Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires-ATEX

Welcome Aboard the Combustible Dust Policy Institute site! In 2012, a preliminary analysis of 2011 NFIRS data indicated 500+ combustible dust related fires and explosions in many sectors throughout the United States with the majority of incidents "near misses." The primary goal of this site concerning the complex subject of combustible dust is to bring forth a situational awareness to global stakeholders, which hopefully will lessen the occurrence and reduce the severity of future accidents.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

School Combustible Dust Hazard Awareness

School inspections reveal unsafe combustible dust hazards | Expatica The Netherlands - Annotated

Just as in the Netherlands, combustible dust hazards exist in schools here in the USA that have vocational training in their metal, wood, and auto workshops

tags: combustible dust hazards, Schools, Vocational Training
- Inspections revealed that metal, wood, and auto workshops are particularly unsafe.
  - Several combustible dust related fires at schools last year here in the USA also - post by comdust
- Inspections also revealed that vocational schools are largely ignorant of the risk of wood dust explosions.
  - Same situation in the USA. Combustible dust hazards is a global issue of concern throughout many sectors that a majority of stakeholders are not aware of. - post by comdust
- According to de Groot, a funding shortage caused the dangerous situations in these schools.
  - Funding is a big issue with the initial combustible dust testing for ignition sensitivity and explosion severity. - post by comdust

Update 6/25/09 School Children Learn about Dust Explosion Hazards

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