Wood, Glorious Wood; explosion with fatalities!
Wood, Glorious Wood; explosion with fatalities! Everybody loves wood. It’s renewable, recyclable, and natural. Timber is one of the few…
26 January
Tag: Combustible Dust Testing
25 October
Fatal Blender Explosion: It does not have to be this way
Fatal Blender Explosion: It does not have to be this way The task in hand was to blend recently milled…
27 September
It’s Time to Review and Update your DHA (Dust Hazards Analysis)
It’s Time to Review and Update your DHA (Dust Hazards Analysis) Many companies are now reviewing their initial DHAs, performed…
24 February
Dust combustibility – why accurate results matter
Dust combustibility – why accurate results matter You know you need to check out your powders for their combustibility. Maybe…
17 November
Why I have NOT had my powders tested to determine their Explosion and Fire Properties
Why I have NOT had my powders tested to determine their Explosion and Fire Properties There are still facilities handling…
26 October
What is the difference between a fire and an explosion?
What is the difference between a fire and an explosion? In process safety we often talk about fires and explosions.…
26 October
Explosion Prevention by Eliminating Sources of Ignition
Explosion Prevention by Eliminating Sources of Ignition Can you rely on control/ elimination of sources of ignition alone as a…
23 August
COMPARED: A Solvent Vapor Explosion in Germany & a Combustible Dust Explosion in North America
COMPARED: A Solvent Vapor Explosion in Germany & a Combustible Dust Explosion in North America Which is more hazardous: A…
29 April
Dust Collector – friend or foe? A Lesson in Dust Explosion Safety
Dust Collector – friend or foe? A Lesson in Dust Explosion Safety Now read this very carefully…. Statements 1: We…