Preventing combustible dust explosions is a topic of widespread concern to EHS managers, and dust collectors are often at risk. Here are six tips that can help prevent dust collector explosions in your plant.
In the late 1700s, gas detection was unheard of. It was believed that mine explosions were the result of unsafe conditions throughout the industry, but with no scientific proof, the only clear indication of this was the continued loss of human life within the mine.
The EX-6100, 24 VDC, Combustible Gas Sensor/Transmitter utilizes a matched pair of catalytic elements. The sensor can be calibrated for 0-100% LEL hydrogen, methane, propane, butane or other combustible hydrocarbons.
Scholar Craft Products Inc., doing business as Melsur Corp., has been cited by OSHA for 25 safety and health violations following an inspection at its Birmingham furniture manufacturing plant.
OSHA has cited Southwest Feed Mills Inc. with 12 serious safety violations for exposing workers to combustible dust, falls, unguarded machines and other hazards at the company's Dallas facility. A December 2011 inspection was initiated as part of OSHA's Regional Emphasis Program on Grain Handling Facilities. Proposed penalties total $45,000.