OSHA has many standards regarding combustible dust and many refer to other standards and documents by outside groups or organizations. One such document is the "FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-76". This document addresses the prevention and mitigation of combustible dust explosion and fire. It is also a property loss and prevention data sheet. FM Global provides comprehensive global commercial and industrial property insurance, engineering-driven underwriting and risk management solutions, property loss prevention research and , claims handling.
With a wide variety of safety requirements the FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-76 covers such things as building explosion hazards, dust collectors, ducting,silos,
and many other items regarding dust explosion and fire. The detail of specific recommendations makes the document a useful resource for the prevention of dust explosions. One specific issue is fugitive dust in a room or building. The dust must have a enclosure separate from the surrounding building. Explosion resistant materials must be used and no open holes or openings in which a fire or explosion could pass through. All explosion venting devices must be inspected periodically to prevent impairment. Such possible impairments as corrosion, improper painted movable parts, icing, snow, obstruction, and equipment that is located near the venting device.
To view the complete document FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-76.
FM Global website.
OSHA website.
Research actual equipment and venting devises for combustible dust and air pollution control.
and many other items regarding dust explosion and fire. The detail of specific recommendations makes the document a useful resource for the prevention of dust explosions. One specific issue is fugitive dust in a room or building. The dust must have a enclosure separate from the surrounding building. Explosion resistant materials must be used and no open holes or openings in which a fire or explosion could pass through. All explosion venting devices must be inspected periodically to prevent impairment. Such possible impairments as corrosion, improper painted movable parts, icing, snow, obstruction, and equipment that is located near the venting device.
To view the complete document FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-76.
FM Global website.
OSHA website.
Research actual equipment and venting devises for combustible dust and air pollution control.
