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Today, on Veterans Day, we pay heartfelt tribute to the courageous men and women who have served our country. Happy Veterans Day! ????

10/10 is National Metric Day!???? October 10th or 10/10 is National Metric Day and part of National Metric week that celebrates the metric system. Originating in France in the late 1700s, the metric system was created because citizens in post-revolutionary war France wanted uniform weights and measurements throughout the nation. The resulting metric system used interrelated units of one measure, which increased by powers of 10. Did you know that though the US uses its own measurement system, that there has been an effort to switch to the metric system? In fact, the U.S. Congress has endorsed the metric system and this shift from the imperial system to metric in the United States is known as metrication. Because most of the world uses metric measurements (also known as the international system of units or SI for short) there is a benefit to sharing the same measurements as it promotes trade. Many international companies that adopt SI infrastructure and best practices benefit from improved interoperability of materials and product efficiency. In fact, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), various US industrial sectors are moving toward using metric rather than standard measurements to reduce error and improve trade. At CV Technology, we provide explosion and fire solutions to clients both in the US and abroad. This means that we are familiar with using both standard and metric measurements as plants and facilities may use either system. Being prepared to meet any client’s needs means having the right measurement system to suit any application. Many of our solutions install on pipelines, which can be of varying diameters measured differently depending on outer diameter (metric) or by nominal bore (imperial). Our staff of engineers use both systems and understand the importance of correct measurements to accomplish complex engineering goals. Interested in learning more about the metric system (Including a brief quiz)? National Institute of Standards and Technology: https://ow.ly/iE7V50TJ8qN Metric Quiz: https://ow.ly/hnnr50TJ8qM Smithsonian: https://ow.ly/a83i50TJ8qO #NationalMetricDay #NationalMetricWeek #Engineering #History

????Fire Safety Awareness: Know Your Plan???? October 6-12 is Fire Prevention Week, which is observed in the United States and Canada each year in the first week of October that includes the date of October 9. This date is a reminder of the Great Chicago Fire, which was a devastating event that took place in 1871, where it is believed that 300 people lost their lives and more than 100,000 residents were left homeless in Chicago, Illinois, after a conflagration destroyed much of the city in hot, dry, and windy conditions. These conditions made it challenging to fight the fire as it spread, so to keep fire safety centered for the public, this anniversary is noted each year with shared resources and awareness campaigns. For Fire Prevention Week, this year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You!” Resources to learn about how to ensure your home’s smoke alarms are in working order are available here: https://lnkd.in/gAyYqc-Q. On a related note, this year marks the first time that the United Nation’s has declared today to be International Fire Prevention Day, with this year’s theme being “A World Without Fire Victims.” Each year on October 8, there will be a new theme that centers fire safety and awareness. With our company’s focus on fire and explosion safety, we feel it’s important to share about efforts around safety, whether at home, in the workplace, or in industrial settings where many people work every day. Take a moment to review your personal and workplace fire safety plans and know what safeguards are required for your location. Resources: ??Workplace: Check out this handy Workplace Fire Safety guide from FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration: https://lnkd.in/gpzUPfKD ??Home: Check out this webpage with checklists, videos, and resources on How To Prevent A Home Fire from the American Red Cross: https://lnkd.in/e6APiPw Stay safe and keep fire safety in mind! #InternationalFirePreventionDay #NFPA #FirePreventionWeek #FireProtection #CheckSmokeDetectors #FireSafety

??It was a hole in one!!?? Congratulations to the Didion Strong Communities 16th Annual Golf Outing for raising a record-breaking $125,000 to support area students by promoting educational and hands-on agricultural and automation learning. As a sponsor, we’re glad to know that the event was a resounding success. Learn more about the event with additional photos here: ??????♂????♀?https://lnkd.in/gd589CSJ #MakeADifference #Community #Education #YouthAgriculture #StrongCommunities #GivingBack #Didion #DidionFoundation

??Rescheduled Webinar!?? If you registered for today’s upcoming Powder & Bulk Solids webinar, “How a Comprehensive DHA Helps Determine Your Occupancy Classification,” please note that the event is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for more information on this and future events.

