Dust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the Workplace: Recent Episodes
Dr. Chris Cloney
Dust Safety Science is a podcast focused on improving awareness, knowledge, connection, and change around workplace safety in industries manufacturing or handling combustible dusts.
Join us as we discuss the 2025 International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference with Steve Everly. Learn about the latest trends, networking, and combustible dust safety.
Discover how the Nova Scotia Combustible Dust Training Project is improving workplace safety through tailored training materials, fact sheets, and industry collaboration.
Travis Stuart, Founding Director of Zero Industries, discusses a structured three-step approach—Dust Hazard Analysis, Dust Containment Study, and Hazardous Area Classification—for assessing combustible dust hazards.
Learn how Firefly AB enhances fire safety in ports and logistic terminals. Explore key fire risks, detection technologies, and prevention strategies.
Learn how the Rhino Drum Explosion Isolation Kit provides a cost-effective and maintenance-friendly alternative to rotary valves for explosion isolation in dust collection systems.
Learn about Inline Deflagration Arrester (IDA) systems for industrial dust collectors, their benefits, ideal industries, retrofitting options, and real-world success stories in improving combustible dust safety and efficiency.
Arpad Veress discusses the Explosion Protection Engineering program at The University of Miskolc, its curriculum, and its role in advancing safety education
Arpad Veress discusses ExAI, an AI-powered in-house assistant designed for explosion protection and data management in hazardous industries.
Kyle Levanen, mechanical engineer at JBW Consulting Engineers, discusses the advantages and limitations of using the DHA checklist in NFPA 61.
Drew Hanover, CTO at Avian, goes over the safety features and advantages of infrared monitoring in wood product facilities.
Stephen Watkins, application engineering manager at Nilfisk, discusses the features and benefits of appliances for combustible dust and compares them to Class II Division 2 vacuum systems.
John Schubert, Founder and Manager of Engineering at Schubert Environmental Equipment and ReplaceAIR, discusses the benefits of wet dust collection for low-density materials.
John Schubert, Founder and Manager of Engineering at Schubert Environmental Equipment and ReplaceAIR, discusses the benefits of wet dust collection.
Brian Edwards from Fike explains the pros, cons, and applications of passive and active dust explosion isolation systems in combustible dust environments.
Dr. Ali Rangwala and Dr. Stephen Kmitoek share details about the new Master of Science in Explosion Protection Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Chrissy Klocker from Donaldson shares key insights on dust collection system maintenance, debunking common misconceptions to keep operations safe and efficient.
Dr. Andrezj Wolff, from Grupa Wolff based out of Krakow, Poland, introduces a web-based risk assessment solution called AW-OZ.
Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, discusses a strategy for testing multiple mixes of materials.
Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, demonstrates how to protect hammer mills as per NFPA requirements.
Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering at Conversion Technology, Inc. explains whether you can safely use robots in hazardous areas.
Vincent Grosskopf, founder of Coal Mill Safety, discusses transitioning from coal to alternative fuels and cement production.
Dr Georg Suter, senior consultant with FireEx Limited, discusses the worksheet approach on combustible dust hazards and how to assess them.
Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering with Conversion Technology Inc., and Alysha Yinger, Director of Engineering at RoboVent discuss grounding and bonding in dust collection systems.
Carl Swisher, Sales Manager of 4B Components, presents three solutions to common bulk material handling challenges.
This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast covers part two of a panel discussion on NFPA 660, covering combustible dust standards and industry concerns from the 2024 Global Dust Safety Conference.
This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast features part one of a panel discussion on NFPA 660, covering combustible dust standards and industry concerns from the 2024 Global Dust Safety Conference.
Jordan Newton, CEO at SonicAire, discusses a ten year case study using dust control fans at a ship building site.
Jordan Newton, CEO at SonicAire, discusses a ten year case study using dust control fans at a ship building site.
Chrissy Klocker, Technical Services Manager at Donaldson based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota, explains options for collecting combustible metal dusts.
David Wood, Senior Technical Advisor at Benetech Inc., discusses redesigning chutes and conveyor systems to reduce fugitive dust.
Pete Zinecker, Director of Sales in the Western US at Benetech Inc., what chemical dust suppression is and how it works.
Brian Knapp, Vice President of Electronics Division at 4B Components, explains the role of industrial ethernet solutions in grain handling facilities.
Greg Bierie, Technical Specialist at Benetech Inc., discusses the upcoming MSHA changes for respiratory silica dust.
George Hutchison, owner of CURA Engineering Solutions Corp. in Coldstream, British Columbia, discusses the belt wipe system for conveyor belt dust control.
Daniel Zellweger, CEO and owner of FireEx Consultant GmbH, introduces FERA, a web-based risk assessment solution.
