Podcast

Podcast

Episode 007

007: Knowing AMCA : The Air Movement and Control Association

In this In this episode we have an in depth discussion with 2 phenomenal ladies Kimberly Delort Associate Executive Director and Lisa Cherney Education Manager both at AMCA International 

With their careers spanning more than 20 years and having spent significant at AMCA, both and have shared valuable insights on the AMCA mission, AMCA educational and industry development initiatives, AMCA advocacy, governance and most importantly the Certified Ratings Program (CRP) for ventilation equipment ratings and certification that AMCA runs. 

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Episode 006

006: Dust Hazard Analysis- Dr Vahid Ebadat 

In this episode of The Chic Project Manager Podcast we interview Dr Vahid Ebadat, a Chartered Physicist and a Process Safety Expert on the critical issues relating to Combustible Dust, Dust Hazard and Process Safety. 

Innocent looking dust can become combustible given the right circumstances. Combustible dust is one of the important causes of serious industrial fires, flash fires and accidents all over the US and across the globe. Through this  episode we try to highlight the importance of Dust Hazard Analysis  (DHA). A DHA  is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of a facility on its compliances relating to combustible & hazardous dust as set by NFPA , OSHA , EPA , Local enforcing authorities and other regulatory bodies.  We try to understand what the process is, how to go about doing the DHA step by step and what are the deadlines set by the NFPA regarding same. 

Dr Vahid has extensive experience in analysis, testing and mitigation of process hazards and combustible dust and he does several training programs on process and dust safety and has several publications and articles on the topic. He has a doctorate in physics, he is a member of various NFPA technical committees and also a Member of Institute of Physics and  a Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 

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Episode 005

005: Local 22, Sheet Metal Union & SMART – Dave Castner

In this episode we have an extremely engaging discussion with Dave Castner, the Vice President and Marketing Head of Local 22, Cranford, New Jersey.
We discuss a here a about the Registered Apprentice & Pre Apprentice Programs, the various activities the Locals plan and implement to bridge the demand supply gap in the workforce, to build, develop and promote skills of tradespersons in New Jersey and all over the US so that we have a robust skill inventory to take care of all the Infrastructure, Construction and Mechanical Contracting Industry needs in the years to come.

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Episode 004

004: Correct Cash Flow Management in A Mechanical Contracting Business – Leah Gutmann

In this episode we have an in-depth discussion with the very talented and extremely experienced Leah Gutmann of First Forward Consulting LLC on the fundamentals of right cash flow management in a mechanical contracting or construction business.

Leah has more than 20 years of experience as a CFO in the mechanical contracting industry. She does various custom designed client specific trainings for mechanical contractors and construction businesses in Finance, Strategy, Leadership & Communication . Leah and her firm hold various certifications like DISC Behaviour Analysis, Strength Finders Coaching, Checkpoint 360, Blanchard’s Situation Leadership II and Clifton Strengths Finders amongst others and works closely with Mechanical Contractors Association of Western Washington (MCAWW) and JATC.

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Episode 003

003- Combustible Dust

In this podcast we discuss about Combustible Dust. What exactly is fine Dust, when does it become combustible, and what is the broad framework you can lay to tackle hazards arising out of combustible dust.

Episode 002

002: History Of Dust Collection and Industrial Ventilation

In this episode we try to give brief history of industrial dust collectors. We try to dig in and find out the origins of industrial ventilation and dust collection.
Episode 001

01: Foreword – Dust Collector Safety

Episode 001 is a foreword to the podcast. The podcast is about best practices in industrial ventilation ,dust collection, safety at workplaces and compliances.

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