Excluded from the study were 1 grain handling facilities, 2 coal mines, 3 transportation incidents, and 4 non. This document is intended to provide guidance on developing and implementing such a program. Status report on combustible dust national emphasis program. Combustible dust national emphasis program abstract purpose. Oregon osha carries out the national emphasis program nep for combustible dust in. If elimination is not possible, harmful dust and fumes must be controlled so that they are not breathed in by anyone.
State plan participation in this national emphasis effort is strongly encouraged but is not required. National emphasis program on combustible dust directive number. An osha combustible dust general industry standard would provide the knowledge and additional motivation to implement the necessary mitigation. Combustable dust materials list does your company or firm process any of these products or materials in powdered form. If your company or firm processes any of these products or materials, there is potential for a combustible dust explosion from osha. Worksafebc requirements contained in prevention policy item d31153 employer duties wood dust mitigation and control, identify reasonable steps for an employer to take to address the hazards of combustible wood dust. Osha first began the combustible dust national emphasis program in 2008, and a 2011 report detailed just how severe the issue has been. An interactive tool showing which nfpa codes are enforced around the world.
Download a pdf of classification of combustible dusts in accordance with the national electrical code by the national research council for free. The layer depth criterion is calculated to be 116 in. Combustible dust explosion hazards exist in a variety of industries, including food such as candy. National emphasis programs jordan barab deputy assistant secretary occupational safety and health administration july 20, 2012 usdolusdoloshaosha, directorate of enforcement programs, directorate of enforcement programs provide for planned inspections in high hazard industries national emphasis programs hazard industries. Revision of the osha combustible dust national emphasis program nep directive is necessary in addressing the multitude of combustible dust related fires and explosions occurring in national industries not covered in the dust nep pr10192820. Dust explosion updates on nfpa 654 and osha combustible dust. When combustible dusts ignite, there are often two explosions known as primary and secondary explosions. Seminars on combustible dust topics, tailored for specific audiences, such as employers, employee groups, local trade unions, apprentice programs, and equipment manufacturers. Combustible dust training video convergence training. Combustible dust covered by oshas hazcom standard, court. National toxicology program, department of health and human services 2 report on carcinogens, fourteenth edition ing dry wood generate more total dust and a larger quantity of inhalable dust particles than do those using moist wood iarc 1995. Oct 18, 2007 letters and news releases announcing implementation of the combustible dust national emphasis program. History of the osha combustible dust national emphasis program with brian edwards makes me wonder why the usa is not looking to the outside world for references experiences. Cpl 0300008 combustible dust national emphasis program.
In response to a series of significant incidents related to combustible dust explosions, deflagrations and fires, osha issued an instruction on october 18, 2007, to create a national emphasis program nep and provide inspectors with criteria for evaluating the potential for combustible dust hazards. Combustible dust hazards must be addressed on labels and safety data sheets and in training as required by the occupational safety and health. Combustible dust national emphasis program reissued information date. At west pharmaceutical services in kinston, north carolina, six workers were killed, and 39 injured in a polyethylene dust explosion on january 29, 2003. Classification of combustible dusts in accordance with the. Dust explosion hazard assessment, including osha combustible dust national emphasis program vahid ebadat, ph. Classification of combustible dusts classification of. Osha combustible dust national emphasis program this instruction contains policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that create or handle combustible dusts. Under oshas national combustible dust emphasis program, osha inspectors are on heightened alert for any combustible dust hazards in facilities in all industries. These changes do not impact this directives enforcement policy. June 7, 20 seminar covering new nfpa 654 combustible dust.
The overall focus of the current program is the investigating of silica dust since federal dust standards become more stringent when silica is present. Directives cpl 0300008 combustible dust national emphasis program reissued 03112008. Osha combustible dust national emphasis program this instruction contains policies. Where it is possible, the job should be planned to eliminate harmful dust and fumes.
