tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47935120664881228292024-03-24T00:10:13.198-07:00Industrial Fire PreventionPreventing Combustible Dust Fires
and Explosions in the Manufacturing
Process IndustriesJeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.comBlogger490125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-19155789744876822222023-01-09T11:16:00.001-08:002023-01-09T11:16:40.211-08:00How To Properly Fight A Lithium-ion Battery Fire
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How To Properly Fight A Lithium-ion Battery Fire
Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-9206505470860785252023-01-09T11:10:00.004-08:002023-01-09T11:10:44.708-08:00Worst Year for Waste and Recycling Facility Fires Ever Capped Off by Best Two MonthsWorst Year for Waste and Recycling Facility Fires Ever Capped Off by Best Two Months Brought to you by Waste 360 and Ryan Fogelman, JD/MBA, is vice president of strategic partnerships for Fire Rover.Worst Year for Waste and Recycling Facility Fires Ever Capped Off by Best Two Months Ryan Fogelman
The final numbers are in, and 2022 officially surpassed all prior years
in regard to waste and Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-91541883241755623602022-12-13T14:01:00.003-08:002022-12-13T14:01:56.568-08:00Number of Factory Fires Jumped by 129% in 2021From Poweder and Bulk Solids https://www.powderbulksolids.com/industrial-fires-explosions/number-factory-fires-jumped-129-2021
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Data gathered by risk management firm Resilinc shows that 59% of the
fires in manufacturing facilities were caused by faulty equipment.
John S. Forrester | Nov 17, 2022
A recent report released by risk management solutions Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-5864412002191854142022-12-13T14:00:00.002-08:002023-01-09T11:11:09.857-08:002022 Officially the Worst Year for Waste and Recycling Facility Fires 2022 Officially the Worst Year for Waste and Recycling Facility Fires From LinkedIn and Waste 360
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SUEZ YouTube Channel: https://Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-72404534955082521592022-11-17T11:22:00.001-08:002022-11-17T11:22:00.195-08:00Bucket Elevator Safety
Ducking Disaster By Elevating Safety
7th November 2022
Online Editor
Bucket elevators are found in many industries, both inside and outsideJeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-28103999594253976532022-11-15T11:17:00.001-08:002022-11-15T11:17:00.197-08:00Combustion concerns: Fume and dust management in grinding and welding operations Combustion concerns Fume and dust management in grinding and welding operations demand careful system designs By Travis Haynam November 7, 2022 Article Welding Join Discussion
Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-57220329666019115002022-11-13T11:15:00.003-08:002022-11-13T11:15:50.652-08:00How Many Dust Explosions Happen Each Year?Industry Insights
brought to you by Powder and Buld Solidshttps://www.powderbulksolids.com/explosion-protection-safety/how-many-dust-explosions-happen-each-year
How Many Dust Explosions Happen Each Year?Dr. Chris Cloney, PEng,
managing director and lead researcher at DustEx Research Ltd, and runs
dustsafetyscience.com, dustsafetyacademy.com, and
dustsafetyprofessionals.com
Dust Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-33864423449294542852022-09-21T07:40:00.001-07:002022-09-21T07:40:05.311-07:00The Who, What, When, and Why of Dust Hazards Analysis From Powder and Bulk Solids and Rembe
The Who, What, When, and Why of Dust Hazards Analysis
Image courtesy of REMBE Inc.
REMBE’s Jeramy Slaunwhite explains the ins and outs of DHAs and how they help operators address and manage hazards.
