Dust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the Workplace

Join us as we discuss the 2025 International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference with Steve Everly. Learn about the latest trends, networking, and combustible dust safety.

Discover how the Nova Scotia Combustible Dust Training Project is improving workplace safety through tailored training materials, fact sheets, and industry collaboration.

Travis Stuart, Founding Director of Zero Industries, discusses a structured three-step approach—Dust Hazard Analysis, Dust Containment Study, and Hazardous Area Classification—for assessing combustible dust hazards.

Learn how Firefly AB enhances fire safety in ports and logistic terminals. Explore key fire risks, detection technologies, and prevention strategies.

Learn how the Rhino Drum Explosion Isolation Kit provides a cost-effective and maintenance-friendly alternative to rotary valves for explosion isolation in dust collection systems.

Learn about Inline Deflagration Arrester (IDA) systems for industrial dust collectors, their benefits, ideal industries, retrofitting options, and real-world success stories in improving combustible dust safety and efficiency.

Arpad Veress discusses the Explosion Protection Engineering program at The University of Miskolc, its curriculum, and its role in advancing safety education

Arpad Veress discusses ExAI, an AI-powered in-house assistant designed for explosion protection and data management in hazardous industries.

Kyle Levanen, mechanical engineer at JBW Consulting Engineers, discusses the advantages and limitations of using the DHA checklist in NFPA 61.

Drew Hanover, CTO at Avian, goes over the safety features and advantages of infrared monitoring in wood product facilities.

Stephen Watkins, application engineering manager at Nilfisk, discusses the features and benefits of appliances for combustible dust and compares them to Class II Division 2 vacuum systems.

John Schubert, Founder and Manager of Engineering at Schubert Environmental Equipment and ReplaceAIR, discusses the benefits of wet dust collection for low-density materials.

John Schubert, Founder and Manager of Engineering at Schubert Environmental Equipment and ReplaceAIR, discusses the benefits of wet dust collection.

Brian Edwards from Fike explains the pros, cons, and applications of passive and active dust explosion isolation systems in combustible dust environments.

Dr. Ali Rangwala and Dr. Stephen Kmitoek share details about the new Master of Science in Explosion Protection Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Chrissy Klocker from Donaldson shares key insights on dust collection system maintenance, debunking common misconceptions to keep operations safe and efficient.

Dr. Andrezj Wolff, from Grupa Wolff based out of Krakow, Poland, introduces a web-based risk assessment solution called AW-OZ.

Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, discusses a strategy for testing multiple mixes of materials.

Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, demonstrates how to protect hammer mills as per NFPA requirements.

Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering at Conversion Technology, Inc. explains whether you can safely use robots in hazardous areas.

Vincent Grosskopf, founder of Coal Mill Safety, discusses transitioning from coal to alternative fuels and cement production.

Dr Georg Suter, senior consultant with FireEx Limited, discusses the worksheet approach on combustible dust hazards and how to assess them.

Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering with Conversion Technology Inc., and Alysha Yinger, Director of Engineering at RoboVent discuss grounding and bonding in dust collection systems.

Carl Swisher, Sales Manager of 4B Components, presents three solutions to common bulk material handling challenges.

This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast covers part two of a panel discussion on NFPA 660, covering combustible dust standards and industry concerns from the 2024 Global Dust Safety Conference.