Offbeat Infographics

While much of the world is living in one of the most peaceful periods in history, new conflicts such as Russia invading neighboring Ukraine provides us a stark of the importance of military personnel. Between ongoing armed conflicts to building of defenses preemptively, many countries around the globe have amassed significant militaries to date.

According to the National Electrical Code (NEC), the areas “where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitable fibers or flyings.” are defined as hazardous locations. The following infographic summarizes and describes the various hazardous (classified) locations.

Protect your eyes and enjoy comfortable views with the latest prescription safety eyewear. If you need to pick up a pair of safety glasses for work, or you’re planning to take on a project that involves flying debris, find out how to buy the best pair of safety glasses to fit your needs. Here is a visual guide to buying prescription safety glasses.

As plastic packaging slowly starts to phase out of the global market, either due to government regulations at the local or international level or just public disinterest, more and more businesses are rediscovering the benefits of using paper bags, from your local coffee shop to international retail brands. This infographic provides basic knowledge of paper bags, including common types of paper bags, sizes, and functions.

Thermal paper is a special type of paper produced with a special coating that helps with inkless printing. This is a type of special paper that changes color when exposed to heat without the use of traditional ink. By applying heat to the coating, a clear image can be created on the paper without the need for ribbon ink. This infographic from Panda Paper Roll will introduce everything about thermal paper.

Here is a visualization from Seattle Yachts that details various types of sailing knots and how to tie them. Knot tying is an important skill that can help secure food, shelter and more. This visual guide takes you step by step through 16 of the most common nautical knots you will see.