Mark Ramos, Business Development Manager with Nilfisk, explains how to choose which vacuum to use for your application.
Tim Heneks, Director of Engineering Services at Dustcon Solutions, shares strategies for completing a hazard area classification assessment for combustible dust.
Greg Slavin, president at Clean Air Company, discusses the redesign process for grinding metal enclosures, in particular with metal working applications.
George Armbruster, CEO and President of Industrial Intelligence Inc., talks about the development of the Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitor and Dust Mapping Survey.
Jeremiah Wann, CEO and President of Imperial Systems, defines what welding firms are and discusses whether or not they are explosible.
Diane Cave, Eastern Lead from Element6 Solutions, goes over the top five mistakes identified during external audits and review of dust hazard analysis reports.
Michel Vandeweyer, Explosion Safety Consultant at ISMA, discusses recommended ways to protect bucket elevators from explosion risks.
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.
Robert Comer, author of Explosion Vented Equipment System Protection Guide, explains how to reinforce dust handling systems through structural analysis and design.
Laura Moreno, Standards Lead and Industrial and Chemical Engineering at NFPA, goes over the NFPA 660 development and rollout process.
Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, explains how to recognize and assess common hazards in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications.
Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, goes over typical hazards encountered in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications.
This episode reviews recommended measures for avoiding the chimney effect when responding to grain dryer fires.
In today’s episode, we discuss a system failure case study that NASA created about the Imperial Sugar explosion.
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.
Ryan Fogelman from Fire Rover returns to the podcast to discuss an update on waste and recycling fires and fire protection systems.
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.
Dimitrios Kakogiannis, Explosion Protection Application Scientist from Fike Europe, explains the importance of flameless venting in industrial safety.
Dr. Chris Cloney reviews a help desk question about hazards associated with the collection of metal dust like aluminum powder.
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.
Dr. Chris Cloney reviews an incident update for an April 2023 grain dust explosion in Decatur, Illinois.
This episode is a Safety Share about dust explosion damage. It takes a close look at an FM Global report that analyzes ignition sources.
Brian Knapp, Vice President of Electronics Division with 4B Components, explains how alignment sensors for bucket elevators are handled in NFPA 61.
Bryn Johnson, President of JBW Consulting Engineers based out of Duluth, Minnesota, shares his insights on non-destructive evaluation to verify vessel pred values.
Discover the power of dust explosions with these 10 insightful videos. This episode discusses hazards, prevention, and the science behind this often-underestimated danger.
This episode is a Safety Share about dust explosion damage. It takes a close look at an FM Global report that analyzes ignition sources.
This episode is a Safety Share about dust explosion damage. It takes a close look at an FM Global report that analyzes ignition sources.
This episode is a Safety Share about an asphalt dust explosion in Europe. It also covers a new group we haven't featured before - the European Process Safety Center (EPCS).
This episode reviews the gripping account of a loader fire escalation incident and provides valuable insights into safety measures that prevent such catastrophic events.
Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering at Conversion Technology Inc., comes on the podcast to discuss the robotics standards for safety and compliance.
This episode reviews the gripping account of a loader fire escalation incident and provides valuable insights into safety measures that prevent such catastrophic events.
This episode goes over the vital steps to ensure fire and explosion safety in direct heated belt dryers.
This episode is an incident update for a lumber mill explosion that occurred in Beauceville, Quebec, in 2021.
This episode is an incident update that examines court cases arising from the 2021 coal dust explosion in Baltimore, Maryland.
Joseph Finn, Process Ventilation Engineer at Finn Equipment Sales, goes over the steps involved in developing a dust control project in a coal handling process.
Bill Laturnus, Manufacturing Safety Senior Safety Advisor at BC Forest Safety Council, talks about how industry associations can cultivate and support a culture of safety.
Bill Laturnus, Manufacturing Safety Senior Safety Advisor at BC Forest Safety Council, talks about building a culture of safety at your organization.
Chris Cloney and Donovan Karki from the Dusty Jobs Podcast provide a detailed overview of the 2023 International Powder Show, which occurred in Chicago in April 2023.
Dr. Chris Cloney discusses a recent flash fire incident that occurred during furnace blowdown activity, and the recommendations made by the BC Forest Safety Council and Manufacturing Advisory Group in British Columbia to prevent similar incidents.
Dr. Chris Cloney discusses a recent flash fire incident that occurred during furnace blowdown activity, and the recommendations made by the BC Forest Safety Council and Manufacturing Advisory Group in British Columbia to prevent similar incidents.
Join Dr. Chris Cloney as he provides expert analysis and insights on a devastating 2022 grain dryer explosion in Singapore. Learn about the causes and impact of the explosion and discover the lessons that can be drawn from this tragic event."
