Both explosibility testing and bench testing are needed to determine the right dust collection system for your application.

Understanding gas detection options requires an understanding of the basics of gas monitoring as well as an awareness of the technology currently on the market.

More noise reduction is needed at high sound levels and for long exposure times.

Just a little exposure to hexavalent chromium may exceed the proposed REL. 

OSHA will continue to take strong enforcement actions to address combustible dust hazards.

Here’s an overview of NIOSH-approved particulate respirators and answers some commonly asked questions regarding respiratory protection.

According to OSHA, there have been at least 350 combustible dust explosions in the United States since 1980, resulting in more than 130 fatalities and 800 injuries. In many of these incidents both the employers and the employees were unaware that a hazard even existed or that their workplace was considered a high-risk environment.