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Regulations applying to combustible dust

1/8/2021

Companies that handle combustible dust need to comply with workplace safety regulations, and legislation aimed at preventing the risks posed by combustible dust. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed federal standards for workplace safety in the United States. In the European Union, the ATEX directives have been adopted in order to protect employees and equipment in workplaces with an explosive atmosphere.

Telegram File Indeco Belton Blaze

Big Belton Blaze: Making the Case for Combustible Dust Safety

10/14/2020

Indeco Sales and Maco Manufacturing experienced a fire that quickly spread within its main manufacturing space and to adjacent facilities. The unfortunate timing impacted their manufacturing employees who were actively working when the fire started. In this type of scenario, properly designed and installed safety devices prevent or mitigate widespread damage due to an explosive event.

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Evalar Russia installed ATEX compliant dust extraction and industrial vacuum cleaning systems for pharmaceutical dust

8/11/2020

In 2019 Evalar was increasing its production capacity by installing new production lines of solid dosage form. Such type of production generates fine dust at different processes. Organic pharmaceutical dust is potentially explosive, therefore it is extremely important to provide safe and clean workplace both to meet GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and occupational safety and health standards.

Dental Aerosol Control solutions by Nederman

Creating a dental "clean room" with Nederman FX2 Extraction Arms

6/24/2020

Summerwood Family Dental knew that PPE was not enough to keep their patients and staff safe during aerosol generating procedures. They needed a permanent aerosol extraction system to reduce the risk of infectious disease transmission in their dental office.