Dust Safety Science: Improving Combustible Dust Safety in the Workplace
266 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsDust Safety Science is a podcast focused on improving awareness, knowledge, connection, and change around workplace safety in industries manufacturing or handling combustible dusts.
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Episodes
DSS212: Safety Share - Explosion at Wood Pellet Receiving Port
February 07, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBThis episode is a Safety Share summary of an explosion at an overseas wood pellet receiving port. It includes investigation details and lessons learned.
DSS211: Incident Update - 2022 Aluminum Dust Explosion in Fuxing, Taiwan
January 31, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBThis episode is an incident update for a November 17th, 2022 explosion at a bicycle parts manufacturer in Fuxing, Taiwan.
DSS210 : Incident Update - 2021 Coal Dust Explosion in Baltimore, Maryland
January 24, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBThis episode is an incident update for a December 30, 2021 coal dust explosion in Baltimore, Maryland.
DSS 209: Covering Westray in the Media with Jennifer Hatt
January 17, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBJennifer Hatt, writer, publisher and communications consultant, talks about how the Westray coal mine disaster has been covered in the media.
DSS208: How To Become A Certified Safety Professional® with Leslie Stockel
January 10, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBLeslie Stockel, who has been a Certified Safety Professional for over 30 years, talks about how to achieve that designation.
DSS207: Certification of Portable Vacuum Systems for Use with Combustible Dust with Roger Guerra
January 03, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBRoger Guerra, Business Development Manager for Nilfisk, goes over the certification of portable vacuum systems for use with combustible dust.
DSS206: Announcing the NFPA 660 Public Comment Workshop
December 13, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBLearn more about the NFPA 660 public comment workshop being run inside the Dust Safety Academy during the first week of December 2022.
DSS205: Grounding and Bonding of Silos Storing Wood Chips with Jeramy Slaunwhite
December 06, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBJeramy Slaunwhite, Chief Technical Officer of Explosion Safety at Rembe, talks about grounding and bonding of silos storing wood chips.
DSS204: Challenges with Floor Sweeps and Cleaning Hoses in Wood Processing Facilities with Jeramy Slaunwhite
November 29, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBJeramy Slaunwhite, Chief Technical Officer of Explosion Safety at Rembe, talks about challenges with floor sweeps and cleaning hoses in wood processing facilities.
DSS 203 Review of Westray: My Journey from Darkness to Light | Part 2 with Vernon Theriault
November 22, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWestway survivor Vernon Theriault returns to the podcast to talk about his book, ‘My Journey From Darkness to Light’ and share his experience of the explosion.
DSS202: Review of Westray: My Journey From Darkness to Light | Part 1 with Vernon Theriault
November 15, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBWestway survivor Vernon Theriault appears to talk about his book, ‘My Journey From Darkness to Light’ and share his experience of the explosion.
DSS201:The Ripple Effects of Westray | A Series Introduction
November 08, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBThis Dust Safety Science episode is the first in a new mini-series that examines the ripple effects of the Westray disaster on victims and the community.
DSS200: Differences in Incident Investigation for Dust Explosions Compared to Gas Explosions with Paul van Norden
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBPaul von Norden, Global ATEX expert at FrieslandCampina, goes over the differences in incident investigations for dust explosions vs. gas explosions
DSS199: How To Become A Global Expert In Explosion Safety & Protection with Paul van Norden
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBPaul von Norden, Global ATEX expert for FrieslandCampina in the Netherlands, talks about how to become a global expert in explosion safety and protection.
DSS198: Understanding The Public Input Process for NFPA 660 with Laura Moreno
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBLaura Moreno, Standards Lead in Industrial and Chemical Engineering at the NFPA, talks about the public input process for the NFPA 660 standard for combustible dust.
DSS197: The Importance of Multiple Viewpoints & Partnerships in Performing Your DHA with Chrissy Klocker & Tim Heneks
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBChrissy Klocker, Applications Engineering Manager at Donaldson, and Tim Heneks, , Director of Engineering Services at Dustcon Solutions, review the importance of multiple viewpoints in performing DHAs.
