Information Center — The Workplace

In order to maintain high quality air in any warehouse or industrial setting, proper ventilation is crucial. In general terms, ventilation is a method of controlling an indoor air environment with air flow. OSHA has set federal standards for indoor air quality in industrial work settings and several states have adopted their own air quality standards, which, in most cases, are very similar to the ones made mandatory by OSHA. So what exactly does ventilation do, aside from controlling an indoor environment? Specifically, it can help cool an indoor environment, notably a warehouse, which have a tendency to get very...

Industrial jobs aren’t just confined to the factory. No, there are tunnels, tanks, manholes and other tight spaces that you have to squeeze into from time to time to accomplish a task. And while you’re working in these types of situations, it’s just as important to make sure that you’re working in a safe environment with viable and reliable equipment. That’s where confined space blowers come into play, as they help keep harmful gases and toxins, which are often present in manholes, away so you can finish the job safely and with good ventilation in spaces which offer limited entry...

In any industrial environment, you need to have fans to maintain a safe and comfortable atmosphere. There’s exhaust fans, supply fans, duct fans and blowers, but there’s more than one type of each. For instance, when outfitting your work setting with fans, you’ll likely have to make a decision between the belt line variety or the direct drive type. So what will be best for your work environment? Belt or direct drive? Here’s a look at each type: Belt Drive Defined: In a belt driven configuration, the motor exists independently of the fan blades and at least one belt –...

Centrifugal fans, or blowers, and axial fans are two types of fans commonly deployed in industrial settings for ventilation and cooling purposes, as well as to remove toxic gases from the environment to keep workers safe. So what type is right for your work environment? Let’s take a look at the two for a side-by-side comparison: Mechanics: For an example of an axial fan, look no further than your standard window fan or your ceiling fan. They’re typically compact and used in areas that can’t support larger units. They work by rotating blades to blow air in a linear direction....