VAC-U-MAX recognizes the importance of handling combustible dust safely, and has been proactive in this regard for decades. VAC-U-MAX was founded in 1954 to address the need for an intrinsically safe vacuum cleaning system for the textile industry. VAC-U-MAX founder, Frank Pendleton identified this need to collect combustible textile dust and debris safely; and the result was the development of the world’s first compressed-air powered portable vacuum unit that does not use electricity.
The OSHA National Emphasis Program for Combustible Dusts, initially released in October 2007 and re-issued for emphasis and...