Dust Safety Week - Canadian Biomass Magazine

Canadian Biomass and Canadian Forest Industries are highlighting dust safety best practices, technical information and solutions, during Dust Safety Week 2021 from June 21 to 25!

Now in its fifth year, our Dust Safety Week coverage is the hub for pellet plants and sawmills to learn best practices and find the latest information on keeping their operations and operators safe.

Below you’ll find all relevant content both from our archives as well as brand-new stories and information about our upcoming webinar on how to correct dust system maintenance ‘failures’ on June 25 at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Throughout the week, we are highlighting:

profile stories from operations that focused on dust mitigation
technical articles on dust safety
spotlights on dust safety equipment
columns on combustible dust best practices
and more!

Stay tuned to this landing page and our social media (#DustSafetyWeek) for the latest stories and videos during Dust Safety Week 2021!

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June 25, 2021
Four takeaways from Dust Safety Week 2021

Dust Safety Week 2021 comes to an end
June 24, 2021
Season of tragedy – the grain elevator explosions of 1919

If an incident happens twice, it could be
June 24, 2021
Protecting the biomass process from fires and explosions

How to keep from blowing up and burning
June 24, 2021
Combustible dust incidents from around the world in 2020

For the fifth year in a row, the
June 23, 2021
Fibre pile management best practices

Wood fibre manufacturing dedicated to biomass fuel production
June 23, 2021
The importance of blast zones

Blast zones are often overlooked when it comes
June 23, 2021
NFPA 664: preventing fires and explosions among conveyance equipment

It’s no secret that risk accompanies wood processing.
June 22, 2021
Top 5 FAQs about a Dust Hazard Analysis

A Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) is a comprehensive
June 22, 2021
Safety foundations: new webinar to discuss best practices for managing combustible dust

Dust explosions are significant challenges for the industry
June 22, 2021
Combustible dust explosion protection – why good enough is not good enough

Combustible dust explosion risks in industrial processes demand
June 21, 2021
Equipment spotlight: dust collection and suppression equipment 2021

A list of the latest dust collection and suppression equipment available for biomass
June 21, 2021
Catching lightning in a bottle

Preventing combustible dust complacency in the face of competing risk
June 21, 2021
Welcome to Dust Safety Week 2021!

Dust Safety Week 2021 has arrived! All week
June 8, 2021
Dust Safety Week 2021 is coming soon!

For the fifth year in a row, Canadian
May 17, 2021
Building a lifetime of relationships: VETS Group marks 100 years in the business

There are few companies in the world who
January 18, 2021
Defining combustible dusts: does particle size matter?

In a processing or manufacturing facility that handles
July 13, 2020
New air-cushion conveyors help Barrette-Chapais improve sustainability

Climate change and a growing urgency to protect
June 30, 2020
An essential tool: webinar explores how DHAs help reduce hazards

Industrial facilities such as sawmills and pellet plants
June 26, 2020
Four takeaways from Dust Safety Week 2020

Dust Safety Week 2020 comes to an end
June 25, 2020
Equipment spotlight: dust collection and suppression equipment 2020

Canadian Biomass shares the latest dust collection and suppression equipment on the
June 25, 2020
The who, what, when and why of Dust Hazard Analysis

Many industrial facilities handle combustible particulate material, which
June 25, 2020
Are explosion isolation flap valves safe?

Data proves explosion isolation flap valves are not always tested under real-world
June 24, 2020
The importance of particle size when conducting a dust hazard analysis

A Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) should be completed
June 24, 2020
Wood and wood products: loss history from the 2019 Combustible Dust Incident Report

Fires and explosions pose a significant hazard in
June 23, 2020
Best practices for managing wood fibre storage and combustible dust

Combustible wood dust in confined storage could present
June 23, 2020
Risk assessment: The first step to controlling combustible dust hazards

Combustible dust fire and explosion risks grow silently
June 22, 2020
What to look for when selecting dust control equipment

Dust suppression has become an increasingly important challenge
June 22, 2020
Lightning doesn’t have to strike

Lessons learned from the 2012 B.C. combustible dust
June 22, 2020
Welcome to Dust Safety Week 2020!

Dust Safety Week 2020 is here! Over the
June 5, 2020
Dust Safety Week 2020 is approaching!

