Winner
Who said controlling dust was harder than herding cats? If I had one of those BIGASS fans it would be even easier! by Cheryl ThamesHonorable Mentions
"That new inspector has upped the ante on the white glove test." by Kenneth Russell
"How can I efficiently do my job if they keep taking my compressed air line away?" by Jeff Cortez
"The engineering department tests the latest product innovations." by Jenny Christensen
"Rocky's response to the new policy that plant operators will perform housekeeping chores." by Alan Charles
"Dust accumulations? Not a fan!" by Jeff Hutchins
"(singing)... "The answer I say is blowing in the wind"" by Jobi George
"What do you mean, "It's only hazardous, if it becomes airborne?"" by Rick Torchia
Other Submissions
"Where's the NFPA when you need them?" by Aiden Starr
"So much for our dust collection permit!" by Martin Czebotar
"It's ok, I’m a technician…" by Frank Hicks
"Quick! Take the Health & Safety guys out to lunch!" by Greg Muench
"Where did I leave my ignition source???" by Alexandra Taylor
"Particles > 5 micron = 1 million per cubic meter and rising" by Mike Kolf
"Not my problem anymore!" by Frank Jeanson
"And you claim this is your clean room?" by Joe Davis
"Boy, I really wish they'd let me go home and get my leaf blower!" by Bob Skulemowski
"Scotty, I need more speed." by Art Sinclair
"Out, Out damn spots!!" by Peter Marshall
"Houston, we have ignition!" by Lewis Wiedeman
"IT finally cleared the last of the computer bugs from the company's sytem." by Dean Kirkner
"That's why the service contractor granted a Fast Control..." by Gianluca Premoli
"Controlling dust can suck. Or blow." by Jeanne Freedland
"The "clean" environmental method of choking to death unwanted vermin!" by Marvin Sager
"I think we need to review the job description" by Robert Andrew
"This new analog duster doesn't have much control." by John Ostrander
"Suspension is a dimension of contention!" by George Hudak
"Doesn't he know that's not safe?! Is the fan grounded?!" by Joseph Bedson
"My High School Teacher had said "Johnny don't sweep your problems under the carpet. Face it and you will see blow away"" by Dilshad Ahmed
"Just following the permit." by Gilbert Salinas
"...if I can just dilute this enough to get below the concentration limit, we are home free." by David Sloan
"I'm just follow QM quidelines, this layer must be exactly 3 mm thick....." by Alicia Clemons
"My name is Rusty but everybody at work calls me Dusty". " I guess I am going to have to get a name tag" by Chuck Lewis
"no, but this is a HEPA fan!" by Robert Pike
""Use a Swiffer" they said. HA!" by Dave Switzer
"It's the companies newest cost improvment process. We are savings millions." by Thomas Montoya
"No rug to sweep it under? No problem... behind the cabinet she goes!" by Martin Thomas
"Yeah, it's like painting the Golden Gate Bridge; when I get done with this office, I just start all over with the office at the end of the hall. But, hey, it may be the same dust, but it is job security!" by Rick Torchia
"It's OK, were using the new Swifter products! They catch and hold the dust...." by George Hudak
"FLY-BY-DUST CONTROL SERVICES INC" by Rajanikant Dhamelia
"HMI Dust Control has proven more economical that engineered scrubber systems" by Noah Maloy
"Do or Die" by Veeramuthu Sundararaju
"Why do we need an updated process this one was successfully validated years ago." by Debbie Eles
"But....but..It wasn't me. .Some guy was already in here, told me to hold this fan, then he plugged it in and ran out. Honest, it's true......" by Joe Davis
"You Don't use a electric fan to get rid of dust use a feather duster." by Donald Drummond
"Rookie Move; "I'll just get this dust taken care of while everyone is at lunch...I see a raise in my future."" by Darrel Nelson
"See, I knew you could see the electrons flowing through the wire if you just hold the fan up to a white wall so they would stick!" by Syd Furrow
"On the count of five--take a deep breath." by Cherie Avallon
"The fan motor should be reversed to control particulate!" by Greg Sado
"We just wanted to see what it would really look like when the poop hit the fan." by Joe Davis
"Get it cleaned before the EPA inspector arrives for the Dust Control Inspection." by Frank Pierce
"Hey you're holding it backwards and you need to attach a bag." by Dale Anderson
"Remember, continuous movement is a form of control" by John Soper
"Why do we need an updated process this one was successfully validated years ago." by Debbie Eles
"Why didn't they tell me that he has dust allergy? It will become a HSE issue now!" by Sahasranaman Krishnan
"Scarlett O'hara warned me to keep the windows wide open.." by Paulo Casteloes
"It always works better after vacation!" by David Ruff
"Wish I hadn't poked my nose." by Sahasranaman Krishnan
"(singing)... "The answer they say is blowing in the wind"" by Jobi George
"Looks like we just blew it when we hired this expert contractor!" by John Feraco
"You said "Keep the desk dustfree!"" by Dario Tomat
"Get the flypaper ready." by Steve Biggs
"Wipe? No, this is the right way!" by Ernesto Calderon
"Employee to FDA inspector: No sir, these aren't dust particles, these are spiritual orbs. I use the fan to hold them in one place so its easier for them to go into the light." by Joe Davis
"Wow! Why didn't I think of the fan?" by Margaret Choy
"I told you your housekeeping wasn't good... Need to see more ? Bring me a match." by Romain Raballand
"Due to the current downturn, the maintenance department will suffer some setbacks to their equipment budget..." by Ryan Supple
"Dada,,,It's the wonder of fan!" by Julie Chen
"Another fine job by Dust Control. Next we'll send in Vacuum Control then Mop Control." I love working for the government! "" by Chuck Lewis
"FLY-BY-DUST CONTROL SERVICES INC." by Rajanikant Dhamelia
"I told you that it was necesary to increase the budget for this year!" by Monica Milagros Chacon Paz
"As the head of engineering, I told the boss his idea stunk." He said "thanks for your honesty and that he had a new position for me for being so candid." by Chuck Lewis
"This new dust control process just blows me away!" by JIm McDow
"Bob, those sure do look like asbestos particles!" by George Hudak
"I can't remember all the elements for a dust explosion, but I know if I eliminate this fuel source that takes care of one of the five." by Daniel Braker
"(thinking to himself)....."I told the managers that the regulators were never a fan of this dust control method and all they could say is that the inspection would be a breeze!"" by Fonda Mitch
"OH no, tell me I didn't do that! That was the boss's last favorite cigar (said sarcastically). That's what he gets for putting me in this stupid outfit." by Joe Davis
"How Dusty ensures he won't get laid-off..." by Larry Shade
"Mitigation Demo" by Rajaratnam Shanthini
"It must be Mayfly season!" by Martin Czebotar
"Bob thumbs his nose at safety regulations. No dust mask, eye protection, ear plugs or gloves." by Craig Koerner
"Bob, I don't think our new HSE Manager is going to work out! He brought in "Dust Control" to clean up asbestos." by George Hudak