There are more and more reports of chemical accidents in the manufacturing industry: One recent incident at a manufacturing and plating company in Santa Ana raises fresh concerns.
A chemical reaction on Jan. 19, 2011 in the company’s filtration system triggered an explosion. The ensuing fire burnt a small hole into the roof of the building, according to the fire captain. Four staff members had to be taken to the hospital because they were exposed to fumes.
A workplace safety issue
This raises numerous questions with regards to the filtration system. Was it regularly maintained? Did it have the right filter media? A HEPA filter will get rid of the particle pollution, but it won't remove chemicals from the air. This is better done by an activated carbon filter.
When working with chemicals, health and safety precautions have to be taken seriously. Chemicals can be corrosive and toxic, and they may react suddenly and explosively. The most common concerns over chemical accidents and hazardous materials spills is acute, or short-term, toxicity as well as chronic, or long-term, effects.
Commercial air purifiers can boost industrial safety
For an industrial-strength air purification system that can add chemical and particle filtration power to the HVAC system, or for a powerful portable unit that has been designed for commercial and industrial settings, speak to a representative at Electrocorp.
Electrocorp’s air purification systems have been equipped with many pounds of activated, highly adsorbent carbon as well as other filtration technologies. Electrocorp air cleaning systems use only safe and proven technology and are designed for reliable, 24/7 operation.
Source of news article: The Orange County Register, Jan. 19, 2011
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