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SHAPA ATEX Technical Paper (updated)

SHAPA Practical Guidance for Suppliers and Operators of Solid Handling Equipment for Potentially Explosive Dusts. Taken from the foreword: It is the policy of the SHAPA technical committee to systematically review the technical papers & presentations listed in the “Technical …

Largest Problems Facing the Combustible Dust Community – Views of 30 Experts

This US-based knowledge website is dedicated to the issues surrounding Combustible/Explosive Dusts. In the opening words of the website they offer the following excellent summary:- “One of the biggest issues in dust explosion and fire prevention is lack of information …

HSE – Prevention of Dust Explosions in the Food Industry

1. Introduction 1.1 Explosions and fires within the food industry from combustible materials are a known hazard and they can have devastating and irreversible effects. This information sheet concentrates solely on the fire and explosion hazards encountered in the food …

HSE EH75/7 Portland Cement Dust Hazard Assessment Document

Portland Cement Dust Hazard assessment document HSE EH75/7 Taken from the documents foreward: This Hazard Assessment Document has been published by the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE). It is aimed at a technical audience and reports on the scientific information …

Guidelines for Handling Aluminum Fines Generated During Various Aluminum Fabricating Operations

The Aluminium Association www.aluminum.org have a publication on the fines produced in the Aluminium trade. This is taken from the documents scope: This brochure discusses the potential problems involved in various aspects of aluminum fabricating which generate fine aluminum particles. It also …

Dust Explosion Scenario Paper

Abstract taken from the paper: Abstract The new CCPS book, entitled Guidelines for Safe Handling of Powders and Bulk Solids, discusses several different types of accident scenarios, including scenarios that can lead to a combustible dust explosion. The dust explosion …

SHAPA The Benefits of Powder Characterisation

SHAPA = Solids Handling & Processing Association Visit www.shapa.co.uk to find out more about membership. This document is titled The benefits of Powder Characterisation by Eddie McGee of Ajax Equipment Ltd. This is a document which highlights the benefits of Powder Characterisation …

BS EN 12779:2004+A1:2009 Safety of Woodworking Machines. Chip and Dust Extraction Systems with Fixed Installation. Safety Related Performances and Safety Requirements

BS EN 12779:2004+A1:2009 Safety of woodworking machines. Chip and dust extraction systems with fixed installation. Safety related performances and safety requirements. Published 19/01/2005 Status: Current, Work in hand Available to purchase from BS EN 12779  British Standards are available to …

HSE EH44 Dust in the Workplace – General Principles of Protection

Dust in the workplace general principles of protection This environmental hygiene guidance note describes how to control exposure 1 to dust at work to avoid ill health. It will help you understand what you need to do to comply with the …

HSE Dyes and Dyeing

This section of the HSE website evaluates typical exposure from Dyes and Dyeing processes.  It covers a variety of controls (including LEV) as solutions in lowering exposure. http://www.hse.gov.uk/textiles/dyes-dyeing.htm Exposure to dyes Dyes used in textile finishing have many different, complex …