Chicago, where I live, is a city of striking architectural uniformity. Rows of sturdy two- and three-story flats stand at attention on countless streets. Their fronts come in different colors and have ...

Why industrial combustible dust vacuum cleaners require expert design and the options available to remove and prevent concentrations of fugitive combustible dust that cause catastrophic secondary dust ...

The issue of dust explosions has been a hot topic since the early 20th century. In a book published by the NFPA in 1922 titled "Dust Explosions," authors David J. Price and Harold H. Brown acknowledge ...

Combustible-core panels known as cladding have been implicated in high-rise fires around the world, including the Torch Tower Residence fire in Dubai. The exact number of buildings that use the ...

OSHA put its Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program into place over 10 years ago. Since then, new NFPA standards on combustible dust have been issued, OSHA’s plan for a comprehensive Combustible ...

The challenges of using Powder River Basin (PRB) coal are as significant as the rewards. The subbituminous coal contains lower amounts of sulfur dioxide than bituminous coal but can be prone to ...

Interview with Mr. Matthew Myers on efforts to reduce or eliminate smoking and prevent smoking-related illness and death. 13m 11s Download January 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark ...

From Jan 1, 2025, manufacturers and suppliers dealing with industrial machinery as well as combustible dust will have to comply with enhanced workplace safety and health (WSH) measures, said the ...

Gas leaks, by their nature, are often hard to pinpoint. They’re invisible and can dissipate quickly. However, relatively low levels in confined spaces can create explosion hazards. We’ve been looking ...

Nanomaterials are increasing used in battery production to increase energy density and improve battery performance. These may include nanoparticles of metals, metal oxides, conductive polymers, ...