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Learn about the federal and state OSHA standards that address combustible dust hazards in various industries. Find out how to comply with the general industry standards and the specific requirements for pulp, paper, bakery, sawmill, and electric power facilities.
- OSHA Guidance
Hazard Alert: Combustible Dust Explosions. OSHA Fact Sheet,...
- Consensus Standards
Those related directly to combustible dust explosion hazards...
- Additional Resources
Combustible Dust Poses a Dangerous, Explosive Threat in the...
- OSHA Rulemaking
Combustible Dust. OSHA Regulatory Agenda. Combustible Dust;...
- OSHA Enforcement
OSHA Enforcement. The following directive outlines Federal...
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Find Training on Many Topics. The OSHA Training Institute...
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
Standard Number: 1910.157 Title: Portable fire...
- Subpart S on OSHA
Equipment shall be approved not only for the class of...
- OSHA Guidance
This chapter provides technical information for OSHA inspectors to evaluate combustible dust hazards and abatement methods. It does not cover coal dust or OSHA standards for coal mines.
• coal dust in coal handling and processing facilities. Note : OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.269(v)(11)(xii) addresses control of ignition sources at coal handling operations in electric power plants.
Learn about the properties, exposure limits, symptoms and protection of coal dust, a common occupational hazard in mining and related industries. Compare the NIOSH, OSHA and MSHA standards for respirable coal dust with 5% silica.
OSHA is reissuing the directive on the Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program to increase its enforcement activities and to focus on specific industry groups that have experienced either frequent combustible dust incidents or combustible dust incidents with catastrophic consequences.
The respirable dust rule lowers the concentration of harmful respirable coal mine dust that causes black lung. It takes a comprehensive approach that includes: Increased sampling by mine operators; Use of new technology for real-time sampling results; Immediate corrective action when excessive dust levels are found
Learn about the dangers, regulations and solutions for combustible dust in various industries. Find out how to comply with NFPA and OSHA standards and avoid fines and explosions.