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Safety - Page 39
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OSHA cites Venture Metals after employee suffers injury
- Oct 31, 2018
- News Release
OSHA has cited Dallas-based Venture Metals for exposing employees to crushing hazards after a stack of pipes fell and crushed a worker, leading to his hospitalization. The company faces penalties of $311,580 for repeated and serious safety and health violations. OSHA conducted an inspection and...
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Rockford Systems receives National Safety Council Award
- Oct 24, 2018
- News Release
The National Safety Council (NSC) has presented its 2018 Community Advancement Award to Rockford Systems LLC, a provider of machine safeguarding products, for its continued dedication to safety in its hometown of Rockford, Ill., and beyond. The NSC's panel of experts honored the company for its...
- From The Fabricator
OSHA reports top 10 safety violations for 2018
- Oct 24, 2018
- News Release
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the preliminary top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for fiscal year 2018. Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the top 10 as part of the 2018 National...
- From The Fabricator
How to maximize indoor air quality for welders
- By Benjamin Howell
- Oct 23, 2018
- Article
Personal protective equipment is imperative, but it takes much more to reduce health risks associated with welding. What are your options, and which are best-suited for your operation?
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Kemper’s AirWatch can network extraction systems when no IT network is available
- Oct 23, 2018
- Product Release
Kemper’s AirWatch air monitoring system can be integrated into environments with inadequate digital infrastructure. By connecting to an internet-based cloud, multiple users can monitor the systems via fleet management. The system can detect ultrafine dust particles smaller than 0.3 micron....
- From The Fabricator
Rensa Filtration acquires D-Mark
- Oct 22, 2018
- News Release
Chicago-based Rensa Filtration, a family of filtration companies that manufacture air filtration products, has acquired Michigan-based D-Mark Inc., a manufacturer of molecular filtration products and proprietary owner of CarbonWeb® media and OdorGuard® products used in a variety of odor, gas, and...
- From The Fabricator
Kemper names CEO marketing and sales
- Oct 22, 2018
- News Release
Germany-based extraction and filtration system manufacturer Kemper GmbH has hired Frederic Lanz as CEO marketing and sales, effective Jan. 1, 2019. “The industry’s future lies in digitalization, closely linked with industrial safety and employee satisfaction,” said Lanz. “It’s now a...
- From The Fabricator
Rockford Systems relocates headquarters
- Oct 19, 2018
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC, a provider of machine safeguarding products, safety education, and industrial safety services, has announced it is moving its headquarters to a new, larger facility in Rockford, Ill. The relocation, which is expected to be completed in January 2019, will offer employees an...
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OSHA program targets high injury and illness rates
- Oct 19, 2018
- News Release
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is initiating the Site-Specific Targeting 2016 (SST-16) Program using injury and illness information electronically submitted by employers for calendar year 2016. The program will target high-injury-rate...
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J.J. Keller white paper helps fabricators prepare for OSHA inspections
- Oct 17, 2018
- Product Release
J.J. Keller offers a free white paper entitled “OSHA Inspections: Are You Prepared?” to help fabricators ensure they are ready to pass the test if an OSHA inspector shows up at their door. The white paper explains the inspection, citation, and preparation processes. It is available for download...
- From The Fabricator
Witt 737LE-HD/S dome pressure regulator offers oxygen burnout safety to 2,900 PSI
- Oct 11, 2018
- Product Release
The 737LE-HD/S dome pressure regulator set from Witt is proven to be oxygen burnout-safe at pressures up to 2,900 PSI, the company reports. The pressure regulator also can be used for other technical gases, with a higher inlet pressure of up to 4,350 PSI possible for other gases. The set comprises...
- From The Fabricator
Fume management in heavy fab operations
- By Jon Ladwig
- Oct 5, 2018
- Article
Proper reconnaissance, planning, and equipment investment can help a heavy fabrication shop manage dust and fumes.
- From The Fabricator
TheSlagger dust extraction table from Kemper includes slag discharge system
- Oct 1, 2018
- Product Release
TheSlagger dust extraction table from Kemper helps reduce downtime for automated cutting processes. During the cutting process, the system captures large quantities of cutting dust directly at the source. As it is divided into individual segments, the system extracts dust only in those places where...
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Camfil APC testing services help improve dust collection
- Sep 28, 2018
- Product Release
Camfil APC offers a variety of dust testing services to help manufacturers understand the characteristics of dusts produced during their operation and make informed decisions about equipment, filter cartridges, and engineered controls to mitigate dust hazards. These services include particle size...
- From The Fabricator
BOFA names Coding Products of Canada as master distributor
- Sep 20, 2018
- News Release
BOFA Intl. has awarded Platinum status to Coding Products of Canada Ltd. as a Master Distributor for Canada. As such, the company is authorized to stock, supply, warranty, and service BOFA’s fume and dust extraction products in Canada. BOFA’s U.S. outlet, BOFA Americas, Inc., recently completed...
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