Dr. Chris Cloney provides the latest update about the 2022 plastic dust collector fire in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Learn about the incident and its aftermath here.
Jeffrey Wanko, Director of the Office of Chemical Process Safety and Enforcement Initiatives at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, explains the re-release of the Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program.
Jeffrey Wanko, Director of the Office of Chemical Process Safety and Enforcement Initiatives at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, discusses the history of the Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program.
Ross Blanford, Director of Sales at Masterduct, returns to the podcast to review the top five questions companies have about flexible hoses and ducting.
Terry McDonald, Sales and Business Development Manager with Thorne and Derrick based out of the UK, returns for another discussion about fake ATEX products and certificates.
Using example case studies, Michel Vandeweyer, Explosion Safety Consultant for ISMA, discusses the current regulations regarding combustible dust in Belgium.
Michel Vandeweyer, Explosion Safety Consultant from ISMA, discusses the current status of combustible dust safety in Belgium, providing some example case studies.
Brian Edwards, Explosion Protection Consultancy Manager at Fike and Dilip Arulappan, Explosion Safety Consultant for Fike Europe discuss how North America and Europe differ in regards to combustible dust.
Bill Laturnus, Manufacturing Senior Safety Advisor with BC Forest Safety Council, explains the audit processes for combustible dust.
Terry McDonald, Sales & Business Development Manager with Thorne and Derrick, warns companies how they can look out for fake ATEX products and certificates.
This episode revisits the December 30, 2021 coal dust explosion in Baltimore, Maryland, using information submitted by a newsletter subscriber.
Jeff Davis, Senior Explosion Safety Consultant with Fike Corporation, introduces and explains the Fike Explosion Protection Partner Checklist.
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we discuss the WPAC audit tool for managing wood dust mitigation and control.
This episode is a Safety Share summary of an explosion at an overseas wood pellet receiving port. It includes investigation details and lessons learned.
This episode is an incident update for a November 17th, 2022 explosion at a bicycle parts manufacturer in Fuxing, Taiwan.
This episode is an incident update for a December 30, 2021 coal dust explosion in Baltimore, Maryland.
Jennifer Hatt, writer, publisher and communications consultant, talks about how the Westray coal mine disaster has been covered in the media.
Leslie Stockel, who has been a Certified Safety Professional for over 30 years, talks about how to achieve that designation.
Roger Guerra, Business Development Manager for Nilfisk, goes over the certification of portable vacuum systems for use with combustible dust.
Learn more about the NFPA 660 public comment workshop being run inside the Dust Safety Academy during the first week of December 2022.
Jeramy Slaunwhite, Chief Technical Officer of Explosion Safety at Rembe, talks about grounding and bonding of silos storing wood chips.
Jeramy Slaunwhite, Chief Technical Officer of Explosion Safety at Rembe, talks about challenges with floor sweeps and cleaning hoses in wood processing facilities.
Westway survivor Vernon Theriault returns to the podcast to talk about his book, ‘My Journey From Darkness to Light’ and share his experience of the explosion.
Westway survivor Vernon Theriault appears to talk about his book, ‘My Journey From Darkness to Light’ and share his experience of the explosion.
This Dust Safety Science episode is the first in a new mini-series that examines the ripple effects of the Westray disaster on victims and the community.
Paul von Norden, Global ATEX expert at FrieslandCampina, goes over the differences in incident investigations for dust explosions vs. gas explosions
Paul von Norden, Global ATEX expert for FrieslandCampina in the Netherlands, talks about how to become a global expert in explosion safety and protection.
Laura Moreno, Standards Lead in Industrial and Chemical Engineering at the NFPA, talks about the public input process for the NFPA 660 standard for combustible dust.
Chrissy Klocker, Applications Engineering Manager at Donaldson, and Tim Heneks, , Director of Engineering Services at Dustcon Solutions, review the importance of multiple viewpoints in performing DHAs.
This Dust Safety Science episode takes a mid-year look at our Dust Safety Professionals platform and discusses its future goals.
Nederman's Senior Application Engineer Niels Pedersen answers your enclosureless dust collector questions in an 'Ask Me Anything' session.
Nederman's Senior Application Engineer Niels Pedersen answers your enclosureless dust collector questions in an 'Ask Me Anything' session.
Niels Pedersen, Senior Application Engineer at Nederman, participates in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session about enclosureless dust collectors.
Niels Pedersen, Senior Application Engineer at Nederman, participates in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session about enclosureless dust collectors.
This Dust Safety Science episode re-examines a 2021 potato starch explosion in Tuas, Singapore.
This Dust Safety Science episode re-examines a 2021 potato starch explosion in Tuas, Singapore.
This Dust Safety Science episode presents an incident update on a 2021 flour dust explosion in Savannah, Georgia.
