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The Hidden Danger of Dust Explosions

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Managing indoor air quality can have many benefits but one of the most important factors is safety.

Today we’re delving into the world of explosion prevention, and how dust can actually be a dangerous trigger. We look at the important combination of dust collectors and filters in volatile environments and what companies can implement to mitigate harm.

Our guest is a leading expert in explosion protection and industrial safety, with an array of technical solutions to prevent explosions. He is Business Development Manager at Fike Corporation, Carson Stephens.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Unexpected combustible elements, from coffee beans to dust
The importance of prevention instead of reaction
Dust Hazard Analysis and prescriptive approaches for facilities
Cost-benefits of cleaner, safer working environments
Hybrid approaches to dust, fire safety and cleaner air

GUEST DETAILS

Carson Stephens has extensive experience in engineering and business development, currently serving as the EP Business Development Manager for Strategic & OEM Accounts at Fike Corporation since August 2018. Previously, Carson held roles such as Explosion Protection Application Engineer II and Explosion Protection Application Specialist at Fike Corporation, and worked as a Process Engineer at DaVinci Roofscapes and Peterson Manufacturing Co. Educationally, Carson holds a Master of Business Administration in Ethical Strategic Leadership from the University of Central Missouri, earned between 2015 and 2017, and a Bachelor of Science in Plastics Engineering Technology from Pittsburg State University, completed in 2012.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carson-stephens-58696b82/

MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT CAMFIL’S CAO INITIATIVE

The Chief Airgonomics Officer initiative was started by Camfil, a leading manufacturer in premium clean air solutions and an advocate for access to clean air.

The Chief Airgonomics initiative is being driven at a time of urgency: sensitivities over air have heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air pollutants are well known to damage the environment and the newly published WHO Air Quality Guidelines show us that air pollution is more damaging to human health than previously understood.

The initiative is a direct response to these realities while also bringing to life Camfil’s mission of protecting people, processes and the environment. It also puts into practice Camfil’s knowledge and expertise built over more than half a century and that it is eager to share with its peers and wider audiences to improve people’s lives.

Our Vision : Clean and healthy Indoor Air should be a Human right

Our Mission: We want all companies and organisations to put clean and healthy indoor air on the agenda

Camfil believes that real change can only happen through collaborative effort and wants your organisation to join the clean air movement and community. Start your clean indoor air journey today!

CAO Website: https://www.chiefairgonomicsofficer.com/

CAO Linkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12679402/

Let’s Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by Dustpod.io

QUOTES

Fike was founded on engineering solutions to help keep people safe when they wouldn't expect they would need to be. - Carson Stephens

There's a lot of things that people wouldn't assume are combustible that in the right conditions are, like really fine dust. - Carson Stephens

Just keeping your facility clean is the number one thing. - Carson Stephens

Make sure that those filters are changed on a regular basis, and that they're inspected, because if they're not, then you're going to let an explosion by. - Carson Stephens

The highest risk or highest prioritized risk area within the facility should be tackled first, and can probably be done more cost effectively than if you killed somebody. - Carson Stephens

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#Airquality #explosion #prevention #dust #combustible #industrialsafety #HEPAfilters #manufacturing

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