??Today is International Podcast Day! ?????? What podcasts are you listening to lately? We’re proud to have had our staff members appear on podcasts over the years to share their in-the-field expertise on safety related to combustible dust. Educating professionals and anyone that is interested in safety for workers and the greater community is a big part of our company mission to ensure worker safety when dealing with combustible materials. Below are a few of our podcasts that you can check out on various topics that arise when dealing with explosion and fire safety with clients. Podcasts ?? 1. Listen to Bernardo Sanson discussing the topic of Dust Hazard Analysis and risk mitigation with Nate Todd at Process Magazine’s Ear on Processing Podcast: ??https://lnkd.in/gJBGcE7h ?? 2. Listen to Jason Krbec in part one of his discussion of NFPA 660 changes with Dr. Chris Cloney at the Dust Safety Science Podcast (DSS 128): ??https://lnkd.in/dCawbWD ?? 3. Listen to Jason Krbec in part two of his discussion of NFPA 660 changes with Dr. Chris Cloney at the Dust Safety Science Podcast (DSS 129): ??https://lnkd.in/dAcz8hN ?? 4. Listen to Jay Juvenal discussing dust explosion prevention and protection in Brazil with Dr. Chris Cloney at the Dust Safety Science Podcast (DSS 072): ??https://lnkd.in/geRDF2K ?? 5. Listen to Jason Krbec discussing passive explosion mitigation through venting with Dr. Chris Cloney at the Dust Safety Science Podcast (DSS 067) ??https://lnkd.in/gtGC_Nd Do you want to hear more about any of these topics? We’d love to hear your feedback below in the comments on what are the important topics around combustible dust safety right now! #SafetyProfessionals #Podcast #InternationalPodcastDay #CombustibleDust #DustHazards #Safety #ProcessSafety #ExplosionProtection #ExplosionPrevention #ExplosionMitigation #NFPA #NFPA660 #Engineering

Check out the upcoming Combustible Dust Specialist Certificate Program course from Dust Safety Science! We’re proud to be a sponsor for this series of courses – sign up now for the next half-day course on Wednesday, October 2, here: https://lnkd.in/g5XiGYYa.

It was a lovely day on the links! ???????♂? We’re proud to have sponsored and participated in the Didion Strong Communities 16th Annual Golf Outing last week! Check out our very own Kyle Williams and Jeremy Ennis of Didion next to our flag at the course marking the hole we sponsored! Congratulations to the staff and organizers on another year of successful fundraising for local community initiatives, including for programming, education, and emergency services! This event is run through the Didion Foundation, which raises money to support students by promoting educational and hands-on agricultural and automation learning. Learn more about their work and the event here: https://lnkd.in/gfB746vu. #MakeADifference #Community #Education #YouthAgriculture #StrongCommunities #GivingBack

?Gain insights into combustible dust safety and Dust Hazard Analysis considerations! Register today for the upcoming Powder & Bulk Solids webinar, “How a Comprehensive DHA Helps Determine Your Occupancy Classification,” at https://lnkd.in/eFfzXnV5. Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM ET to hear from the eminently qualified, Kevin Jeffries, CFEI, CFPS, CEAS, Technical Lead, Process Safety at DEKRA North America, as he explains the challenges facing new and advanced bulk solids operations. He’ll identify how to handle hazardous materials with a maximum allowable quantity as both the International Fire Code and NFPA documents have safety requirements that must be followed for full compliance. Learn from Kevin how to navigate these dust quantity limits in your operations and how a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) impacts occupancy classification from an expert with 26 years of industry and consulting experience, including as a Certified Fire Protection Specialist and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. Webinar sponsors include: CV Technology, Donaldson, Fagus GreCon, and Fauske & Associates. Registration: ??https://lnkd.in/eFfzXnV5 ?? #Webinar #PBS #DustHazardAnalysis #ProcessSafety #Safety #CombustibleDust #ExplosionProtection #FireProtection

Robson Krolikowski, Director of Business Development for CV LATAM presented at the Latin American Conference of Process Safety (CCPS)?10th Latin American Conference on Process Safety | AIChE on the topic of?Safety, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence for Prevention and Protection in Processes with Combustible Dust. More info on the event is here: https://lnkd.in/eszV7MdF #Conference #CombustibleDust #Safety #Automation #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #ExplosionProtection #FireProtection #ProcessSafety #LatAM #LatinAmerica