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Combustible Dust Fires, NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre-Incident Planning,
Currently combustible dust is not recognized in NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, Chapter 8 as a special hazard. Firefighters must conduct a pre-incident plan at high-hazard occupancies that process and handle combustible dust so as minimize the…
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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…
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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?…
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Third Accident for Metal Powders Plant in Tennessee
Hoeganaes Corp. in Gallatin Tennessee is apparently a dangerous place to work. On Friday of last week five more people were injured, three critically burned, victims of another explosion at the plant. It's the third explosion or flash fire this year. A similar explosion in January killed two people; another explosion in March injured one person.
The plant which manufactures iron powder is now being investigated by the Chemical Safety Board (CSB). A previous investigation found 2" to…
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Combustible Dust Related Fires: Incident Reporting
A major problem in the USA following combustible dust related fires in the manufacturing, non-manufacturing, and utility sectors is that these fires are not being properly reported in the National Fire Incident Reporting System 5.0 (NFIRS). The primary issue in this voluntary reporting system is there are no data elements specifically identifying manufacturing process conditions (equipment) involved in ignition of combustible dust. If…
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What does it cost to own your dust collector filters?
"When it comes to choosing filters for a cartridge dust collector, powder and bulk processors sometimes regard these items as more or less of a commodity. If Filter A and Filter B both offer the same rated efficiency and fill any special requirements – say, for example, the need for fire retardant… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on November 8, 2010 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
Combustible Dust Standard - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Cross-posted from: http://safetyphoenix.blogspot.com/2009/10/combustible-dust-standard-advance.html
From: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=16623…
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From: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=16623…
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Added by Pam Wilkinson on October 20, 2009 at 5:23pm — No Comments
combustible dust cleaning, cleaning combustible dust, osha dust, nfpa dust, vacuuming dust, hazardous dust,
Combustible Dust, (or Explosive Dust), cleaning, is a required preventative good housekeeping and maintenance program, in manufacturing and production facilities. This minimizes safety hazards, potential flash fires, and catastrophic dust explosions, in addition to maintaining Indoor Air Quality. Combustible dust is fine particulate dust, which is generated from products such as wood, metals, grains, agricultural, chemicals, plastics, paper, and carbonaceous products. The manufacturing and… Continue
Added by Jon Barrett on September 29, 2009 at 10:16am — 1 Comment
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
DUST EXPLOSION TESTING REQUIREMENT UNDER NEW OSHA NATIONAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM
Dust explosions are a serious hazard in industries nationwide. They lead to the loss of production, plant/facility destruction and personnel injury or fatality.
In 2005, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board issued a report stating that between 1980 and 2005, at least 281 deadly combustible dust incidents (fires and explosions) occurred in the U.S., killing 119 people and injuring 718 others while extensively damaging or destroying facilities. Congressional hearings… Continue
In 2005, the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board issued a report stating that between 1980 and 2005, at least 281 deadly combustible dust incidents (fires and explosions) occurred in the U.S., killing 119 people and injuring 718 others while extensively damaging or destroying facilities. Congressional hearings… Continue
Added by Ashley Swanson on August 5, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments
Sink Manufacturer's Dust Problems Down the Drain
Sink Factory, Inc. (SFI) is a manufacturer of cast polymer products. In 2004, they started their business in a facility that already had a baghouse dust collector in place. However, the volume of dust generated by the grinding and sanding of thr cast sinks proved to be too great a challenge for the undersized… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on July 30, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments
Safely Applying Dust Collectors to Thermal/Flame Spray Applications
Because of the various types of thermal spray applications and their effects on the operation of dust collectors, it's important to identify your specific thermal spray operation. Each process involves different shaped and sized particles along with varying loads. Additionally, strict safety… Continue
Added by Sal Campos on July 27, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments
Dust Explosivity and Flammability Testing and Consulting
Dust explosions are a serious hazard in industries nationwide. They lead to the loss of production, plant/facility destruction and personnel injury or fatality. According to Ashok Ghose Dastidar Ph.D., MBA, Manager, Dust & Flammability Testing and Consulting Services for Fauske & Associates, LLC, “to meet OSHA compliance companies must know their dust explosion hazard potential and address the risk – or face OSHA citations. FAI offers consulting services to assess companies’ compliance… Continue
Added by Ashley Swanson on July 24, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments
Dust Explosivity and Flammability Testing and Consulting
Dust explosions are a serious hazard in industries nationwide. They lead to the loss of production, plant/facility destruction and personnel injury or fatality. According to Ashok Ghose Dastidar Ph.D., MBA, Manager, Dust & Flammability Testing and Consulting Services for Fauske & Associates, LLC, “to meet OSHA compliance companies must know their dust explosion hazard potential and address the risk – or face OSHA citations. FAI offers consulting services to assess companies’ compliance… Continue
Added by Ashley Swanson on July 24, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments
If your company of firm processes any of these products or materials, there is a potential for a "Combustible Dust" explosion
OSHA Products and Materials Potentially Resulting in a Combustible Duat Explosion
Fauske & Associates, LLC can help assess your company or firms combustible dust hazards. Please visit www.fauske.com for more information.
FAUSKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC IS THE WORLD LEADER IN… Continue
Fauske & Associates, LLC can help assess your company or firms combustible dust hazards. Please visit www.fauske.com for more information.
FAUSKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC IS THE WORLD LEADER IN… Continue
Added by Ashley Swanson on July 23, 2009 at 4:00pm — 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
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Industrial head protection standard (Z89.1) to be revised; consensus viewers needed
The voluntary consensus standard, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protective is scheduled to be revised this year. The standard, recognized by OSHA, includes the…Continue
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