PPT-FIRES, EXPLOSIONS, AND COMBUSTIBLE DUST HAZARDS

Morgan Worsfold amp Paul Amyotte Dalhousie University Halifax NS Canada Manny Marta NOVA Chemicals Sarnia ON Canada Module Basics Scope Fires explosions and combustible dust hazards. Dr. Kyle Perry, P.E.. PEM Seminar – September 5, 2014. Dry Dust. Respirable Dust Problems. Wet Dust . Caking Problems. Proprietary Dust. 2 Types. Newly Developed Dust. Hydrophobic. Research Funded by Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence (DEDI). DOE Fire Protection Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada. May 15, 2012. Robert Bitter, PE. All data prepared, analyzed and presented has been developed in a specific context of work and was prepared for internal evaluation and use pursuant to that work authorized under the prime contract between the U.S. Department of Energy and Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies. LLC. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government, any agency thereof or Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC.. Dust Hazard Summary Dust explosions can be devastating. The United States Chemical safety Board (CBS) identified 281 combustible dust incidents between 1980 and 2005 that killed 119 workers and inju NC Industrial Ventilation Conference. Faculty. Paul Sullivan, CIH, NCOSHA, Charlotte, NC. J. . Kirt. Boston, Donaldson Corporation, Minneapolis, MN. Bob . Korn. , . Fike. Corporation, Blue Springs, MO . D. Fire Prevention & Protection. Objectives. Understand the combustion process and different fire classes.. Understand fire extinguisher types, operating procedures, capabilities, and limitations. . DOSH Directive 12.85. & App Training. Why?. Dust has the potential to cause dust deflagrations. Fires. Explosions. Injury. Death. Stories, Examples, Videos,. Discussion. Background. E. mployer . did not recognize the hazards posed by combustible dust. Chemical Laboratories. . . Fire Protection and Prevention in . Chemical Laboratories. 3. Fires. Preventable. Caused by unsafe practices. Electrical safety violations. Uncontrolled use of flammable and combustible materials. DOSH Directive 12.85. & App Training. Why?. Dust has the potential to cause dust deflagrations. Fires. Explosions. Injury. Death. Stories, Examples, Videos,. Discussion. Background. E. mployer . did not recognize the hazards posed by combustible dust. What’s the Big Deal?. Flammable and combustible liquids:. Are easily ignited and ignite with explosive force. Burn readily and give off twice the heat as paper or wood fire. Are common materials taken for granted or used carelessly. Safety & Health Training Program. Hazard Communication/GHS Training Program. Section 6: HazCom/GHS and the . Aluminum Foundry. © . 2015 . All Rights Reserved. HazCom/GHS and the Aluminum Foundry. Rick Klaus. Osprey Corporation. Atlanta GA. Let’s start with NFPA 65_!. More specifically:. NFPA 652 – Standards on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust. NFPA 654 –Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids. DOSH Directive 12.85. & App Training. Why?. Dust has the potential to cause dust deflagrations. Fires. Explosions. Injury. Death. Stories, Examples, Videos,. Discussion. Background. E. mployer . did not recognize the hazards posed by combustible dust. Student Development and Usage of a Dust Explosion Simulator for Teaching Agricultural Safety Duane Bajema , James Korver , and Lane Maars Dordt College Sioux Center, Iowa Background Teach a ½ semester course DOSH Directive 12.85. & App Training. Why?. Dust has the potential to cause dust deflagrations. Fires. Explosions. Injury. Death. Stories, Examples, Videos,. Discussion. Background. E. mployer . did not recognize the hazards posed by combustible dust.