Sal Campos's Blog Posts Tagged 'collection' (11)
Safer by FARR: 7 Practical Strategies for Fighting Shiftwork Fatigue
NIOSH, which has studied shiftwork safety issues for years, suggests these seven practical strategies to improve the safety, health, and productivity of shiftworkers.
1. Keep the schedule regular and predictable. Shiftworkers should know their schedules well ahead of time so that they can plan their sleep and rest periods. Past studies of train accidents show a correlation between irregular schedules and accidents.
2. Keep consecutive…
ContinueAdded by Sal Campos on July 13, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments
Safer by FARR: Footwear for the Occupational Athlete
Wearing the Right Shoes for the Job -
Having the right footwear for the job you do is critical to your safety and the prevention of injuries. Think of yourself as an athlete who needs specialty footwear for your sport. Your tennis shoes may be comfortable, make you run faster and jump higher, but they may not be appropriate for your work environment. Would you play basketball with golf shoes on, use swim fins to run the hundred yard dash, or wear sandals to go skiing?…
ContinueAdded by Sal Campos on July 6, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments
Cartridge Dust Collectors Slash Emissions, Save Water and Energy for Major Mine
Controlling the high levels of dust generated in crushing operations to meet stringent permitting requirements is a difficult challenge for mining engineers. At one U.S. copper mine, the use of a cartridge-style dry dust collection system has reduced emissions to a level of only 0.00037 grains/dry… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on October 11, 2010 at 5:30am — No Comments
Dust Collectors and Sustainability
Are you green conscious? You don't have to compromise when faced with buying dust collection equipment for your factory. Ask about the environmental benefits of the dust collector you're considering. By definition, these systems are designed to stop thousands of different pollutants from entering the workspace air and the outside air. Well-built equipment that lasts will create less waste over time. Some … Continue
Added by Sal Campos on September 20, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments
Upcoming Live Webcast on Dust Control
Here's an educational opportunity if you are faced with buying a dust collector or fume collection equipment for your factory. In this live webcast, on online panel of three experts will look at various issues and developments related to dust and dust collection systems. Cartridge dust collection systems can meet multiple objectives in plants, but choosing the best equipment for a given dust control application involves research and attention to detail. The presentation by… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on August 30, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments
Dust and Fume Collection for Solar Panel Fabrication
For silicon wafer plants, fine fumes from the furnaces and laser cutting process must be extracted to protect workers and machines from the super fine dust that they emit. With the cadmium glass process, much more attention is needed due to the toxic nature of cadmium. Containment features such as Bag-In Bag-Out (BIBO) filter access and dust discharge removal are recommened. Also… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on August 16, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments
Dust and Fume Collection for Welding
Worker safety is critically important in welding applications. A huge priority should be placed on clean air when welding, since welding smoke has been linked to a variety of illnesses. A well designed and maintained dust and fume collection system is needed to prevent respiratory problems and keep facilities in compliance with current air quality requirements. In some cases, a good dust collection and ventilation system can eliminate the need for personal respirators and the… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on August 24, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments
Case Study: Body Parts Processed with Clear Lungs in Dust Booths
Ogihara American Corporation is a manufacturer/supplier of automotive body parts for Mercedes-Benz. The sanding and grinding operations in this plant caused a dust cloud that drifted across the whole plant, settled on the floor (and everything else) and was swept up daily. Without a dedicated dust… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on July 23, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments
FAQ: Which dust collectors are easiest for changing the filters?
Now here's a great question - usually from the maintenance guy, not the purchasing guy. In reference to cartridge filter style dust collectors, you're going to run across several different configurations for opening/closing the access points as well as removing/installing the filters. Let… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on July 10, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment
Hay Exporter Reaches Last Straw with Dust Issues and Worker Discomfort
As an exporter of timothy hay and alfalfa to the Far East, Ward Rugh, Inc. in Ellensburg, WA generated much fugitive dust in their operation as they compacted bales for shipment. Expansion to the operation contributed to the housekeeping challenge and the increased processing of hay, a common allergen, contributed to worker discomfort.Hay dust presents challenges for dust collection similar to many fibrous dust types. It's lightweight and consists of a wide range of strand… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on July 9, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments
Keeping Your Seed Processing Plant Clean and Safe
Industrial dust collectors are used in a variety of agricultural seed processing applications such as corn shellers, seed cleaning, seep preparation, seed coating, seed hybrid development and general facility ventilation. Challenges like "bee's wings" and corn silks must be considered. In some cases, nylon overbags can be installed… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on July 6, 2009 at 5:59pm — 1 Comment
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- Safer by FARR: 7 Practical Strategies for Fighting Shiftwork Fatigue
- Safer by FARR: Footwear for the Occupational Athlete
- Cartridge Dust Collectors Slash Emissions, Save Water and Energy for Major Mine
- Dust Collectors and Sustainability
- Upcoming Live Webcast on Dust Control
- Dust and Fume Collection for Solar Panel Fabrication
- Dust and Fume Collection for Welding
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- Cartridge Dust Collectors Slash Emissions, Save Water and Energy for Major Mine
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