4 Tips for Troubleshooting Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems Dust and debris are normal byproducts of most industrial processes. However, when not properly removed, they can irritate workers’ eyes and airways, potentially causing lung problems and other long-term health problems. For facilities where combustible or toxic debris is emitted, there is also the potential for explosion. Central vacuum cleaning systems (CVCS) are engineered to remove this hazardous material from job... Read More

Case Study: How Workplace Ventilation Can Improve Employee Productivity Improving employee productivity is at the top of the list when it comes to critical objectives for just about any business — large or small. When you factor in that employee salaries typically account for more than 90 percent of total operational spending, it’s no wonder businesses are continually seeking ways to improve productivity and control expenses. For facilities managers and other individuals... Read More

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in the Hospitality Industry As restaurants and hotels begin to ease out of COVID-19 restrictions, many businesses are looking for ways to increase traffic while keeping their patrons as safe as possible. And while indoor air quality may have been a luxury in the past, we are now seeing it as critical to the well-being of both our loved ones and our livelihood. The ability to cleanse the indoor air of pathogens, allergens and other dangerous... Read More

Guide to Dust Collection Filters For those who work in manufacturing, you understand the importance of an effective and efficient dust collection system. However, you may be unaware of the smaller details which can affect the overall quality of the dust collection system inside a workplace.  Selecting the right type of filter media for your dust collection system is incredibly important to consider in order to ensure effectiveness and safety throughout daily operations.... Read More

Bipolar Ionization for Educational Facilities How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools Improving the air quality within educational facilities has always been an important issue, and with the addition of an unprecedented global pandemic, it’s become critical to the well-being of students, faculty, and visitors, alike. The ability to cleanse schools of pathogens, allergens, and other contaminants is now the top priority for most school administrators and... Read More

Guide to Industrial Mist Collectors Mist collectors create a safer and more comfortable work environment for those who work in large commercial or industrial buildings with multiple machines. Because most machines are made of metal, they generate friction between metalworking fluids and the machine’s processes, generating airborne particles and fluids that can be harmful to not only the building but also to employees. With the help of effective mist collectors, manufacturers... Read More

4 Considerations for Containing Viruses in Buildings With COVID-19 at the forefront of everyone’s minds, business owners are looking for ways to contain viruses in buildings. There are a variety of considerations and questions being asked regarding how to contain viruses inside buildings. Now more than ever, we are asking questions about the cleanliness of buildings, warehouses, grocery stores, and more. Luckily, there are a few infection control technologies and strategies that... Read More

What is Dust Hazard Analysis? A dust hazard analysis or DHA is a necessary safety measure for determining whether or not dust and other particulate matter are combustible.  This important process involves specially built and installed systems designed to slow the flow of dust through various facilities, to prevent explosive disasters. CONTACT US Why is Dust Hazard Analysis Important? Just as you would do everything you could to ensure your home wasn’t... Read More

What are Downdraft Tables? Downdraft tables, also known as downdraft benches, are ideal work equipment benches used to create safe work environments ideal for industries with a focus on welding, sanding, and other processes that may produce hazardous air-borne particles. With built-in ventilation, downdraft tables help provide quality air control in industrial settings, allowing workers to complete their jobs safely and more efficiently.   Why Does My Plant Need a Downdraft... Read More

New Dust Hazard Analysis Guidelines If you’re an industrial plant manager or operator, listen up! The NFPA has new regulations in place for dust hazard analysis you need to be aware of called “the 652 Standard.”    What are the newest guidelines for dust hazard analysis? The 652 Standard covers regulations regarding the fundamentals of combustible dust to ensure facilities are following recommended procedures and protocols for dust hazard... Read More