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Sal Campos's Blog – September 2010 Archive (2)

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

What are the biggest misconceptions manufacturers have relative to their OSHA responsibilities related to combustible dust?

The biggest misconception among manufacturers is that OSHA is just presenting them with a guideline, not with something they have to do. The fact is, OSHA is beefing up enforcement of safety measures on several fronts, and combustible dust has become one of the top priorities since the agency re-issued its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on this topic in March 2008.



Under the OSHA NEP, manufacturers are required to follow applicable NFPA standards including the… Continue

Added by Sal Campos on September 13, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

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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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