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Combustible Dust in The Workplace

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Source: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

In the past 28 years, about 300 dust explosions have killed more than 120 workers and injured several hundred more in sugar plants, food processors, and many industrial and wood manufacturers. In most cases, sound housekeeping practices and good occupational safety and health programs could have prevented these accidents.

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Combustible Dust

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Source: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Most combustible dust explosions have two or more distinct phases. The fi rst explosion may happen inside processing equipment or in areas where fugitive dust accumulates. The initial blast may dislodge additional dust or damage a collection system (such as a duct, vessel or collector). If ignited, this dust causes additional explosions.

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Learn From Near Accidents

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Source: Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission

Close calls or near-accidents on the job should be converted into safety precautions. A near-accident is an indication that something is wrong. It's a warning.

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Electrical Safety - How About Your Workplace

The National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), studies electrocutions occurring between 1982 and 1994. The NIOSH researchers analyzed 224 electrocutions that resulted in 244 workplace fatalities. The information they learned provides valuable lessons for everyone that works with or around electricity.