Combustible Dust Policy Institutehttp://dustexplosions.blogspot.com/A global informational and educational resource for ATEX-Combustible Dust Related Explosions and Fires.ennoreply@blogger.com (John Astad)Wed, 23 May 2012 11:02:00 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com252125All Rights Reservered 2008combustible,dust,fires,explosions,OSHABusiness/Business Newsjohn@combustibledust.comJohn AstadJohn Astadnocombustible,dust,fires,explosions,OSHACombustible Dust Hazards-Prevention and MitigationThe primary goal of this podcast concerning the complex subject of combustible dust is to bring forth a situational awareness to all stakeholders. Which hopefully will lessen the occurrence and reduce the severity of future accidents.29.371171-95.085527http://dustexplosions.blogspot.com/http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.gifCombustible Dust Policy InstituteCombustibleDustExplosionsAndFireshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesCombustible Dust Policy InstituteLinks for 2011-01-13 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/VZPa8ifSiGo/watermonFri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/watermon#2011-01-13<ul> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/process-upset-causes-combustible-dust-related">Process Upset Causes Combustible Dust Related Fire</a><br/> Another minor combustible dust fire in the news with no injuries or fatalities. That is the good news..Yet stakeholders need to be aware that besides hot surfaces, arcs, sparks, static electricity, et ...</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/VZPa8ifSiGo" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/watermon#2011-01-13Links for 2011-01-12 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/hHPsD8GHa-U/watermonThu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/watermon#2011-01-12<ul> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/combustible-dust-fires-its-the-nature-of-the">Combustible Dust Fires. &quot;It's the nature of the business&quot;</a><br/> Fire Chief states, &quot;It&#039;s the nature of the business.&quot; &quot;Part of the problem is the nature of the process that&#039;s there. It lends itself to having a fire to begin with. And it&#039;s not their fault&quot; Caledon ...</li> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/combine-harvester-combustible-dust-fires">Combine Harvester Combustible Dust Fires</a><br/> Informative article on the results of a research study on combustible dust related fires occurring in combine harvesters in the agricultural sector. The harvester diesel engine creates high temperatur ...</li> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/combustible-dust-fire-incident-reporting-defi">Combustible Dust Fire Incident Reporting Deficiencies</a><br/> A problem arises in the national fire reporting system where there are no data elements specifically identifying manufacturing process equipment involved in ignition of combustible dust. If process co ...</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/hHPsD8GHa-U" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/watermon#2011-01-12Combine Harvester Combustible Dust Fireshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/qh-EknXZxrs/combine-harvester-combustible-dust.htmlstatic electricitypulsescombustible dustfibrous dustDr Graeme Quickcombine harvestersGrains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)minimum ignition temperatures (MIT)lupinsAustraliajohn@combustibledust.com (John Astad)Wed, 12 Jan 2011 02:37:08 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874081452734583083.post-75589058453262901252011-01-12T04:37:08.331-06:000Informative article on the results of a research study on combustible dust related fires occurring in combine harvesters in the agricultural sector. 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src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/DUz1t0CAJsk" height="1" width="1"/>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://dustexplosions.blogspot.com/2011/01/biofuel-fires-and-explosions-google.htmlProcess Upset Causes Combustible Dust Related Firehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/2RFYnF6Plq0/process-upset-causes-combustible-dust.htmlCombustible Dust National Emphasis Programprocess situationscombustible dust related firesiron and steel millflash fireprocess upsetsNAICS 331111john@combustibledust.com (John Astad)Thu, 13 Jan 2011 18:19:59 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874081452734583083.post-88715017928285707132011-01-13T20:19:59.164-06:000Another minor combustible dust fire in the news with no injuries or fatalities. 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Fabricated Metal Producing Manufacturing/NAICS 332999 facility in Wisconsin. These type of facilities are listed in Appendix D-2 of the OSHA ComDust NEP as Fabricated Metal Products, Not Elsewhere Classified with industries that may have Potential for Combustible Dust Explosions/Fires. According to the news account: The fire was extinguished and contained to the dust collector bag house. There was no fire extension into manufacturing plant. WQOW.Com The incident begs the question was this a confined structure fire? Where as in similiar small fire incidents that are limited in scope, are confined to noncombustible containers, rarely result in serious injury or large content losses, and are expected to have no accompanying property losses due to flame damage. The news account mentions no fire extension into manufacturing plant nor injuries which resulted in an estimated $10,000 