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Safety Update
Wet Collector for Combustible Dust
says ASSE president Trish Ennis. “Last year’s award competition drew creative nominations from organizations spanning the globe, so we’re excited to see what safe- ty ideas will be submitted this time around.”
Micro Air HydroMax dust collectors from Micro Air Clean Air Systems, Wichita, KS, are designed to address the risk of dust explosions in manufacturing plants, and related OSHA and NFPA regulations. These new HydroMax wet collectors feature engineered water streams to drop out and filter the combustible dust, con- taining it in the bottom of the collector for safe removal at necessary intervals.
Submissions for the award should high- light a workplace challenge and an employ- ee’s unique solution, which either was developed or implemented within the last 5 yr. Benefits associated with the innovation may include elimination or reduction of haz- ards, improved safety knowledge or effi- ciency improvements.
Options include a downdraft-table attachment, vacuum attachment, 99.97-percent DOP (dispersed oil particulate) HEPA after-filter and powered sump fan. www.microaironline.com
A panel of industry experts will consider each submitted project for its safety and management benefits, and the potential for applying the innovation across multiple programs or sites. ASSE members and non- members are eligible for the award, and nominations can be submitted by safety managers or employees on behalf of themselves or other individuals.
Earn Recognition for Your Innovative Safety Idea
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Award for Innovation in Occupational Safety Man- agement. For the second year, Cintas and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) are teaming up to sponsor the award, seeking to uncover the world’s most innova- tive workplace-safety solutions. To help stir the pot, they’re offering a $3000 grand prize.
“Every organization needs to keep safety at the forefront to ensure that
“When workers are engaged in developing a safe workplace culture, everyone wins,”
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