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  High-efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) equipped drum top vacuums are powerhouses when it comes to the removal and disposal of sensitive materials. Having the correct vacuum is one step, but the next step is protecting those using the fully equipped vacuum. This means individuals should be conscious of the sensitive materials that can be ingested… Read more »

Foundries are home to some of the most hazardous materials and working conditions. They operate in extremely high temperatures, due to the metal casting processes taking place. These metals, such as iron and steel, must reach a temperature around 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit (1,400 degrees Celsius). These conditions require heavy cleanup and power. Which is why… Read more »

For starters, it is important to note that crystalline silica is a mineral found in earth produced materials. These earth materials include, but are not limited to, sand, stone, concrete, and mortar due to the number of silica minerals found within them. Non-earth materials are forged using the crystalline silica mineral. These products include pottery, ceramics,… Read more »

When it comes to virus spread, it is crucial to understand that hospital air filtration equipment is going to significantly help decrease in the spread of particulates from room-to-room. Immune systems are weak, and healthcare workers are on the frontline assisting those who have been compromised. While it is important to protect those individuals, it… Read more »

How dangerous is Beryllium dust? Because beryllium has a high toxicity level, not controlling beryllium dust can lead to issues originating in the lungs. Foundry workers inhale this costly chemical when too much beryllium dust resides in the air. As a result, workers are at risk of a common disease: Berylliosis. Berylliosis, a disorder of… Read more »

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that are true to the standard are capable of trapping and removing airborne particulates as small as 0.3 microns. That’s smaller than the human eye can physically see. True HEPA filters are known by the fact that they’re able to capture 99.97% of all particles. Even the most dangerous… Read more »

Construction and industrial environments are known to produce inadequate air quality. Job sites that are enclosed to any degree, such as elevator shafts and tunnel ventilation systems during construction, are at a high risk of air quality being jeopardized because of the lack of fresh air naturally circulating in. With the OSHA’s General Duty Clause,… Read more »

OSHA’s updated clean air standard has foundries scrambling to meet compliance regulations before their impending compliance date of June 2018. The new standard protects foundry employees by reducing the amount of crystalline silica dust they are exposed to in a given workday. The standard not only changes the amount of silica dust that can be… Read more »

Beryllium exposure is linked to several health risks – risks that can be prevented. Becoming familiar with the different diseases associated with beryllium dust, the best practices when working with beryllium and informing your employees of these risks can protect everyone. To help, we created the helpful poster below. Download it, print it out, and place it… Read more »