Group items tagged industrial - Combustible Dust Hazard Awareness

OSHA letter to 30,000 facilities with combustible dust hazards -FOIA Page - 0 views

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OSHA Dust NEP

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Combustible dusts are often either organic or metal dusts that are finely ground into very small particles, fibers, fines, chips, chunks, flakes,
- John Astad on 21 Jun 09
  
  Don't forget hybrid mixtures, where flammable vapors mixed with combustible dust, decrease the ignition sensitivity and increase explosion severity of the explosion hazard.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Don't forget hybrid mixtures, where flammable vapors mixed with combustible dust, decrease the ignition sensitivity and increase explosion severity of the explosion hazard.</div>
  
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Your establishment has been identified as being in an industry
- John Astad on 21 Jun 09
  
  What about the thousands of other facilities that were not identified in the OSHA Dust NEP? All facilities that generate combustible dust in the manufacturing process are at risk. If your facility has not been identified in Appendix D-1 and D-2 of national industries (NAICS) in the Dust NEP, you are still at risk.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What about the thousands of other facilities that were not identified in the OSHA Dust NEP? All facilities that generate combustible dust in the manufacturing process are at risk. If your facility has not been identified in Appendix D-1 and D-2 of national industries (NAICS) in the Dust NEP, you are still at risk.</div>
  
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Failure to attend to housekeeping standards or to conduct maintenance on your ventilation systems or electrical controls places your employees and your facility at risk.
- John Astad on 21 Jun 09
  
  Also failure to implement best engineering practices as outlined in the NFPA combustible dust standards. Housekeeping alone will not mininmize the severity and probability of occurence.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Also failure to implement best engineering practices as outlined in the NFPA combustible dust standards. Housekeeping alone will not mininmize the severity and probability of occurence.</div>
  
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John Astad on 21 Jun 09

Came across this letter that was sent out to over 30,000 facilities last year by OSHA and thought I'd share with you in case you haven't seen it. There are over 100,000 facilities at risk, which includes many national industries not listed in the Dust NEP. For example, over 50% of ComDust incidents,from media accounts, last year occurred in national industries (NAICS) not referenced in the Dust NEP

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Came across this letter that was sent out to over 30,000 facilities last year by OSHA and thought I'd share with you in case you haven't seen it. There are over 100,000 facilities at risk, which includes many national industries not listed in the Dust NEP. For example, over 50% of ComDust incidents,from media accounts, last year occurred in national industries (NAICS) not referenced in the Dust NEP</div>

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Explosion Protection and Dust Collectors for Paper Scrap - 0 views

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paper dust shredders

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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.
  
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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
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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Fire forces evacuation at plant- Dust Collector WCNC.com - 0 views

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dust collector OSHA Dust Non-NEP

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Example of one of the dozens of combustible dust related fires that occur every year yet are unaccounted for by OSHA. Additionally the facility is not a national industry (NAICS)in the OSHA Dust NEP recognized as having a potential for Combustible Dust Explosions/Fires

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Example of one of the dozens of combustible dust related fires that occur every year yet are unaccounted for by OSHA. Additionally the facility is not a national industry (NAICS)in the OSHA Dust NEP recognized as having a potential for Combustible Dust Explosions/Fires</div>

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John Astad on 18 Jun 09

Example of one of the dozens of combustible dust related fires that occur ever year yet are unaccounted for by OSHA. Additionally the facility is not a national industry (NAICS)in the OSHA Dust NEP recognized as having a potential for Combustible Dust Explosions/Fires

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Example of one of the dozens of combustible dust related fires that occur ever year yet are unaccounted for by OSHA. Additionally the facility is not a national industry (NAICS)in the OSHA Dust NEP recognized as having a potential for Combustible Dust Explosions/Fires</div>

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Industrial Fire Prevention - 0 views

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John Astad on 15 Jun 09

Greetings! Welcome to the Industrial Fire Prevention blog, powered by South East Fire Prevention.com.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Greetings! Welcome to the Industrial Fire Prevention blog, powered by South East Fire Prevention.com. </div>

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John Astad on 15 Jun 09

South East Fire Prevention is a premier provider of combustible dust hazard best engineering practices solutions

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">South East Fire Prevention is a premier provider of combustible dust hazard best engineering practices solutions</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
  
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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
  
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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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Two injured in Gowrie, Iowa grain elevator dust explosion - MessengerNews.net - 0 views

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grain dust explosion West Central Co-Op GOWRIE Iowa

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minor explosion in one leg of the grain elevator
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Legs of bucket elevator very susceptible to dust explosions.
  