This Dust Safety Science episode presents an incident update on a 2021 flour dust explosion in Savannah, Georgia.
This Dust Safety Science episode highlights an incident update on a 2021 seed preparation facility explosion in Silverton, Oregon.
This Dust Safety Science episode is a safety share about wood hogger fires and deflagrations at sawmills
Will Downing, Commercial Risk Advisor at CapriCMW discusses insurance considerations in facilities handling or generating combustible dust
Will Downing, Commercial Risk Advisor at CapriCMW discusses insurance considerations in facilities handling or generating combustible dust
Mohammed Saim, CEO and Lead Consultant at Shepherd Risk, discusses the current status of dust explosion safety in Pakistan.
Dr. Chris Cloney goes over five key takeaways from the 2021 Combustible Dust Incident Report.
Brian Dunagan, Managing Consultant and Chief Investigator at IFO Group, outlines recommended steps for investigating a combustible dust fire or explosion
This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast explores the question of whether combustible dust can explode in a freezer.
Kayleigh Rayner-Brown from OBEX Risk goes over the steps involved with application of bow tie analysis and inherently safer design in Canadian wood pellet mills.
This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast examines the reality that controlling combustible dust hazards is not the same as eliminating them entirely.
Mark Hodapp, Senior Fire Protection Engineer with Fire & Risk Alliance, talks about combining the fields of fire protection engineering and combustible dust safety.
Greg Slavin, President of Clean Air Company Inc., explains common challenges with educational wood shop dust collection systems.
Joe Haney, Product Line Leader at Industrial Accessories Company, comes on the podcast to discuss what the future holds for smart dust collection systems.
In this episode, we discuss explosion test data for artificial sweeteners. The subject was inspired by a Dust Safety Helpdesk question.
Jeff Mycroft, Fike Canada's Regional Sales Manager, talks about the ineffective use of material chokes on rotary valves to isolate dust explosions.
Jeff Mycroft, Regional Sales Manager, Fike Canada, talks about ineffective dust explosion isolation using material chokes on screw conveyors
Evan Thompson, Applications Engineer at Nordfab Ducting, discusses common ducting challenges and their solutions.
Jack Osborn, combustible dust expert Airdusco, provides an update on how NFPA 660 is developing and its overall impact on industry.
Tristan Trupka, Vice President of Engineering at IAC, reviews the considerations involved in designing and installing dust collection systems for greenfield applications.
Kevin Cardwell, combustible dust consultant with Airdusco, explains how spark detection, arresting, aborting and extinguishing systems operate.
Kevin Cardwell, combustible dust consultant with Airdusco, outlines common challenges in combustible dust incident investigation today.
Steve Hunt, Director of United Steelworkers District 3, returns to talk about open challenges raised by the Babine Sawmill and Lakeland Mills explosion.
Steve Hunt, Director of United Steelworkers District 3, talks about the history of the organization in Canada.
Keith Plumb from Integral Pharma Services in Cheshire, UK, reviews best practices for adding combustible dust information to material safety data sheets.
We review and discuss a Manufacturing Safety Alert put out by the BC Forest Safety Council and the Manufacturing Advisory Group based in BC
Keith Plumb, process safety consultant and owner at Integral Pharma Services in Cheshire, UK, explains challenges in applying IEC 60079-10-2.
When designing a combustible dust safety program, certain leading indicators need to be taken into account. This episode identifies and explains each one.
Can blood fuel cause combustible dust fires or explosions? Dr. Chris Cloney responds to a question submitted through the Dust Safety Help Desk.
Dr. Chris Cloney and Jordan Newton from SonicAire Systems discuss three things that facility owners should do now to avoid a combustible dust event.
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.
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?
David Hakes, President and Owner of XP Products, joins the podcast to discuss operator safety when handling and cleaning away hazardous dusts.
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.
Dr. Chris Cloney and Donovan Karki from the Dusty Jobs podcast share knowledge in this crossover episode.
Process safety expert Shay Segev goes over the current status of dust explosion safety in Israel.
In this episode, we address four common challenges in the application of NFPA 652 across various industries.
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.
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.
In this episode, we review the research, opinions, and incidents that go over dust explosion loss history in Asia.
In this episode, we go over early combustible dust textbooks and regulations to understand the history of both explosion incidents and corrective measures.
In this episode, we go over early combustible dust textbooks and regulations to understand the history of both explosion incidents and corrective measures.
In this episode, we go over early combustible dust textbooks and regulations to understand the history of both explosion incidents and corrective measures.
In this episode, Jake LaFerriere, founder and Executive Director of Firefighters for Healing, talks about the history and purpose of the organization.
