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Module 4

Support Systems

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Terminal ObjectivesUpon the successful completion of this

module, participants will be able to explain methods organizations may use to reinforce combustible dust safety.

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Enabling Objectives• Discuss four organizational support

systems.• Explain how a documentation system

may be used to support safety efforts.

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Plant Personnel Support• Properly train personnel for any

hazardous environment• Training

– Specific topics related to combustible dust

– Use of MSDS– Incident response– Review/refresh on periodic basis

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Management Support System

• Key in successful combustible dust program

• Training efforts• Safety efforts• Ensures proper/regular cleaning

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Engineering Support System• Prevention/mitigation of combustible

dust explosions• Design phase

– Access to hidden areas– Dust producing areas separated/blast

proof– Use of intrinsically safe/explosion proof

devices

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Engineering Support System• Damage control

– Evaluate level of pressure resistance– Relief/venting in dust areas– Pressure relief valve placement– Detection systems– Extinguishing systems

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Operations Support System• Good housekeeping• Report/maintenance of

malfunctioning equipment• Elimination of ignition sources

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Maintenance Support System

• Regular inspection/maintenance• Prompt/proper maintenance• Documentation of equipment• Ensure use of approved

parts/equipment

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Documentation System• Maintain documentation• Allows for program review• Allows for employee participation• Provides data backup• Easy retrieval

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Module 5: Damage Control