Combustible Dust Safety Training Program Description
This course is intended to provide site employees with an overview of the hazards associated with combustible dust generation in work operations and site processes. It provides the necessary framework to conduct combustible dust hazard training. Since every site must address their site-specific operational requirements, site instructors will provide the necessary information needed to address specific industry requirements. Their judgment will be used in adding site-specific information pertinent to site safety operations.
This PowerPoint® training course provides the user with the needed training requirements for safe handling of Combustible Dustes, general safety rules for specific types of gases, visual inspection of Combustible Dust cylinders, general company safety rules for use of Combustible Dust, Combustible Dust storage locations, facility/department evaluation and other OSHA and Combustible Dust association requirements.
Combustible Dust Defined
Combustible dusts is fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air when certain conditions are present. A dust explosion can be catastrophic and cause deaths, injuries, and destruction of entire buildings. In many combustible dust accidents, employers and employees were unaware that a hazard even existed.
Program Discussion & Objectives Include the Following:
Introduce The Hazards Associated With Combustible Dust
Discuss The Applicable Safety Regulations
Discuss Where Combustible Dust Can Occur In The Workplace
Discuss The Mechanics Of Fire and Combustible Dust Explosions
Discuss Hazard Assessment Requirements
Discuss Hazard Recognition & Control Skills
Discuss Methods Of Compliance With Combustible Dust Safety
Discuss Engineering Controls Needed to Control Hazards
Discuss Actions To Take In An Emergency Situation
Provide Tips For Using Contractors on Site
This Combustible Dust Safety Training Program will ensure your employees are trained to OSHA standards:
