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After several delays, OSHA’s new silica dust standard became enforceable on September 23. But, there’s a caveat, at least for the constructi…
Hazardous Dust Health and SafetyIf you’re up on the latest workplace health and safety news (or if you’re a regular reader of this blog), you know that last month OSHA remo…
Combustible DustWe often talk about OSHA as if it’s just one organization with one set of regulations. But, that’s not true. In addition to the federal OSHA…
Health and SafetyOne of the most common questions we get about combustible dust is whether an industrial vacuum is really necessary. Won’t a shop-style vacuu…
Combustible DustOSHA’s spring regulatory agenda, released late last week, does not include the combustible dust standard that the agency has been working on…
Combustible Dust Health and SafetyWe're often asked the question, "How do I know its time to change my vacuum cleaner filter?" Fortunately, Nilfisk Industrial Vacuum Clean…
Product Info Vacuum FiltrationYou follow a strict cleaning regimen to keep your cleanrooms up to ISO standards. You have procedures in place to mitigate the hazards assoc…
Combustible Dust Pharmaceutical / CleanroomsDid you know that a person walking in a cleanroom at a rate of 2 mph (not exactly a brisk pace) can produce 5 million particles 0.3 microns…
Pharmaceutical / Cleanrooms Vacuum FiltrationLast month, we hosted a free webinar on combustible dust safety and compliance. The goal was to clear up some common misconceptions and give…
Combustible DustIf you’re in the health and safety field, you have undoubtedly seen the figure below illustrating OSHA’s three lines of defense against work…
Health and SafetyWe recently hosted a free webinar on silica dust to help construction industry professionals understand the requirements and provisions of O…
Hazardous DustDust is everywhere in composites manufacturing. If it’s not controlled, that dust can easily find its way into your eyes and lungs, causing…
Composites Manufacturing Hazardous DustCome visit us at ProMat 2017, Booth #S3652 for a complete floor-to-ceiling industrial cleaning solution. Nilfisk will feature floor, surface…
Combustible Dust Hazardous Dust Nilfisk News and Updates Trade Shows and EventsFor composite manufacturers, dust is a constant. Whether you make aircraft wings, car fenders, or tennis rackets, chances are if you look ar…
Composites Manufacturing Hazardous DustLately, we’ve seen more vacuum cleaners being marketed in the United States as “ATEX certified” or “ATEX approved.” We even offer some combu…
Combustible Dust Hazardous DustOver the past several years, the pharmaceutical industry has introduced a new range of highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients, or H…
Pharmaceutical / CleanroomsSemiconductor manufacturing facilities often contain toxic substances as well as combustible dust. Good housekeeping practices can go a long…
Product InfoMetalworking processes generate a lot of dust and debris. This dust can be combustible and toxic, putting your workers and your shop at cons…
Metalworking / Powder Coating Product InfoAll processes and equipment used in the pharmaceutical industry must meet stringent requirements. Above all, they must help drug manufacture…
Pharmaceutical / Cleanrooms Product InfoAs a reader of our blog, you already know the value of an industrial vacuum cleaner for keeping your facility clean, compliant, and contamin…
Food Processing Product InfoLast month, OSHA released its new Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. This is the first time the guidelines have been upda…
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