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Wet dust collection system eliminates duct fire hazard at Scott tissue mill | Pulp & Pa... - 0 views

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John Astad on 21 Jun 09

Excellent article that I highly recommend for all to read! The importance of addressing combustible dust related fires is highlighted here. Do you have spark detection and flame suppression as part of your dry dust collector system?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent article that I highly recommend for all to read! The importance of addressing combustible dust related fires is highlighted here. Do you have spark detection and flame suppression as part of your dry dust collector system?</div>

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John Astad on 21 Jun 09

Excellent article published in Pulp & Paper Oct 2000 by Mark Williamson. The importance of addressing combustible dust related fires is highlighted here. Do you have spark detection and flame suppression as part of your dry dust collector system?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent article published in Pulp & Paper Oct 2000 by Mark Williamson. The importance of addressing combustible dust related fires is highlighted here. Do you have spark detection and flame suppression as part of your dry dust collector system?</div>

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OSHA Combustible Dust Citation - 0 views

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Flamex Grecon spark detectors flame suppression systems OSHA citation

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Additional safety hazards include the lack of spark detectors or suppression systems to minimize fire and explosion hazards in ventilation systems that collect combustible wood and metal dust; allowing combustible dust to accumulate

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Additional safety hazards include the lack of spark detectors or suppression systems to minimize fire and explosion hazards in ventilation systems that collect combustible wood and metal dust; allowing combustible dust to accumulate</div>

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John Astad on 15 Jun 09

Is your facility using best engineering practices as outlined in the NFPA combustuble dust standards such as spark detection and flame suppression?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Is your facility using best engineering practices as outlined in the NFPA combustuble dust standards such as spark detection and flame suppression?</div>

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OSH Answers: 4-Working Safely with Aluminum Powder dust explosion hazards - 0 views

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Aluminum dust explosion severity ignition sensitivity Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety CCOHS)

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What is the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) recommended exposure limit for aluminum powder (uncoated)
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  I'd like to thank Tracey Kelly, Safety Consultant in Ireland for sharing this so others in the ComDust network can gain an added awareness on the hazards of Al dust
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I'd like to thank Tracey Kelly, Safety Consultant in Ireland for sharing this so others in the ComDust network can gain an added awareness on the hazards of Al dust</div>
  
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he hazard increases as the aluminum particle size decreases.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Ignition sensitivity decreases and explosion severity increases. An interesting inverse relationship
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ignition sensitivity decreases and explosion severity increases. An interesting inverse relationship</div>
  
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Explosions of aluminum dusts have occurred in industry.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Very destructive explosions. T
  
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MAXIMUM RATE OF PRESSURE RISE:
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  It's interesting to note that the resueable Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB) of the Space Shuttle utilize over 300,000 pounds of aluminum dust to launch the vehicle into space.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It's interesting to note that the resueable Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB) of the Space Shuttle utilize over 300,000 pounds of aluminum dust to launch the vehicle into space.</div>
  
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MAXIMUM EXPLOSION PRESSURE
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Explosive Severity (Kst) increases as the Al dust size decreases.
  
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MINIMUM CLOUD IGNITION ENERGY:
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Notice how the minimum ignition energy (MIE) required for ignition decreases as the AL dust size decreases. Static electricty (ESD) hazard here
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Notice how the minimum ignition energy (MIE) required for ignition decreases as the AL dust size decreases. Static electricty (ESD) hazard here</div>
  
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Use an explosion-proof vacuum equipped with high efficiency filter(s).
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Note explosion proof vacumns only for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations Class ll . NFPA 70 Article 500 is an excellent follow-up resource.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Note explosion proof vacumns only for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations Class ll . NFPA 70 Article 500 is an excellent follow-up resource.</div>
  
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Material Safety Data Sheet.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  The majority of MSDS's do not have the important ignition sensitivity and expslosion severity data. Does yours?
  
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may also be required.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Should always be requred. Are personnel wearing Flame Resistant Clothing (FRC's) at all times?
  
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Provide dust collectors with explosion vents
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Enesure that the explosion vents are directed in a safe restrocted area, away from loading docks, walkways, parking lots, etc. The volumetric expansion of a fireball exiting an explosion vent is 10:1.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Enesure that the explosion vents are directed in a safe restrocted area, away from loading docks, walkways, parking lots, etc. The volumetric expansion of a fireball exiting an explosion vent is 10:1.</div>
  
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John Astad on 24 Jun 09

Very informative article that also provides generic data on explosion severity and ignition sensitivity of Aluminum dust. Was a bit troubled when mention that, "administrative controls and personal protective equipment may also be required." These type of controls should always be required instead of maybe.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Very informative article that also provides generic data on explosion severity and ignition sensitivity of Aluminum dust. Was a bit troubled when mention that, "administrative controls and personal protective equipment may also be required." These type of controls should always be required instead of maybe.</div>

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

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Florida OSHA Dust NEP

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37 visits to Florida companies in the last 16 months.
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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.
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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.
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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?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Nationally, 3,662 violations have been identified during 813 inspections in regards to the OSHA Dust NEP. What about State OSHA Plan States?</div>

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Combustible Dust Spark Detection - Extinguishing | Fire Prevention - Dust Explosions Pr... - 0 views

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