Dust explosions pose a severe hazard in the workplace, but there many ways to detect danger before a problem occurs. Dust explosions are a serious hazard in the process industries. They have led to ...

When dust collection expert Robert Williamson at Nederman Corporation, saw the video of the series of deadly explosions at Horizon Biofuels, a wood pellet and animal bedding manufacturer in Fremont, ...

Seven dust-fueled explosions caused 10 injuries and four fatalities in 2025, according to a Purdue University report. That represents a drop in incidents from the prior year, but an increase in ...

The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust explosions reported nine incidents in the United States in 2023, resulting in 12 injuries but no fatalities. “Dust explosions are one of the most ...

Due to the growing awareness of combustible dust hazards and broader adoption of regulatory requirements to complete a dust hazard analysis (DHA), manufacturing facilities are increasing efforts to ...

As woodworkers, we have a responsibility to manage our wood waste. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 664 standard, “Wood processing and Woodworking Facilities,” has been around for years ...