Industrial Fire Prevention

OSHA announces development of a combustible dust standard NFPA’s comprehensive standards considered as a basis The NFPA standards on combustible dust: NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids NFPA 664, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities NFPA 61, Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals NFPA 655, Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions

A good article from our friends at Wood & Wood Products magazine on the continuing and stepped up OSHA Combustible Dust hazard inspections, and what it means for your plant. Repeat violations are being levied with large fines. For wood dust, the most cost effective protection is a listed Spark Detection & Extinguishing System to prevent fires and explosions in the incipient stage. With the addition of sprinkler and deluge systems, explosion vents, and an abort gate on any return air systems, you will typically be well covered. OSHA continues crackdown on combustible dust hazards By Rich Christianson - Would your plant pass muster if Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors knocked on your door unannounced looking for potential combustible dust hazards? Read more...

This page highlights OSHA standards, directives (instructions for compliance officers), and national consensus standards related to combustible dust.