DSS287: Introducing the Master of Science in Explosion Protection Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with Dr. Ali Rangwala and Dr. Stephen Kmiotek
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Dr. Ali Rangwala and Dr. Stephen Kmiotek, professors at Worcester Polytechnical Institute (WPI), introduce the institution’s new Master of Science in ...
Is Nitrogen Flammable? A Complete Safety Guide
Published November 18, 2024 Authored by Dr. Chris Cloney and Jon Barrett of Dust Safety Science A picture of Nitrogen Tanks inside a Chemical Manufacturing Facility What Is Nitrogen? Nitrogen ...
Understanding Combustible Dust Explosions in Latin America: Risks and Solutions
Published November 14, 2024 Authors: Dr. Chris Cloney and Jon Barrett of Dust Safety Science A picture of Combustible Dust and a Combustible Dust Explosion in a Manufacturing Facility in ...
DSS286: Five Misconceptions About Dust Collector Maintenance with Chrissy Klocker
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Chrissy Klocker, technical services manager at Donaldson Company, goes over five misconceptions about dust collector maintenance. Dust collection systems are critical ...
Saw Dust Safety 101: What the Woodworking Industry Needs to Know
Published November 5, 2024 Authored by Dr. Chris Cloney and Jon Barrett of Dust Safety Science A picture of Saw Dust and Dust Clouds forming inside a Wood manufacturing facility, ...
DSS285: Introducing AW-OZ – a Web-Based Risk Assessment Solution with Dr. Andrzej Wolff
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Dr. Andrezj Wolff from Grupa Wolff based out of Krakow, Poland, discusses a web-based risk assessment solution called AW-OZ. With his ...
DSS284: A Strategy For Testing Multiple Mixes of Materials With Matthew Williamson
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, shares strategies for testing multiple mixes of materials. Sites in industries like food, ...
Effective Dust Management: Top Strategies for Industrial Safety
Published October 24, 2024 Authored by Dr. Chris Cloney and Jon Barrett of Dust Safety Science A picture of Wood Pellet Dust Clouds forming inside a Wood Pellet manufacturing facility, ...
DSS283: Protecting Hammer Mills as per NFPA Requirements with Matthew Williamson
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, reviews how facility owners and managers can protect their hammer mills as per ...
The 5 Types and Classes of Fire: Identification and Response Strategies
Updated November 13, 2024 Authored by Dr. Chris Cloney and Jon Barrett of Dust Safety Science A picture of Classes of Fire Extinguishers and Fire at a Chemical Processing Facility ...
What is The Fire Tetrahedron: The Components for Dust Explosion Safety
Published October 17, 2024 Authored by Dr. Chris Cloney and Jon Barrett of Dust Safety Science Image Credit: Wikipedia, A picture of The Fire Tetrahedron, for the article Fire Triangle ...
DSS282: Robot Systems Update: Can We Use Robots In Hazardous Areas With Adam Haroz
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering at Conversion Technology, Inc. discusses robotic systems and addresses the question “Can we use robots in ...