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Window Manufacturers size up combustible wood dust June 28-30 in Chicago
By Bill Esler
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CHICAGO - 'Combustible Dust... An Explosive Issue,' is among presentations at the WDMA Technical & Manufacturing Conference, June 28-30, 2016 in Chicago.
 
Jamison Scott, Air Handling Systems, present a session on combustible dusts, fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain conditions. Scott will explain what exactly, combustible dust is; how explosions can be prevented; and the role the National Fire Prevention Assocation and insurance companies in dust concerns. Also examined will be how to mitigate an impact of an OSHA inspection related to combustible dust.   
 
Jamison Scott is Executive Vice President with over 20 years of experience, and is a third generation member of family owned industrial ventilation manufacturing firm, Air Handling Systems, Woodbridge, Connecticut. Scott has presented numerous combustible dust seminars throughout North America, including trade fairs such as AWFS, IWF, WMS, and regularly acts as a technical resource.
 
Scott has authored several combustible dust articles for a variety of national and international trade publications. He also serves on the Technical Advisory Board for Air Pollution Control, a technical trade publication.
 
The WDMA Technical & Manufacturing Conference and will be held in Chicago's InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile from Tuesday, June 28 to Thursday, June 30, 2016. 
 
 
 
 
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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

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