Mar 9th 2018
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What Is Combustible Dust?
Combustible dust is a collection of particles that, when combined in a certain manner, present fire danger.
OSHA identifies combustible dust as “a solid mat
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Feb 28th 2018
How To Protect Against The Hazards Of Screen Printing
Print shops may seem like harmless, safe spaces for employees and employers alike, but the truth is there are actually some health hazards involved.
However, because of the causal nature of
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Jan 20th 2018
Meet The Clean Air Challenge: Fight Toxic Pollutants
General contractors have the unique privilege to specialize in a field that gets to work with so many different industries. As contractors, they can manage any type of construction project, which c
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Jan 5th 2018
The Evolution of the Clean Air Act
If you work in the manufacturing, welding, or woodworking industry, you’ve likely already heard of the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955. As the first federal legislation involving air pollution,
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Dec 21st 2017
Fire Risks in Fume Extraction Systems
If you work in a metalworking or manufacturing facility, you already know that fire presents a serious risk to your employees and your workplace. In any shop, including welding and cutting operatio
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Dec 15th 2017
The Dangerous Effects of Air Pollution
Despite the introduction of the Clean Air Act in 1970, air pollution in the United States continues to harm people’s health and the environment. From metalworking facilities to welding processes, u
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Dec 5th 2017
The Importance of Clean Air In Your Manufacturing Facility
If you work in a manufacturing facility such as a metalworking plant, you’re probably already aware of the basic federal requirements for your indoor air quality. Welding and various other metalwor
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Nov 18th 2017
Common Sources of Indoor Air Pollution, Part Two
As you may already know, the indoor air quality of your workplace or manufacturing facility can have a major impact on the health and productivity of your employees. In our last blog, we looked a
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Nov 3rd 2017
Common Sources of Indoor Air Pollution, Part One
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a major concern to manufacturing, metalworking, and fabrication facilities because it can impact the health, comfort, and productivity of the building occupants. For thi
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Sep 15th 2017
What You Need To Know About Dust Collection & The Food Industry
If you work in the food industry, you’re probably already aware of the importance of dust collection. Proper facility and warehouse maintenance is required in all areas of food manufacturing in o
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Sep 5th 2017
Tips To Optimize Dust Collection In The Food Industry
If you work in the food industry or at a food packing manufacturer, you already know how important dust collection is. In order to keep your facility up to date on health standards, it’s critical
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Aug 5th 2017
The Different Types of Air Filters
If you work in the industrial manufacturing industry, there’s a good chance a lot of your time and energy has gone into building and maintaining your air pollution control system. Depending on th
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