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Dust Safety Science is a podcast focused on improving awareness, knowledge, connection, and change around workplace safety in industries manufacturing or handling combustible dusts.

Dr. Chris Cloney


    • Apr 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 302 EPISODES


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    DSS301: What To Expect At The 2025 International Powder Show with Steve Everly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 31:27


    Join us as we discuss the 2025 International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference with Steve Everly. Learn about the latest trends, networking, and combustible dust safety.

    DSS300: Research Project Summary: Identification & Control of Combustible Dust Hazards In Nova Scotia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 83:53


    Discover how the Nova Scotia Combustible Dust Training Project is improving workplace safety through tailored training materials, fact sheets, and industry collaboration.

    DSS299: Three-Step Process for Assessing Combustible Dust Hazards with Travis Stewart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 56:37


    Travis Stuart, Founding Director of Zero Industries, discusses a structured three-step approach—Dust Hazard Analysis, Dust Containment Study, and Hazardous Area Classification—for assessing combustible dust hazards.

    DSS298:Fire Protection in Ports and Logistics Terminals with Raúl Moreno

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 27:19


    Learn how Firefly AB enhances fire safety in ports and logistic terminals. Explore key fire risks, detection technologies, and prevention strategies.

    DSS297: Explosion Isolation using the Rhino Drum System with Tomm Frungillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 22:56


    Learn how the Rhino Drum Explosion Isolation Kit provides a cost-effective and maintenance-friendly alternative to rotary valves for explosion isolation in dust collection systems.

    DSS296: Understanding IDA Systems for Combustible Dust Safety with Justin Badger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 26:37


    Learn about Inline Deflagration Arrester (IDA) systems for industrial dust collectors, their benefits, ideal industries, retrofitting options, and real-world success stories in improving combustible dust safety and efficiency.

    DSS295: Introducing the Explosion Protection Engineering Program at The University of Miskolc with Arpad Veress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 30:02


    Arpad Veress discusses the Explosion Protection Engineering program at The University of Miskolc, its curriculum, and its role in advancing safety education

    DSS294: Introducing ExAI – Your In-House AI Assistant with Arpad Veress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 50:05


    Arpad Veress discusses ExAI, an AI-powered in-house assistant designed for explosion protection and data management in hazardous industries.

    DSS293: Pros and Cons of the DHA Checklist in NFPA 61 with Kyle Levanen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 26:03


    Kyle Levanen, mechanical engineer at JBW Consulting Engineers, discusses the advantages and limitations of using the DHA checklist in NFPA 61.

    DSS292: Using Infrared Monitoring in Wood Products Facilities with Drew Hanover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 31:12


    Drew Hanover, CTO at Avian, goes over the safety features and advantages of infrared monitoring in wood product facilities.

    DSS291: Comparing Appliances for Combustible Dust (ACD) and Class II Division 2 Vacuums with Stephen Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 39:51


    Stephen Watkins, application engineering manager at Nilfisk, discusses the features and benefits of appliances for combustible dust and compares them to Class II Division 2 vacuum systems.

    DSS290: Using Wet Dust Collection for Low-Density Materials With John Schubert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 24:52


    John Schubert, Founder and Manager of Engineering at Schubert Environmental Equipment and ReplaceAIR, discusses the benefits of wet dust collection for low-density materials.

    DSS289: Benefits of Using Wet Dust Collection for Metal Dust Applications With John Schubert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 36:56


    John Schubert, Founder and Manager of Engineering at Schubert Environmental Equipment and ReplaceAIR, discusses the benefits of wet dust collection.

    DSS288: Weighing Pros And Cons Of Different Dust Explosion Isolation Systems With Brian Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 48:03


    Brian Edwards from Fike explains the pros, cons, and applications of passive and active dust explosion isolation systems in combustible dust environments.

    DSS287: Introducing the Master of Science in Explosion Protection Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with Dr. Ali Rangwala and Dr. Stephen Kmitoek

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 37:54


    Dr. Ali Rangwala and Dr. Stephen Kmitoek share details about the new Master of Science in Explosion Protection Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

    DSS286: Five Misconceptions About Dust Collector Maintenance with Chrissy Klocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 32:48


    Chrissy Klocker from Donaldson shares key insights on dust collection system maintenance, debunking common misconceptions to keep operations safe and efficient.

