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Dust Explosions - Clean up this Hazard! — Process Safety Beacon, October 2014
Dust Explosions - Clean up this Hazard! — Process Safety Beacon, October 2014
- CCPS
- Digest
- Process Safety Beacon October 2014
- ExplosionHazardous SubstancesProcess Safety
- ExplosionFireMechanical failure
- Rotating machinery
- Ignition source controlStop-work authority
Summary
This bulletin describes a fatal zirconium powder explosion involving a damaged blender, subsequent fire spread and a secondary dust explosion. It also references other combustible dust incidents. Worker guidance emphasises recognising dust hazards, ensuring proper operation of protective systems, preventing dust accumulation and withholding operation of equipment with sparking or overheating concerns until repaired.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Summary
Beacon issue on combustible dust explosion hazards and the importance of housekeeping.
Process Safety Beacon October 2014. Themes: explosion, hazardous substances, process safety.