Boat Manufacturers Join the Combustible Dust Current
In a recent post, on Boating Industry Insider Jeff Elliott discusses the concerns of fiberglass manufacturers as they brace themselves for OSHA’s stepped up efforts on combustible dust. In an industry with heavy sanding and grinding processes, hazardous...
Don’t Forget Combustible Dust During Fire Prevention Week
Even though NFPA’s fire prevention week (October 3-9) primarily focuses on fire safety in the home, we want to remind you that it doesn’t stop there. Fire prevention and safety is just as important in the workplace. These past couple years we’ve...Lead RRP Deadline is Fast Approaching!
In the words of Glenn Frey…the heat is on. The enforcement deadline for the EPA’s Lead RRP, (extended from April 21), is only 2 days away; however, contractors still have until December 31st to complete an EPA-certified RRP course. If you’re...Beetles Invade! …. Formula? Similac issues voluntary recall.
Last week, I “tweeted” about the Similac formula recall as a result of beetles. Not surprisingly it got a lot of hits, most likely from extremely worried mothers. According to Abbott Laboratories, the recall of more than 5 million pounds of the...We have a new combustible dust brochure!
In response to OSHA’s increased focus on combustible dust, we’ve updated our Hazardous Location brochure, dedicated to industrial vacuum cleaners for combustible dust preventative maintenance. The Industrial Vacuums for Hazardous Locations brochure is a 4-page,...Do you have combustible dust housekeeping questions? Ask your local vacuum salesman (yes they DO still exist!)
As most of you know the term combustible dust is often followed by many question marks (???????) What is combustible dust? Do I have combustible dust? How do I get rid of combustible dust? How do I decrease my risk of a combustible dust fire/explosion? Do I need an...Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite…
Just the mention of bed bugs makes my skin itch; and lately, there have been a lot of mentions. From hotels to planes to movie theaters, bed bugs are great hitchhikers; catching a ride on luggage, purses or clothing, our transient lifestyles have enabled easy travel...Nilfisk CFM Industrial Vacuum Cleaners at IMTS, Booth E-5864
Going to IMTS? Stop by our booth #E5864. Our booth will feature our new S3 vacuum, 118 EXP vacuum, and recently released metalworking vacuum (great for coolants!), the WST 100. Hope to see you...Remember Worker Safety on Labor Day
We hope everyone enjoyed the Labor Day holiday, a symbolic marker to the unofficial end of summer and fashion reminder to pack up those white pants until next season. Most of you probably spent the long weekend grilling with friends or soaking up the last bit of rays...OSHA Issues Stern Warning to Grain Handling Facilities (Combustible Dust)
Following several safety violations in August, OSHA is sternly reminding grain handling facilities to comply with the proper safety and maintenance procedures, outlined in the Grain Handling Facility Standard. At a recent press conference, David Michael, OSHA...Today’s Top Post
Is Your Combustible Dust Risk Greater Than You Think? What You Need to Know About Particle Size
As part of our effort to identify knowledge gaps surrounding combustible dust, we asked several experts what they see as the biggest misconceptions about this hazard. By far the most common answer we heard was that companies don’t understand the hazards present in...
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