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13.0 Recommendations
CSB developed the following recommendations from the findings and conclusions of this investigation.
Recommendations are made to parties that can effect change to prevent future incidents. Those parties
typically include the facility where the incident occurred, the parent company, trade organizations
responsible for developing good practice guidelines, or organizations that have the ability to broadly
communicate lessons learned from the incident—such as trade associations and labor unions.
CTA Acoustics, Inc.
1. Develop a combustible dust safety program using good practice guidelines, such as NFPA 654,
Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing,
and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids. At a minimum:
• Minimize surfaces where combustible dust could accumulate in the design or modification of
the plant. (2003-09-I-KY-R1)
• Ensure phenolic resin-handling facilities are designed to prevent the spread of fires or
explosions involving combustible dust. Options include measures such as the use of firewalls
and blast-resistant construction. (2003-09-I-KY-R2)
• Prevent the unsafe accumulation and dispersion of combustible dust by frequently cleaning
process areas, including locations above production lines. (2003-09-I-KY-R3)
• Minimize the dispersion of combustible dust by using appropriate dust-cleaning methods and
tools. (2003-09-I-KY-R4)
• Address the dangers of combustible dust and the prevention of dust explosions in the hazard
communication training program. (2003-09-I-KY-R5)
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