Have You Completed Your Dust Hazard Analysis?
Who is responsible for Determining If I have a combustible dust? The owner / operator of that facility How do You Determine if You Have a Combustible Dust? The determination... Read More
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The Importance of Housekeeping In Your Facility
Housekeeping is not just cleanliness. It includes keeping work areas neat and orderly, maintaining halls and floors free of slip and trip hazards, and removal of waste materials (e.g., paper,... Read More
The Importance Of A Properly Sized Vacuum In Concrete Surface Preparation
When it comes to vacuum assist dust collection or point of source collection, too small can be dangerous and too large can be inefficient and inconvenient. So… how do you... Read More
Is What’s Living in Your Attic Bringing Your Home Value Down?
Is Vermiculite Killing the Value of My Home? If you are planning to take advantage of a very hot Real Estate Market and sell your home, you may want to... Read More
Choosing the Right Power Source for Your Vacuum.
Choosing the right vacuum for your unique application doesn’t have to be so difficult. When you work with Ruwac USA, we promise to make the purchasing experience as fluent as... Read More
Why you need a Ruwac Vacuum
1) The Indestructible Housing Built out of a heavy duty, fiberglass reinforced, compression cast composite housing Engineered to be INDESTRUCTIBLE Abrasion resistant and will never dent, rust, crack, go out... Read More
Solvent Based Mastic Removal vs. Mechanical Removal
Solvent based mastic removers have long been the industry standard for removal of asbestos containing glues. However, new and improved technology and mechanical processes along with HEPA filtered vacuum systems... Read More
Case Study: Carbon Black Dust Extraction System for Paint Manufacturing
A paint manufacturer asked Ruwac USA to create an industrial vacuum system solution for its facility that would extract carbon black dust from the point of source while workers poured... Read More
How Much Will a Shop-Vac Really Cost You?
Be it a failure in understanding the severity of combustible dust hazards or simply ignoring safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a common mistake made by... Read More
OSHA Enforcing Silica Standards to the Fullest
Back in September, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began to enforce its new silica standards across the construction industry in an effort to curb health problems associated with the... Read More
Cambria Corn Dust Explosion Emphasizes Need for Explosion-Proof Vacuums
Last May, an explosion rocked the Didion Milling facility in Cambria, Wisconsin. It killed five workers and hurt 14 others, with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening, and the incident... Read More
Improved Immersion Separator Technology for Metal Additive Manufacturing
As a leading provider in industrial vacuum solutions for the metal additive manufacturing industry, one of Ruwac USA’s missions is to strive for continuous improvement as the methods of the... Read More
Which Vacuum Should I Use for Drywall Sanding?
When it comes to indoor construction, drywall sanding is among the messiest jobs. It can create a great deal of fine dust covering your work space, and on top of... Read More
OSHA Begins Enforcement of New Silica Dust Standards
On September 23rd, OSHA officially began enforcement of its revised standards for crystalline silica dust in the workplace impacting the concrete industry, with a second ruling affecting the general and... Read More
Additive Manufacturing’s Evolving Nature Creates New Hurdles in Dust Safety
Additive manufacturing is one of the most rapidly growing and evolving markets happening in the industrial world right now. It’s cost-effective in terms of materials and productivity, and in many... Read More
Combustible Dust Safety Crucial Despite OSHA’s New Agenda
After years of delaying an analysis on combustible dust standards affecting general industry, any anticipation that safety measures would be improved came to a halt last week when the U.S.... Read More
Know the Facts on OSHA’s New Silica Dust Standards
When it comes to OSHA’s new silica dust standards, it’s critical to know the facts. While there are some vacuum manufacturers trying to scare consumers into buying specific features, there... Read More
Deadly Wisconsin Grain Mill Blast Reemphasizes Combustible Dust Safety
On May 31st, an explosion rocked the Didion Milling Plant in Cambria, Wisconsin. The blast killed four workers and injured 13 others. This wasn’t the first time that the grain... Read More
Webinar: OSHA’s New Silica Dust Standards and Ruwac Vacuum Compliance
OSHA recently introduced newly revised silica dust standards that will effect workers in the concrete and industrial worlds. These standards will go into effect on September 23, 2017, which leaves... Read More