Facility Safety - Articles - Page 62

Many facilities fail to conduct arc-flash hazard assessments, exposing workers to dangerous conditions

May 30, 2019

Littelfuse, Inc., a global manufacturer of leading technologies in circuit protection and power control, today announced the results of its recent facility electrical safety survey. The global survey conducted by Littelfuse earlier this year finds that while most workers feel arc-flash mitigation is a priority in their workplace, only half have completed a risk assessment to identify hazardous areas.

Facility safety inspections

Valve safety trains require regular inspections, maintenance and training. Tremendous explosive forces can be unleashed if best practices are not followed.

May 30, 2019

Thermal processes are used to alter the physical, and sometimes chemical, properties of a material or coating. Two common examples of thermal processing would be high-temperature operations such as heat treating, and low-temperature operations, for instance drying or baking.

Motion Industries names John Watwood to Senior Vice President – Southeast Group

May 29, 2019

– Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has named John Watwood Group Senior Vice President of the Company’s Southeast Group – effective May 1, 2019.

VAC-U-MAX celebrates 65-year anniversary providing bulk material handling and industrial vacuum cleaning solutions – 1954-2019

May 28, 2019

VAC-U-MAX has reached a proud milestone celebrating 65 years of business providing bulk material handling and industrial vacuum cleaning solutions to industries worldwide. The company has grown from the dreams of its founder Frank Pendleton, who designed the world’s first industrial vacuum cleaner that operated only on compressed-air to service the highly combustible textile mills industry of New Jersey.

Safeguards for automated operations

Physically protect your workers and minimize the “safety zone” footprint.

John Ritter

May 28, 2019

Advances in machining and robotics have increased operational efficiency in virtually all manufacturing sectors. Production and profits would plunge if operations were done by hand alone. History has shown us that the advantages of machines are undeniable.

Recent OSH enforcement: Carcinogens, saws and unguarded machinery

May 23, 2019

The Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Division issued 14 citations and $270,723 in penalties to Trident Seafood Corporation after two workers were seriously injured by unguarded machinery. Inspectors found that the company failed to provide machine guarding on augers, conveyors, sprocket wheels, and chains.

Rite-Hite introduces the PitMaster™ V Dock Face Sealing System, designed to lower energy costs

Innovative system for vertical leveler applications helps maintain environmental control

May 21, 2019

Rite-Hite has improved the sealing power at the fourth side of the dock with its innovative PitMaster™ V Dock Face Sealing System. The product seals open gaps on the dock face and pit floor in vertical leveler applications, saving energy, improving pit cleanliness, and helping reduce infiltration of weather and contaminants.

Top products of the week

May 19, 2019

A dust collection system for the food processing industry connected safety for gas detectors were the top occupational safety and health products featured on ISHN.com this week.

OSHA considering changes to lockout/tagout standard

May 17, 2019

OSHA wants to hear from employers about how they’ve been using control circuit-type devices to isolate energy and about evolving technology for robotics. The information request is for a possible update of the agency’s Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard.

From Camfil APC: New industrial dust collection system safely contains food processing dusts

May 16, 2019

Because a dusty food processing facility is hazardous to both workers and consumers, Camfil APC has introduced the Gold Series X-Flo (GSX) industrial dust collection system. It handles toxic, nuisance and combustible food dusts including fine, fibrous and heavy dust loads. The GSX system collects airborne dust particles to provide a clean work environment and prevent cross-contamination of food products.