This NFPA event will highlight updates on best industry practices for the management of dust explosion hazards. As part of the activities around the symposium and seminar, Fike will be hosting an informative tour of our manufacturing facility and large scale explosion protection test site.

Additional symposium presentations include: federal and state legislative and enforcement initiatives by OSHA and NASFM; the latest changes in NFPA standards; case study presentation; and an industry panel discussion on best practices for identifying and mitigating hazards.

 To register for the NFPA Symposium and Seminar, click here

Learn more about recent NFPA Code changes, pending OSHA Combustible Dust Standards and OSHA inspection activities at one of the upcoming Fike Explosion Protecction Seminars.  This complimentar event includes an overview of Fike's industry leading explosion protection solutions and extensive dust testing servces.  Seminars are being held this Fall in:
Philadelphia  October 5
Boston         October 7

For more information, or to register for one of these complimentary seminars, contact Melissa Morefield.

Flameless Explosion Venting is a relatively new technology for protecting indoor equipment from the hazards of dust explosions.  This technology provides a ready solution for some applications where conventional explosion venting is not appropriate.  The following article, published in the January 2010 edition of "Powder Bulk Engineering", describes flameless explosion venting and how to select devices that comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements.  The article is written by Fike's Manager of Explosion Protection Technology, Jef Snoeys. 

Dust explosions are deadly and commercially devastating. Unfortunately, many of them occur at facilities without a prior explosion incident, providing a false sense of security. The reality is that many facilities have inherent risks that should be addressed to prevent an inevitable catastrophe.

Chemical Processing and Fike have collaborated on an informative video concerning combustible dust hazards, the industry's changing codes and standards, and best practices for mitigating the risks of explosions.

Click here to go to the Chemical Processing site to view the video.