damage to dust collection bag house. Since dust collectors are constructed of metal they would be non-combustible. In the U.S. Fire Administration/National Fire Data Center, Investigation of Confined Structure Fires, Topical Fire Research Series, the report noted 2002 NFIRS 5.0 data contain abbreviated reporting for slightly over 52,000 confined structure fire incidents—37% of structure fires.These incidents accounted for $26 million in combined losses, 3 deaths, and nearly 500 injuries. Most confined structure fires (77.5%) occurred on residential properties. It is the other 23% that we are concerned about in manufacturing non-residential properties. There is a problem in this US Fire Administration reporting in that it does not formally consider dust collectors or other process equipment in the manufacturing sector that are non-combustible as confined structure fires. Instead, cooking fires, trash or rubbish fires, chimney fires, commercial compactor, fuel burners, and incinerators are used as data element descriptors in these type of fires. This does present a problem since fire service professionals can't identify combustible dust fire hazards in the NFIRS 5.0 reporting system, then how can they assist stakeholders in evaluating and controlling combustible dust fire hazards. All combustible dust related fires are failed catastrophic combustible dust explosions. 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there are no data elements specifically identifying manufacturing process equipment involved in ignition of combustible dust. If process condition fire hazards can't be identified, then how canJohn Astad A problem arises in the national fire reporting system where there are no data elements specifically identifying manufacturing process equipment involved in ignition of combustible dust. If process condition fire hazards can't be identified, then how can they be properly evaluated and controlled through administrative, PPE and best engineering practices? 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In both catastrophic incidents fatalities occurred at corrugated packaging manufactJohn AstadTwo strikingly similiar pictures, two different countries, yet the explosive effects in these storage tanks were basically the same in the liquor pulping recovery process. In both catastrophic incidents fatalities occurred at corrugated packaging manufacturing facilities. The incident in France happened this month and the other in Wisconsin back in 2008, which the Chemical Safety Board is currently investigating. As a result of the Wisconsin incident CSB issued a March 2010 Safety Bulletin on Hazards of Welding and other Hot Work. Christian Bourdon, the contract worker from Saint-Aubin, France died unnecessarily in the hospital as a result of injuries sustained from the explosion while doing hot work on the storage tank. Don't know if Christian or others in the global workforce had a chance to read the educational CSB bulletin. Incident investigations determining root cause and safety bulletins are great if the information is being received by OHS professionals then passed on to the workforce. Yet it is difficult to understand why repeatable catastrophic incidents are occurring when information is abundant concerning the hazards. Providing examples of these two incidents is even harder to grasp since the manufacturing and storage process were the same. It is unacceptable that life-saving information resides securely within national borders when occupational health and safety is a global concern. In contrast global financial markets send and receive data real-time. So is the value of the buck of more importance than human life? Resources Paper &amp; Pulp Mill Process Magnetrol International combustible,dust,fires,explosions,OSHATwo strikingly similiar pictures, two different countries, yet the explosive effects in these storage tanks were basically the same in the liquor pulping recovery process. 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PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874081452734583083.post-92133463682587956322012-01-30T14:13:41.058-06:001no Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parentJohn Astad Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Many stakeholders are not aware if a facility is identified in the OSHA Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program NEP) for targeted inspections. Here are a few helpful steps to assist in obtaining the NAICS six digit designation then comparing with the NAICS in Appendix D-1 and D-2 of the OSHA ComDust NEP. Step 1 Go to the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) database and type the facility name in the Establishment Search Here is an example of a facility already entered in IMIS: Hoeganaes Corp Gallatin, TN SIC: 3399/Primary Metal Products, Not Elsewhere Classified NAICS: 331111/Iron and Steel Mills If the OSHA IMIS search does not populate a facility then an alternative would be to use the EPA Envirofacts search tool Acquiring a NAICS at times can be frustrating and very time consuming since the above search methods will not always be successful. If the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is known, that will assist in determining the NAICS. For example type the SIC in the Google search box. Google Search: SIC: 3399 The first hit at the top of the web page should be the Reference for Business website where the NAICS are found. Step 2 Once the facility NAICS is obtained the next step is comparing the NAICS six digit designation with the NAICS in Appendix D-1 and D-2 of the