The issue of combustible dust and its associated hazards (i.e., fire, deflagration and explosion) has existed for hundreds of years, throughout numerous industries in the United States and abroad. When combustible dust fires and explosions occur, they tend to be catastrophic. However, due to their complexity, combustible dust hazards are frequently overlooked and incorrectly perceived as low priority and low risk. After several high-profile accidents and fatalities, as well as increased enforcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) (e.g., fire marshals/departments, insurance firms/carriers, etc.), each facility has been forced to reexamine their perception of the combustible dust hazards.
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