The New OSHA Standard for Industrial Beryllium Exposure

OSHA’s new standard for beryllium exposure, which currently has an effective date of May 20, 2017, contains standards for general industry, construction and shipyards. This white paper focuses on the standard for general industry and highlights the most important aspects of the new standard: means of exposure and hazardous health effects; how to determine risk; and the use of high-efficiency...

The Basics of Laser Fume Extraction

Airborne dust and fumes generated during the laser cutting process can harm both workers and equipment if they are not properly controlled. Today’s laser cutting machinery is typically designed to allow “plug and play” installation of fume collection equipment. Selecting the right collection system, however, is a multi-faceted decision. This white paper will help facilitate the decision- making process by...

The Advantages of Dry Filtration for Plasma Cutting

Two types of systems are used for plasma cutting: those that utilize water tables and those that use downdraft tables with dry media filtration. This white paper will discuss some of the safety and operational problems inherent in “wet” systems, the advantages of “dry” filtration, and how to arrive at an informed purchasing decision. To download this white paper now,...

Ten Ways a Well-designed Dust Collection System Contributes to Sustainability

An industrial dust collector is an environmental product and therefore inherently “green”. But there are many ways a properly designed dust collection system can contribute to sustainability beyond cleaning up dust and fumes. This white paper will focus on the top 10 tips for achieving sustainability with your dust collector. To download this white paper now, please fill out the...

Ten Things You Need to Know about Hex Chrome and OSHA Compliance

Hexavalent chromium is a carcinogenic substance produced in a variety of processes. Is your facility impacted? Are you taking the proper steps to protect employees? This white paper will summarize what you need to know about hex chrome and OSHA compliance. To download this white paper now, please fill out the form below:

Reducing Thermal Spray Hazards with Proper Dust Collection

Thermal spray processes generate a wide range of contaminants that threaten worker health and safety if not properly controlled. Is your facility at risk? This white paper reviews the hazards and describes how to design a dust collection system that is specifically engineered to your thermal spray application – a system that will minimize risks and ensure regulatory compliance while...