DSS271: What is Chemical Dust Suppression and How Does It Work with Pete Zinecker
Pete Zinecker, Director of Sales in the Western US at Benetech Inc., what chemical dust suppression is and how it works.
Jun 18, 2024•29 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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DSS270: Understanding Industrial Ethernet Solutions in Grain Handling Facilities with Brian Knapp
Brian Knapp, Vice President of Electronics Division at 4B Components, explains the role of industrial ethernet solutions in grain handling facilities.
Jun 11, 2024•35 min
DSS269: Upcoming MSHA Changes For Respiratory Silica Dust Exposure with Greg Bierie
Greg Bierie, Technical Specialist at Benetech Inc., discusses the upcoming MSHA changes for respiratory silica dust.
Jun 04, 2024•21 min
DSS268: Introducing the Belt Wipe System for Conveyor Belt Dust Control with George Hutchison
George Hutchison, owner of CURA Engineering Solutions Corp. in Coldstream, British Columbia, discusses the belt wipe system for conveyor belt dust control.
May 28, 2024•27 min
DSS267: Introducing FERA - A Web-Based Risk Assessment Solution with Daniel Zellweger
Daniel Zellweger, CEO and owner of FireEx Consultant GmbH, introduces FERA, a web-based risk assessment solution.
May 21, 2024•35 min
DSS266: How to Choose Which Vacuum To Use For Your Application with Mark Ramos
Mark Ramos, Business Development Manager with Nilfisk, explains how to choose which vacuum to use for your application.
May 14, 2024•25 min
DSS265: Steps to Completing an Hazardous Area Classification Assessment for Combustible Dust with Tim Heneks
Tim Heneks, Director of Engineering Services at Dustcon Solutions, shares strategies for completing a hazard area classification assessment for combustible dust.
May 07, 2024•49 min
DSS264: Redesign Process for Grinding Enclosures on a Metal Working Application with Greg Slavin
Greg Slavin, president at Clean Air Company, discusses the redesign process for grinding metal enclosures, in particular with metal working applications.
Apr 30, 2024•19 min
DSS263: Development of the Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitor and Dust Mapping Survey with George Armbruster
George Armbruster, CEO and President of Industrial Intelligence Inc., talks about the development of the Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitor and Dust Mapping Survey.
Apr 23, 2024•23 min
DSS262: What Are Welding Fumes And Are They Explosible With Jeremiah Wann
Jeremiah Wann, CEO and President of Imperial Systems, defines what welding firms are and discusses whether or not they are explosible.
Apr 16, 2024•48 min
DSS261: Top Five Mistakes Identified During External Audits and Review of Dust Hazard Analysis Reports With Diane Cave
Diane Cave, Eastern Lead from Element6 Solutions, goes over the top five mistakes identified during external audits and review of dust hazard analysis reports.
Apr 09, 2024•48 min
DSS260: Protecting From Explosion Risks in Bucket Elevators with Michel Vandeweyer
Michel Vandeweyer, Explosion Safety Consultant at ISMA, discusses recommended ways to protect bucket elevators from explosion risks.
Apr 02, 2024•52 min
DSS259: Protecting Equipment from Dust Explosions with Robert Comer | Part 2: Explosion Relief and Protection Systems
In part two of this interview with Robert Comer, the author of Explosion Vented Equipment System Protection Guide, provides insights on use of explosion relief and protection systems.
Mar 26, 2024•26 min
DSS258: Protecting Equipment from Dust Explosions with Robert Comer | Part 1: Structural Analysis and Design for Reinforcing Dust Handling Systems
Robert Comer, author of Explosion Vented Equipment System Protection Guide, explains how to reinforce dust handling systems through structural analysis and design.
Mar 12, 2024•37 min
DSS257: NFPA 660 Development and Rollout Process with Laura Moreno
Laura Moreno, Standards Lead and Industrial and Chemical Engineering at NFPA, goes over the NFPA 660 development and rollout process.
Mar 05, 2024•32 min
DSS256: Hazard Assessment in Grain Milling, Sifting and Sorting Applications with Matt Williamson
Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, explains how to recognize and assess common hazards in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications.
Feb 27, 2024•39 min
DSS255: Typical Hazards in Grain Milling, Sifting and Sorting Applications With Matt Williamson
Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, goes over typical hazards encountered in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications.
Feb 20, 2024•40 min
DSS254: Avoiding the Chimney Effect when Fighting Grain Dryer Fires
This episode reviews recommended measures for avoiding the chimney effect when responding to grain dryer fires.
Feb 13, 2024•8 min
DSS253: Imperial Sugar System Failure Case Study Published by NASA
In today’s episode, we discuss a system failure case study that NASA created about the Imperial Sugar explosion.
Feb 06, 2024•13 min
DSS252: Helpdesk Question: Five Minute Combustible Dust Training Session
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we're addressing a Help Desk query on how to create a short, five-minute training session on combustible dust.
Jan 30, 2024•18 min
DSS251: Update on Waste and Recycling Fires and Fire Protection Systems With Ryan Fogelman
Ryan Fogelman from Fire Rover returns to the podcast to discuss an update on waste and recycling fires and fire protection systems.
Jan 23, 2024•35 min
DSS250: The Use of QR Codes in Industrial Applications and Safety with Bill Laturnus
Bill Laturnus, Senior Safety Advisor of manufacturing at BC Forest Safety Council, explains how QR codes can be used to improve safety in industrial applications.
Jan 16, 2024•23 min
DSS249: What is Flameless Venting Efficiency and What is its Importance with Dimitrios Kakogiannis
Dimitrios Kakogiannis, Explosion Protection Application Scientist from Fike Europe, explains the importance of flameless venting in industrial safety.
Jan 09, 2024•33 min
DSS248: Helpdesk Question: Considerations for Metal Dust Collection
Dr. Chris Cloney reviews a help desk question about hazards associated with the collection of metal dust like aluminum powder.
Dec 19, 2023•13 min
DSS247: Understanding Fans and Blowers for Industrial Applications with Chet White
Chet White, the Sales and Marketing Manager from AirPro Fan and Blower Company, talks about best practices when using fans and blowers for industrial applications.
Dec 12, 2023•34 min
DSS246: Incident Update - 2023 Grain Dust Explosion in Decatur, Illinois
Dr. Chris Cloney reviews an incident update for an April 2023 grain dust explosion in Decatur, Illinois.
Dec 05, 2023•11 min
DSS245: Can A Non-Flammable Dust Explode?
This episode is a Safety Share about dust explosion damage. It takes a close look at an FM Global report that analyzes ignition sources.
Nov 28, 2023•15 min
DSS244: Helpdesk Question: Alignment Sensors for Bucket Elevators in NFPA 61 with Brian Knapp
Brian Knapp, Vice President of Electronics Division with 4B Components, explains how alignment sensors for bucket elevators are handled in NFPA 61.
Nov 21, 2023•39 min
DSS243: Using Non-Destructive Evaluation to Verify Vessel Pred Values With Bryn Johnston
Bryn Johnson, President of JBW Consulting Engineers based out of Duluth, Minnesota, shares his insights on non-destructive evaluation to verify vessel pred values.
Oct 17, 2023•29 min
DSS242: 10 Videos to Demonstrate and Educate About Dust Explosion
Discover the power of dust explosions with these 10 insightful videos. This episode discusses hazards, prevention, and the science behind this often-underestimated danger.
Oct 10, 2023•24 min
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