    DSS285: Introducing AW-OZ - a Web-Based Risk Assessment Solution with Dr. Andrezj Wolff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 20:54


    Dr. Andrezj Wolff, from Grupa Wolff based out of Krakow, Poland, introduces a web-based risk assessment solution called AW-OZ.

    DSS284: A Strategy For Testing Multiple Mixes of Materials With Matthew Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 35:57


    Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, discusses a strategy for testing multiple mixes of materials.

    DSS283: Protecting Hammer Mills as per NFPA Requirements with Matthew Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 31:58


    Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, demonstrates how to protect hammer mills as per NFPA requirements.

    DSS282: Robot Systems Update: Can We Use Robots In Hazardous Areas With Adam Haroz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 41:26


    Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering at Conversion Technology, Inc. explains whether you can safely use robots in hazardous areas.

    DSS281: Transition From Coal to Alternative Fuels in Cement Production With Vincent Grosskopf

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 23:04


    Vincent Grosskopf, founder of Coal Mill Safety, discusses transitioning from coal to alternative fuels and cement production.

    DSS280: Applying the Worksheet Approach to Assessing Combustible Dust Hazards with Dr. Georg Suter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 35:46


    Dr Georg Suter, senior consultant with FireEx Limited, discusses the worksheet approach on combustible dust hazards and how to assess them.

    DSS279: Importance of Grounding and Bonding in Dust Collection Systems with Alysha Yinger and Adam Haroz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 34:21


    Adam Haroz, Director of Engineering with Conversion Technology Inc., and Alysha Yinger, Director of Engineering at RoboVent discuss grounding and bonding in dust collection systems.

    DSS278: Three Innovative Solutions to Bulk Material Handling Challenges With Carl Swisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 29:26


    Carl Swisher, Sales Manager of 4B Components, presents three solutions to common bulk material handling challenges.

    DSS277: Panel Discussion | Current Status of NFPA 660 Development - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 28:31


    This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast covers part two of a panel discussion on NFPA 660, covering combustible dust standards and industry concerns from the 2024 Global Dust Safety Conference.

    DSS276: Panel Discussion | Current Status of NFPA 660 Development - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 36:35


    This episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast features part one of a panel discussion on NFPA 660, covering combustible dust standards and industry concerns from the 2024 Global Dust Safety Conference.

    DSS275: Crossover episode With Nate Todd and the Ear On Processing Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 28:19


    Jordan Newton, CEO at SonicAire, discusses a ten year case study using dust control fans at a ship building site.

    DSS274: A Ten Year Case Study Using Dust Control Fans At A Ship Building Site With Jordan Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 34:36


    Jordan Newton, CEO at SonicAire, discusses a ten year case study using dust control fans at a ship building site.

    DSS273: Understanding Your Options For Collecting Combustible Metal Dusts with Chrissy Klocker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 37:11


    Chrissy Klocker, Technical Services Manager at Donaldson based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota, explains options for collecting combustible metal dusts.

    DSS272: Redesigning Chutes And Conveying Systems To Reduce Fugitive Dust With David Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 23:11


    David Wood, Senior Technical Advisor at Benetech Inc., discusses redesigning chutes and conveyor systems to reduce fugitive dust.

    DSS271: What is Chemical Dust Suppression and How Does It Work with Pete Zinecker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 29:26


    Pete Zinecker, Director of Sales in the Western US at Benetech Inc., what chemical dust suppression is and how it works.

    DSS270: Understanding Industrial Ethernet Solutions in Grain Handling Facilities with Brian Knapp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 34:33


    Brian Knapp, Vice President of Electronics Division at 4B Components, explains the role of industrial ethernet solutions in grain handling facilities.

    DSS269: Upcoming MSHA Changes For Respiratory Silica Dust Exposure with Greg Bierie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 21:16


    Greg Bierie, Technical Specialist at Benetech Inc., discusses the upcoming MSHA changes for respiratory silica dust.

