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Combustible Dust

Aon Energy Risk Engineering - Combustible Dust

Identify Hazards. Evaluate Consequences. Manage Risks.


Safely managing the hazards associated with handling solid particulates that can produce a combustible dust is complex and consists of an array of programs to ensure identification, evaluation, prevention or mitigation of dust fires and explosions. The safe handling of combustible dusts is the subject of a current OSHA National Emphasis Program and proposed rule making. Development of a comprehensive combustible dust program is basic to protecting personnel and company assets. A comprehensive program is composed of evaluating potential consequences associated with dust handling and developing means to prevent or mitigate the risks associated with combustible dust.

Combustible Dust Program Services


Aon Energy Risk Engineering provides the following services:

  • Identification of combustible dust hazards & hazard analysis of processes handling
    combustible dusts
  • Development and implementation of a comprehensive combustible dust program
  • Auditing combustible dust processes with a focus on equipment and controls
  • Defining recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices
  • Procedure development
  • Mechanical integrity for combustible dust handling equipment
  • Identifying proper electrical classification
  • Event evaluation and mitigation
  • Training

Implementing a Combustible Dust Program


Implementation of a comprehensive combustible dust program will significantly reduce a company’s risk. Regulatory agencies require a combustible dust program based on good engineering practice to safeguard employee safety. Combustible dust programs can be developed for both large and small existing and new manufacturing facilities. Comprehensive programs can be developed and implemented for any industry handling combustible dust including:

  • Food
  • Agriculture
  • Chemical
  • Rubber
  • Plastics
  • Metals
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Utilities

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