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CSB to Begin Chemical Release Reporting Rulemaking -- Occupational Health & Safety - 0 views

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CSB Rulemaking incident reporting

shared by John Astad on 27 Jun 09 - Cached

CSB asking for comments by Aug. 4 on how it should write a regulation
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CSB was charged with writing such a regulation in its original enabling law but never undertook the task.
- John Astad on 27 Jun 09
  
  The enabling law gives CSB the authorization to write regulations.
  
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high-consequences events (for example, incidents that result in death, serious injuries requiring in-patient hospitalization, large public evacuations, very substantial property damage, or acute environmental impact)
- John Astad on 27 Jun 09
  
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combustible dust explosions
- John Astad on 27 Jun 09
  
  Interesting, combustible dust explosions.
  
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John Astad on 27 Jun 09

CSB,Rulemaking," incident reporting" combustible dust incidents

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Pilgrim's Pride in Live Oak and Shade Systems of Ocala were among 37 Florida companies ... - 0 views

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Florida OSHA Citations combustible dust hazards

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Florida OSHA Combustible Dust citations

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John Astad on 27 Jun 09

Florida -OSHA Combustible Dust citations Pilgrim's Pride and Shade Systems among 37 Fl companies cited by OSHA for combdust & other hazards over 16 months.| Gainesville, FL

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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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Dust explosion in a carpentry operation-Firefighting Exercise - 0 views

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fire-fighting emergency response dust explosion emergency preparedness

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Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department?</div>

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John Astad on 24 Jun 09

Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department? "Know Before You Go"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department? "Know Before You Go"</div>

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Dust explosion in a carpentry operation -Fire Department Drill - 0 views

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fire-fighting emergency response emergency preparedness dust explosion

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Staubexplosion in einem Schreinereibetrieb
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Dust explosion in a carpentry operation
  
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Zum Glück handelte es sich nur um eine Übung am Dienstag,
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  "Fortunately it was just an exercise on Tuesday" This is a great idea with fire department conducting fire drills at manufacturing facilities that generate combustible dust
  
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„Durchzündung
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Flash Overs (Durchzündung)
  
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Spänebunker als Sammelbecken für die Absauganlage.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  "Chip Bunker as reservoirs for the exhaust." One area where the combustible dust explosion hazard exists
  
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Während der gesamten Übung wurde zudem erstmals das Verhalten der Feuerwehrleute digital festgehalten, sodass bei der anschließenden Manöverkritik im Gerätehaus die Bilder eine wertvolle Hilfe bei der Bewertung der Übung waren.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  "Throughout the exercise was also the first time the behavior of the firefighters digitally recorded, so when the subsequent maneuvers Tool criticism in the pictures is a valuable aid in the evaluation of the exercise were."
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Throughout the exercise was also the first time the behavior of the firefighters digitally recorded, so when the subsequent maneuvers Tool criticism in the pictures is a valuable aid in the evaluation of the exercise were."</div>
  
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John Astad on 24 Jun 09

Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department? "Know Before You Go"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department? "Know Before You Go"</div>

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John Astad on 24 Jun 09

Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department? "Know Before You Go"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Great idea with fire department in Germany conducting drills working closely with manufacturing sector management preparing for a combustible dust related fire or explosion occurrence. When was the last time your facility had a fire drill working closely with the local fire department? "Know Before You Go"</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
  
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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.
  
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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
  
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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.
  
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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.
  
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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.

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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

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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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School inspections reveal unsafe combustible dust hazards | Expatica The Netherlands - 0 views

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combustible dust hazards Schools Vocational Training

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Inspections revealed that metal, wood, and auto workshops are particularly unsafe.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Several combustible dust related fires at schools last year here in the USA also
  
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Inspections also revealed that vocational schools are largely ignorant of the risk of wood dust explosions.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Same situation in the USA. Combustible dust hazards is a global issue of concern throughout many sectors that a majority of stakeholders are not aware of.
  
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According to de Groot, a funding shortage caused the dangerous situations in these schools.
- John Astad on 24 Jun 09
  
  Funding is a big issue with the initial combustible dust testing for ignition sensitivity and explosion severity.
  
