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The vast, well-lit factory interior buzzes with activity as the facility manager oversees rows of machinery and diligent workers in blue uniforms. The ceiling is lined with ducts and lights, while tall windows reflect the bright, orderly environment.

Death By Dust: The Facility Manager’s Overlooked Battle

The Silent Killer Air ducts aren't something most facility managers think about every day-until they start slowing down operations or causing expensive breakdowns. But here's the truth: dust, debris, and contaminants in your ducts can be silently choking your equipment and efficiency, leading to costly repairs, reduced equipment lifespan, and even safety hazards. 1. How Dirty Ducts Strangle Your HVAC System Your HVAC system depends on ...
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A person in protective gear and a face mask uses a spray wand connected to a green tank. They are spraying near a building, suggesting disinfection or pest control work. The background features gray walls and windows.

Clean Exhaust Keeps The Workplace Safe

Proper maintenance on your dust/mist/particulate collector exhaust duct systems is imperative for a safe workplace for your employees.  Process exhaust duct systems and dust collectors not only remove ...
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A burst of combustible dust explodes against a black background, creating a cloud of fine particles with dynamic and sharp edges, resembling an abstract starburst pattern.

Don’t Let Combustible Dust Be Your Workplace Hazard

All combustible materials can burn rapidly when in a finely divided form. If these materials are  suspended in air in the right concentration, under certain conditions, they can ...
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Close-up of a textured, weathered white pipe joint wrapped with fraying rope and asbestos seam tape, giving an aged and industrial appearance.

Asbestos Seam Tape

Asbestos seam tape resembles white medical tape. This can be found on the exterior of duct work at the joints, duct boots and where the return pad meets ...
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Broken and cracked asbestos floor tiles lie scattered across a dusty surface, creating a jagged pattern. The pieces vary in size and shape, revealing the underlying surface.

12″ Asbestos Floor Tile

When the conversation of asbestos floor tile arises, it is usually associated only with 9" x 9".  In addition to 9" squares, several manufacturers also produced 12" x ...
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Silica Dust Cleanup/Industrial Cleaning

Silica Dust Cleanup / Industrial Cleaning Crystalline Silica dust exposure is a topic of concern, especially since new OSHA standards are coming into effect in 2017 or sooner. ...
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Close-up of fibrous white asbestos crystals emerging from a gray rocky surface, showcasing intricate, hair-like structures. The texture contrasts sharply with the roughness of the rock beneath, illustrating the necessity for careful vermiculite removal to ensure safety.

Asbestos Abatement or Asbestos Encapsulation?

Asbestos Abatement or Asbestos Encapsulation? These two terms are thrown around the asbestos industry daily but may not mean much to the average consumer. Asbestos Abatement is another ...
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A large, brick school building with multiple windows sits surrounded by green lawns and shrubs. An American flag flies atop the building's central section under a partly cloudy sky, while concerns about asbestos in schools highlight the importance of safety and renovation.

Asbestos In Schools

Asbestos In School Most of Wisconsin’s schools still contain asbestos building material. Here are our top ten asbestos materials we remove from schools. Asbestos floor tile. Asbestos mastic ...
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Asbestos Pipe Hazard

Asbestos Hazard Asbestos becomes a hazard when it is airborne. If asbestos in the home becomes damaged, asbestos fibers may be released. For example, when asbestos insulation around ...
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