Even with dust collection systems in place, fine particles become airborne, float upwards with warm air, and settle on rafters, ducts, window ledges, and lighting fixtures. As this dust accumulates, it begins to present a number of hazards including explosions, fires, and noxious air quality. Dust can also easily be displaced from overhead surfaces, falling into sensitive equipment or food products.
A Dust Execution Plan greatly reduces these risks.
Our customers include mills, manufacturers, fabricators, and food processors and packagers.
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When dust is exposed to enough heat or even a spark, it can ignite. When airborne dust is near a fire, it often results in an explosion. Poor work procedures can stir dust into the air, and something as simple as a spark from welding or a hot machine motor or bearing, for instance, is all it takes to trigger an explosion.
In order for an explosion to occur, the following five factors need to be present: fuel, dispersion (making the dust airborne), oxygen, ignition, and confinement.
When all five factors are present, it can result in an explosion. When a combustible dust explosion occurs, it is often followed by one or more subsequent explosions. The first explosion stirs up dust that has settled on surrounding surfaces and forms a dust cloud. The dust cloud can fuel a second explosion, which typically starts almost immediately after the first.
Warning about combustible dust fires
Unless you have been properly trained, do not attempt to fight a combustible dust fire. If you do so improperly, you could disturb accumulated combustible dust. This could trigger an explosion or a fireball. Instead, sound the alarm, alert designated responders, and follow evacuation procedures.
A Dust Execution Plan greatly reduces these risks.
Our customers include mills, manufacturers, fabricators, and food processors and packagers.
Call 604-442-3878 for more information or request a no-cost quote.
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Our work with Mark and his team at Remove Dust was initially thought to simply remove dust from those hard to reach places. We were thrilled to see not only that accomplished but the overall lighting in our shop greatly improved. Our employees all commented on how much brighter the shop was. That was beyond our expectations.
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