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John Astad

OSHA Cleaning up Dust Hazards at Florida Companies | firstcoastnews.com | Health News - 0 views

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Florida OSHA Dust NEP

shared by John Astad on 19 Jun 09 - Cached
  • 37 visits to Florida companies in the last 16 months.
  • Prevention of combustible dust includes more intense housekeeping, a review of hot work processes, evaluation of electrical equipment, and prohibition of smoking or flames in dust laden areas, said OSHA Regional Administrator Cindy Coe in a statement.
  • Dust fires and explosions are significant dangers in the workplace when combined with other factors.
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  • Nationally, 3,662 violations have been identified during 813 inspections.
  • John Astad on 19 Jun 09
     
    Nationally, 3,662 violations have been identified during 813 inspections in regards to the OSHA Dust NEP. What about State OSHA Plan States?
John Astad

Watertown Daily Times | Feed processing plant destroyed LOSS TOPS $1M - 0 views

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OSHA Grain Facility Standard

shared by John Astad on 18 Jun 09 - Cached
  • Mr. Plummer said the fire is believed to have broken out at the rear, or west side, of the building, a location where grains were mixed. That could point to an electrical problem, but he added that over the years a lot of dust, cobwebs and other debris have collected in the area and could be sources of combustion.
  • John Astad on 18 Jun 09
     
    Is the OSHA Grain Facility Standard Working? Reduction in incidents but still events occur. Can not prevent incidents, only minimize the severity and reduce the probability.
  • John Astad on 18 Jun 09
     
    Is the OSHA Grain Facility Standard Working? Reduction in incidents but still events occur, Cannot prevent incidents, only minimize the severity and reduce the probability.
John Astad

Man Burned in Chemical Dust Fire - Updated - 0 views

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dust_explosion remodeling

shared by John Astad on 15 Jun 09 - Cached
  • "He was using a cutting torch to remove some metal, some spark then ignited some old paint dust on the floor and it rapidly spread throughout the interior of the paint booth," says Corporal Mark Chamberlain, Webster County Sheriff's Office.
    • John Astad
      John Astad on 15 Jun 09
       
      Hazards of Hot Work adjacent to combustible dust
  • John Astad on 15 Jun 09
     
    "He was using a cutting torch to remove some metal, some spark then ignited some old paint dust on the floor and it rapidly spread throughout the interior of the paint booth,"
Sal Campos

Explosion Protection and Dust Collectors for Paper Scrap - 0 views

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paper dust shredders

shared by Sal Campos on 25 Jun 09 - Cached
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      Sal Campos on 25 Jun 09
       
      The full article, "An explosive situation: New explosion venting requirements have a major impact on the paper industry" can be launched here.
  • the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has changed their explosion protection guideline to NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting. Companies that handle paper and scrap are heavily impacted by this development
  • Sal Campos on 25 Jun 09
     
    Focus on safe dust collection of industrial paper scrap applications like shredding, sliting, scoring, corrugated box scraps, etc. Page contains a link to an informative PDF article discussing the NFPA 68 standard, how it applies to the paper industry, and give action items for applicable companies to ensure compliance.
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