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John Astad on 24 Jun 09

Just as in the Netherlands, combustible dust hazards exist in schools here in the USA that have vocational training in their metal, wood, and auto workshops

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OSHA Gloves Come Off with Questionable Press Release - 0 views

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spray dryer OSHA citation press release

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in response to a complaint alleging
- John Astad on 23 Jun 09
  
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Four repeat violations with penalties totaling $21,800
- John Astad on 23 Jun 09
  
  These repeats are not from this Whitehall, Wi facility. Milk Specialties operates five other manufacturing plants in Wisconsin and Minnesota
  
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citations resulting from many of the same safety and health hazards cited in the most recent inspection.
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John Astad on 23 Jun 09

This is a very misleading press release. There never was any repeat OSHA citations for this newly acquired facility. The OSHA inspection took place less than 60 days after acquisition from SPF North America, a pet flavor and ingredient mfg. Additionally none of the citations resulted from many of the same safety and health hazards cited in the most recent inspections. Since there wasn't any recent inspections at the facility

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a very misleading press release. There never was any repeat OSHA citations for this newly acquired facility. The OSHA inspection took place less than 60 days after acquisition from SPF North America, a pet flavor and ingredient mfg. Additionally none of the citations resulted from many of the same safety and health hazards cited in the most recent inspections. Since there wasn't any recent inspections at the facility</div>

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Staubexplosion (Dust Explosion) in der Möhnestraße - Neheim-Hüsten - DerWesten - 0 views

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dust explosion zinc deflagration Germany

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Dust explosion, zinc deflagration

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

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dust collector spark detection_flame suppression system Flamex Grecon

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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?

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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?

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Sawmill Fire In Pike County | NBC4i.com - 0 views

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combustible dust related fire fire department response

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fire calls from time-to-time because the dust
- John Astad on 21 Jun 09
  
  Excellent example of one of dozens combustible dust related fired that occur annualy throughout the manufactruing sector. Important mention is made of the repeat response by the local fire departments for combustible dust related fires.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent example of one of dozens combustible dust related fired that occur annualy throughout the manufactruing sector. Important mention is made of the repeat response by the local fire departments for combustible dust related fires.</div>
  
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fire calls from time-to-time because the dust related to cutting wood leads to easy combustion. 
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fire calls from time-to-time because the dust related to cutting wood leads to easy combustion. 
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John Astad on 21 Jun 09

Excellent example of one of dozens combustible dust related fired that occur annually throughout the manufacturing sector. Important mention is made of the repeat response by the local fire departments for combustible dust related fires.

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John Astad on 21 Jun 09

Excellent example of one of dozens combustible dust related fired that occur annually throughout the manufacturing sector. Important mention is made of the repeat response by the local fire departments for combustible dust related fires.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Excellent example of one of dozens combustible dust related fired that occur annually throughout the manufacturing sector. Important mention is made of the repeat response by the local fire departments for combustible dust related fires.</div>

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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

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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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work of other entities, s
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improving the quality of its accident data,
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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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What's ahead under Obama's OSHA « FDRsafety - 0 views

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multi-employer worksites

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Protecting America’s Workers Act
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Employers can expect a shift away from the cooperative policy of the recent past to a more aggressive, citation/violation-based approach.
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multi-employer worksites.
- John Astad on 01 Jul 09
  
  http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=2024
  
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8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that OSHA can increase its citation/violation authority over owners and controlling employers for the safety actions of subcontractors.
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Solis v. Summit Contractors.
- John Astad on 01 Jul 09
  
  http://ehstoday.com/construction/news/eighth-circuit-osha-case-7981/
  
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John Astad on 01 Jul 09

Muat Read

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OSHA Combustible Dust Standard Rulemaking - 4 views

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Sal Campos on 23 Jul 09

No indication in this article if a what type of dust collection system, if any, was used.

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Paper Dust Explosion in South Africa

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Tupelo, MS Dog & Fish food Manufacturing Plant Blast, Dec 1977 - 0 views

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five other victimsd remained in critical condition
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Four persons were listed in satisfactory condition at a Memphis Hospital and six were listed in satisfactory or fai
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Authorities speculated the explosion may have been triggered by a spark from either electrical or welding work being conducted at the site.
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uthorities said the explosion apparently originated in a grain drying room
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two large food processors in the plant's grain drying room.
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hree of the injured were employees of Jesco Construction Co. Inc. and two were workers for McCulley Electrical Co. -- two local firms that were conducting repair and maintenance work at the plant at the time of the explosion.
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John Astad on 21 Jul 09

Contractor ComDust Hazard Awareness Training

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Infrared Thermography for Combustible Dust Programs - 0 views

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Combustible Dust Hazard Awareness Discussions

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