The Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has proposed reducing the allowable amount of silica dust and other harmful respirable particulate to which miners are exposed. The period for comments ended on September 11,2023, and we anticipate some form of the new ruling going into effect within a year. [continue reading] MSHA Silica Exposure Changes
Category: RESPA Air Quality System
CO2 in Operator Cabs – Learning from NASA Research
“When you think about spacecraft, you may not have considered that they are the world’s most tightly controlled environmental enclosures, the ultimate heavy-machinery operator cab.” [continue reading] CO2 in Operator Cabs – Learning from NASA Research
Aggregate Site Reduces Machine Operators’ Silica Exposure and Increases Alertness
Initial installation and 8-month follow-up investigation of cab air-quality system and certification under ISO 23875
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- Location: Aggregate Quarry
- Pilot machines:
- Cat 775G Haul Truck
- Cat 982M Wheel Loader
[continue reading] Aggregate Site Reduces Machine Operators’ Silica Exposure and Increases Alertness
Implementing ISO 23875 Cab Air Quality Standard at your Company/Job Sites
ISO 23875, the global standard for Cab Air Quality, provides methodology and engineering controls to ensure your machine operators have reduced exposure to harmful respirable particulate when in the cab. [continue reading] Implementing ISO 23875 Cab Air Quality Standard at your Company/Job Sites
Case Study: Aggregate Site Reduces Machine Operators’ Dust Exposure and Increases Alertness
Initial installation and 8-month follow-up investigation of cab air-quality system and certification under ISO 23875
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- Location: Aggregate Quarry
- Pilot machines:
- Cat 775G Haul Truck
- Cat 982M Wheel Loader
2021 Industrial and Heavy Equipment Air Filtration Best Practices and Trends
Air quality has been a trending topic throughout 2020. This focus will continue into 2021 due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and increased interest in health and safety impacts of respirable particulates, viruses, and other microscopic nanoparticles. [continue reading] 2021 Industrial and Heavy Equipment Air Filtration Best Practices and Trends
Smart Cab Air Quality System Contract Awarded by NIOSH AND CDC
SY-KLONE INTERNATIONAL AWARDED CONTRACT BY NIOSH AND CDC
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SMART CAB AIR QUALITY SYSTEM
Smart Cab Filtration and Pressurization System to Protect Heavy Equipment Operators with Next Generation Technology to Monitor, Adjust and Maintain Air Quality in Rugged, Industrial Environments
Jacksonville, Florida, September 2020 – Sy-Klone International (“Sy-Klone”) has been awarded a contract by the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), a division of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to conduct research on the application of smart technology in a machine operator enclosure to manage air quality. The research will identify best practices in creating a smart system to actively monitor operating conditions inside the cab, including the ability to adjust in real-time, to optimize the cab’s air quality while operating in the most rugged and demanding work environments.
[continue reading] Smart Cab Air Quality System Contract Awarded by NIOSH AND CDC
MSHA Enforcement: RESPA® saves Underground Silica Mine Thousands in MSHA FINES
When permissible exposure limits (PELs) are exceeded, companies can face heavy fines. Thankfully, Sy-Klone offers the RESPA® Series products that have proven case studies to show their effectiveness in reducing exposure, thus helping to reduce fines. [continue reading] MSHA Enforcement: RESPA® saves Underground Silica Mine Thousands in MSHA FINES
Case Study: RESPA Cab Air Quality System on Quebec Crusher Cab
Summary:
RESPA®-CF Fresh Air system with Electronic Pressure Monitor and RESPA®-CFX Recirculated Air system were installed. Our current products, RESPA-CF2 and CFX2, are based on the same technology but are more rugged with additional filter options. Results after 1,120 hours: no HVAC breakdowns or clean outs, air quality dramatically improved. The operator was very happy with the improved air quality in the cab. [continue reading] Case Study: RESPA Cab Air Quality System on Quebec Crusher Cab
