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HOW TO REDUCE AIRBORNE DUST WHILE USING A DUST COLLECTOR
Airborne dust in the workplace such as construction, renovation, and mining projects can be toxic to humans and the environment. Industrial Vacuum Equipment Corporation of Ixonia, Wisconsin, takes cleaning tasks by storm with the Hurricane industrial vacuums and the 20DC portable dust collector. These John Deere-powered units work in a variety of industries where dust… Read more »
BEST APPLICATIONS FOR USING A HEPA VACUUM
Silica dust and other harmful particles can be found in several applications. Workers across many different industries are at risk of health issues caused by silica. While an industrial HEPA vacuum can be found in almost any application, there are a few questions that can be asked in evaluating and determining whether you should consider… Read more »
POWERCLEAN VACUUM ADAPTION: SMALL PORTABLE INDUSTRIAL VACUUM CLEANERS
Our powerful industrial vacuum cleaner portable unit helped an Indiana contractor fill a niche market while fitting an industrial vacuum into the tight quarters of a factory. A crew from Powerclean Industrial Services uses a Hurricane 828 trailer-mounted mini vacuum unit made by Industrial Vacuum Equipment to clean up furnace slag at a factory in… Read more »
HAVEN’T I ALREADY BEEN COMPLYING WITH OSHA’S PEL STANDARD?
Respirable crystalline silica dust, a harmful airborne pathogen that causes adverse health effects. The general industry and maritime employers were required to comply with OSHA’s PEL and Crystalline Silica Dust Standard on June 23, 2018. The Crystalline Silica Dust Standard required employers to provide medical surveillance to the employees exposed to above the permissible exposure… Read more »
INDUSTRIAL VACUUMS VS. DUST COLLECTORS: BERYLLIUM CONTROL MEASURES
With the release of OSHA’s final beryllium standard in 2019, foundries were expected to already be in compliance to enact beryllium control measures. Proper equipment ensures that beryllium exposure is limited to the required level, protecting foundry workers from long-term health problems – such as berylliosis caused by their working conditions. Industrial Vacuum offers two… Read more »
TUBERCULATION IN CAST IRON PIPES: INDUSTRIAL VACUUM APPLICATIONS
Moline Public Works and Envirologics crew members set up a waterless Tomahawk cleaning system to clear tuberculation corrosion from a cast iron water main. This abrasive water pipe cleaning is an ongoing effort to ensure water mains are healthy and equipped. The water main lines are only successful if the tuberculation in the cast iron… Read more »
HOW TO PROTECT WORKERS WHEN REMOVING HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS
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 »
DRUM TOP VACUUM FOR FOUNDRIES
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 »
CONCRETE DUST CLEANUP: CHOOSING THE RIGHT HEPA VACUUM
Concrete dust can be a serious threat to the health and safety of construction workers. Inhaling these particles can lead to severe respiratory conditions. Protecting workers and maintaining a clean work environment is crucial, and that’s where Vactagon Drum Top Vacuums offer the perfect solution. What is Concrete Dust and Why is it Dangerous? Concrete… Read more »