Combustible Dust Management & Safety
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Safety Council of Northwest Ohio, 8015 Rinker Pointe Court, Northwood, OH 43619
Starting at: $150.00
Instructor: Tom Hamstreet, Cardinal Compliance Consultants
According to a study by the Chemical Safety Board, dust explosions are a serious problem in American industry. Over the last 28 years there have been approximately 3,500 combustible dust explosions, 281 of these have been major incidents resulting in the deaths of 119 workers and another 718 workers sustained injuries.
This half-day course explains the requirements for a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and an overview of the methodologies that can be employed to perform a DHA.
The course also includes a logical approach to characterizing a powder's hazardous dust properties, as well as a description of various techniques used to control and/or avoid dust explosions in a safe and compliant manner.
Cost: Members: $150.00 per person
Non-Members: $250.00 per person
Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows are responsible for the full registration fees. Substitutions may be made at anytime. Non-members must prepay to register.
