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TOP STORY: Safety inspections launched after two deadly explosions at B.C. sawmills Two deadly explosions resulting in four deaths and scores of traumatic burns and injuries in B.C. sawmills have prompted a sweeping safety review. Get full incident details, and how you can stay safe... PLUS: 'There was guys with their skin hanging off': first-hand accounts • Join PEM on Twitter @PEM_Maintenance

NEWS: SAWMILL UPDATE: B.C. towns on edge over dust buildup that's suspect in two explosions Workers heading to shifts at British Columbia sawmills after two recent, catastrophic explosions are worrying that the dust fluttering in the air like a sack of dropped flour means they're walking into a powder keg. Read about how the incident has affected workers... SKF launches Knowledge Engineering mobile apps SKF has developed a range of informational and calculation-focused apps which enable users to experience the world of SKF knowledge engineering on their iPhone and iPad. Download the apps... Chrysler's Windsor plant suspends production as parts supplier strikes Production at a Chrysler assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., has been temporarily suspended because of a strike at a parts supplier. Read more about this production stoppage... Canadian GDP falls 0.2% in unexpectedly weak February report Canada's dollar dipped about half a cent in early trading Monday after Statistics Canada reported the national economy shrank in February rather than posting a gain as most economists expected. Read more... Manufacturers applaud Canada's food regulatory reforms Industry association Food & Consumer Products of Canada strongly supports legislation that will bring about much needed improvement to the way food and drugs are approved in Canada. Learn more about this legislation... FEATURE: SAFETY Left in the Dust: Protecting plants from catastrophic combustible dust explosions The issue of dust explosions has been a hot topic since the early 20 century. With the recent news headlines out of B.C., this feature examines the topic of managing dust in your facilities. Full feature... PRODUCTS: New infrared thermometers The new Fluke 62 Max and 62 Max+ infrared thermometers are ideal for the harsh conditions faced by technicians in facilities maintenance applications. Link... Small tank heater Chromalox has introduced its newest product line extension, the Small Tank Flange Heater, for the oil & gas exploration, power generation and chemical industries. Link... Demolition hammer The new Hilti TE 700-AVR demolition hammer is built for comfort and has been specially designed for extensive renovation work. Link... UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS May 8: Condition Monitoring May 15: CMMS May 22: Oil & Lubrication May 29: On-Site Power & Generation June 5: Power Transmission June 12: Condition Monitoring DIGITAL EDITION: Warning Signs: How to take advantage of data from condition-monitoring tools Bearing Uptime: Use sight, sound and touch to monitor bearing performance Out with the Old: Remove B.C. Hospital brings in the new with boiler replacements On the Move: Relieve the burden of equipment relocations to quickly restore productivity Within Reach: Compact crawling crane lends helping hand at Ontario waste-water treatment plant CALENDAR OF EVENTS: May 6 - 9: 6th Annual Canadian Network of Asset Managers Workshop Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel May 14 - 16: Montreal Manufacturing Technology Show Place Bonaventure, Montreal Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions. Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@annexweb.com.