While preventing ignition remains paramount, in the event of a fire or combustible dust incident, the primary objective shifts to safeguarding individuals outside the immediate vicinity of the ...

Any activity that creates dust should be investigated to see whether there is a risk of that dust being combustible.

This two-part series examines the causes of dust explosions, their devastating impact and the measures suggested by OSHA, the National Fire Protection Agency and the Chemical Safety and Hazard Review ...

But now OCS is working to help other companies that own industrial plants, factories and rigs to identify sources of combustible dust accumulations, ignition sources that could spark that dust and ...

Regardless of how much prevention is employed to mitigate combustible dust in coal-fired power plants, fugitive coal dust is pervasive and can be dangerous. In coal-fired power plants, mechanical ...

If one of these five elements is missing, an explosion cannot occur—but a fire may still occur: combustible dust (fuel), an ignition source (heat), oxygen in air (oxidizer), dispersion of dust ...

Discover what you need to know about the flammability of diesel fumes. Understand the potential risks and safety ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has placed an emphasis on combustible dust hazards in recent years—and for good reason. Combustible dust has resulted in numerous deadly ...

Dust from organic or inorganic materials can burn given an ignition source, she says. Dust can cause an explosion when it is dispersed in oxygen or air, confined to a limited space, and ignited.

The combustible dust hazard is a multi-faceted situation with many variables and outcomes. If your workplace contends with dust particles, ask yourself these three questions to better understand the ...