What is a Dust Explosion?
A picture of combustible dust and a combustible dust explosion inside an agriculture manufacturing facility What is a Dust Explosion? Combustible dust explosions are violent and often devastating events that ...
What Are the Different Classifications of Combustible Dust?
A picture of Combustible Dust piles, inside a Food Processing Manufacturing Facility, on a Conveyor Belt Key Takeaways: Purpose of Combustible Dust Classification: The classification of combustible dust serves as ...
NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dust and Particulate Solids Proposed
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) is in the process of creating a new standard, NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dusts, that will combine all existing combustible dust standards. NFPA ...
DSS257: NFPA 660 Development and Rollout Process with Laura Moreno
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we’re covering NFPA 660 Development and Next Steps with Laura Moreno, Standards Lead and Industrial and Chemical Engineering at NFPA. “As ...
DSS256: Hazard Assessment in Grain Milling, Sifting and Sorting Applications with Matt Williamson
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering at ADF Engineering, returns to talk about common hazards in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications. ...
DSS255: Typical Hazards in Grain Milling, Sifting and Sorting Applications With Matt Williamson
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we’re talking about typical hazards in grain milling, sifting, and sorting applications. We’re doing that with Matt Williamson, Director of Engineering ...
DSS254: Avoiding the Chimney Effect when Fighting Grain Dryer Fires
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we are discussing how to avoid the chimney effect when fighting grain dryer fires. We have been reviewing a large number ...
What is Combustible Dust and a Combustible Dust Explosion?
What is combustible dust? Combustible dust refers to finely divided solid particles that are prone to ignition when suspended in the air. These particles can originate from various materials and ...
DSS253: Imperial Sugar System Failure Case Study Published by NASA
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we’re discussing a system failure case study published by NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This is actually a case ...
DSS252: Helpdesk Question: Five Minute Combustible Dust Training Session
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we’re addressing a Help Desk query on how to create a short, five-minute training session on combustible dust. Recently, a health ...
DSS251: Update on Waste and Recycling Fires and Fire Protection Systems With Ryan Fogelman
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we’re discussing an update on waste and recycling facility fires and fire protection systems. We’re doing that with Ryan Fogleman from ...
DSS250: The Use of QR Codes in Industrial Applications and Safety with Bill Laturnus
In today’s episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we’re talking to Bill Laturnus, Senior Safety Advisor of manufacturing at BC Forest Safety Council, about the use of QR codes ...