What does FIDS mean in ACADEMIC & SCIENCE

Food Industry Dust Science (FIDS) is a field of study that focuses on the physical properties of dust particles in food production and how it affects the safety, quality and cost of the product. FIDS also looks into ways to improve dust control methods, so that food safety and quality standards are met while reducing operating costs.

Dust particles in food production can come into contact with ingredients during processing or packaging; they can be inhaled by workers which increases their health risks; and they can cause physical damage such as corrosion or short-circuiting in electronic equipment used in food production. All these factors can potentially affect the safety and quality of the final product.

Professionals in FIDS research various topics related to dust including its physical properties, sources of contamination, effective dust control techniques, cost-effective solutions for reducing dust levels, workplace safety measures for employees exposed to dust, development of new technologies for controlling dust and so on.

Yes, depending on the country or region where the business operates there may be laws or regulations about acceptable limits of airborne contaminants that must be adhered to. These laws could include limits for how much airborne particulate material such as dust is permissible in certain types of workplaces such as food production sites.

Airborne particulate material such as dust particles are generally measured using particle counters which detect how many particles are present per cubic foot (or meter) of air and at what size range they lie at. Particle counters will help determine if a given workplace meets acceptable legal limits or if additional action needs to be taken to reduce airborne contaminants.

Controlling sources of entry from materials brought onto a site from outside, improving ventilation systems, using dedicated extraction systems at points where aerosols are released from processes etc., are methods commonly employed by food industry operators. In addition, personal protection equipment (PPE) should always be considered when working with industrial processes that release significant amounts of dust particles into the environment.

Yes - HEPA vacuuming should be done regularly throughout food production sites as it helps collect small & fine pieces of visible debris before they become suspended in air; wet wiping should also be done frequently; frequent use of cleaning chemicals designed specifically for dealing with grease & oil buildups which provide breeding grounds for bacteria; using static electricity principles with highly charged mats near likely entry points; regular examination & maintenance of all air ducts & filters etc., are some widely accepted best practices associated with controlling hazardous industrial material like d usts.