Combustible Dusts
The plans and procedures required in
shall be reviewed annually and updated as process changes require. Initial and annual refresher training shall be provided to employees involved in
facilities that handle combustible dust. Initial and annual refresher training shall include: Membership Content
A written emergency response plan (ERP) shall be developed for preventing, preparing for, and responding to work-related emergencies involving combustible dusts, including but not limited to fire and explosion. The following information shall be developed into the ERP:
Hot work and similar spark-producing operations shall not be conducted in or adjacent to combustible dust-producing areas unless precautions have been taken to provide safety. Hot work shall be permitted only in safe, designated areas in accordance with Chapter 35. Hot work is prohibited on equipment that is operating. Conspicuous signs with the following warning shall be posted in the vicinity of combustible dust-producing areas or in the vicinity of combustible dust use:
Flexible hose shall be permitted if designed and installed in accordance with the following requirements:
Dust-producing equipment and dust-handling equipment, including but not limited to vacuums, dust collection systems, dryers, mixers, blenders, separators, conveyors, storage containers, silos, or other similar devices, shall be listed and shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended standards. 2203.2.1 Signages and markings Signages and markings shall be provided in accordance with Sections 2203.2.1.1 through 2203.2.1.3.
A lot work has been done in the past twenty years to raise awareness and understanding of the risks associated with combustible dusts. Between NFPA and the IFC, we have some excellent resources to design, operate and maintain areas where combustible dusts may be present. In the 2021 IFC, the "Critical Depth Layer" was re-defined/quantified... |
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