In this episode, Eyal Zadok outlines steps for detecting electrostatic discharge and analyzes an explosion at a Taiwan plastics plant.
In this episode, electrostatic discharge expert Eyal Zadok goes over how to analyze electrostatic ignition likelihood after an explosion incident.
In this episode, Alex Ing from the National Fire Protection Association explains where NFPA is heading and how it can affect combustible dust code users.
In this episode, Brian Knapp from 4B Components answers more questions about hazard monitoring on bucket elevators and drag/belt conveyors.
In this episode, we feature the first half of an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on hazard monitoring on bucket elevators and drag/belt conveyors, featuring Brian Knapp from 4B Components.
In this episode, Dr. Shahab Sokhansanj, adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, goes over best practices for biomass fibre pile management.
In this episode, Matt Williamson from ADF Engineering based in Dayton, Ohio shares dust hazard control strategies for groups of concrete silos.
In this episode, Tim Heneks from Dustcon Solutions explains what details should be included in a dust hazard analysis (DHA).
In this episode, we discuss the different methods used to prevent and mitigate dust explosions.
In this episode, we discuss the loss history and severity of metal dust explosions as well as practical considerations.
In this episode, Kelsey Longmoore from Celerity Engineering talks about the Kilo Lima Code Community and Canadian Building Codes.
In this episode, Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, talks about dust hazard control for grain truck load-out bays.
In this episode, we review the Murray Grain Elevator Explosion, a 1919 disaster that killed 14 men and injured 10 others. It was the fourth in a series of dust explosions.
This episode is the second half of a two-part series replaying the opening keynote from the 2021 Dust Safety Conference. It explores three more combustible dust challenges.
In this episode, we replay the opening keynote from the 2021 Dust Safety Conference: ‘Combustible Dust Safety: Open Challenges and Charting a Path Forward.’
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Chrissy Klocker debunks five common misconceptions about collecting combustible dust.
In this episode, Dr. Paul Amyotte explains how inherently safer design can be implemented using bowtie analysis.
In this episode, Cherie Whelan shares strategies that wood pellet facilities can use to identify and implement critical dust control systems.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Gordon Murray shares the history of the Wood Pellet Association of Canada.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, dust explosion experts discuss the Advanced Safety Engineering Management Program at the University of Alabama.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we replay the second part of Jason Krbec’s presentation on upcoming changes to NFPA 660.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Jason Krbec of CV Technologies reviews how upcoming changes to NFPA 660 will impact combustible dust safety.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Tonya Ford, Executive Director of the United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities, discusses its current and future projects.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Tammy Spivey discusses the history of the United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Justin Beal, owner of Pacific Consulting and Risk, discusses the challenges in regulating combustible dust processing industries in California.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Jason Reason explains how unqualified individuals are affecting DHAs.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Dr. Chris Bloore and Dr. Jim Munro answer questions about combustible dust safety in Australia and New Zealand
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Dr. Chris Bloore and Dr. Jim Munro answer questions about combustible dust safety in Australia.
In this episode, we discuss the Powder Show Digital Flow 2020 with Yale Deskins, Conference Producer with Informa Markets, Powder & Bulk Solids, and Steve Everly, Group Events Director.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we talk to Jane Garvey Gill about the Quaker Oats Explosion of 1916 and how it affected her family in addition to dozens of others in Peterborough.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we review the Quaker Oats Explosion of 1916 in Peterborough, Ontario, and how it changed the lives of everyone in the community.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we replay the second half of a recent Dust Safety Academy session about NFPA 652 Chapter 8, featuring Tim Heneks from Dustcon Solutions.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we replay a recent Dust Safety Academy session about NFPA 652 Chapter 8, featuring Tim Heneks from Dustcon Solutions.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we announce the 2021 Global Dust Safety Conference and what you can expect in terms of schedule and presentations.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Eric Brideau, Project Consultant at Jensen Hughes, discusses NFPA definitions of combustible dust.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Nick Schlentz, President at Boss Products, LLC, talks about alternatives to abort gates on dust collector dirty side ducting.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Jim Peters, regional manager at Boss Products, LLC, discusses common challenges with hammer mill fire and explosion safety.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, George Mickiewicz returns to talk about lessons learned from his 50+ years in dust explosion and fire safety.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, George Mickiewicz discusses lessons learned from his 50+ years in dust explosion and fire safety.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Blake Nelson talks about alternatives to dust collection, especially in coal-burning applications.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we discuss a facility that had multiple incidents over time and what the true cost of ignoring your combustible dust challenges can be.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Jim Vingerhoets and Bruce McLelland from Fike explain the technology behind their dual flap isolation valve (DFI).
