While it is generally agreed that industrial steam boilers are safe, a new video, https://youtu.be/5hio_2TJa6Q, explains why some boilers may be safer than others based on the laws of physics, as well as a boiler’s physical design.

The 4-minute video addresses a range of safety concerns, from the potential for catastrophic explosion, to everyday safety issues that can result in injury, loss of work, increased downtime, higher insurance costs, and related productivity shortfalls.

While day-to-day safety issues may not get the same media coverage as an explosion, they are front and center when it comes to people who work with, and around, industrial steam boilers.

Mike Reiber, a recognized expert in the food processing industry, is one of those people.

“As a consultant with 20+ years of experience, one of the things I bring to the table is a focus about functionality first, maintenance and sanitation second, form third, and safety always,” stated Reiber. “If the equipment doesn't meet those checkpoints, I push back on vendors and suppliers to find a better way.”

As COO of Dancing Goat Distillery, Reiber replaced the company’s boilers with Miura boilers, stating “With Miura, the design and layout of all the touch points makes sure that my operators, or myself, don't come out with battle scars, so to speak, on our arms.”

While the laws of physics play a key role in the potential for catastrophic events, everyday safety concerns are often triggered by a boiler’s physical design, and related installation requirements, operational needs, and ongoing maintenance.