7120 Introduction to Combustible Dust

The focus of this two-day course is to provide businesses within general industry and fire service with an opportunity to enhance their awareness of the hazards posed by combustible dust. The course will focus on recognizing the hazards and risks associated with combustible dust, as well as developing the controls and strategies that can help them prevent or mitigate combustible dust fires and explosions. Topics include: Combustible dust explosions as a national problem, recognized control and mitigation methods, and control of electrical installation hazards for combustible dust areas. In addition, the course will offer information on the National Emphasis Program (NEP) for combustible dust inspections and OSHA and consensus standards that impact industries that generate combustible dust. There is a test at the end of the course. The priority audience will be to sawmill employees and members of the fire service. Space is limited and registration is required. Hard limit of two people per employer to register.