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we continue to review the insights gained from the Chemical Safety Board Dust Hazard Learning Review.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we cover the Chemical Safety Board Dust Hazard Learning Review, an ongoing project that we continue to enthusiastically report.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Corey Gardiner, Manager of Asset Protection at Tolko Industries does a safety share on a failed testing of a high-speed abort gate.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we replay a Q&A session by Glen Saraduke, principal owner of Saraduke Technical Services, about pre-planning and working with firefighters.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we replay a presentation by Glen Saraduke, principal owner of Saraduke Technical Services, about pre-planning and working with firefighters.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Dr. Suzanne Smyth and Dr. Russell Ogle, from Exponent's Thermal Science Practice return to discuss the recent catastrophic Beirut port explosion.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Ryan Fogelman, VP of Fire Elimination Solutions, at Fire Rover, returns to go over the company’s waste and recycling fire elimination solution.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we celebrate the achievements represented by our 100th episode and reveal what’s coming up later this year and in 2021.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Hector Maggi, Managing Director of TFT-Pneumatic, explains the benefits of using non-sparking tools in hazardous areas.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, David Murray, Corporate Safety HR and Environment Manager for Gorman Group, returns to discuss the history of the Manufacturing Advisory Group (MAG) in British Columbia.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we interview David Murray, Corporate Safety HR and Environment Manager for Gorman Group, about lessons learned from two British Columbia sawmill explosions in 2012.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk to Yale Deskins, conference producer with Informa Markets and the organizer for the International Powder Show conference and exhibition.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk to Dr. Ashok Dastidar from Fauske & Associates returns to talk about how to incorporate decomposition, off-gassing and hybrid mixtures into your dust hazard analysis.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk to Casey Shockey, President of Chief Engineering PLLC, about the advantage of using 3D scanning in processing facilities.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk to Bob Petrochko, senior process safety consultant with Dustcon Solutions, about how to handle management of change in combustible dust handling operations.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we review the replay of the second Ask Me Anything session with Jason Reason on remote dust hazard analysis.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we have a replay of the Ask Me Anything session with Jason Reason on remote dust hazard analysis.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we review the 2020 Dust Safety Week. This is an annual event that's hosted by Canadian Biomass and Canadian Forest Industries to highlight information aimed at industries handling combustible dust.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk to Kumar Rajasegaram, fire safety risk analytics consultant with JTS Risk Engineering, about the role played by insurance companies in combustible dust safety.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk to Ken Nessvi, senior consultant with BSL Industries, about dust explosion loss history in Sweden between 2011 and 2017.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, EHS manager Ric Smith shares practical considerations for installing explosion protection systems in facilities.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, EHS manager Ric Smith discusses lessons learned from a corn milling explosion.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, Prem Verma, managing director at Swedish Exergy, explains how superheated steam can prevent dryer fires and explosions.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, Jim Vingerhoets, global product manager at Fike Corporation, goes over recent test results to answer the question of whether explosion flap valves are safe.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we discuss case studies involving dust explosion hazards in textile industries.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, Monica Remonato from Remonato Fire Protection Engineering shares her journey in fire protection engineering and her experience with industries handling combustible dust in Brazil.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, Burke Desautels from IEP Technologies defines reduced explosion pressure (pred) and choosing the right reduced pressure for your explosion protection system design.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Kevin Jeffries about process startup and shutdown in facilities handling combustible dust.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, Kevin Cardwell from Airdusco Engineering and Design Services shares three challenges involved in baghouse maintenance.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, Dr. Suzanne Smyth discusses a case study involving a grain dust explosion in a milling facility.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, Dr. Emmanuel Addai discusses hybrid mixture explosion hazards and how to test for them.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we go over a case study for a nylon flock explosion in the textile industry.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk to Dr. Chris Bloore about important considerations for performing a remote dust hazard analysis.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we discuss a case study involving an explosion at a sawdust and wood chip storage silo. Insufficient venting resulted in a fatality.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Dr. Vahid Ebadat, CEO of Stonehouse Process Safety, about what he’s learned after three decades in explosion prevention and protection.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Jay Juvenal, sales engineer at CV Technology, about dust explosion, prevention and protection in Brazil.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we review a case study involving a 2013 metal dust explosion in a 3D printing application.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Rick Jeffress, Director of Business Development at Fike Corporation, about fire protection through thermal imaging in powder and bulk handling industries.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we review a case study about a dust explosion that occurred at a fish meal factory in Halsa, Norway, in 1975.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk about the fundamental differences between gas and dust flames. This is the fourth installment in the Fundamental Science Series.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Jason Krbec, engineering manager at CV Technology, about passive explosion mitigation through deflagration venting.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Jordan Newton, CEO at SonicAire, about ways that SonicAire fan systems to prevent combustible dust accumulation in overhead areas.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we talk about the effect of particle size on dust deflagration. This episode is the third in the Fundamental Science Series.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Jess McCluer, Vice President of Safety and Regulatory Affairs at the National Feed and Grain Association, about combustible dust safety resources.