OSHA ComDust NEP Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (Reissued) Page 35-37 D-1 and D-2 (html version) OSHA ComDust NEP Next time you read a news account of a combustible dust related fire or explosion use the above exercise to determine if the facility is recognized in the OSHA NEP for targeted inspections. Don’t be surprised if the NAICS is not specified in D-1 or D-2 of the ComDust NEP. There are many elements in the NEP that have successfully educated stakeholders in identifying, evaluating, and controlling the hazard. Yet when fatalities and serious injuries occur in NAICS not recognized in the NEP this presents a serious problem. One more fatality or injury as a result of a workplace combustible dust related fire or explosion is not acceptable. The workplace is reaching a point of, “Occupy Combustible Dust Fires and Explosions.”Update: NAICS Exercise: Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans January 29, 2012 Workers burned at chocolate factory. Use steps above to determine if facility NAICS is recognized in OSHA Combustible Dust NEP. 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It is time all stakeholders understand the burning behavior of their combuJohn AstadA recent news account of a paper dust fire rapidly spreading a distance of 300 feet, brings to mind the importance of understanding the burning behavior of combustible dust layers. It is time all stakeholders understand the burning behavior of their combustible dust through VDI 2263 lab test. Under elevated temperatures a layer of dust can escalate from a potentially non-spreading fire to a spreading fire. Example of BZ #'s : Salt (BZ 1) Gunpowder (BZ 6) Below are several files from BIA Report 13-97 "Combustion and explosion characteristics of dust": (BZ 1-3 No Fire Spread) (BZ 4-6 Fire Spread) Index File Information and Description File page 21/Combustion Test Organic Products Chemical Products Inorganic Products Miscellaneous Products In the last file, group1_2.pdf , go to second page of material data in the last column on the right under combustibility test to find the BZ number (1-6) Note: The BZ numbers should only be used as a guideline since the dust at your facility will have unique and different characteristics of particle size, shape, moisture content, chemical composition, etc. Another resource in locating BZ numbers is the Gestis-EX Dust database. Not all the dust samples in the database will have the BZ number. So you will have to search for several different samples in finding a BZ number to use as a guideline.combustible,dust,fires,explosions,OSHAA recent news account of a paper dust fire rapidly spreading a distance of 300 feet, brings to mind the importance of understanding the burning behavior of combustible dust layers. 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There had previously been two fires at the site, as well as two fires at another EnTire facility, also located in Nebraska City. The Incident The explosion expelled chunks of rubber that were approximately two to four inches in diameter. Debris was hurled 300 to 400 feet away, damaging and destroying apparatus and equipment as well as injuring the thirteen firefighters Investigation The State Fire Marshal has determined that the probable cause was a faulty bearing in the stiff leg auger which carried the crumb rubber from the ground level to the top of the silos. The bearing overheated igniting the rubber debris around the sugar base. A contributing factor was the poor housekeeping practices. No definite cause of the explosion has been identified, Lessons Learned Most local zoning and building codes do not adequately address facilities of this type. Traditionally, volunteer fire departments do not become involved in local zoning issues and often lack the resources to properly preplan target hazards. The facility in this incident was not designed for its use, nor were there adequate safe guards built into the process since the com­plex already existed and was modified to accommodate this particular process. 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Media accounts mention dust levels in the reports but fail to inform the public that the issue of dust was primarily respiratory healthJohn AstadRecently there has been extensive media coverage on the recently released WorkSafeBC Lakeland Mills inspection reports. Media accounts mention dust levels in the reports but fail to inform the public that the issue of dust was primarily respiratory health hazards of dust and not fire and explosion hazards of dust. There is a big difference. In many instances airborne levels of combustible dust can be indicative of engineering control measures such as local exhaust ventilation is not adequate or insufficient housekeeping. Excerpts from Lakeland Mill Report &nbsp; This inspection report focused on the MSI, Noise and Wood dust components of the provincial high risk strategy. 2/3/2009 page 33 Most processing saws and chipping heads are equipped with local exhaust ventilation, which appear to reduce accumulations of fine dust. No recent monitoring of exposure to wood dust has been conducted. Wood dust exposure will be further evaluated during subsequent inspections. &nbsp;This is an item that should be re-evaluated due to the changes in productivity that has occurred over recent years and the fact the majority of the wood being processed is dry beetle killed pine &nbsp; SRO/OHO Barry Nakahara and I inspected this worksite as part of the high risk provincial strategy 5/27/2010 page 67 We confirmed that hearing tests are being done regularly. We discussed potential dust exposure and the need for appropriate respiratory protection for workers performing clean up of dusty areas. The employer has recently conducted air monitoring for dust and exposures relating to the end-spraying operation. These results were reviewed and no significant problems were noted. &nbsp; OSO Darren Beattie and I conducted an inspection of this jobsite on February 6, 2012 to assess compliance with the Workers' Compensation Act and the Occupational Health &amp; Safety Regulation. A separate inspection report will be issued by OSO Beattie summarizing his observations. 