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…
25 October
Tag: Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
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…
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.…
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…
17 March
Combustible Dust: Sampling for Dust Combustibility Testing
Combustible Dust: Sampling for Dust Combustibility Testing Our ‘Go To’ guide for selecting/collecting your powder samples for combustibility testing. OK,…
20 January
Your Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Questions Answered
Your Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Questions Answered Question 1: I‘ve missed the deadline in NFPA 652 for completing a Dust…
11 November
Combustible Dust Explosion Testing: Why do it now?
Combustible Dust Explosion Testing: Why do it now? At Stonehouse, as we continue to invest in laboratory staff and more…
19 October
Manually Transferring Powders: Explosion Risk Explained
Manually Transferring Powders: Explosion Risk Explained Operators add small quantities of powders to process vessels in many different ways. Pouring…