Combustible Dust Hazard Awareness
The goal of Combustible Dust Group is to minimize the severity and reduce the occurrence of combustible dust related fires and explosions in the global workplace.
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John Astad
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- Houston,Texas
- United States
- Blog Posts (32)
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- Groups (3)
- Photos (17)
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John Astad's Discussions
OSHA Forgot the OSH Act?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas S Prince Jun 25, 2012.
Workers Fined for Not Wearing PPE
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelley Winter Feb 10, 2011.
John Astad's Groups
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Certification and Traini…
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Best Practices
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Combustible Dust Hazard …
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Profile Information
- Where do you live (city, state, country)?
- Galveston County, Texas
- What industry do you work in?
- Research Global Combustible Dust Related Fires and Explosions
- What is your job title?
- Director/Research Analyst CDPI
- What company do you work for or associate with?
- Combustible Dust Policy Institute
- Do you currently use or recommend Personal Protective Equipment?
- Yes
- What best describes the role you play in the purchase of safety products?
- Use hand protection on my job, Other
Latest Activity
John Astad posted a blog postOver 17,000 combustible dust related fires (1980-2005) USA
NFIRS Data From USFA Extrapolating NFPA's Fire Analysis and Research Division estimates from the report "Fires in U.S. Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities," combustible dust related fire statistics in manufacturing facilities…See More
John Astad posted a blog postError in OSHA Combustible Dust; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Reviewing the OSHA advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) creates quite a concern. For example, "For the purposes of this notice, the term "combustible dust" includes all combustible particulate solids of any size, shape, or chemical composition that could present a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or other oxidizing medium" So for combustible dust…See More
John Astad posted a blog postOSHA NEP Conflicting with Fire Service Combustible Dust Fire Response
Wheel Alignment or New Tire?Earlier this year a combustible dust fire and explosion at a North Carolina fiber recovery facility resulting in four injuries has safety professionals scratching their heads and wondering why OSHA continues to ignore the multitude of manufacturing sub-sectors (NAICS) in the OSHA Combustible Dust…See More
John Astad's Blog
Error in OSHA Combustible Dust; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Reviewing the OSHA advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) creates quite a concern. For example, "For the purposes of this notice, the term "combustible dust" includes all combustible particulate solids of any size, shape, or chemical composition that could present a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or other oxidizing medium"
So…
Posted on November 27, 2012 at 3:00pm
OSHA NEP Conflicting with Fire Service Combustible Dust Fire Response
| Wheel Alignment or New… |
Posted on November 26, 2012 at 5:00am
Combustible Dust Fires, NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre-Incident Planning,
Currently combustible dust is not recognized in NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre-Incident Planning, Chapter 8 as a special hazard. Firefighters must conduct a pre-incident plan at high-hazard occupancies that process and handle combustible dust so as minimize the…
ContinuePosted on November 23, 2012 at 3:30pm
Ignoring Combustible Dust Fires Results in Belarus Catastrophe
The October 25, 2010 catastrophic dust explosion at the…
ContinuePosted on November 20, 2012 at 3:00pm
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Events
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Supplier Quality Agreements for Medical Devices
May 21, 2013 from 8am to 9:30am – Online Event
Latest Activity
Ken Oswald posted a blog postICE your Phone - In Case of Emergency
ICE - In Case of EmergencyProgramming of Emergency Contact Numbers in your PLATEAU Cell PhonesICE – In Case of Emergency - programming of your cell phones with ICE is a concept that was developed by a paramedic in England. It was realized that most of his victims did not carry emergency contact information but did carry cell phones. So the campaign started was to get people who carry cell phones to put in a listing of ICE in their cell phone directory with a number that should be called In Case…See More
Jack Lingner posted a photo
WRS8D
Webb-Rite Safety has engineered, completed testing and began production of the WRS8D 8 foot web 100% dual-leg SRL available with any configuration of hooks needed. The total weight with standards hooks is only 4.5 lbs making it the lightest dual-leg…
Larry Riley posted a status"Also we continue to provide Forklift and Aerial Lift Certified Training courses for companies needing there employees to be certified ."
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Industrial head protection standard (Z89.1) to be revised; consensus viewers needed
The voluntary consensus standard, ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009, American National Standard for Industrial Head Protective is scheduled to be revised this year. The standard, recognized by OSHA, includes the…Continue
Tags: OSHA, ISEA, Z89.1, hats, protection
Started by Cristine Fargo Apr 25.
Be a Safety Leader: Join Our Wolf Pack 1 Reply
We are looking for partners to make a commitment to safety by joining our Wolf Pack. By joining the pack, you are committing to the safety and well being of first responders and your own…Continue
Started by John Petropoulos Memorial Fund. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth Apr 24.
Road Safety Solutions 1 Reply
The Road Safety Signs ,Barriers,Humps,Hazard Markers and Visual Warnings are some of the important marks to be observed. Signs such as "keep left",stop, "give way" should not be casually treated.…Continue
Tags: safety, gear, wear, Equipment, &
Started by Enna Henry. Last reply by Ellen Zoneth Apr 24.
What's your favorite motivational/safety quote? 53 Replies
Favorite Motivational Quote: If you want something, you'll find a way - If not, you'll find an excuse.Favorite Safety Quote: Don't learn safety by accident!Continue
Started by Michelle Sears. Last reply by LULA MULLINS Apr 23.
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