Jeramy Slaunwhite P.Eng, Senior Explosion Safety Engineer, REMBE Inc. | Sep 20, 2022
Many industrial facilities handle
combustible Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-26911893576430899192022-01-13T04:00:00.001-08:002022-01-13T04:00:00.210-08:00Combustible Dust ManagementFrom our friends at: DonaldsonOverviewHelp Prevent and Protect Against Combustible DustIn manufacturing facilities that generate or handle dust, it’s an important responsibility to manage combustion risks. When a combustible dust encounters an ignition source, there is the potential for a fire or explosion. It’s essential to have a comprehensive plan to manage and mitigate that potential Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-29962035006309364612022-01-13T01:00:00.001-08:002022-01-13T01:00:00.202-08:00Mitigation of Combustible Dust in Food and AgricultureFrom our friends at: DonaldsonFacebookTwitternEmailFood and agricultural processors have led the manufacturing industry in combustible dust risk mitigation. Now that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has published new editions of its standards on the risks of combustible dust, it’s a good time to review, and possibly revise your mitigation strategies.Regulatory BackgroundAlthough Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-71901133538384172172022-01-10T05:00:00.001-08:002022-01-10T05:00:00.387-08:00Pandemic Property Loss Prevention ChecklistFrom: FM Global Minimize property loss from the coronavirus crisisAPRIL 10, 2020 | FEATURE ARTICLEThe coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has forced unprecedented sudden facility closings—or severely impaired abilities to produce or provide services—around the world. To help, FM Global is offering a checklist of actions you can take depending on your current situation.Actions address:Site Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-10843663114405912452022-01-10T01:00:00.001-08:002022-01-10T01:00:00.245-08:00Protect from Hidden Freeze LossFrom: FM GlobalFinding it is Job #1NOVEMBER 11, 2021 | FEATURE ARTICLE"When it comes to the freeze hazard, it's the stuff that we can't see that's often of most concern," says Katherine Klosowski, vice president and manager of natural hazards and structures at FM Global. The pipe behind the wall without adequate insulation. The sprinkler riser in the parking garage that stands unprotected Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-39280785871364022502022-01-06T01:30:00.003-08:002022-01-06T01:30:00.199-08:00MITIGATE DUST HAZARDS WITH GOOD EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM DESIGNFrom: Chemical Engineering Online MITIGATE DUST HAZARDS WITH GOOD EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM DESIGNBy Chuck Kerwin and Gus Carrington, AZO Inc. | November 1, 2020By carefully considering equipment and plant design in processes involving powdered materials, fugitive dust issues can be reduced significantly.Powdered ingredients that unintentionally leak from equipment in a manufacturing Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-30704568983059053562022-01-04T05:00:00.001-08:002022-01-04T05:00:00.221-08:00Flour Packaging Explosion: The Normalization of RiskFrom: Stone House SafetyFlour Packaging Explosion: The Normalization of Risk 24 SEPTEMBERFlour Packaging Explosion: The Normalization of RiskIn this article, we would like to discuss the concept of ‘normalization of risk’ and then go on to illustrate the concept by looking at a real combustible dust explosion story from Europe: Normalization of risk:The gradual process Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-12707413181776456192022-01-03T05:00:00.001-08:002022-01-03T05:00:00.199-08:00Managing Combustible Dust in Your FacilityFrom our friends at SonicAire:Four Ways to Manage Combustible Dust in Your Facility
Whether
you’re in woodworking, plastics, or another manufacturing/processing
industry, combustible dust is almost a given. Today’s compliance
standards require you to do something about it as well. If you let
combustible dust buildup in hard-to-reach spaces, you’d better hope an
Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-38240277264751172042022-01-03T01:00:00.003-08:002022-01-03T01:00:00.221-08:00Safety Leadership: Prevent catastrophic incidents: 5 aspects of organizational performanceFrom our Friends at: Safety and Health MagazineDecember 20, 2020 Mike Snyder Editor’s Note: Achieving and sustaining an injury-free workplace demands strong leadership. In this monthly column, experts from global consulting firm DEKRA Organizational Safety and Reliability share their point of view on what leaders need to know to guide their organizations to safety excellence.It’s easy Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-2001797739876895422021-12-30T01:00:00.001-08:002021-12-30T01:00:00.187-08:00Explosion protection in industrial