By Zack Devin
As many are unaware, it’s best to explain that one of the most dangerous of respiratory threats to those exposed is occupational dust. Many would assume that this dust is non-lethal, but the truth is, when not properly handled or contained, dust can be life threatening. In the many industrial settings that employees find themselves in, employees will be working with various agricultural products, metals, plastics, and other chemicals. Unfortunately, the dust that is left behind by these types of inputs are extremely combustible. This means that dust explosions become possible as a result of the lingering dust acting as fuel. If this fuel is met with an oxidant, or a reactive source of energy, it can form a dust cloud. If this dust cloud is met with an ignition source, a dust explosion can occur. These explosions are often of high levels of magnitude, leaving structural damages behind, sometimes causing injury and death. Preventing these catastrophes is imperative for organizations. In order to ensure prevention, organizations must first monitor the concentration of airborne dusts and install ventilation and containment measures that can protect employees. Employees need to do their part too, though. When employees are diligent with their cleaning practices, such as through the use of industrial vacuums, employees are able to guarantee their working air is free of dust and reduce the risk of disaster. If your organization is interested in learning more about how to keep dust disasters to a minimum, be sure to read on to the infographic accompanying this post.
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