DSS196: Mid-Year Review of the Dust Safety Professionals Platform
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBThis Dust Safety Science episode takes a mid-year look at our Dust Safety Professionals platform and discusses its future goals.
DSS195: Ask Me Anything On Enclosureless Dust Collectors with Niels Pedersen - Part 2
September 27, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 34.2 MBNederman's Senior Application Engineer Niels Pedersen answers your enclosureless dust collector questions in an 'Ask Me Anything' session.
DSS194: Ask Me Anything On Enclosureless Dust Collectors with Niels Pedersen - Part 1
September 20, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBNiels Pedersen, Senior Application Engineer at Nederman, participates in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session about enclosureless dust collectors.
DSS193: Incident Update - 2021 Potato Starch Explosion in Tuas, Singapore
September 13, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBThis Dust Safety Science episode re-examines a 2021 potato starch explosion in Tuas, Singapore.
DSS192: Incident Update - 2021 Flour Dust Explosion in Savannah, Georgia
September 06, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBThis Dust Safety Science episode presents an incident update on a 2021 flour dust explosion in Savannah, Georgia.
DSS191: Incident Update - 2021 Seed Preparation Facility Explosion in Silverton, Oregon
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBThis Dust Safety Science episode highlights an incident update on a 2021 seed preparation facility explosion in Silverton, Oregon.
DSS190: Safety Share: Wood Hogger Fires and Deflagrations at Sawmills
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBThis Dust Safety Science episode is a safety share about wood hogger fires and deflagrations at sawmills
DSS189: Insurance Considerations in Facilities Handling or Generating Combustible Dust with Will Downing
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBWill Downing, Commercial Risk Advisor at CapriCMW discusses insurance considerations in facilities handling or generating combustible dust
DSS189: Insurance Considerations in Facilities Handling or Generating Combustible Dust with Will Downing
August 02, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBWill Downing, Commercial Risk Advisor at CapriCMW discusses insurance considerations in facilities handling or generating combustible dust
DSS188: Current Status of Dust Explosion Safety in Pakistan with Muhammad Saim
July 26, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBMohammed Saim, CEO and Lead Consultant at Shepherd Risk, discusses the current status of dust explosion safety in Pakistan.
DSS187: Five Key Takeaways From The 2021 Combustible Dust Incident Report
July 19, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBDr. Chris Cloney goes over five key takeaways from the 2021 Combustible Dust Incident Report.
DSS186: Steps to Investigating a Combustible Dust Fire or Explosion with Brian Dunagan
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBBrian Dunagan, Managing Consultant and Chief Investigator at IFO Group, outlines recommended steps for investigating a combustible dust fire or explosion
DSS185: Safety Share - Can Combustible Dust Explode in a Freezer?
July 05, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast explores the question of whether combustible dust can explode in a freezer.
DSS184: Application of Bow Tie Analysis & Inherently Safer Design in Canadian Wood Pellet Mills with Kayleigh Rayner-Brown
June 28, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBKayleigh Rayner-Brown from OBEX Risk goes over the steps involved with application of bow tie analysis and inherently safer design in Canadian wood pellet mills.
DSS183: Safety Share: Controlling The Hazard Is Not Removing The Hazard
June 21, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBThis episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast examines the reality that controlling combustible dust hazards is not the same as eliminating them entirely.
DSS182: Combining The Fields of Fire Protection Engineering & Combustible Dust Safety with Marc Hodapp
June 14, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBMark Hodapp, Senior Fire Protection Engineer with Fire & Risk Alliance, talks about combining the fields of fire protection engineering and combustible dust safety.
DSS181: Challenges With Educational Wood Shop Dust Collection Systems with Greg Slavin
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBGreg Slavin, President of Clean Air Company Inc., explains common challenges with educational wood shop dust collection systems.
