Why Is Explosive Dust Dangerous?
Combustible
dust is finely-ground organic or metal particles found
in a variety of industries and workplaces. Potentially
dangerous accumulations of combustible dust can build up
inside process equipment or escape from process
equipment and settle on surfaces in the general work
area. These accumulations are extremely explosive when
dispersed into the air in the presence of commonplace
ignition sources, such as standard electrical switches.
Dust
explosions can be catastrophic and cause death, injury,
and destruction of entire buildings. In many combustible
dust accidents, employers and employees were unaware
that a hazard existed.
EMSL Analytical, Inc. can provide OSHA compliant
combustible dust testing that when
coupled with on-site hazard mitigation, can ensure that
you protect employees and others from this possible
danger.