This instruction contains policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that create or handle combustible dusts. While housekeeping and dust mitigation are recommended as a primary step to prevent combustible dust explosions, nfpa 654 also. This bulletin discusses an osha initiative that targets owners and operators of facilities handling combustible dusts. Combustible dust national emphasis program reissued note. Mar 31, 2015 osha first began the combustible dust national emphasis program in 2008, and a 2011 report detailed just how severe the issue has been. Youll get a clear understanding of dust control and preventions measures as well as dust analysis and explosion risk reduction. Oshas national emphasis program for combustible dust has resulted in many employers abating combustible dust hazards in their facilities. In europe dust hazards are regulated, since 2003, on both design and operational level by means of the atex directives. Electronically reprinted from march 2015 prevent combustible. Nfpa members and public sector officials may submit a question on an nfpa code or standard.
Review the events that led to oshas national emphasis program for combustible dust focus on your facilitys compliance with oshas nep program learn the speci. Combustible dust national emphasis program occupational. According to the combustible dust national emphasis program cpl 0300008, under the section citations g 1910. Cdc mining equivalency of a personal dust monitor to. Additionally, the total volume of dust in this room must not exceed 116 in. A national emphasis program is a set of policies and procedures for osha to respond to situations they believe may risk the health and safety. Classification of combustible dusts in accordance with the national electrical code. Osha combustible dust national emphasis program nep june 22, 2010 by safety the occupational safety and health administration, osha, issued a directive cpl 0300006 that became effective on 101807 initiating a combustible dust national emphasis program nep. Combustible wood dust management program development guide. Combustible dust training, regulations, analysis, news. National emphasis program respirable crystalline silica. How to make sure your dust collection system complies with.
The report researched the history of 281 major combustible dust explosions and fires in the united states from 1980 and 2005. The 281 incidents resulted in 119 worker deaths, 718 injuries, and destroyed many industrial facilities. Combustible dust national emphasis program nep appendix d1 more frequent or high consequence appendix d2 potential of incidents. Combustible dust hazards must be addressed on labels and safety data sheets and in training as required by the occupational safety and health administration hazard communication standard. June 7, 20 seminar covering new nfpa 654 combustible dust standard and oshas national emphasis program accident prevention corporation joe.
Combustible dust training, regulations, analysis, news, and. Combustible dust covered by oshas hazcom standard, court rules. Jul 01, 1990 national toxicology program, department of health and human services 2 report on carcinogens, fourteenth edition ing dry wood generate more total dust and a larger quantity of inhalable dust particles than do those using moist wood iarc 1995. Youll examine the latest tools for examining your workplace for hazards and assessing your protection needs. Letters and news releases announcing implementation of the combustible dust national emphasis program. Oshas combustible dust nep fines add up hughes environmental. Wednesday, march 28 this session outlines oshas national emphasis program, the industries impacted, the various productsprocesses impacted by combustible dusts, the hazards combustible dust pose at various. Oshas compliance program language document for the combustible dust national emphasis program cpl 0300008 combustible dust national emphasis program, reissued, 5a1 states. The fuel for the explosion was a fine plastic powder, which had accumulated above a suspended ceiling over a manufacturing area at the plant and had ignited. Some employers voluntarily upgraded their facilities, procedures, and policies based on outreach and guidance material made available by a variety of organizations including osha or in response to the. Controlling combustible wood dust hazards requires a systematic longterm approach contained in a. June 7, 20 seminar covering new nfpa 654 combustible.
State responsenotice of intent regarding this directive is required. Locate the dust collector at or near roof level thus removing it from the immediate area of the operator. In this episode, we interview brian edwards from conversion technology about the history of the osha combustible dust national emphasis program. Report of the panel on classification of combustible dusts of the committee on evaluation of industrial hazards.
