DSEAR/Fire & Explosion

HSL – Research Report RR782 – Fire & Explosion Properties of Nanopowders

Nanotechnology is a rapidly expanding technology in which existing and novel materials are engineered at the nanoscale, typically in the range of 1 to 100 nanometres. Engineered nanomaterials include uniquely manufactured products with unique shapes and enhanced physical and chemical …

British Coatings Federation – Electrostatic Powder Coating

This revised (version 2 – December 2004) Code of Safe Practice: Powder Coating – Application of thermosetting coating powders by electrostatic spraying has been published by the British Coating Federation. The cost of the Code is £25.00 and is available by phoning BCF …

HSE Textile dust

The following is taken from http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dust.htm Dust Why dust is a problem Dust can cause explosions[1]. Textile process dusts, in particular wool and cotton, can also cause byssinosis (cotton dust), occupational asthma and respiratory irritation – see more information below …

HSE Explosive Atmospheres – Area Zoning

Unmarked guide from HSE providing information on Hazardous area classification. This should be carried out as an integral part of the risk assessment to identify places (or areas) where controls over ignition sources are needed (hazardous places) and also those places where …

Videos – Dust Explosions in Filters (collection)

The links below will take you to YouTube video clips showing dust explosions in filters.  Quite shocking and impressive?   Panel Filter Explosion Bursting Disc Rupture Dustcheck – Explosion Protection of Small Filters WAMAIR Dust Collector Tested  

HSE EH66 Grain dust

This guidance draws attention to the possible health hazards which could result from exposure to grain dust.  It gives advice on the precautions you may need to take to prevent or adequately control exposure as required by the CoSHH Regulations.  …

SHAPA Sizing of Explosion Relief Vents

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This article has been written by David Burn of Fike UK Ltd.  It is designed to create a better understanding on how explosion vent relief sizing …

IChemE Book – Dust Explosion Prevention and Protection – A Practical Guide

Available from IChemE Bookshops – this definitive guide is a combination and revision of IChemE’s three well-known practical texts on aspects of dust explosions. Covering a comprehensive range of topcis including dust ignitability, flammability and explosibility characteristics, the guide also …

IChemE – Dust Explosions in The Process Industries

Published by Gulf Professional and available from IChemE Bookshop (follow the URL Link below). Unfortunately, dust explosions are common and costly in a wide array of industries such as petrochemical, food, paper and pharmaceutical. It is imperative that practical and …

L138 – Dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.

This Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance provide practical advice on how to comply with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). These Regulations require the elimination or reduction of risk of fire and explosion from substances …