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4 ways to protect your industrial dust collector from explosions

Under pressure
Brian Richardson
February 9, 2021
An explosion in an unprotected dust collector produces a high-pressure wave that can fragment the housing and send heat, flames and dangerous projectiles into the workplace. Obviously, this is extremely dangerous for workers, equipment and structures.
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Casella Basewell

Construction contractor Basewell tackles dust hazards

November 6, 2020

Establishing any construction project is a careful balancing act between many legal, financial and social responsibilities. Firms not only have a responsibility to shareholders and business partners, but to their workers, the local authority and site neighbors in the wider community as well.


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Dust hazard analysis deadline approaches

How to reduce dust exposure for construction workers

Holly welles
Holly Welles
October 12, 2020

What makes dust so harmful for construction workers is that it’s a combination of particles from various materials used on project sites. These fine grains could be heavy metals, asbestos, pollen, silica and much more. 


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Frequently-asked questions about controlling dangerous dusts

Brian Richardson
September 28, 2020

Dust particles become airborne during indoor metalworking processes like welding and plasma cutting. They also become airborne during the manufacturing and processing of food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and other dry products.


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Identify & mitigate combustible dust dangers

Identify & mitigate combustible dust dangers

Know the warning signs
Brian Richardson
March 2, 2020

Recognizing dangerous combustible dust situations in manufacturing plants and processing facilities helps you to quickly observe and recognize an unsafe situation in everyday work environments, evaluate whether you and your coworkers are in harm’s way, and decide what steps are necessary to make the area safe. 


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VACUMAX central vac system

Protecting the Plant from Catastrophic Combustible Dust Explosions

Industrial vacuums are the right tool for preventing secondary explosions
January 13, 2020

The issue of dust explosions has been a hot topic since the early 20 century. In a book published by the NFPA in 1922, titled Dust Explosions, the authors, David J. Price and Harold H. Brown, acknowledge the need for a vacuum that can withstand the rigors of an industrial environment.


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NFPA 652 standard on fundamentals of combustible dust
2020 Top Standards: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 652 standard on fundamentals of combustible dust

January 1, 2020

As defined by OSHA, combustible dust is “a solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape or chemical composition, which can present a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations.”


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The LiteSpeed™ HZ Dust Protection Door

The LiteSpeed™ HZ Dust Protection Door by Rite-Hite

January 1, 2017

The LiteSpeed™ HZ is one of only two doors in the industry that is UL listed for hazardous rated environments.


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The HemiPleat® FR Carbon dust collector filter

The HemiPleat® FR Carbon dust collector filter

January 1, 2017

The filters are especially suited to explosive dust applications, helping facilities conform to NFPA and ATEX requirements.


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Kimberly-Clark Professional releases new safety products

October 1, 2015

The Kimberly-Clark Professional KleenGuard A45 Liquid and Particle Protection Surface Prep and Paint Apparel are ideal for use in surface preparation and paint application areas where isocyanate1 and chromate dust protection is mandated.


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