In this podcast episode, we interview Keith McGuire, Director of Structural Engineering at CST Industries, about the design of bulk material storage systems.
In this podcast episode, we interview Ross Blanford, Director of Sales at Masterduct Inc., about designing hose systems to handle combustible dust.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience podcast, we interview Scott Boersma, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sales Officer at Delfin Industrial Corporation, about housekeeping options for combustible dust cleanup
In this podcast episode, we review the top five questions we’ve received about the upcoming 2020 Digital Dust Safety Conference, which runs from February 24-27.
In this podcast episode, we review the 14 Pillars of Process Safety Management and discuss the reasons why PSM remains a controversial subject in industries handling combustible dust.
In this podcast episode, we interview Glen Saraduke, owner of Saraduke Technical Services, about firefighter education in combustible dust incident response.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Russell Ogle, principal engineer and Practice Director for Thermal Sciences at Exponent, about performing dust explosion risk assessments.
In this podcast episode, we interview Walter Frank, founder of Frank Risk Solutions, about hazard identification and evaluation through dust hazard analysis.
In this podcast episode, we interview Vincent Grosskopf, founder of Coal Mill Safety, about coal mill safety in cement production facilities.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Ashok Dastidar about dust explosion and combustion test methods.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Paul Amyotte from Dalhousie University about Methods in Chemical Process Safety Volume Three, which is dedicated to all aspects of the history and prevention of dust explosions.
In this podcast episode, we announce the 2020 Digital Dust Safety Conference. We also review the history of what we’ve accomplished with this podcast and discuss future plans for spreading awareness of combustible dust safety.
In this podcast episode, we interview Stephen Kasik, a technical sales engineer at Osprey Corporation, about the use of rotary vacuum drum filters in industries handling combustible dust.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Ashok Dastidar about dust explosion hazards in pharmaceutical industries. He explains how the typical processing line in a pharmaceutical plant works, how a safety envelope can make the process safer, and what the biggest testing challenges are.
In this podcast episode, we talk about dust hazard analysis requirements for owners and operators as specified in NFPA 652. We also discuss hazard identification and what is involved in a dust hazard analysis.
In this podcast episode, we talk about the fundamentals of dust explosion prevention protection in avoiding accident sequences. We also discuss important concepts surrounding explosion safety and examples of protection and prevention strategies.
In this podcast episode, we interview Jeff Mycroft, Ontario regional sales manager for Fike Canada, about the Canadian regulatory framework for combustible dust safety.
In this podcast episode, we interview Chris Giusto, Director of Industrial Projects at Hallam-ICS, about the potential cost of a dust explosion incident. Chris reviews the six primary costs and how they can impact a company’s financial situation.
In this podcast episode, we interview Brian Edwards from Conversion Technology about the history of the OSHA Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program and its impact on combustible dust regulations.
In this podcast episode, we talk about the issues surrounding the prevention of storage silo explosions during firefighting efforts.
In this podcast episode, we review all OSHA combustible dust citations issued in 2018 and identify the top five areas of concern.
In this podcast episode, we talk about the fundamental burning characteristics of five combustible dusts.
In this podcast episode, we interview David Hakes, President of XP Products LLC, about the five critical elements of an effective dust hazard analysis report.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Chris Bloore about running an effective dust explosion training session.
In this podcast episode, we review the parameters of dust explosion testing and explain why the standard testing chamber is 20-liters.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Chris Bloore to talk about the New Zealand Code of Practice for handling combustible dust.
In this podcast episode, we talk to Jeramy Slaunwhite, Explosion Safety Engineer at REMBE, Inc. about minimum layer thickness requirements for combustible dust.
In this episode of the DustSafetyScience Podcast, we talk about applying the hierarchy of controls to combustible dust safety. This concept was introduced during our conversation with Jeff Nichols in Episode #23, and today we explore the following:
- The components of the hierarchy of controls
- What this fundamental process looks like in practice
In this podcast episode, we interview Scott Boersma, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sales Officer at Delfin Industrial corporation, about the design and certification of explosion-proof vacuum systems.
In this podcast episode, we interview Keith Plumb, owner and director at Integral Pharmacy Services, about the dust explosion risk reduction toolkit and how to best understand and implement it.
In this podcast episode, we interview Jason Reason, Director of Combustible Dust Services at Seam Group, about explosion and fire safety in 3-D printing and additive manufacturing applications.
In this podcast episode, we do a dust collector training mini-session with Matt Devitt, Director of Operations at BWF Envirotech.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr. Chris Bloore about how to reconcile hygiene with explosion safety in food industries.