Combustible wood dust management program development guide controlling combustible wood dust hazards requires a systematic long term approach contained in a program. Impact of oshas combustible dust national emphasis program nep. Use a torit type dust collector that is designed to shake. In its combustible dust national emphasis program 4, osha recommends not letting dust accumulate more than 2 of an inch about the thickness of a paperclip over more than 5% of the facility floor. Updates on nfpa 654 and osha combustible dust national emphasis program authors walter s. Stepbystep guide to combustible dust compliance an adf engineering white paper. In two days, youll learn how oshas combustible dust national emphasis program addresses dust explosions and fire hazards in facilities and impacts how you handle powder and bulk materials, as well as fugutive dust in your plant. Combustible dust national emphasis program reissued. How to make sure your dust collection system complies with combustible dust standards. National emphasis programs jordan barab deputy assistant secretary occupational safety and health administration july 20, 2012 usdolusdoloshaosha, directorate of enforcement programs, directorate of enforcement programs. Osha is reissuing this nep to increase its enforcement activities and address the deflagration, fire, and explosion hazards that may exist in facilities handling combustible dust. The final date to file an appeal on this consent standard is april 7, 2018. The total dust accumulation in this room must not exceed 116 in.
As a result of the march 26, 2012, revision to oshas hazard communication standard, minor changes in brackets were made to this directive on october 1, 2015. Combustible dust national emphasis program nep policies and procedures inspecting workplaces that create or handle combustible dust deflagrations, fires, or explosions state plan participation not required. Impact of oshas combustible dust national emphasis. Osha initiated its combustible dust national emphasis program cd nep cpl 0300006 on october 18, 2007, to inspect facilities that generate or handle combustible dusts that pose a deflagrationexplosion or other fire hazard. Application of oshas amended hazard communicatoin standard hcs 2012 to combustible dust 1910. Aiha supports combustible dust legislation, questions. The following directive outlines federal oshas enforcement program for combustible dust hazards, followed by a report on the status of the program. Implementing a combustible dust management program will include all. Build a barrier to separate the unit from the operator. The primary goal of this site concerning the complex subject of combustible dust is to bring forth a situational awareness to global.
Dust explosion hazard assessment, including osha combustible. At the top of the list is the creation of a new combustible dust standard. National emphasis program nep on combustible dust, osha cpl. Use wood dust is produced in woodworking industries as a byproduct. This instruction describes a federal program change, which establishes a national emphasis program nep for inspecting workplaces that handle combustible dusts. In some circumstances these dusts may cause a deflagration, other fires, or an explosion. Osha combustible dust national emphasis program nep. Over 30% of these incidents are repeats of prior fires and explosions that fire departments are responding to.
Under oshas national combustible dust emphasis program, osha inspectors are on heightened alert for any combustible dust hazards in facilities in. Welcome aboard the combustible dust policy institute site. Classification of combustible dusts the national academies. Cpl 0300008 the purpose of this nep is to inspect facilities that generate or handle combustible dusts which pose a deflagration or other fire hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations, regardless of particle size or shape. Cherry coal mine disaster november, 1909 259 died hay bales sent down to feed mules caught fire from burning oil from kerosene torch. Workplace exposure solutions ncncivc ivc raleigh, ncraleigh, nc april 30, 2010 agenda procedures. The united states national institute for occupational safety and health, through an informal partnership with industry, labor, and the united states mine safety and health administration, has developed and tested a new instrument known as the personal dust monitor pdm. National emphasis program for combustible dust osha. Local fire department staff may be invited to participate. Contact oshas directorate of administrative programs at 2026931600 for assistance accessing pdf materials. This directive cancels osha instruction cpl 0300006 combustible. Emphasis is on identifying the sources of silica dust and in discovering the mechanisms by which it becomes airborne so that control concepts can be designed for all mining methodsauger and. Comparative case study analysis of combustible dust.
Dust collector fire and explosion highlights need for. History of the osha combustible dust national emphasis. With our combustible dusts course, youll learn to identify the hazards of combustible dust by using the dust fire and explosion pentagon. Dust explosion updates on nfpa 654 and osha combustible. Jun 22, 2010 osha combustible dust national emphasis program nep june 22, 2010 by safety the occupational safety and health administration, osha, issued a directive cpl 0300006 that became effective on 101807 initiating a combustible dust national emphasis program nep.
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