Kenneth Fosty
Patrice Gagnon
Combustible dust - increased risk in winter
The risk of a dust explosion increases when low humidity levels, like those seen in winter months, make dust easy to disperse and ignite
Hazard Alert: Combustible dust - increased risk in winter - Download and share
In fact, industrial incident investigations by the U.S. Chemical Safety Board found that seven out of eight fatal combustible dust explosions from 1995 to 2009 occurred during cold winter months when these weather conditions were most prominent.
Ground Control Technical Advisory Committee - ...
WSN Sawmill Safety
Small Business Health and Safety Booklet
1-Bromopropane solvent linked to neurological illnesses
1-Bromopropane Hazard Alert - Download and share
1-Bromopropane (1-BP) is a solvent that is used in degreasing, dry cleaning, spray adhesives, and aerosol solvents. Occupational exposure to 1-BP has been linked to neurological illnesses. Animal studies show that 1-BP may also cause cancer and reproductive disorders. Controls and personal protective equipment are available to protect workers from 1-BP exposure.
John Limlaw
Heat stress can be a killer
Resources updated May 25, 2020
WSN Hazard Alert Heat Stress - Download and share