January 2018

January 3, 2018

When Poor Air Quality Kills: Preventing Dust Explosions

Combustible dusts contain explosive power that can blow out walls, destroy equipment, and kill employees unlucky enough to be in the vicinity. These explosions are almost entirely preventable. Here’s what manufacturers can do to reduce the risks.

January 3, 2018

The Single Most Effective Tip for Collecting Oil Mist

Controlling oil mist is one of the most persistent air quality challenges in manufacturing, particularly in sectors such as automotive manufacturing. Oil mist poses different threats to workers than most dust and fumes, and it behaves differently, as well. If there is one thing to get right in your strategy for collecting oil mist, it’s this: choose the right kind of filter.