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Clearing the Air! We’re holding a special combustible dust event!

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Planning on attending AIHCE at the end of the month in Denver, CO?  If so, we hope you’ll sign up to attend our special event, Clearing the Air: Preventing Combustible Hazards with the Proper Cleaning Equipment. This FREE event event will take place on Monday, May 24th at 2:30pm, across the street at the Hyatt Regency, Denver.  

The event will provide attendees with a basic understanding of combustible dust issues and discuss critical housekeeping tips and recommendations. We’ll answer your questions:

To sign-up, click here: http://ohsonline.com/nilfisk. Limited seats available!

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Combustible Dust Laws in Canada

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Even though we are still waiting on a Combustible Dust rule here in the U.S., industrial facilities are all “governed” under one regulatory safety body, OSHA. Many states also have their own safety agency and have the power to  adopt their own rules and recommendations.

In contrast, our neighbor to the North, Canada,  doesn’t really have a federal safety agency. Instead, each province, or jurisdiction, creates their own rules and regulations…similiar to the power our states have here.  Despite this, Canada often follow’s OSHA recommendations for worker safety, including those outlined in the Combustible Dust NEP.  (Combustible Dust is not just a U.S. problem!)

Here’s how Canadian  jurisdictions’ OHS law addresses the hazards related to combustible dust (taken from OHS Insider): (more…)

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Great Question! DO EPA Lead Rules apply to homeowners?

Monday, April 26th, 2010

From http://www.shawnmccadden.com/rrpedia/bid/38663/Do-EPA-RRP-lead-rules-apply-to-home-owners-who-do-their-own-work

Question:
We are located in a town where a majority of the homes are pre- 1940. How do the new lead rules apply to home owners who do their own work?

Unfortunately, the rules do not apply to home owners doing their own work!  Also, the rule does not apply if the work is being done by volunteers.  The rule only applies if the work is being done for compensation. If volunteers are being supervised by a paid supervisor, the rule does apply.

Homeowners have no responsibilities under the new EPA RRP rules.  They can do their own work as they please, but are “encouraged” to follow lead safe practices.  If home owners are considering doing their own work, contractors can suggest they read Lead Paint Safety: A Field Guide for Painting, Home Maintenance, and Renovation Work.  This booklet published by HUD will make them aware of lead hazards and the risks they will take if they do their own work.  It also includes very thorough instructions, for working lead safe, specific to performing a variety of projects.  This booklet may help many homeowners realize they are getting in over their head and should hire a professional.  The booklet might also be a great resource for contractors trying to collect effective and innovative lead safe work practices. 

For more information on the lead RRP, check out http://www.nilfiskcfm.com/vacuum-applications/EPALeadRRP.aspx

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Check out our New Metalworking Vacuum Cleaner in Action!

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Check out our NEW metalworking vacuum, the WSS 100 and WST 100DV  in action! On display at IMTS, booth #E 5864.!

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Dress up your food vacuum cleaner with accessories!

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Who said accessories are just for spicing up clothes?!  Not us!  

From high-temperature cleaning nozzles, FDA-approved polymer-constructed hoses, overhead cleaning wands, to accessories for floors, equipment, pipes, corners, and other hard-to-clean areas in food processing plants, we have the vacuum cleaner accessory to match any outfit…I mean application.  And our line wouldn’t be complete without our popular color-coded vacuum cleaner nozzles, which allow the  user to easily match the right nozzle with the right application to prevent cross-contamination.  

Chances are, we have the right attachment for whatever you need to clean. If you’re looking to clean the plant floor, we offer tools for bare floors and carpeted floors; dry floors and wet floors; rough surfaces and delicate surfaces. Or, if you need to get into all the nooks and crannies at your plant, we offer specialized tools ranging from crevice nozzles to curved wands for overhead cleaning. It’s truly the largest product offering of its kind for the food processing industry.

And best of all, they never go out of style! For more information, visit www.foodprocessingvacuum.com

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Am I at risk for combustible dust? Assume Yes.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

It seems like every other day there’s an article like this one popping up in my inbox that cries out  “X” Industry at Risk for Combustible Dust!  Well, the unfortunate truth is that dust is everywhere, and with the right conditions so is the potential for a combustible dust event.   Yes, some combustible dusts are more surprising than others (cinnamon isn’t as sweet as we once thought), but the bottom line is, with manufacturing comes dust.  Luckily not all preventative measures need to cost a fortune.  In fact, housekeeping is a HUGE part of the equation.  If you can remove the dust, than you’ve removed a key part of the ComDust pentagon. Just be sure you’re using safe techniques

1. Don’t create dust clouds while sweeping (or using compressed air, which doesn’t  remove the dust anyways).

2. If your dust is “classed” be sure to use non-sparking, antistatic accessories.

3. Make sure your vacuums are approved for use in your classed environment (consult with your AHJ to determine if your environment requires explosion-proof equipment). In many cases, a standard vacuum with antistatic accessories will do the trick, but check with your AHJ first.

4. Don’t forget those hard-to-reach areas, especially tops of machinery, ceiling pipes, lights, etc.

5. If you opt for a contract cleaner, make sure they’re trained and certified to deal with combustible dust; and make sure they have the right equipment! Beware of companies who use shop-style vacuums to collect hazardous materials.  Improper equipment made of plastic and exposed motors, can actually cause the deadly spark.

Want more info on combustible dust preventative maintenance, check out www.explosionproof-vacuum.com

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