Combustible Dust Rulemaking has officially begun! This proposed rule is a great document that summarizes the combustible dust issue to daten and calls for public comment. It also makes it very clear that OSHA is aware of many unaware…
OSHA Combustible Dust Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
October 22nd, 2009Nilfisk CFM 08 Industrial Vacuum Series: Puts the “INDUSTRIAL” in industrial vacuum
October 6th, 2009Loaded with features and benefits, the 08 series of industrial vacuums by Nilfisk CFM are the ultimate plant maintenance workhorses, offering power, versatility and a variety of features that enhance both performance and usability.
Ideal for process-integration systems, central systems or for general maintenance, the three-phase 08 series, which includes the 3308, 3508, 3508W, and 3558, gives users the cleaning muscle they need for continuous duty applications, effectively collecting and retaining contaminants such as dust, bacteria, or packaging scraps. Features include: Read the rest of this entry »
Attend the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show on Us!
August 18th, 2009Hi All, We’ll once again be at this year’s CMTS show! Visit us in booth # 26021. Below is an exhibitor ticket for FREE admission. See you there!
Nilfisk CFM Launches Contamination Control Site for Pharma Industry
August 17th, 2009Nilfisk CFM, has launched www.pharmaceuticalvacuum.com, a microsite that specifically addresses the contamination control challenges of the pharmaceutical industry.
From cleanrooms to production, to packaging, the pharmaceutical industry has many different needs and requirements when it comes to combating contamination. Pharmaceuticalvacuum.com addresses these needs with a one-stop site that provides video, application photos, links to government regulations, and pharmaceutical vacuum tutorials.
For more information, visit www.pharmaceuticalvacuum.com.
Nilfisk CFM Launches Contamination Control Micro Site for Food Industry
August 17th, 2009Keeping up with cleaning and maintenance in food processing plants is a never-ending task. Plant operators are constantly battling nuisance dust and debris that settle on floors, walls, overhead pipes, and machinery that if not dealt with can contaminate product and result in costly recalls. In order to help plant managers combat contamination, Nilfisk CFM, the world’s leading industrial vacuum manufacturer, has launched www.foodprocessingvacuum.com, a micro site that specifically addresses the maintenance challenges of food manufacturers. Read the rest of this entry »
www.explosionproof-vacuum.com
August 5th, 2009Even though the industrial sector is now very aware of the risks of combustible dust, we are learning firsthand that manufacturer’s still have ALOTof questions. (”Do I really need an explosion-proof vacuum? Does my machinery meet industry recommendations? Can an EXP still be equipped with a HEPA filter? etc.). While we can’t answer everything, (we’re experts on lots of things, but mostly industrial vacuums!), a new microsite, www.explosionproof-vacuum.com strives to answer combustible dust questions, at least as they relate to maintenance procedures and vacuums. Similar sites for the food and pharmaceutical industries are also available (I told you we’re experts on alot of things)! www.foodprocessingvacuum.com and www.pharmaceuticalvacuum.com. More about those later.
Food Manufacturers: Say goodbye to contamination
July 22nd, 2009Nilfisk CFM in ISSA.com e-newsletter!
July 17th, 2009Is your vacuum explosion-proof? As featured in the July issue of CleanScene, ISSA.com’s e-newsletter
Fourteen employees were killed and 40 injured when finely ground motes of dust ignited and set off a violent blast at a sugar plant near Savannah, GA, in February of 2008. In addition to the fatalities and a tarnished reputation, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined the company more than US$8 million in workplace violations related to combustible dust. Read more here: http://www.issa.com/?m=articles&event=view&id=3153
Combustible Dust Policy Institute
June 22nd, 2009If you’re following the combustible dust issue, you probably already know about John Astad and the Combustible Dust Policy Institute. John developed this organization to call attention to the severity of the combustible dust issue affecting today’s industrial facilities. John’s website provides great up-to-date information, like:
- OSHA’s estimate of 30,000 at risk facilities is way off, since many smaller incidents go unreported…it’s more like 100,000.
- Dust-induced fires are precursors to explosions and need more attention
- Combustible dust task groups forming for upcoming rulemaking
Check it out http://dustexplosions.blogspot.com/