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explosion was caused by grain dust
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  OSHA Grain Facility Standard regulates workplace safety for grain dust
  
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John Astad on 24 Jun 09

Another grain dust explosion. 15 grain facility explosions last year according to media reports

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Another grain dust explosion. 15 grain facility explosions last year according to media reports</div>

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John Astad on 24 Jun 09

Another grain dust explosion. Over 15 grain facility explosions last year according to media reports. Elevator leg dust explosions are prevalent in the industry. Olds Elevator has an excellent alternative with their innovative technology in minimizing the risks of dust explosions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Another grain dust explosion. Over 15 grain facility explosions last year according to media reports. Elevator leg dust explosions are prevalent in the industry. Olds Elevator has an excellent alternative with their innovative technology in minimizing the risks of dust explosions.</div>

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In a cogeneration plant in the Netherlands a major fire/dust explosion broke out. - 0 views

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cogeneration plant dust explosion Netherlands stofexplosie

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John Astad on 21 Jun 09

I'd like to thank Roger Bours Sales manager at Fike Europe in Antwerp Area, Belgium for sharing this news story with me so I can share with others in the ComDust network. It's extremely important in conducting risk analysis concerning ComDust hazards that an understanding of probability of occurrence throughout all industries is vital. Here is just one example where a situational proactive awareness will be helpful to all. To translate the entire article, I highly recommend the Google Toolbar, which has the translate function. In Dutch a dust explosion is referred to as a stofexplosie. http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnl.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FStofexplosie

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I'd like to thank Roger Bours Sales manager at Fike Europe in Antwerp Area, Belgium for sharing this news story with me so I can share with others in the ComDust network. It's extremely important in conducting risk analysis concerning ComDust hazards that an understanding of probability of occurrence throughout all industries is vital. Here is just one example where a situational proactive awareness will be helpful to all. To translate the entire article, I highly recommend the Google Toolbar, which has the translate function. In Dutch a dust explosion is referred to as a stofexplosie. <a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnl.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FStofexplosie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fnl.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FStofexplosie</a></div>

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Sanitarium cereal factory fire a reminder of dangers of combustible dust - Safe to Work - 0 views

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John Astad on 16 Jun 09

Global Combustible Dust Hazards in breakfast cereal manufacturing.

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John Astad on 16 Jun 09

Just last year there was dust explosion at Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where a spark got into the dust collector and ignited the cereal dust causing an explosion, no injuries, according to media reports. Prior to that the Chemical Safety Board reported on three other instances at Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing facilities from 1991-2005 where combustible dust related fires/explosions occured. Mostly it's dust collector related and even the hammermill where ignition sources completed the fire triangle or explosion pentagon. Globally last year there was Grampian Oat Products where a piece of metal getting into the pelleter, causing sparks in Banff, Banffshire, United Kingdom. Grampian Oat Products are Oat millers & packers, Scottish produce in both retail and industrial park sizes of oatflakes, jumbo oatflakes, oatmeals, oatbran and oatflour.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Just last year there was dust explosion at Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where a spark got into the dust collector and ignited the cereal dust causing an explosion, no injuries, according to media reports. Prior to that the Chemical Safety Board reported on three other instances at Breakfast Cereal Manufacturing facilities from 1991-2005 where combustible dust related fires/explosions occured. Mostly it's dust collector related and even the hammermill where ignition sources completed the fire triangle or explosion pentagon. Globally last year there was Grampian Oat Products where a piece of metal getting into the pelleter, causing sparks in Banff, Banffshire, United Kingdom. Grampian Oat Products are Oat millers & packers, Scottish produce in both retail and industrial park sizes of oatflakes, jumbo oatflakes, oatmeals, oatbran and oatflour. </div>

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Anatomy of a Dust Collector - Farr APC - 0 views

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John Astad on 15 Jun 09

Great overview of the components of a dust collector. Be sure to check out the FarrAPC Plog on helpful information concerning combustible dust hazards

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Great overview of dust collector

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Sal Campos on 17 Jun 09

We know that most people faced with buying an industrial dust collection system are probably not familiar with the different components and equipment terms. So we've called them out on this page. Hope it's helpful.

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Sal Campos on 17 Jun 09

Dust collector part names and descriptions.

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GAO Report:Chemical Safety Board: Improvements in Management and Oversight Are Needed - 0 views

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CSB GAO Report

shared by John Astad on 27 Jun 09 - Cached

data quality problems
- John Astad on 27 Jun 09
  
  Definitely data quality problems. Especially combustible dust incidents in the CSB Dust hazard Study
  
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John Astad on 27 Jun 09

Reading this GAO report the reader can now understand why the CSB Dust Hazard Study is incomplete and does not fully address trends where combustible dust related fires and explosions are occurring throughout industry. Incomplete data should not have been used as the basis of the OSHA Dust NEP and now the OSHA rulemaking process.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Reading this GAO report the reader can now understand why the CSB Dust Hazard Study is incomplete and does not fully address trends where combustible dust related fires and explosions are occurring throughout industry. Incomplete data should not have been used as the basis of the OSHA Dust NEP and now the OSHA rulemaking process.</div>

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Paper dust explosion likely culprit - 0 views

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