plants From our Friends at: Hazardous Engineering SolutionsExplosion protection in industrial plantsNews Hits: 108Explosive atmospheres usually occur in process engineering plants such as silos, elevators, mixers, mills and conveyors. In the presence of effective internal or external ignition sources, there is a risk of explosion in the respective plant as well as a risk of propagating Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-53503465888735215702021-12-23T01:00:00.001-08:002021-12-23T01:00:00.207-08:00The Explosive Problem of Killer Dust From Our Friends at : The Regulatory Review The Explosive Problem of Killer DustKatherine McKeenTwitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Print Font Size:A ADespite ongoing fatalities, OSHA has no specific regulations in place for combustible dust hazards.TweetSharePostEmailPrintLinkFont Size:A ABetween 1980 and 2005, 281 combustible dust explosions led&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-50670878139170714142021-12-21T07:47:00.001-08:002021-12-21T07:47:29.752-08:00Understanding Risk AssessmentUnderstanding Risk Assessment
Risk can be defined as the Probability of Occurrence and the Severity of Consequences Risk Assessment protocol
Step 1: Identify all potential hazards
Step 2: Determine potential for loss including who might be harmed and how
Step 3: Evaluate the risks and decide on prevention and precautions
Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-47258380525474895152021-12-21T04:30:00.002-08:002021-12-21T04:30:00.179-08:00Dust Explosion Propagation: Myths and RealitiesFrom our friends at: Fike Dust Explosion Propagation: Myths and Realitiesby: Jérôme TaveauOriginally published 2013Demystifying Dust Explosion Propagation for an Overall Explosion Protection StrategyThe unfortunate propensity of dust explosions to destroy entire facilities and claim lives has been reported in numerous past incidents. A recent illustration is the massive explosion that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-54845148994849501402021-12-02T05:00:00.003-08:002021-12-02T05:00:00.256-08:00Don’t Gamble On Your Company’s FutureFrom: FM GlobalDECEMBER 04, 2020 | FEATURE ARTICLETHOMAS A. LAWSON CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FM GLOBAL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE; OCTOBER 1, 2020Hidden risks abound in the current environment. Ask your CFO these five questions to make sure you're prepared.Although we’ve all suffered enough with the ongoing pandemic, it’s the classic gambler’s fallacy to believe one’s business Jeffrey C. Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563994961572178814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-12733248176423821512021-12-02T05:00:00.001-08:002021-12-02T05:00:00.255-08:006 Tips for Preventing Combustible Dust Explosions From: Deccan ChronicleSPOTLIGHTPublishedNov 9, 2021, 2:00 am ISTUpdatedNov 22, 2021, 8:59 pm ISTTo prevent dust explosions, first, find out if the materials you're using or their processing could cause an explosion Any industrial process that can reduce a combustible material into a finely divided state poses a potential for an explosion or a fire.Combustible dust involves finely Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03329101891289471882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-37183455672453128992021-11-30T01:00:00.003-08:002021-11-30T01:00:00.210-08:00Wood manufacturing plant explosion injures eight in CanadaFrom: Hazardex 21 SEPTEMBER 2021An explosion and fire at a lumber plant in Quebec, Canada injured eight people on September 20. Two people received treatment at the scene while six others suffered serious burn injuries and had to be transferred to a specialist trauma unit at a hospital in Quebec City.Representative image: ShutterstockThe incident happened in Beauceville, around 50 miles (Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03329101891289471882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-28580373119591992162021-11-30T01:00:00.001-08:002021-11-30T01:00:00.210-08:00Innovative Fibers Plant Fire Leaves 4 InjuredFrom our Friends at: Powder Bulk Solids Image courtesy of PixabayRepresentative imageReports said four contractors were hurt when a blaze ignited Monday at the Spartanburg, SC facility.John S. Forrester | Nov 04, 2021Sent to the Littlejohn Street location around 10:30 a.m., crews discovered that some people were trapped in the building after arriving at the scene, television news Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4793512066488122829.post-57316507676759858802021-11-23T05:00:00.011-08:002021-11-23T05:00:00.190-08:00Don’t ignore wood waste risksFrom our Friends at: Woodworking Network Don’t ignore wood waste risksBy Michael Culbreth November 10, 2021 | 9:17 am CST Wood Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03329101891289471882noreply@blogger.com0