SAFE MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Posted on March 27, 2018
Many bulk material handlers think of combustible dust as a housekeeping item. Once enough of it gathers in one place, they’ll assign personnel to clean it up. What they might often overlook are the combustible dust hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines combustible dusts as “fine particles that present an explosion hazard […]
Posted on March 6, 2018
Dust Control Methods For decades, chemicals have been used as fugitive dust control measures applying a range of processes and materials. The chemicals wet the dust-prone material to induce the adherence and agglomeration of the dust to the bulk of the material. This significantly reduces the dust that can become airborne emissions. Chemical dust control […]
Posted on August 9, 2017
We’ve discussed the perils of airborne dust if it is combustible and caught in conditions that can cause an explosion. Fugitive dust can likewise pose a safety hazard if employees are breathing it because of deficient dust control. Fugitive dust that creates a health risk is categorized as either inhalable dust or respirable dust. Inhalable […]
Posted on July 11, 2017
Airborne dust that escapes during bulk material flow can become a significant safety hazard, mainly if they are combustible. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) defines combustible dust as “fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in the air in certain conditions.” They can result in employee death or injury and destroy […]
Posted on February 9, 2017
Benetech Dust Control and Mitigation Systems: Safety, Savings, Compliance, Performance Fugitive dust can be a pervasive problem when you’re handling different types of material. Just a few threats it poses include: Endangered air quality Breach of environmental regulations Health and safety issues Costs of wasted material Lost production time Premature equipment wear. Benetech understands that […]
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