Adam Haroz, EIT is the Engineering Manager for the Occupational Safety and Combustible Dust Compliance and Training Department for Conversion Technology Inc. (CTI), an Environmental & Safety consulting firm. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of California, San Diego. He has performed extensive work related to combustible dust and flammable material safety and hazardous location assessments. In particular Mr. Haroz has conducted numerous combustible dust hazard analysis (DHA), aided in the rating of hazardous locations throughout facilities, consulted on the design of dust collection and pneumatic conveyance systems, designed fire and explosion protection systems, and has worked with facility personnel to compile safe housekeeping, maintenance, and bonding/grounding preventative maintenance programs at diverse facilities in a number of industries; including, food processing, lumber and wood products, metal forming, chemical manufacturing, and automotive and aviation parts.
The need and requirements to conduct a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) has increased over the last several years, partially due to the insurance carriers, permitting agencies, and corporate offices requiring facilities and companies to follow governing standards.
