Intro to Combustible Dust Hazards
Learning objectives
- Define combustible dust and its source as it relates to the learner's industry.
- Identify potential ignition sources that may contribute to a dust explosion.
- Recognize combustible dust dangers in their workplace/industry.
- Describe methods to prevent the occurrence of combustible dust explosions.
Course overview
This lesson will teach you how to stay safe when dust may catch fire or explode. You’ll learn how to recognize this hazard and how to protect yourself and others at work.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 5 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 3469
English, Spanish, French Canadian, Korean, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Bosnian, Dutch
Course Outline
- Dust Can Combust
Regulations
- 1910.22 Housekeeping
- 1910.307 Hazardous Locations
- 1910.1200 Hazard Communication
- 1910.269 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (coal handling)
- 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities
- General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act