When Should I Change My Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Filter?
We’re often asked the question, “How do I know its time to change my vacuum cleaner filter?” Fortunately, Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Cleaners require very little maintenance and upkeep. If you use the vacuum properly and change the filters regularly,...OSHA Proposes to Revoke Provisions of the Beryllium Rule for Construction, Shipyard Workers
OSHA today issued a proposed rule to revoke certain provisions of its new beryllium rule for the construction and shipyard industries. The rule went into effect in May, following two delays. There are three beryllium standards — one for general industry, one for...Are You Overlooking the Dust Explosion Risks in Your Pharmaceutical Plant?
You follow a strict cleaning regimen to keep your cleanrooms up to ISO standards. You have procedures in place to mitigate the hazards associated with flammable solvents. And you labor tirelessly to prevent cross-contamination to keep your products pure and your...The Roles of Housekeeping and Vacuum Filtration in Meeting ISO Cleanroom Standards
Did you know that a person walking in a cleanroom at a rate of 2 mph (not exactly a brisk pace) can produce 5 million particles 0.3 microns or larger per minute? Even just standing motionless produces 100,000 particles/minute. And every one of those particles is a...Q&A: Combustible Dust Safety and Compliance
Last month, we hosted a free webinar on combustible dust safety and compliance. The goal was to clear up some common misconceptions and give health and safety professionals the tools they need to understand and protect against this hazard. If you missed the live...Combustible Dust Webinar Recording Now Available
An estimated 30,000 U.S. facilities are at risk for a combustible dust fire and/or explosion according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We recently hosted a webinar to help companies understand and mitigate their combustible dust risks. If...Nilfisk Launches New Continuous Duty Line of NRTL-Certified Class II, Division 2 Vacuums for the Safe Collection of Combustible Dust
Nilfisk announces the launch of two new lines of NRTL-certified continuous duty industrial vacuums for Class II, Division 2 and non-classified environments. All vacuums feature ETL-certification and are designed to meet NFPA 652 housekeeping recommendations for the...How an Industrial Vacuum Helps You Keep Your Facility Allergen-Free and Gluten-Free
Listeria may get all the press, but did you know that almost half of all food recalls are the result of undeclared allergens? Food allergies necessitate emergency medical care for 200,000 people every year, and they’re responsible for about 150 deaths. Allergies are...Housekeeping and OSHA’s 3 Lines of Defense Against Workplace Hazards
If you’re in the health and safety field, you have undoubtedly seen the figure below illustrating OSHA’s three lines of defense against workplace hazards. Source: OSHA In this article, we’ll review the three lines of defense — engineering controls,...Q&A: Silica Dust Compliance for the Construction Industry
We recently hosted a free webinar on silica dust to help construction industry professionals understand the requirements and provisions of OSHA’s new rule. The event generated a lot of great discussion about how to identify and mitigate silica dust hazards in...About Nilfisk
Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums play a critical role in thousands of manufacturing facilities and industrial processes across North America. Supported by a direct sales force and an extensive dealer network, Nilfisk helps customers solve a variety of cleaning challenges.
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