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Ensuring Your Facility Meets NFPA Standards
NFPA compliance is an ongoing process that goes beyond meeting safety standards—it’s about proactively managing risks and ensuring long-term operational efficiency. Engineers play a crucial role in not only implementing systems but also adapting them to evolving regulations, changing facility conditions, and advancements in technology. Staying compliant requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic planning,
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When Do You Need Spark Detection?
Spark detection systems play a crucial role in preventing fires and explosions in woodworking facilities, especially where large amounts of combustible dust are generated. When Spark Detection is Necessary High-Risk Operations Any process involving cutting, sanding, or grinding generates significant dust, making spark detection essential. In these high-risk areas, spark detectors prevent fires by identifying
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Interior & Exterior Dust Collection: What Are the NFPA Rules?
Key Rules for Interior Systems For interior dust collection systems, NFPA 664 offers specific guidelines for controlling combustible dust hazards. These systems must effectively collect and contain dust to prevent it from escaping into the workspace. Air Filtration and Recirculation: Interior systems that recirculate air must include high-efficiency filters capable of removing 99.9% of combustible
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Pro Tips for Business Leaders: Future-Proofing Your Compliance
Staying ahead of compliance risks is crucial for protecting your operation and team. Future-proofing your woodworking business means more than meeting today’s standards — it’s about ensuring long-term safety and efficiency. Here are key areas to keep facilities prepared and compliant: 1. Invest in Regular Staff Training Your dust collection system is only as good
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Am I NFPA Compliant? Key Steps to Ensure Compliance
Compliance isn’t a one-time event. It’s an ongoing process that requires regular reviews, updates, and attention to detail. Here’s a checklist to help you assess whether your woodworking business is meeting NFPA standards: 1. Conduct a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Every facility handling combustible dust must perform a DHA to identify ignition sources, inefficiencies, and
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What to Expect When OSHA Shows Up: Be Prepared
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces safety standards in the workplace and is particularly focused on ensuring that businesses handling combustible materials—like wood dust—are following the rules. When OSHA arrives, they’re not just looking at the surface; they’re inspecting for deep compliance with both OSHA and NFPA standards. Here’s what to expect and what OSHA
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What is the NFPA and Why Does It Matter?
The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) sets critical safety guidelines to reduce fire hazards and explosion risks in environments where combustible dust, like wood dust, is present. These regulations are designed to protect your employees, equipment, and facility from catastrophic dust-related incidents. For the woodworking industry, the most relevant standards include NFPA 652, which covers the
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Paint Blocks featured at Ligna 2017
PAINT BLOCKS FEATURED AT LIGNA 2017 Ben the Dust Guy shows off the new paint blocks from Hocker North America. Paint blocks have 10 times the useful life of traditional material and are much easier to clean. Each block holds 16 pounds of material and only need cleaned when the blocks are dirty. Check it
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