DSS180: What’s Coming Up In Smart Dust Collection Systems with Joe Haney
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBJoe Haney, Product Line Leader at Industrial Accessories Company, comes on the podcast to discuss what the future holds for smart dust collection systems.
DSS179: Explosion Test Data For Artificial Sweeteners
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss explosion test data for artificial sweeteners. The subject was inspired by a Dust Safety Helpdesk question.
DSS178: Ineffective Dust Explosion Isolation Using Material Chokes - Part 2 - Rotary Valves with Jeff Mycroft
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBJeff Mycroft, Fike Canada's Regional Sales Manager, talks about the ineffective use of material chokes on rotary valves to isolate dust explosions.
DSS177: Ineffective Dust Explosion Isolation Using Material Chokes - Part 1 - Screw Conveyors with Jeff Mycroft
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBJeff Mycroft, Regional Sales Manager, Fike Canada, talks about ineffective dust explosion isolation using material chokes on screw conveyors
DSS176: Common Ducting Challenges & Solutions with Evan Thomson
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBEvan Thompson, Applications Engineer at Nordfab Ducting, discusses common ducting challenges and their solutions.
DSS175: Update on Development of NFPA 660 & Impact on Industry with Jack Osborn
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBJack Osborn, combustible dust expert Airdusco, provides an update on how NFPA 660 is developing and its overall impact on industry.
DSS174: Designing & Installing Dust Collection Systems for Greenfield Applications with Tristan Trupka
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBTristan Trupka, Vice President of Engineering at IAC, reviews the considerations involved in designing and installing dust collection systems for greenfield applications.
DSS173: Understanding Spark Detection, Arresting, Aborting & Extinguishing Systems with Kevin Cardwell
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBKevin Cardwell, combustible dust consultant with Airdusco, explains how spark detection, arresting, aborting and extinguishing systems operate.
DSS172: Common Challenges in Combustible Dust Incident Investigation with Kevin Cardwell
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBKevin Cardwell, combustible dust consultant with Airdusco, outlines common challenges in combustible dust incident investigation today.
DSS171: Open Challenges From Babine Sawmill & Lakeland Mills Explosions with Steve Hunt
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBSteve Hunt, Director of United Steelworkers District 3, returns to talk about open challenges raised by the Babine Sawmill and Lakeland Mills explosion.
DSS170: History of the United Steelworkers in Canada with Steve Hunt
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBSteve Hunt, Director of United Steelworkers District 3, talks about the history of the organization in Canada.
DSS169: Adding Combustible Dust Information to Material Safety Data Sheets with Keith Plumb
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBKeith Plumb from Integral Pharma Services in Cheshire, UK, reviews best practices for adding combustible dust information to material safety data sheets.
DSS168: Manufacturing Safety Alert: Backdraft Damper Stuck In Open Position
March 08, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBWe review and discuss a Manufacturing Safety Alert put out by the BC Forest Safety Council and the Manufacturing Advisory Group based in BC
DSS167: How Small Is Small? Challenges In Applying IEC 60070-10-2 with Keith Plumb
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBKeith Plumb, process safety consultant and owner at Integral Pharma Services in Cheshire, UK, explains challenges in applying IEC 60070-10-2.
DSS167: How Small Is Small? Challenges In Applying IEC 60079-10-2 with Keith Plumb
March 01, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MBKeith Plumb, process safety consultant and owner at Integral Pharma Services in Cheshire, UK, explains challenges in applying IEC 60079-10-2.
DSS166: What Leading Indicators Can Be Used For A Combustible Dust Safety Program?
February 22, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBWhen designing a combustible dust safety program, certain leading indicators need to be taken into account. This episode identifies and explains each one.
DSS165: Is Blood Meal A Combustible Dust?
February 15, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBCan blood fuel cause combustible dust fires or explosions? Dr. Chris Cloney responds to a question submitted through the Dust Safety Help Desk.