Cleaning Hard to Reach Spaces in Your Industrial Facility While dust accumulation in your facility may seem like a minor safety concern insofar as cleaning is concerned, it can pose serious health and safety risks if handled improperly. This is especially true when combustible dust collects overhead and in other [...]
Filtration Classes with Vacuums Having been a grey area in many industries for quite some time we hope to clear up some of the myths surrounding correct vacuum filtration classes based on Worksafe’s current guidelines. Filtration Classes Vacuums come in three main classes that represent their level of [...]
Water Blasting Cleaning - Easy Tips Here are some great tips on Water Blasting - enjoy! Water Blasters & Pressure Washers When water blasting always test a small area first and if possible somewhere out of site. Start at a lower pressure than you think you need and [...]
Concrete Grinding Concrete grinding and concrete cutting are very dusty jobs in the construction industry, both posing a serious health risk to construction workers, often referred to as masons. Masonry blocks, bricks, and concrete slabs contain concentrated amounts of crystalline silica. When these materials are dry-cut they release silica-containing dust [...]
Combustible Dust Risks in Food Facilities Combustible dust is defined by WorkSafe as solid material comprised of distinct particles, regardless of their shape, size or chemical composition. Combustible dust is extremely hazardous and can create flash fires and explosions when it is suspended in the air and comes into contact [...]
Powder Coating Vacuums Powder coating is the preferred finishing technique for consumer and industrial goods, thanks to its durability, economy, and quality. However, the powder itself may present serious health and safety risks when stored, conveyed, and applied to products. Under the right conditions, one such risk is the high [...]
Canister Vacuums - 7 Benefits of them One common type of vacuum are canister vacuums, which are generally fitted with wheels, can clean a variety of surfaces and have small, maneuverable cleaning heads, making them perfect for cleaning around desks and furniture. Vacuum cleaners are a part of almost every [...]
Working with Asbestos The Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 place restrictions on the work that can be done on asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. General responsibilities Working with it is prohibited by Regulations, except for certain specified activities: related work removal. Your duties As a PCBU (a Person Conducting a [...]
Metalworking Vacuum Cleaners: One Type Does Not Fit All As the metalworking industry becomes more specialized, so does the equipment that cleans it. But as diverse as the industry is, it should come as no surprise that there is no single vacuum that can handle all of its requirements. Even [...]
Choosing the Right Vacuum Cleaner for Your Business or Commercial Facility With so many styles of commercial vacuums on the market, choosing the right one for your job can be complicated. With myriad options and features, narrowing down vacuum cleaner choices is time-consuming and often confusing for even seasoned cleaning [...]