Canadian Biomass and Canadian Forest Industries will once
May 15, 2020
Great pellets: Nova Scotia wood pellet plant invests in safety and versatility

Nova Scotia’s newest wood pellet producers are taking
May 1, 2020
Rembe unveils improved Exkop isolation system

Rembe is a leader in the innovation of
January 22, 2020
WPAC Safety Committee releases 2020 work plan

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada‘s Safety Committee
November 25, 2019
Key takeaways from WPAC’s bow tie analysis workshop

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC), in co-operation
October 28, 2019
Pursuing pellets: Granule 777 comes online

Chapais, Que., is now home to the biggest
September 25, 2019
WPAC conference identifies opportunities, challenges to growing pellet industry

With new pellet plants coming online, potentially favourable
June 28, 2019
4 takeaways from Dust Safety Week 2019

Dust Safety Week 2019 concludes today, the fifth
June 27, 2019
Wood dust explosion suppression case studies

Explosive organic dusts (carbon based dusts such as
June 26, 2019
Combustible gas: dryer systems hazards and best practices

Workplaces that manufacture engineered wood products or wood
June 26, 2019
Dust collection systems: a summary of controls required to prevent explosions

You’ve found that fugitive airborne dust in your
June 26, 2019
Equipment spotlight: Dust collection and suppression systems in 2019

Canadian Biomass has rounded up some of the
June 25, 2019
Properly maintained dryers are safe dryers

15 tips to keep biomass dryers running longer and
June 24, 2019
Progressing combustible dust mitigation and control

Sawmills move from 47% compliance to 100%
June 24, 2019
Welcome to Dust Safety Week 2019!

Dust Safety Week 2019 is here! For a
June 12, 2019
Best practices, reality checks at Wood Products Safety Summit

Despite frequent laughs shared by attendees at the
May 30, 2019
The third annual Dust Safety Week is approaching!

Canadian Biomass and Canadian Forest Industries are once
April 26, 2019
Silo safety: Best practices for handling silo fires at wood pellet plants

A wood pellet silo fire has a number of risks that may cause serious injuries or death
February 25, 2019
Building safety: Pinnacle implements best practices at Smithers plant

Feb. 25, 2019 - The past year has seen many changes for Pinnacle Renewable Energy: in
February 21, 2019
6 takeaways from the wood pellet silo fire workshop

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) held
November 22, 2018
Formalizing incident investigations in the pellet industry

Nov. 22, 2018 - The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) held a workshop on
October 30, 2018
Building a combustible dust incident database

I was recently struck when reading the article
June 22, 2018
Dust Safety Week 2018 is a wrap!

Dust Safety Week is coming to a close
June 22, 2018
Pulp mill upgrades hog fuel, wood chip handling equipment

June 22, 2018 - A North American pulp mill was having significant dust and spillage
June 20, 2018
6 questions to ask when choosing a dust collection system contractor

June 21, 2018 - A dust collection system is an integral part of a facility and needs to
June 20, 2018
Dealing with dust: update on the Wood Fibre Storage Working Group

June 20, 2018 - In 2017 the Wood Pellet Association of Canada Safety Committee (WPACSC)
June 20, 2018
Equipment spotlight: Dust collection and suppression systems

June 20, 2018 - Canadian Biomass highlights some of the newest technology for collecting
June 19, 2018
Preventing a dust collector inlet explosion

June 19, 2018 - Dust collectors containing combustible material are required to have an
June 18, 2018
Building a world-class safe pellet industry

June 18, 2018 - The Wood Products Safety Summit 2018 offered more than 50 delegates a day
June 18, 2018
WorkSafeBC updates numbers on combustible dust initiative

June 18, 2018 - In 2017, WorkSafeBC continued its focus on combustible dust and undertook
June 18, 2018
Welcome to Dust Safety Week 2018!

June 18, 2018 – Dust Safety Week 2018 has arrived! For a full five days Canadian
June 18, 2018
Learning from close calls: NB mill takes action after two fires

June 18, 2018 - Preventing wood dust fires is always a challenge for any company in the
March 22, 2018
WPAC commits to further safety improvements

March 22, 2018 - The Wood Pellet Association of Canada and our members are committed to
February 12, 2018
Dangers of using CO2 to quench wood pellet silo fires

Feb. 12, 2018 - On July 5, 2010 a wood pellet silo in Norway exploded when firefighters
December 6, 2017
Editorial: We can learn from a close call at Pacific BioEnergy

Dec. 6, 2017 - In a matter of days a frightening situation at Pacific BioEnergy turned
December 5, 2017
New report offers silo fire fight and prevention expertise

Dec. 5, 2017 - FutureMetrics has published a white paper about how to prevent and safely
October 11, 2017
How to stop a pellet plant explosion

Oct. 11, 2017 – One single ounce of oxygen. That’s all it would have taken for an
September 21, 2017
‘Safety is everybody’s business’: WPAC keynote drives message home

Sept. 20, 2017 – Working to improve safety measures in the wood pellet industry is,
September 14, 2017
The next phase in industrial dust explosion protection

Sept. 14, 2017 - For a wide range of facilities that manufacture, process, blend, convey,
June 30, 2017
Dust Safety Week 2017 is a wrap!

