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Free-standing shields

October 11, 2013

Used in a variety of applications for safeguarding, Danray free-standing shields can be placed between machines, on the back of machines and along aisles.

Food Safety

Using color to ensure food safety

Colors can help minimize cross-contamination or adulteration and ensure procedures are followed.

Richard F. Stier

October 11, 2013

One company has developed a series of allergen tags that can be used not only for products in the warehouse, but also work-in-process and process records.

TECH FLASH

OSHA: Agriculture industry records highest fatality rate of any sector

The 2012 fatality rate was actually better than 2011’s.

Shane O'Halloran

September 25, 2013

Grain engulfments are a major hazard in agricultural production.

Dietz & Watson warehouse fire continues to smolder

Fire at the Delanco, New Jersey facility has been contained but may not be completely extinguished for several days.

Shane O'Halloran

September 3, 2013

Fire at the Delanco, New Jersey facility has been contained but may not be completely extinguished for several days.

Rockwell Automation now accepting nominations

Rockwell Automation calls for nominations for first-ever manufacturing safety award

The award will be presented at the America's Safest Companies Conference in Atlanta, GA.

Shane O'Halloran

July 15, 2013

The award will be presented at the America's Safest Companies Conference in Atlanta, GA.

OSHA working to decrease grain suffocation incidents

The past several years have seen a number of accidents due to grain suffocation and dust explosion.

Shane O'Halloran

June 28, 2013

The past several years have seen a number of accidents due to grain suffocation and dust explosion.

Plant Construction

36th Annual Plant Construction Survey

The push for ROI

Wayne Labs

June 12, 2013

FSMA, energy reductions and efficiency are changing the way plants operate, and some older sites may need more than a facelift.

Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference report

FA&M Conference Report

Innovating risk assessment and world-class best practices

Mikell Knights

June 6, 2013

Food and beverage manufacturers will need revolutionary manufacturing methods to promote and sustain growth. A better understanding of core competencies and capabilities can take you further.

TECH FLASH

Scores die in Chinese poultry plant fire

Local reports say 119 were killed in the June 3rd fire and blast around 6:00 a.m. local time

June 3, 2013

Early indications point to potential electrical or ammonia system problems.

Technology Sourcebook

Combustible gas detector

May 16, 2013

The General Monitors Model IR400 Point IR combustible gas detector features a 3-second T90 response time to the presence of combustible hydrocarbon-based gases.