DSS181: Challenges With Educational Wood Shop Dust Collection Systems with Greg Slavin
Greg Slavin, President of Clean Air Company Inc., explains common challenges with educational wood shop dust collection systems.
Jun 07, 2022•33 min
Dust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the Workplace
Dust Safety Science is a podcast focused on improving awareness, knowledge, connection, and change around workplace safety in industries manufacturing or handling combustible dusts.
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DSS180: What’s Coming Up In Smart Dust Collection Systems with Joe Haney
Joe Haney, Product Line Leader at Industrial Accessories Company, comes on the podcast to discuss what the future holds for smart dust collection systems.
May 31, 2022•39 min
DSS179: Explosion Test Data For Artificial Sweeteners
In this episode, we discuss explosion test data for artificial sweeteners. The subject was inspired by a Dust Safety Helpdesk question.
May 24, 2022•17 min
DSS178: Ineffective Dust Explosion Isolation Using Material Chokes - Part 2 - Rotary Valves with Jeff Mycroft
Jeff Mycroft, Fike Canada's Regional Sales Manager, talks about the ineffective use of material chokes on rotary valves to isolate dust explosions.
May 17, 2022•36 min
DSS177: Ineffective Dust Explosion Isolation Using Material Chokes - Part 1 - Screw Conveyors with Jeff Mycroft
Jeff Mycroft, Regional Sales Manager, Fike Canada, talks about ineffective dust explosion isolation using material chokes on screw conveyors
May 10, 2022•30 min
DSS176: Common Ducting Challenges & Solutions with Evan Thomson
Evan Thompson, Applications Engineer at Nordfab Ducting, discusses common ducting challenges and their solutions.
May 03, 2022•27 min
DSS175: Update on Development of NFPA 660 & Impact on Industry with Jack Osborn
Jack Osborn, combustible dust expert Airdusco, provides an update on how NFPA 660 is developing and its overall impact on industry.
Apr 26, 2022•53 min
DSS174: Designing & Installing Dust Collection Systems for Greenfield Applications with Tristan Trupka
Tristan Trupka, Vice President of Engineering at IAC, reviews the considerations involved in designing and installing dust collection systems for greenfield applications.
Apr 19, 2022•27 min
DSS173: Understanding Spark Detection, Arresting, Aborting & Extinguishing Systems with Kevin Cardwell
Kevin Cardwell, combustible dust consultant with Airdusco, explains how spark detection, arresting, aborting and extinguishing systems operate.
Apr 12, 2022•40 min
DSS172: Common Challenges in Combustible Dust Incident Investigation with Kevin Cardwell
Kevin Cardwell, combustible dust consultant with Airdusco, outlines common challenges in combustible dust incident investigation today.
Apr 05, 2022•38 min
DSS171: Open Challenges From Babine Sawmill & Lakeland Mills Explosions with Steve Hunt
Steve Hunt, Director of United Steelworkers District 3, returns to talk about open challenges raised by the Babine Sawmill and Lakeland Mills explosion.
Mar 29, 2022•33 min
DSS170: History of the United Steelworkers in Canada with Steve Hunt
Steve Hunt, Director of United Steelworkers District 3, talks about the history of the organization in Canada.
Mar 22, 2022•33 min
DSS169: Adding Combustible Dust Information to Material Safety Data Sheets with Keith Plumb
Keith Plumb from Integral Pharma Services in Cheshire, UK, reviews best practices for adding combustible dust information to material safety data sheets.
Mar 15, 2022•48 min
DSS168: Manufacturing Safety Alert: Backdraft Damper Stuck In Open Position
We review and discuss a Manufacturing Safety Alert put out by the BC Forest Safety Council and the Manufacturing Advisory Group based in BC
Mar 08, 2022•11 min
DSS167: How Small Is Small? Challenges In Applying IEC 60079-10-2 with Keith Plumb
Keith Plumb, process safety consultant and owner at Integral Pharma Services in Cheshire, UK, explains challenges in applying IEC 60079-10-2.
Mar 01, 2022•48 min
DSS166: What Leading Indicators Can Be Used For A Combustible Dust Safety Program?
When designing a combustible dust safety program, certain leading indicators need to be taken into account. This episode identifies and explains each one.
Feb 22, 2022•16 min
DSS165: Is Blood Meal A Combustible Dust?
Can blood fuel cause combustible dust fires or explosions? Dr. Chris Cloney responds to a question submitted through the Dust Safety Help Desk.
Feb 15, 2022•18 min
DSS164: Crossover Episode with Jordan Newton from SonicAire Systems
Dr. Chris Cloney and Jordan Newton from SonicAire Systems discuss three things that facility owners should do now to avoid a combustible dust event.
Feb 08, 2022•45 min
DSS163: Challenges Using Rule Of Thumb Method For Explosion Venting Requirements
This episode reviews the challenges of using the rule of thumb method for explosion venting requirements. It comes from a Dust Safety Help Desk question.
Feb 01, 2022•11 min
DSS162: Can The Fan Be Used As An Explosion Isolation Device?
During this episode, we address a question that came in to our Dust Safety Help Desk: can the fan be used as an explosion isolation device?
Jan 25, 2022•19 min
DSS161: Ask Me Anything on Operator Safety During Handling and Cleanup of Hazardous Dusts with David Hakes, Part 2
David Hakes, President and Owner of XP Products, joins the podcast to discuss operator safety when handling and cleaning away hazardous dusts.
Jan 18, 2022•36 min
DSS160: Ask Me Anything on Operator Safety During Handling and Cleanup of Hazardous Dusts with David Hakes, Part 1
David Hakes, President and owner of XP Products, comes on the podcast to answer questions about operator safety during handling and cleanup of hazardous dusts.
Jan 11, 2022•20 min
DSS159: Crossover Episode with Donovan Karki & the Dusty Jobs Podcast
Dr. Chris Cloney and Donovan Karki from the Dusty Jobs podcast share knowledge in this crossover episode.
Jan 04, 2022•33 min
DSS158: Current Status of Dust Explosion Safety in Israel with Shay Segev
Process safety expert Shay Segev goes over the current status of dust explosion safety in Israel.
Dec 14, 2021•39 min
DSS 157: Four Common Challenges In The Application of NFPA 652
In this episode, we address four common challenges in the application of NFPA 652 across various industries.
Dec 07, 2021•32 min
DSS156: Five Common Questions About NFPA 652, Part 2
In this episode, we answer two common questions about NFPA 652. This is part two of a three-part series about this new and critical combustible dust standard.
Nov 30, 2021•38 min
DSS155: Five Common Questions About NFPA 652, Part 1
In this episode, we present and answer five common questions about NFPA 652. This is part one of a three-part series exploring this combustible dust standard.
Nov 23, 2021•29 min
DSS154: Dust Explosion Loss History In Asia
In this episode, we review the research, opinions, and incidents that go over dust explosion loss history in Asia.
Nov 16, 2021•27 min
DSS153: EU & UK Loss History
In this episode, we go over early combustible dust textbooks and regulations to understand the history of both explosion incidents and corrective measures.
Nov 09, 2021•20 min
DSS152: North America Loss History
In this episode, we go over early combustible dust textbooks and regulations to understand the history of both explosion incidents and corrective measures.
Nov 02, 2021•32 min
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