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OTI 7125 Combustible Dust Hazards

About This Event:

Over the past decade, a number of catastrophic dust explosions have occurred in the United States. This educational program is a facilitated, interactive training session that allows participants to learn to recognize combustible dust hazards, to identify controls, and to become familiar with OSHA and consensus standards.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for members of private industry to include owners and managers, supervisors, maintenance and engineering staff, and other employees responsible for safety in the workplace.

You Will:

  • Identify combustible dusts
  • Recognize the hazards and risks associated with combustible dust
  • Learn control methods and standards to help prevent or mitigate combustible dust fires and explosions
  • Learn about OSHA's National Emphasis Program for combustible dust hazards

Topics Covered Include:

  • Identifying Combustible Dust Hazards
  • Equipment-Related Hazards
  • Planning for a Worksite Dust Control and Housekeeping Program
  • Developing a Plan to Integrate Dust Control Measures into a Functional Safety Program
  • Hazard Identification

Instructor(s):

The instructional team will consist of members of the Southeastern OSHA Training Institute Education Center at NCSU Industrial Extension Service and guest speaker from NC Department of Labor OSH Division.