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You’ve taken the last article’s advice and you and your team have completed a dust hazard assessment (DHA). Now it’s up to you and your team to figure out what to do with it.
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Burnt lumber typically enters a sawmill after forest fires, controlled burns or heat-damaged storage. While the core wood might still be structurally usable, the outer layers are often charred, brittle and contaminated with ash, soot and other particulates.
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Congratulations to Brian Fluter, electrician at Drax High Level in Alberta, the latest Wood Pellet Association of Canada Safety Hero. Brian always strives to ensure the workplace is safe for his colleagues.
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Forest fires, controlled burns or heat damaged wood all yield the same thing – burnt wood. Managing the dust from processing burnt wood in sawmills can present new challenges with equipment and containment. Knowing how to prepare your facility and how to handle the dust produced is key to processing your resources effectively and safely.
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You’ve sorted through your DHA, you’re knocking out the easy stuff like a champ, now it’s time to embark on your first larger project.
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The upcoming Wood Pellet Association of Canada Conference taking place from September 23 to 24 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront will feature a panel session dedicated to the safe storage of biomass.
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On August 17, 2023, an explosion and fire at a particleboard manufacturing plant in Sayabec, Que., highlighted the risks of combustible dust. This incident in Quebec is just one example of the hundreds of combustible dust incidents recorded globally in 2023.
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The energy sector continues to shift towards creating decarbonized and sustainable infrastructure. One method of achieving this goal is the use of biomass pellets as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Fire protection is a prime concern for all sectors of this growing market.
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The Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) Conference will take place on Sept. 23 and 24, 2025 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront in Halifax, N.S.
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September 22, 2025 | Vancouver Convention Centre - West Building
Vancouver, B.C.
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September 23, 2025 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3J5
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November 12, 2025 | Fairmont Château Laurier
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, Ont.
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