CTA Report, Draft 1, ISP Review - US Chemical Safety and Hazard ...
CTA Report, Draft 1, ISP Review - US Chemical Safety and Hazard ...
CTA Report, Draft 1, ISP Review - US Chemical Safety and Hazard ...
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11.0 Combustible Dust <strong>Hazard</strong> Study<br />
In three investigations, CSB has identified gaps in the current underst<strong>and</strong>ing of dust explosion risks <strong>and</strong><br />
shortcomings in prevention of dust explosions. As a result, CSB is conducting a study to examine the<br />
nature <strong>and</strong> scope of dust explosion risks in industry <strong>and</strong> to identify initiatives that may be necessary to<br />
more effectively prevent combustible dust fires <strong>and</strong> explosions. Such initiatives may include regulatory<br />
action, voluntary consensus st<strong>and</strong>ards, or other measures that could be taken by industry, labor,<br />
government, <strong>and</strong> other parties.<br />
CSB plans to study the effectiveness of hazard communication requirements <strong>and</strong> programs for<br />
combustible dusts, including MSDSs <strong>and</strong> the HMIS rating system. The study also will examine the<br />
effectiveness of national safety st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> guidelines for combustible dusts, including building code<br />
requirements <strong>and</strong> enforcement.<br />
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