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		Books Guidelines for Safe Handling of Powders and Bulk Solids Case Histories Aiming for efficiency and safety Air-ionization system eliminates static charges, nuisance shocks Cartridge filter collectors handle hazardous dusts -- safely Explosion protection system ensures safety at Ciments d'Obourg Explosion protection system reduces danger of sugar dust Inerting control system prevents explosions in photoresist processing line Portable vacuum makes a clean sweep Preserving safety and accuracy Spark and plug-up detectors keep dryers and cyclones out of harm's way Suppression system prevents explosion, damage, and possible injury Switching to safety UV light triggers fire detectors at munitions plant Technical Articles Boosting the bottom line by improving your material handling ergonomics -- Part I Boosting the bottom line by improving your material handling ergonomics -- Part II Bulk bag discharging: Tools for dust and static control Choosing a bag-dump station for effective dust control and operator safety Choosing explosion prevention and isolation equipment for your dust collection system -- Part I Choosing explosion prevention and isolation equipment for your dust collection system -- Part II Conveyor safety in bulk material handling Designing a bulk bag discharging system for safe, reliable unloading Designing your dust collection system to meet NFPA standards -- Part I Designing your dust collection system to meet NFPA standards -- Part II Dust Doctor: Handling combustible solids and particulates Dust Doctor: Living safely with combustible dust Dust Doctor: The same old problems can cost you more than ever Emerging technology: Automated service improves safety of silo, bin, and bunker cleanout Explosion protection for high-containment impact milling systems Five ways new explosion venting requirements for dust collectors will affect you Handling explosive dust -- Part I Handling explosive dust -- Part II How a vacuum cleaning system can add to your bottom line and keep your plant safe How to minimize electrostatic discharge hazards in your pneumatic conveying system How to prevent dangerous dust loads in your large ducts How to prevent silo failure with routine inspections and proper repairs How to protect your drying process from explosions How to protect your dust collector from dust explosions How to safely handle explosible dust -- Part I How to safely handle explosible dust -- Part II Investigation: How dust exploded during railcar loading Meeting explosion safety requirements with flameless venting NFPA 68: How the revised explosion venting guidelines affect your plant Preventing disaster: Analyzing your plant's dust explosion risks Protection methods against dust explosions Respecting your system's safety hazards (March 2002) Safely handling your powder with a closed-loop pneumatic conveying system Safety first: Hiring a vessel cleanout service to safely unblock your silo Six steps to designing safe conveyors -- Part I Six steps to designing safe conveyors -- Part II Supplementing your dust control equipment with whole-plant ventilation Test results: Comparing FIBC fabrics for use in flammable atmospheres Testing to assess your powder's fire and explosion hazards Thermal hazards: How to identify and minimize them in your drying process Three steps to protecting your process from dust explosions Understanding and managing static electricity problems in bagging and packaging Using explosion vents in dust collectors When to use a grounded antistatic bulk bag Test Centers Making explosive dust processing safe Test results help polyethylene manufacturer select explosion protection system Webinars Dust Collection: Getting Prepared for an OSHA Combustible Dust Inspection 1/08