In this podcast episode, we talk about five open challenges to combustible dust safety. All of them were identified through industry reports and guests on previous podcasts.
In this podcast episode, we interview Jeremiah Wann, President of Imperial Systems, Inc., about changes in the dust collection equipment landscape.
In this podcast episode, we interview Timothy Heneks, Director of Engineering Services with Dust Con Solutions, about recent changes to NFPA 69, which is the North American standard on explosion prevention systems.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dr.-Ing Johannes Lottermann, Director of Explosion Safety at REMBE Safety + Control, about the German VDI standards for explosion safety.
In this podcast episode, we interview Marc Hodapp, Senior Fire Protection Engineer at Jensen Hughes, about the different approaches to dust hazard analysis.
In this podcast episode, we interview Dan Laird, Director of Engineering at Hallam ICS, about arc flash safety and how it can apply to combustible dust.
In this podcast episode, we interview Niklas Kitzhöfer, managing director of Rembe China Ltd. in Shanghai, about Chinese national standards for explosion safety.
In this podcast episode, we interview Jeff Nichols, managing partner at Industrial Fire Prevention, about applying the hierarchy of controls to combustible dust safety.
In this podcast episode, we speak with Chris Giusto Director of Industrial Projects at Hallam-ICS, about 5 common mistakes companies make when addressing combustible dust hazards.
In this podcast episode, we interview Martin Clouthier, Director and practice lead of combustible dust testing and consulting services at Jensen Hughes about combustible dust testing.
In this podcast episode, we interview Arpad Veress, Managing Director of ExNB Certification Institute, about certification of equipment and personal competencies for hazardous areas, or Ex areas.
In this podcast episode, we interview Courtney Turner, President of Process Risk Solutions in Birmingham, Alabama, about dust hazard risk analysis in various industries after the Imperial Sugar Refinery explosion.
In this podcast episode, we talk to Diane Cave of Element Six Solutions about the top five mistakes companies make in their dust collection system design.
In this episode, we interview John Forrester, managing editor of Powder & Bulk Solids, about combustible dust incident reporting in different media channels.
In this episode, we interview Gilles Plourde, a senior application analyst at Fike Canada, about the steps involved in designing dust explosion protection systems.
In this episode, we interview Michael Marrington, a hazardous area inspector, auditor, and consultant, about how explosion protection is treated across the globe.
In this episode, we interview Ryan Fogelman, V.P. of Strategic Partnerships at Fire Rover, about waste and recycling facility fires and fire protection.
In this episode, we discuss the Port Aqaba grain silo explosion with Ali Alnajdawi, fire and combustible dust investigator at the Forensic Laboratory Department in the Ministry of the interior of Jordan.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges regarding awareness of combustible dust hazards. Jason Reason, Director of Combustible Dust Services at SEAM Group, provides insights based on his years as an OSHA compliance officer and consultant.
In this episode we discuss the learning review, a new approach to incident investigation. This approach was born out of the work of Dr. Ivan Pupulidy with the US Forest Service and we discuss its application to combustible dust safety.
In this episode we interview Alan Tyldesley a UK explosion safety expert on Biomass Fire & Explosion hazards and regulation within the United Kingdom
This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast recaps what we accomplished in 2018 and our goals for 2019. We also cover the history of combustible dust back as far as 1785.
In this episode we interview Todd Siefke at WorkSafe BC about silo fire and explosion safety in wood pellet and agricultural product storage operations.
In this episode we discuss dust hazard analysis and explosion prevention with Dr. Ashok Dastidar, Vice President, Dust and Flammability Testing and Consultancy services at Fauske & Associates.
In this podcast episode we discuss the recent US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) call to action on combustible dust with Cheryl Mackenzie and Dr. Ivan Pupulidy.
In this episode we discuss findings from the 2018 mid-year combustible dust incident report. The report was released earlier in the year and includes an analysis of materials, industries, equipment, and causes of 115 dust fires/explosions around the world.
In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast we discuss dust collector fire and explosion safety in wood working shops with Jeramy Slaunwhite, Explosion Safety Engineering Consultant with REMBE®, INC.
In this episode we review the US Chemical Safety Board report on the Imperial Sugar Refinery Explosion in Wentworth, Georgia on February 7, 2008. The explosion and following fire resulted in 14 fatalities and 38 injuries.
In this episode we interview Christian Fournier, Safety and Training Coordinator at Fornebu Lumber in Miramichie, New Brunswick. In the interview we cover lessons learned from a planar and dust collector fire they had at their facility.
Welcome to the first episode of Dust Safety Science, a podcast by Dr. Chris Cloney to improve awareness, knowledge, connection, and change around workplace safety in industries manufacturing or handling combustible dusts.