Course Design and Objectives
This course has been specifically developed to prepare plant personnel for an OSHA dust explosion hazard inspection at their facility. The course addresses four primary areas of focus including combustible dust accumulations within the facility, specific plant operations that may be targeted by OSHA, classification of electrical equipment, and the Hazardous Chemical Communication Standard requirements.

Course Contents

Introduction
- Background Information Concerning the Recent Emphasis for Targeted Dust Explosion Hazard Inspections
  - Incident History of Dust Fires and Explosions in the Process Industry
  - OSHA Local Emphasis and Pending National Emphasis Programs
  - The Chemical Safety Board Report
Codes and Standards
- OSHA Regulations and the General Duty Clause
- Consensus Standards – NFPA, State, and Local Building Codes
Elements of a Targeted Inspection
- Explosion Hazards
  - Housekeeping
  - Process Equipment
- Energy Control
  - 29CFR 1910.147 - Lock Out /Tag Out
  - 29CFR 1910.307 - Electrical Classification
- 29CFR 1910.1200 - The Hazardous Communication Standard
  - What are your Responsibilities as an Employer/Employee?
  - The Hazardous Communication Plan
  - Information and Training Requirements for Employers
- Citations for Specific Hazards Written Under the General Duty Clause
What Can You do To Prepare
- Housekeeping Do’s and Don’ts
- Electrical Classification Schemes
- Specific Citations that May be Issued for Your Processes
- The Hazardous Chemical Standard
Q&A and Group Discussion

Course Duration
This course can be provided in a 4 hour (condensed) or 8 hour (more detailed) mode

Who Should Attend
Technical and Management Personnel from the Chemical and processing industries including bulk and finished pharmaceutical, bulk and fine chemicals, detergents & soaps, petrochemicals, food and drink, plastics and rubbers, metals, textile, paper and lumber, agrochemicals and dyes and paints

Benefits
This training will prepare the attendee for a targeted OSHA dust explosion hazard inspection at their facility. Course participants will develop a thorough understanding of the areas that OSHA will focus on in carrying out this type of inspection. Completion of the course will enable the attendees to prepare for the inspection and address any issues that may arise or to mitigate hazards that may currently exist prior to the arrival of the inspector.

To receive more information about this training course or our other process safety services, please contact us at 609 799 4449 or email: safety@chilworth.com.

Chilworth Global

250 Plainsboro Road, Bldg #7, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, USA.

Tel: 609-799-4449 · Fax: 609-799-5559 · Email: safety@chilworth.com