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Two workers killed in Texas combustible dust flash fire

Multiple safety violations for three companies

February 22, 2013

OSHA has cited Watco Mechanical Services, Jordan General Contractors Inc. and JP Electric after a combustible dust flash fire claimed the lives of two workers at a Hockley, Texas work site. Proposed penalties for the three companies total $119,840.

House bill targets deadly dust explosions

Combustible dust protections caught up in red tape

February 22, 2013

A group of House Democrats introduced legislation this week that aims to protect workers from combustible dust – a fire and explosion threat that has killed or injured hundreds in recent decades.

Combustible gas detector provides rapid 3-second response to dangerous leaks

February 21, 2013

The advanced Model IR400 Point IR Combustible Gas Detector from General Monitors features an industry-leading three-second T90 response time to the presence of combustible hydrocarbon-based gases, which allows plant operators to respond quickly to gas leaks and avoid potential accidents.

Six tips to stop dust collector explosions

Tony Supine Mike Walters

November 1, 2012

Preventing combustible dust explosions is a topic of widespread concern to EHS managers, and dust collectors are often at risk. Here are six tips that can help prevent dust collector explosions in your plant.

Gas detection advances eliminate worker excuses

Daniel Keener

October 5, 2012

In the late 1700s, gas detection was unheard of. It was believed that mine explosions were the result of unsafe conditions throughout the industry, but with no scientific proof, the only clear indication of this was the continued loss of human life within the mine.

Combustible gas sensor

October 5, 2012

The EX-6100, 24 VDC, Combustible Gas Sensor/Transmitter utilizes a matched pair of catalytic elements.

Bullard Introduces EVAHL Powered Air-Purifying Respirator

September 12, 2012

New PAPR is NIOSH approved and certified by CSA International for Hazardous Locations

The week's top Product Innovations

September 3, 2012

Here are the week’s top Product Innovations from www.ISHN.com:

New product release from ENMET: EX-6100 Sensor/Transmitter for combustible gases

August 30, 2012

The EX-6100, 24 VDC, Combustible Gas Sensor/Transmitter utilizes a matched pair of catalytic elements. The sensor can be calibrated for 0-100% LEL hydrogen, methane, propane, butane or other combustible hydrocarbons.

Al. furniture workers exposed to combustible dust

August 14, 2012

Scholar Craft Products Inc., doing business as Melsur Corp., has been cited by OSHA for 25 safety and health violations following an inspection at its Birmingham furniture manufacturing plant.