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Dust Collector Falls and OSHA Ladder Safety

Dust Collector Falls and OSHA Ladder Safety

How do you prevent falls from your dust collector? Often, people need to access doors and panels above ground level. So ladders or stairs are a requirement. But how do we make sure our dust collectors meet all OSHA ladder or stair safety rules? OSHA recognizes several types of fall protection. For dust collection systems, […]

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Is There an OSHA Compliant Dust Collector?

Is There an OSHA Compliant Dust Collector?

In the past, we have been asked if our dust collectors are OSHA compliant. The truth is that there is no specific standard for an OSHA compliant dust collector. OSHA standards cover many different aspects of your dust collector, from electrical wiring to ladder safety. However, we assume that what most people are asking is […]

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OSHA NATIONAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM: FOCUS ON COMBUSTIBLE DUST

OSHA NATIONAL EMPHASIS PROGRAM: FOCUS ON COMBUSTIBLE DUST

In 2008, the OSHA National Emphasis Program on Combustible Dust became official. As a result, this left many people asking what a “national emphasis program” means. Does it require businesses to take any action? Moreover, does it create any new fines or penalties? One thing has become clear since 2008: the National Emphasis Program OSHA […]

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Combustible Dust Regs Off Osha’s Agenda, But Danger Remains

Combustible Dust Regs Off Osha’s Agenda, But Danger Remains

Part of the Trump administration’s push to support American manufacturers has involved cutting back on regulations. Several OSHA regulations in progress, including the new silica and beryllium exposure limits, have had their start dates pushed back so they can be reviewed. For industries that deal with the risk of combustible dust, one of the biggest […]

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OSHA Guidelines For Hazard Prevention

OSHA Guidelines For Hazard Prevention

OSHA just released the first guidelines and recommended practices list in more than twenty years. Is it something you need to know about? Probably. But you probably don’t have a few hours to spend browsing their website for information. Save yourself some time. Here’s a summary of the important parts, and links to get you to […]

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