Combustible Dust References

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Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain
conditions according to OSHA. However, according to the OSHA Combustible Dust ANPR (Advanced
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), Page 30, "No single, universally accepted definition of combustible dust is
available. Even among standard promulgated by the same standards-developing organization, the
definitions vary significantly."
First it is important to determine if you have a combustible dust hazard. Under certain conditions wood dust
is potentially combustible and does present an explosive dust hazard. However, other dust such as mineral
dust is not an explosive dust hazard as it cannot combust. Size and moisture is also important. If you have
any doubt, you must send your dust to be tested by certified facility. There are various testing options
including a comprehension OSHA Combustible Dust NEP Test designed to meet OSHA National Emphasis
Program for Combustible Dust.

News and Information

Cabinet Makers Association, Pro Ed Series Webinar, March 2014 - Combustible Dust: An Explosive
Issue. Become educated on prevention of combustible dust explosion as well as mitigating impact
of government inspections related to combustible dust. Presented by Jamison Scott, Chairman,
WMMA Combustible Dust Task Force and EVP of Air Handling Systems.

ASSE Region 8 New England Area Conference, Providence, Rhode Island, December 2013 Combustible Dust: An Explosive Issue. Become educated on prevention of combustible dust
explosion as well as mitigating impact of government inspections related to combustible dust.
Presented by Jamison Scott, Chairman, WMMA Combustible Dust Task Force and EVP of Air
Handling Systems.

WMS Combustible Dust Seminar, Toronto, Canada, October 2013 - Combustible Dust: An
Explosive Issue. Learn about combustible dust. Understand who is in charge of combustible dust
issues. Become educated on prevention of combustible dust explosion as well as mitigating impact
of government inspections related to combustible dust. Presented by Jamison Scott, Chairman,
WMMA Combustible Dust Task Force and EVP of Air Handling Systems.

Wood Products, September, 2013 - ComDust Prevention: Woodshops Take Note. Combustible
dust has become a top health and safety issue in the woodworking industry. Companies with as
few as nine employees are being targeted for ComDust-related issues by OSHA. Read more in this
Wood Products article by Jamison Scott, EVP, Air Handling Systems.

AWFS Combating Combustible Dust Seminar, July 2013 - Simply defined, combustible dusts are
fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain conditions,
according to OSHA. But it is not a simple matter. This seminar will go into detail explaining exactly
what combustible wood dust is and talk about who is in charge of combustible dust issues at the
shop level and within government and discuss the applicable voluntary consensus standards. Can
it really happen in a woodworking facility? Gain invaluable knowledge on how to prevent an
explosion and tips to mitigate an impact of an OSHA inspection related to combustible dust. This is
a valuable seminar for plant managers, maintenance staff, operation directors and woodworking
facility owners of ALL sizes. By Jamison Scott VP, Air Handling Systems.

Center for Woodworking Innovation/CabinetMakerFDM Combustible Dust and Regulation Safety

Webinar, February 2013 - By Jamison Scott VP, Air Handling Systems.

Wood Industry Dust...Spark...Inferno, January 2013 - Combustible dust is a deadly woodindustry hazard. Positive steps can help prevent explosions from two sources: regulations and fire.

Woodworking Network ComDust: What Woodworkers Need to Know, December 2012 Combustible dust is a serious issue. It has become a top health and safety issue in the
woodworking industry, By Jamison Scott VP, Air Handling Systems.

FDM Asia Combustible Dust An Explosive Issue, October 2012 - Prone to explosions,
combustible dusts are a safety hazard. However, this can be prevented by taking the necessary
preventive measures, By Jamison Scott executive VP, Air Handling Systems.

Combustible Wood Dust Presentation, IWF, August 2012 - Combustible Wood Dust seminar
presented by Jamison Scott, at the Technology Theater at the International Woodworking Fair in
Atlanta, GA.

Absence of ComDust Rule Doesn't Stop OSHA Enforcement, Woodworking Network, June 2012 While OSHA currently does not yet have a formal combustible dust standard, that is NOT
preventing OSHA inspectors from issuing citations related to combustible dust using current
regulations, Written by Jamison Scott.

Air Pollution Control, October 2011 - What is combustible dust? Do we have it in our plant? Who is
in charge of safety? These and others questions are answered in this article.

Combustible Dust Presentation, May 2011 - Jamison Scott of Air Handling Systems delivered an
update on OSHA industrial and wood dust standards to some of the 176 attending delegates at the
2011 Wood Industry Conference in Marco Island, Fla.

Combustible Dust Presentation, March 2011 - CBIA, Health and Safety Conference

Wood & Wood Products, February 2010 - Explosive: Combustible Dust Issue, Identifying
combustible dust and what you can do to manage it. By Jamison Scott

Woodworking Network, December 2009 - Report by Jamison Scott, Air Handling Systems on the
OSHA Combustible Dust Stakeholder meeting in DC as it appears on the Woodworking Network
(newly updated and launched Wood & Wood/CWB site)

CabinetMakerFDM, November 2009 - A status report on new regulations and standards that will
affect how woodworkers handle combustible dust hazards.

Combustible Dust PowerPoint - presented at Dollars and Sense of Going Green Conference,
November 19-20.

WMMA - Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America

NFPA 664 Combustible Dust Overview - Industrial Dust Task created this interactive tool to help
understand some of the basics of NFPA 664.

Industrial Dust Task Force - Official "comment" on Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

OSHA on Combustible Dust

Manufacturers voice concerns at OSHA combustible dust meetings

Congress

Legislation on combustible dust

NFPA

NFPA 68 - Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting

NFPA 654: Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing,
Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids

NFPA 664: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and
Woodworking Facilities

Other References

US Chemical Safety Board

Imperial Sugar Company Dust Explosion and Fire

Insurance Company

Combustible Dust Policy Institute

Linkedin - The Combustible Dust Forum

Building Code Reference Library