Important NFPA Standards for Dust Collection Systems
Knowing the right NFPA standards for combustible dust applications will keep workers and facilities safe and in compliance. Download
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MERV Ratings and Industrial Dust Collector Filtration
There is often a lot of confusion around selecting the optimal cartridge filters for dust collectors. MERC ratings aren’t as important with dust collector filters. The ASHRAE Standard 199 is best to evaluate their performance. This eBook explains MERV, Standard 199 and other factors used […]
Mitigating Combustible Dust Hazards Associated with Dust Collectors
Dust collection systems have a high risk of explosions, which is why they are addressed by OSHA’s National Emphasis Program for combustible dust. This white paper reviews the OSHA National Emphasis Program for combustible dust, the NFPA standards that address how to prevent or limit […]
Update to the NFPA 70E Standard – 2021 Edition
The Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®Clarifies Provisions for Absence of Voltage Testers. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a trade association that develops and maintains various standards and codes designed to prevent injury and economic loss caused by fire and electrical related […]
Ethylene Oxide: The Next Regulatory Battleground
Proposed controls for emissions of carcinogen widely used in manufacturing are said to be too weak. The carcinogen Ethylene Oxide (EO), used extensively in manufacturing, is facing state government actions, and it is believed that the Biden administration will initiate new federal enforcement action. Dozens […]
Webinar: A Data-Driven Approach to Creating a Culture of Safety
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM Eastern Time Duration: 60 minutes As with any modern approach to process improvement, safety inspections and risk assessments require the right data to ensure that you’re focusing on the right issues, getting things done efficiently, and wringing […]
OSHA’s Top 10 Violations of 2020
This annual list often features the same categories from year to year – and 2020 was no different. However, only four of the 10 categories held the same positions as 2019, with the rest switching positions. See which categories maintained their positions from 2019 to […]
DOL Creates New Whistleblower Protocols
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will now be responsible for overseeing worker retaliation complaints that are filed under the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (CAARA) and the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). Download
NFPA 652 Countdown: Crucial Elements to Include in your Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis
The NFPA 652 deadline to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) was September of 2020, and dust collection systems are one of the most critical elements to be included in a dust hazard analysis because they are a leading cause of combustible dust incidents. This […]
OSHA Changes Rules Regarding Worker Medical Records
One main amendment to the rule transfers approval of written medical access orders (MAOs) from the Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health to the OSHA Medical Records Officer (MRO). The MRO is responsible for determining the transfer and public disclosure of personally-identifiable employee medical […]
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