Safety 2013 Proceedings

506 Combustible Dust... Elements of Dust Hazard Assessment (B-I)

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

Description: Three out of the four deadliest accidents investigated by the US Chemical Safety Board were combustible dust explosions. If you have dust exposures at your facility, performing a Dust Hazard Assessment is a recommended practice. Dust Hazard Assessments may take many forms and use various methodologies. This session will discuss various hazard assessment methods and important items to help prevent a dust explosion incident.

Level: B I