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...
On May 26th, 2011, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a release seeking public comment on preventive control measures for food facilities through a public docket opened as part of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law by...
A member of the Combustible Dust Policy Institute Group on LinkedIn, recently shared this historical New York Times combustible dust article from 1878! (The Minneapolis Disaster, 1878 Combustible Dust Explosion Kills 17) The century-old article demonstrates that...
On July 15, 2011 the EPA finally released a PREPUBLICATION VERSION of the final rule. The 113 pagedocument touched on many points that contractors have been waiting on. Fortunately, Mark Paskell of The Contractor Coaching Partnership, created a great summary of the...
Thanks to John Astad from the Combustible Dust Policy Institute for sharing the below article with us. It originally appeared on MagnaLight.com, a manufacturer of various industrial lighting solutions. There may not be a direct relation to industrial vacuum cleaners,...
Have you heard?! No, we’re not going to break into that annoying (but oh-so-funny) song that often appears on Family Guy episodes (google it if you don’t know what I’m talking about). Have you heard what Nilfisk customers are saying about us? Things...
This morning, the final space shuttle launch lifted off from Cape Canaveral Florida. It is the end of an era and the space shuttle program as we know it today. In yesterday’s USA Today, they featured an article titled “Unsung Heroes Kept Shuttle...
When it comes to combustible dust housekeeping, choosing the right cleaning equipment can be a difficult decision. There are many options to choose from & the purchase of a properly-equipped industrial vacuum cleaner that can safely minimize dust accumulations...
It’s always exciting when our website www.NewNilfiskVacuums.com goes live with a brand new product. The site is now updated with information and a demo video of our brand new Nilfisk CFM T-Series Vacuum Cleaner. Be sure to check it out–and turn up the...
A recent issue of Canadian Occupational Safety magazine contained a pull out safety poster of Machine Safety dos and don’ts. It contained some great tips and we thought it was worth sharing here. DO train all machine operators on proper machine operation and...
The new Nilfisk CFM T Series is finally here! These three-phase, continuous duty vacuum cleaners meet the industrial demands of today’s manufacturing facilities, who realize the importance of implementing a solid housekeeping plan to keep workers safe and...
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.