeberg - wethepeople Bikecheck Video & Giveaway





Unfortunately Felix Prangenberg broke his hand recently and currently has to take a break from riding. Reason enough for Felix to use the BMX-free time to put together a new BMX from his Wethepeople Signature parts and Eclat products. Felix then explains the details and the purpose of each individual part. We have listed - if available - all products from the video including alternatives below.

Felix will soon be giving away his old BMX. All you have to do is follow Felix 'Instagram or wethepeople's Instagram and keep your eyes open. We wish Felix a speedy recovery at this point and hope that he can ride again in autumn.

Have fun with the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

Video: wethepeople

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Shopcheck: kunstform BMX Shop Berlin





What could be better than buying BMX bikes or parts in a real BMX Shop? Already since 2003, Berlin's finest Thommy Ebeling - together with Piet Savelsberg - has been supplying the scene in the Berlin / Brandenburg area with the finest BMX stuff. Reason enough for the guys from freedombmx to pay a visit to Thommy & Piet in our shop in Berlin. In the video, Thommy guides you through his baby, the kunstform BMX Shop Berlin, in the official shop check with freedombmx. We look forward to your visit in one of our shops in Berlin or Stuttgart!

Have fun with the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

Video: freedombmx

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Felix Prangeberg - Bikecheck 2021





Between winning X-Games and filming a new video part in California, our bro Felix Prangenberg found the time to film a video bike check of his current setup. A click on the video will tell you what the freshly made X-Games Gold Medalist is rocking with.

Have fun with the video, your kunstform BMX Shop Team!

Video: Our BMX

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Coco Gauff's WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Coco Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back, so it should not be a surprise that she took to social media to type out a message after wrapping up 2024 by winning the WTA Finals and the $4.8 million check that came with it.




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New age of tyranny: American system of checks and balances has failed

When one party dominates all three branches of government -- the executive, the legislative, and the judicial -- there is even more reason to worry.





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Checklist for Business Owners

For many business owners, it is estimated that as much as 80 to 90 percent of their net worth is tied up in the value of their company.




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Pressure to check work email after hours can be bad for your health, personal relationships: study

Briarcliff Manor, NY — You’re at home with family in the evening when you receive an email notification. It’s from your boss. Do you respond? A new study finds that pressure to check work email from home can negatively affect your health, your relationship with your significant other, and his or her health.




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Telework office safety checklist

Telework!VA, part of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, publishes a telework office safety checklist to assess work-at-home employees' work areas.




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CDC publishes MERS control checklists for health care workers

Atlanta – To help protect health care providers and facilities from the dangers of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed checklists for infection control actions.




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5-minute safety checkup

In honor of National Safety Month in June, the National Safety Council has created a five-question survey designed to pinpoint the most frequent safety risks for an individual based on his or her age, gender, occupation and state.




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Washington L&I releases industry-specific checklists for assessing MSD risk

Olympia, WA – The Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention Program at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has released six industry-specific checklists and summary reports aimed at helping employers identify risk factors that may contribute to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.




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Check workplace foot safety off your list

A new foot safety hazards checklist from Red Wing covers specific sources of foot injuries – with some more obvious than others. From slippery floors and automatic closing doors to uneven surfaces and puncture hazards, the list takes a proactive approach to avoiding foot-related injuries and keeping your business running safely.




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Stay Safe This Summer: Heat Illness Prevention Checklist

Download this checklist to get practical ways to plan for and prevent heat-related illnesses.




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Environment, Health and Safety Compliance Checklist

The Environment, Health and Safety Compliance Checklist itemizes some of the documents, training and procedures that are required by many state and federal agencies, including hazard communication, emergency response, and environmental documentation.




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Training Checklist

Is your training program encouraging a strong safety culture? Establishing a thoughtful training strategy helps your organization reduce costs, generate revenue and mitigate risks.




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Stay Safe this Summer: Heat Illness Prevention Checklist

Heat-related illnesses such as heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are a very real threat for workers during the summer months.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ sets sights on CMV lighting, HOS

Greenbelt, MD — Inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires and other components on commercial trucks and buses May 4-6 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 34th annual International Roadcheck.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ uncovers out-of-service vehicle, driver violations

Greenbelt, MD — From May 4 to 6, inspectors across North America checked braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle equipment during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 34th annual International Roadcheck.




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‘Filtering Out Confusion’: NIOSH answers FAQs on respirator user seal checks

Washington — Seal checks should be conducted every time respiratory protection is used on the job, and employers and workers should ensure the equipment is worn properly so an adequate seal is achieved, NIOSH states in a recently published list of frequently asked questions about user seal checks.




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USDA check of safety data used for pork-processing line speed rule inadequate, OIG concludes

Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture “did not take adequate steps to determine whether the worker safety data it used … were reliable” when proposing a controversial rule that removes line speeds in pork-processing plants and transfers certain inspection responsibilities to plant workers, the USDA Office of Inspector General concludes in a report released June 25.




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COVID-19 pandemic: OSHA, FDA create safety and health checklist for food manufacturers

Washington — OSHA and the Food and Drug Administration have teamed up to develop a checklist intended to help food manufacturers protect worker health and practice food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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All About You: Three ways to help keep emotions in check

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Fit checking hearing protection

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Check-in station

Allow for physical distancing and minimize face-to-face interaction in lobbies and entryways with check-in kiosk technology.




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Visual safety checklist solution

The visibility of this patented safety checklist solution means busy supervisors can see at a glance if a forklift operator has completed a pre-shift inspection.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ to focus on truck and bus wheel ends

Greenbelt, MD — Inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle components May 17-19 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual International Roadcheck.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ identifies out-of-service violations for vehicles, drivers

Greenbelt, MD — From May 17 to 19, inspectors across North America checked braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle equipment during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 35th annual International Roadcheck.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ set for May 16-18

Greenbelt, MD — Inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires, and other commercial truck and bus components May 16-18 during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 36th annual International Roadcheck.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ spotlights out-of-service vehicle and driver violations

Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 36th annual International Roadcheck are in.




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Annual truck and bus ‘Roadcheck’ set for May 14-16

Greenbelt, MD — Inspectors across North America will examine braking systems, lights, tires, and other commercial truck and bus equipment during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 37th annual International Roadcheck.




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Check self-retracting lifelines in cold or wet conditions

Designed for working at height, self-retracting lifelines “extend and retract automatically, which keeps the lifeline in consistent tension while allowing the wearer to move around within a work area,” says the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.




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MSHA releases winter safety checklist for mine workers and operators

Arlington, VA — As winter approaches, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has released best practices aimed at reducing hazards related to cold weather.




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Are remote workers burned out? Check their emoji use, researchers say

Ann Arbor, MI — Employers with remote workforces can look at workers’ use of positive or negative emoji – those small images or icons featured in text communications and email – to help gauge if employees are experiencing stress or burnout, researchers at the University of Michigan say.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ identifies vehicle and driver violations

Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 37th annual International Roadcheck are in.




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AAK Partners with Checkerspot to Develop New Sustainable Algae Oil

Consumers and global brands continue to push for new plant-based options. The crux of the challenge is to develop new fats and oils that meet three criteria: they can be produced at scale, provide unique consumer experience, and are less vulnerable to climate change.