June 30, 2017 - Dust Safety Week 2017 is wrapping up today after five days of coverage on
June 30, 2017
Explosion protection needs and awareness in the biomass industry

June 30, 2017 - Wood is the largest biomass energy source today; examples include forest
June 29, 2017
Is your facility at risk for a fire or explosion? 5 ways to tell

June 29, 2017 - In the last few years we’ve hosted introductory dust collection courses
June 28, 2017
Regulations and standards on dust collection in the wood industry

June 28, 2017 - There are several regulations (NFPA) and health & safety standards
June 27, 2017
Dust mitigation improves with new wood fibre storage initiative

June 26, 2017 - Earlier this spring 2017, the Wood Pellet Association of Canada Safety
June 27, 2017
WorkSafeBC shares numbers on combustible dust initiative

June 27, 2017 - In 2016, WorkSafeBC continued its focus on combustible dust and undertook
June 26, 2017
Welcome to Dust Safety Week 2017!

June 26, 2017 – Dust Safety Week 2017 has arrived! Canadian Biomass and Canadian Forest
June 26, 2017
Dust collection in the wood products industry

June 26, 2017 - The lumber industry is highly competitive. As with all successful
June 26, 2017
Pellet plant safety takes centre stage in Prince George

June 26, 2017 - Current wood pellet industry safety performance and priorities, including
June 26, 2017
Process safety management can help keep pellet plants safe

June 26, 2017 - On June 13 -14, the Canadian wood pellet industry gathered in Prince
June 21, 2017
Wood pellet industry lauded for safety improvements

June 21, 2017 - A safety meeting that fit inside an office last year has now grown to the
June 9, 2017
Shaw Resources’ pellets help heat Atlantic Canada

June 9, 2017 - Shaw Resources has been keeping Atlantic Canadians warm throughout harsh
June 6, 2017
Fire safety in wood processing facilities

For the last five years most woodworking facilities
March 20, 2017
Inside Resolute’s pellet operation

March 22, 2017 - As Canada works its way to becoming coal free by 2030, Resolute Forest
March 9, 2017
WPAC Safety Committee releases 2017 work plan

March 9, 2017 - The Wood Pellet Association of Canada's Safety Committee (SC) was
September 30, 2016
WPAC – Proper handling of wood pellets

Oct. 3, 2016 - When handled properly, wood pellet fuel is safe and benign. Wood
February 24, 2016
Dust collector explosion hazards

February 24, 2016 - We are often asked, “What sized wood dust collector poses an
February 11, 2016
Pinnacle and Tolko partner to produce pellets

February 11, 2016 - An opportunity lost can often become an opportunity gained,
December 1, 2015
Advanced energy: OPG Thunder Bay

December 1, 2015 - It all began with the Ontario government’s mandate to end the use of
November 17, 2015
Dust mitigation series available online

November 17, 2015 - Canadian Biomass and Canadian Forest Industries’ recent dust
August 5, 2015
Groupe Savoie doubles domestic pellet production

August 10, 2015 - When Groupe Savoie opened its wood pellet plant in Saint-Quentin, N.B.,
July 24, 2015
Okanagan Pellet Company begins plant upgrades

July 23, 2015 - Viridis Energy Inc., recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary,
June 5, 2015
Power producer: Conifex’s Mackenzie bioenergy project nears operation

June 6, 2015 - With the recession slowly fading into the rearview and forest companies
May 15, 2015
Lakeland inquest concludes with 33 recommendations

May 15, 2015 - A coroner’s jury has made 33 recommendations aimed at preventing future
March 31, 2015
Duz Cho sawmill takes safety to a new level

March 31, 2015 - A small rough cut mill in Mackenzie, B.C., has taken safety to a new
February 18, 2015
Pacific BioEnergy’s daily grind

Feb. 18, 2015 - One of the oldest and most prolific pellet producers in Canada, Pacific
February 9, 2015
VIDEO: New technology for dust suppression

Feb. 9, 2015 - Jordan Newton of SonicAire discusses new technologies available for dust
December 17, 2014
Lakeland Mills rebuilds with dust control in mind

Dec. 17, 2014 - Building a mill that meets the highest standards in safety and dust
November 10, 2014
Aspen Planers blows dust away

Nov. 10, 2014 - As a means to prevent fugitive dust build-up, Aspen Planers of Merritt
October 21, 2014
Does WorkSafeBC need more clout to address combustible dust?

Oct. 21, 2014 - On the heels of the latest explosion in the B.C. wood products industry,
October 1, 2014
Dust is our business: mitigating risk of dust explosions in pellet plants

Oct. 1, 2014 - Wood pellets are designed to burn – they’re made from highly

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