W. Brad Carr, P.E., is president of IES (Integrated Environmental Solutions). IES has developed BarrierAire Technology™ to meet standards requirements. Its line of automatic SonicAire™ fan systems creates a continuous overhead barrier throughout facilities, preventing dust accumulation. A free copy of a white paper on controlling combustible dust is available by contacting Brad Carr at bcarr@iesclean.com or call 336-712-2437.

What’s missing from your combustible dust plan?

Brad Carr P.E.

November 3, 2014

With combustible dust issues, ignorance is not bliss; it is deadly.

Capture or continuous cleaning: It’s best to prevent dust from accumulating

Brad Carr P.E.

August 1, 2014

An engineered approach to combustible dust safety relies on technology to solve the problem of accumulated dust.

Top 5 myths about fugitive dust

Brad Carr P.E.

June 2, 2014

A cloud of confusion surrounds issues of fugitive dust and how to control it. This article debunks five myths, so we can all work smarter, not harder, to keep employees safe from combustible dust explosions and fires.

Calculating the cost: is housekeeping the best way to reduce combustible dust risks?

Brad Carr P.E.

March 4, 2014

There’s no way around it, combustible dust is costly. The highest cost comes when combustible dust is ignored: people die.

Options for a zero-tolerance approach to dust accumulation

Brad Carr P.E.

November 4, 2013

Combustible dust risks are not new. In 2003, there were three catastrophic dust explosions that killed 14 workers.

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ISHN Magazine

2020 January

Among the articles in the January 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we review the most violated OSHA standards, Part 2 of Larry Wilson's 'Rethinking Traditional Safety' column series, insight from safety experts, and much more.

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