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VAC-U-MAX celebrates 65-year anniversary providing bulk material handling and industrial vacuum cleaning solutions – 1954-2019

May 28, 2019
VAC-U-MAX has reached a proud milestone celebrating 65 years of business providing bulk material handling and industrial vacuum cleaning solutions to industries worldwide. The company has grown from the dreams of its founder Frank Pendleton, who designed the world’s first industrial vacuum cleaner that operated only on compressed-air to service the highly combustible textile mills industry of New Jersey.
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Safeguards for automated operations

Safeguards for automated operations

Physically protect your workers and minimize the “safety zone” footprint.
John Ritter
May 28, 2019

Advances in machining and robotics have increased operational efficiency in virtually all manufacturing sectors. Production and profits would plunge if operations were done by hand alone. History has shown us that the advantages of machines are undeniable.


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Recent OSH enforcement: Carcinogens, saws and unguarded machinery

May 23, 2019
The Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Division issued 14 citations and $270,723 in penalties to Trident Seafood Corporation after two workers were seriously injured by unguarded machinery. Inspectors found that the company failed to provide machine guarding on augers, conveyors, sprocket wheels, and chains.
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product innovations

Rite-Hite introduces the PitMaster™ V Dock Face Sealing System, designed to lower energy costs

Innovative system for vertical leveler applications helps maintain environmental control
May 21, 2019
Rite-Hite has improved the sealing power at the fourth side of the dock with its innovative PitMaster™ V Dock Face Sealing System. The product seals open gaps on the dock face and pit floor in vertical leveler applications, saving energy, improving pit cleanliness, and helping reduce infiltration of weather and contaminants.
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Top products of the week

May 19, 2019
A dust collection system for the food processing industry connected safety for gas detectors were the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.
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rulemaking

OSHA considering changes to lockout/tagout standard

May 17, 2019
OSHA wants to hear from employers about how they’ve been using control circuit-type devices to isolate energy and about evolving technology for robotics. The information request is for a possible update of the agency’s Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard.
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Camfil APC

From Camfil APC: New industrial dust collection system safely contains food processing dusts

May 16, 2019
Because a dusty food processing facility is hazardous to both workers and consumers, Camfil APC has introduced the Gold Series X-Flo (GSX) industrial dust collection system. It handles toxic, nuisance and combustible food dusts including fine, fibrous and heavy dust loads. The GSX system collects airborne dust particles to provide a clean work environment and prevent cross-contamination of food products.
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metal fabrication safety

Metal fabrication shop safety tips

Megan R. Nichols
May 15, 2019

Metal fabrication is an integral part of many different industries, and it can be one of the most dangerous due to the tools and techniques necessary to complete each task. Metal shop injuries are often extreme and can be even fatal in some situations.


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4 safety lessons from a serious forklift accident

Kayla Matthews
Kayla Matthews
May 10, 2019
An employee of a Philadelphia company had his leg amputated after it was run over – twice – by a forklift driven by a fellow employee. That July 2015 incident resulted in lawsuits against several companies and ultimately, in a $9 million settlement. Here are four things you can learn from that incident.
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