2/9/2012 Page 112 We discussed the wood dust observed throughout the mill. At the time of inspection, the airborne concentration appears to be below the exposure limit (Non-allergenic wood dust EL = 2.5 mg/m3) in the work areas visited. &nbsp;There are accumulations of piles of wood dust in various areas of the mill. We reviewed the requirement to prevent the accumulation of hazardous amounts of wood dust. Resource Lakeland Mills inspection reportscombustible,dust,fires,explosions,OSHARecently there has been extensive media coverage on the recently released WorkSafeBC Lakeland Mills inspection reports. 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The missing link that has not been communicated to stakeholders is the importance of understanding the BC Fire Code which references NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and. Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking. Facilities. An excellent resource in understanding NFPA 664 is the 24 page .pdf document developed by the&nbsp; Wood Machinery Manufactures of America (WMMA). The BC Fire Code references NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and. Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking. Facilities. For example,&nbsp; BC Fire Code (1998), Hazardous Processes &amp; Operations (page 113 .pdf) Section Part 5.3. – Dust Producing Processes (page 115 .pdf) Many don't realize that it is not WorkSafeBC which enforces the BC Fire Code but instead the Fire Commissioner ("Office") and the Office's jurisdiction over fire safety and fire protection in British Columbia. The Office is the senior authority having jurisdiction over fire safety and prevention in B.C. The Office administers the Fire Services Act and it regulations, and appoints and trains local assistants to the Fire Commissioner. "where WorkSafeBC prevention officers observe what they believe to be a violation of the Fire Services Act or its regulations, prevention officers will notify the local assistant to the Fire Commissioner." Solely relying on the WorkSafeBC regulation on combustible dust is not sufficient in undertaking a comprehensive risk assessment in addition to developing a combustible dust control program. An understanding of NFPA 664 as referenced in the BC Fire Code will assist immensely in conducting a safety review for combustible dust in sawmills. To assist stakeholders WorkSafeBC published OHS Guideline G5.81 Combustible Dust-Sawmill Facilities (April 25, 2012) The recent guideline provides information on a Combustible Dust Program which includes elements of hazard mitigation; facility risk assessment, written combustible dust control program, and a hazardous communication program. Update April 28, 2012 WorksafeBC Bulletin — Clean-up of hazardous combustible dust "WorkSafeBC has prepared a simple one-page bulletin in safe cleaning procedures of combustible dust that&nbsp; protect workers." Resources&nbsp; WorkSafeBC Directive Order to Sawmill Employers&nbsp; NFPA 664 Combustible Dusts – Overview (WMMA) BC Fire Code (1998) OHS Guideline Combustible Dust Sawmillscombustible,dust,fires,explosions,OSHANow that the topic of workplace combustible fire and explosion hazards is out the open in British Columbia&nbsp; sawmills it is important for facility owners and managers to understand the steps in a...<br/> <br/> A global informational and educational resource for ATEX-Combustible Dust Related Explosions and Fires.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:dnMXMwOfBR0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=dnMXMwOfBR0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:63t7Ie-LG7Y"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=63t7Ie-LG7Y" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:l6gmwiTKsz0"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=l6gmwiTKsz0" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:gIN9vFwOqvQ"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?i=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:TzevzKxY174"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=TzevzKxY174" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?i=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:F7zBnMyn0Lo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?i=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:F7zBnMyn0Lo" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:YwkR-u9nhCs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=YwkR-u9nhCs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?a=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:KwTdNBX3Jqk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires?i=bmbrsz6DKLw:yCS3y_K8w94:KwTdNBX3Jqk" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/bmbrsz6DKLw" height="1" width="1"/>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/http://dustexplosions.blogspot.com/2012/04/guidance-worksafebc-directive-order-to.htmlhttp://www.quickscribe.bc.ca/images2/318-03FireCode.pdfMountain Pine Beetle Infested Trees Moisture