Safety 2010 Proceedings

555 Savannah Sugar… Case Studies of Recent Dust Explosions

Instructor: Walter S. Beattie, CSP, CFPS, CSHM, Matrix Risk Consultants, Inc., Pottstown, PA

Description: Sponsored by the Fire Protection Practice Specialty
Three out of the four deadliest accidents investigated by U.S. Chemical Safety Board were determined to be combustible dust explosions. This session will cover the conditions which led to these disasters. What causes a dust explosion? What NFPA dust standards exist? Take these lessons back to your own facilities.

Level: I