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3D Printing Particles May Cause Respiratory Problems

Companies may want to increase the safety of 3D printing by installing fume hoods to remove harmful contaminants.

No Matter Your Industry, HVAC HEPA Filtration Improves Indoor Air Quality

HEPA filters are vital for air quality control.

Equipping Every Workplace With Air Filtration Solutions

Poor indoor air quality can impact the productivity and health of workers across the nation no matter the workplace. To protect employees from contaminants specific to their work facility – from auto plants to hospitals – employers should consider investing in air filtration solutions that will replace air impurities with clean air. Here are ways Read More

Best Practices for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Includes Indoor Air Quality Controls

As part of the quality monitoring process for pharmaceutical products, maintaining a sterile environment with air filters is crucial.

Combustible Dust Hazards, Unseen Explosive Threats

Triggers for workplace explosions fall into two categories: fumes and dust. While fumes can often be detected by smell, dust is much more insidious. Dust particles can hide in workshop and factory nooks and crannies and can ignite with only the smallest of sparks.

The Occupational Risk: Toxic Benzene Chemical Exposure

Back in 1903, German coffee merchant, Ludwig Roselius, invented the first commercially effective decaffeination method. The “Roselius Process” blended steamed coffee beans with a brine solution then coated the mix in a natural chemical solvent to extract the caffeine. Though successful, the practice was no longer used once the extraction compound was deemed unsafe.