Last month, OSHA established a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) to reduce occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry, maritime, and construction. The agency will use a combination of inspection targeting, outreach to employers,...
It's that time of year again! If you’re a professional in the manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems industries, MODEX is the place to be. This year’s show takes place in Atlanta, GA from March 9 to 12. Looking for the best cleaning...
Late last year, OSHA announced that it would move toward using leading indicators to assess workplace safety programs. This article reviews what leading indicators are, how they can benefit corporate safety programs, and where you can find more information about how...
Last month, OSHA released its new Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. This is the first time the guidelines have been updated since their issue in 1989. This article provides a brief overview of the new recommendations and what they mean for...
The Nilfisk VHS110, single-phase industrial vacuum cleaner, is NRTL-certified for Class II, Division 2 classified (hazardous) locations. This helps facilities ensure compliance with NFPA 652 housekeeping recommendations for the safe collection of combustible dust....
Exposure to active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) presents health and safety risks for pharma company employees. Drugs are, after all, substances designed to have a specific effect on the human body. In recent years, as pharma companies tackle difficult diseases...
Nilfisk’s latest addition, ATTIX 33 & 44 models, feature a complete re-engineered design keeping professionals in mind. These models deliver higher performance, increased productivity and lower maintenance costs. Click below for an overview of the NEW ATTIX...
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear today is the idea that if your facility isn’t a hazardous or classified environment, you don’t need an NFPA-compliant vacuum cleaner. In fact, we hear this so often, we made a Myth Busters video about it! The truth is that if...
As anyone in the pharma industry can attest, since about 2000, the number of FDA inspections has increased. The agency has more inspectors on the street and is issuing more warning letters. Between 2007 and 2013 alone, the number of FDA warning letters skyrocketed...
Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums will present new wet/dry collection vacuums at the STAFDA Annual Conference and Trade Show, November 6-11 (Booth #1127). Nilfisk ATTIX 33 and 44 models feature a redesigned filter cleaning system with upgraded suction units for cleaning and...
The sticker price for an industrial vacuum cleaner is considerably higher than the sticker price of a mop or a broom. That’s a pretty obvious statement — while the vacuum may cost a couple thousand dollars, you can pick up a mop or a broom for a couple hundred,...
Understanding the first steps when dealing combustible dust is essential to properly adhering to NFPA 652. View the video here, to understand The First Steps to Comply with NFPA 652. _____________________ NFPA 652 serves as the unifying standard for managing...
Do you feel like there are so many new compliance regulations that you don’t even know where to start? The compliance landscape for the food industry is already complex. And between FSMA (rolling out now), NFPA 652 (finalized September 2015, compliance dates starting...
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.