Darrell Smith

Session Objectives:

Introduction to Combustible Dust Hazards,
Facts about the new NFPA 660 Combustible Dust Standard,
Introduction to Dust Hazards Analyses (DHA) and what to expect from one.

Topic:

Combustible dust can present fire, flash fire, and explosion hazards, depending on the conditions. This presentation will discuss how combustible dust testing can identify various hazards present in dust-handling facilities. Knowing these combustible dust characteristics allows one to determine the precautions that should be taken in handling, processing and storing combustible dusts. Hazard Identification is the first step in a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) as defined by NFPA 660: Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids. This standard requires that a facility processing or handling combustible dust perform a hazard analysis for each affected operation. The new NFPA standard will be discussed as well as some elementary DHA concepts.

Session Objectives:

1. Identify the communication, trust, and accountability gaps that commonly exist between leadership, supervisors, and frontline employees and understand how those gaps impact safety culture and performance.

2. Explain how the C.A.R.E. Close Loop System strengthens follow-through, workforce alignment, and engagement to help organizations build the desired safety culture in record time.

3. Apply practical strategies from the C.A.R.E. Close Loop System to improve relationships, reduce unresolved safety concerns, and support stronger operational and safety outcomes.