    DSS268: Introducing the Belt Wipe System for Conveyor Belt Dust Control with George Hutchison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 26:47


    George Hutchison, owner of CURA Engineering Solutions Corp. in Coldstream, British Columbia, discusses the belt wipe system for conveyor belt dust control.

    DSS267: Introducing FERA - A Web-Based Risk Assessment Solution with Daniel Zellweger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 34:30


    Daniel Zellweger, CEO and owner of FireEx Consultant GmbH, introduces FERA, a web-based risk assessment solution.

    DSS266: How to Choose Which Vacuum To Use For Your Application with Mark Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 25:07


    Mark Ramos, Business Development Manager with Nilfisk, explains how to choose which vacuum to use for your application.

    Completing an Hazardous Area Classification Assessment for Combustible Dust | Dust Safety Science

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 49:07


    Tim Heneks, Director of Engineering Services at Dustcon Solutions, shares strategies for completing a hazard area classification assessment for combustible dust.

    DSS264: Redesign Process for Grinding Enclosures on a Metal Working Application with Greg Slavin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 19:02


    Greg Slavin, president at Clean Air Company, discusses the redesign process for grinding metal enclosures, in particular with metal working applications.

    DSS263: Development of the Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitor and Dust Mapping Survey with George Armbruster

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 22:53


    George Armbruster, CEO and President of Industrial Intelligence Inc., talks about the development of the Continuous Dust Accumulation Monitor and Dust Mapping Survey.

    DSS262: What Are Welding Fumes And Are They Explosible With Jeremiah Wann

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 47:51


    Jeremiah Wann, CEO and President of Imperial Systems, defines what welding firms are and discusses whether or not they are explosible.

    DSS261: Top Five Mistakes Identified During External Audits and Review of Dust Hazard Analysis Reports With Diane Cave

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 47:41


    Diane Cave, Eastern Lead from Element6 Solutions, goes over the top five mistakes identified during external audits and review of dust hazard analysis reports.

    DSS260: Protecting From Explosion Risks in Bucket Elevators with Michel Vandeweyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 51:35


    Michel Vandeweyer, Explosion Safety Consultant at ISMA, discusses recommended ways to protect bucket elevators from explosion risks.

    DSS259: Protecting Equipment from Dust Explosions with Robert Comer | Part 2: Explosion Relief and Protection Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 26:11


    In part two of this interview with Robert Comer, the author of Explosion Vented Equipment System Protection Guide, provides insights on use of explosion relief and protection systems.

    DSS258: Protecting Equipment from Dust Explosions with Robert Comer | Part 1: Structural Analysis and Design for Reinforcing Dust Handling Systems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 36:36


    Robert Comer, author of Explosion Vented Equipment System Protection Guide, explains how to reinforce dust handling systems through structural analysis and design.

    DSS257: NFPA 660 Development and Rollout Process with Laura Moreno

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 31:42


    Laura Moreno, Standards Lead and Industrial and Chemical Engineering at NFPA, goes over the NFPA 660 development and rollout process.

    DSS256: Hazard Assessment in Grain Milling, Sifting and Sorting Applications with Matt Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 38:43


    Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, explains how to recognize and assess common hazards in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications.

    DSS255: Typical Hazards in Grain Milling, Sifting and Sorting Applications With Matt Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 40:02


    Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, goes over typical hazards encountered in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications.

    DSS254: Avoiding the Chimney Effect when Fighting Grain Dryer Fires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 7:55


    This episode reviews recommended measures for avoiding the chimney effect when responding to grain dryer fires.

    DSS253: Imperial Sugar System Failure Case Study Published by NASA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 12:37


    In today's episode, we discuss a system failure case study that NASA created about the Imperial Sugar explosion.

    DSS252: Helpdesk Question: Five Minute Combustible Dust Training Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 17:45


    In today's episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we're addressing a Help Desk query on how to create a short, five-minute training session on combustible dust.

    DSS251: Update on Waste and Recycling Fires and Fire Protection Systems With Ryan Fogelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 35:01


    Ryan Fogelman from Fire Rover returns to the podcast to discuss an update on waste and recycling fires and fire protection systems.

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