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tent problem for many industries result- ing in loss of life, injuries, and destruction of property. Even those individuals most highly trained, including government en- forcement officials, insurance underwrit- ers, and company safety professionals, often lack awareness of combustible dust hazards. Safety Data Sheets are also inef- fective in communicating to employers and workers the hazards of combustible dust explosions and ways to prevent them. This is all the more reason for all employees to have a basic awareness of the hazards of dust explosions and the best way to miti- gate those risks.
Steve Ochs is Casella U.S.’s Area Business Manager supporting Casella’s Health Safety and Environmental boundary monitor- ing solutions. He assists in the reduction of workplace and environmental health expo- sures through the supply of effective moni- toring solutions for noise and dust. Prior to joining Casella, he was responsible for account management of analytical and sci-
entific equipment in the rental industry for many years. He is particularly interested in data traceability through smart monitoring to support assessment programs.
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data management systems that further improve productivity and overall safety in the workplace. Casella is a global busi- ness, part of the IDEAL Industries Inc. group of companies, and has offices in the UK, United States, Australia, China, and India. Casella are supported by a network of distributors providing local service and support to those searching out solutions for risk reductions.
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