William de la Barre & Washburn A Mill Explosion: Tragedy, Heroism, & Industrial Safety On May 2, 1878, the city…
Wood, Glorious Wood; explosion with fatalities! Everybody loves wood. It’s renewable, recyclable, and natural. Timber is one of the few…
Fatal Blender Explosion: It does not have to be this way The task in hand was to blend recently milled…
It’s Time to Review and Update your DHA (Dust Hazards Analysis) Many companies are now reviewing their initial DHAs, performed…
Dust combustibility – why accurate results matter You know you need to check out your powders for their combustibility. Maybe…
Why I have NOT had my powders tested to determine their Explosion and Fire Properties There are still facilities handling…
What is the difference between a fire and an explosion? In process safety we often talk about fires and explosions.…
Explosion Prevention by Eliminating Sources of Ignition Can you rely on control/ elimination of sources of ignition alone as a…
COMPARED: A Solvent Vapor Explosion in Germany & a Combustible Dust Explosion in North America Which is more hazardous: A…