Managing Combustible Dust: The How, What and Why

Skill Level
Basic

Course Description
The average gross loss for dust fires is US$1 million, and the average gross loss for dust
explosions is US$1.6 million. This module is a free, interactive online tool available
exclusively to FM Global clients to help them understand the hazards associated with
dust and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Target Audience
■ Plant personnel responsible for risk mitigation and the safe operation of their facility
■ Managers and/or supervisors overseeing risk management for their plants and
facilities

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

■ Identify the purpose of effective dust-management techniques
■ Describe the conditions under which dust explodes
■ Identify ways to prevent dust explosions
■ Identify the two types of active protection systems

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