Content in Evaluating Fire & Explosion Hazardshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/_f47HL9TZ88/mountain-pine-beetle-infested-trees.htmlR.W Reidfiber saturation pointmoisture contentdeflagrable wood dustMountain Pine Beetle Initiativemanagement of changejohn@combustibledust.com (John Astad)Mon, 07 May 2012 12:23:57 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874081452734583083.post-43288733576828846552012-05-07T14:23:57.907-05:000noNumerous MPB working papers were written for the Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative (MPBI) administered by the Canadian Forest Service. The MPBI began in 2002 and was a six-year package of programs with a total budget of $40 million. Stakeholders will find aJohn AstadNumerous MPB working papers were written for the Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative (MPBI) administered by the Canadian Forest Service. The MPBI began in 2002 and was a six-year package of programs with a total budget of $40 million. Stakeholders will find a wealth of information in the numerous working papers such as moisture content in infested trees regarding time since death (tsd). The stages infested trees go through after the green stage include the red stage, where the tree shows characteristics of dying (i.e., red needles) in the stand for 2-4 years,and the grey-stage, where the tree has been dead in the stand for 5 or more years. During the evaluation of moisture content (MC) it is important to understand that fiber saturation point (FSP) varies with tree species. FSP is when there is no longer any free water between the cell structures.(see page 18 .pdf)&nbsp; NFPA 664 defines deflagrable wood dust when the moisture content (wet basis) is less than 25% and the median particle size is less than 500 microns.&nbsp; Converting from dry-basis to wet-basis moisture content calculations. A problem arises when the science is not applied when conducting a hazard evaluation of the fire and explosion properties of wood dust. When the raw material input changes from green wood with high moisture content to low moisture content MPB infested trees a management of change (MOC) is warranted. For group members desiring additional info on MC here is a link to the OSHA ComDust NEP. Scroll down to Appendix E ,Combustible Dust Tests Conducted at SLTC "Moisture in dust particles raises the ignition temperature of the dust because of the heat absorbed during heating and vaporization of the moisture. The moisture in the air surrounding a dust particle has no significant effect on the course of a deflagration once ignition has occurred. There is however, a direct relationship between moisture content and minimum energy required for ignition, minimum explosive concentration, maximum pressure, and maximum rate of pressure rise. For example, the ignition temperature of cornstarch may increase as much as 122 Fahrenheit, with an increase of moisture content from 1.6 percent to 12.5 percent. As a practical matter, however, moisture content cannot be considered an effective explosion preventive, since most ignition sources provide more than enough heat to vaporize the moisture and to ignite the dust. In order for moisture to prevent ignition of dust by common sources, the dust would have to be so damp that a cloud could not be formed." (Source: Fire Protection Handbook, 19th Edition).&nbsp; An excellent resource concerning moisture content in MPB infested trees versus non-infested trees is the paper Moisture changes in lodgepole pine before and after attack by the mountain pine beetle by Dr Rob Reid who worked at the Forest Entomology and Pathology Branch, Department of Forestry, Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Reid conducted moisture content studies on MTB trees near Invermere, British Columbia, and Banff, Alberta, in the period 1955-1960. The nine page .pdf has excellent figures and tables illustrating moisture content in MPB infested trees versus non-infested trees. Many&nbsp;of the scientific papers written&nbsp;were the result of the $40 million dollar Canadian Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative (MPBI) program (2002-2008) which reference Dr Reid's 1961 paper. The problem we have now is that industry has not utilized the wealth of scientific data acquired in the Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative (MPBI) in assessing fire and explosion risk when these infested trees are processed. Resources NFPA 664: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities &nbsp; Moisture content of lumber produced from dead western white pine and Lodgepole Pine trees. &nbsp;Rate of deterioration, degrade and fall of trees killed by mountain pine beetle: A synthesis of the literature and experiential knowledge (2005) &nbsp; Current knowledgcombustible,dust,fires,explosions,OSHANumerous MPB working papers were written for the Mountain Pine Beetle Initiative (MPBI) administered by the Canadian Forest Service. 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Although the majority of incidents do not result in fatalities, injuries, or property damage, historically many of these non-consequential incidents have been precursors to catastrophic events. The complex topic of combustible dust hazards recently came to the forefront in British Columbia when WorkSafeBC issued a directive order for all sawmills to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment resulting in an effective dust control program.&nbsp; In conjunction with FireWise Consulting Ltd., John Astad, Director and Research Analyst from the Combustible Dust Policy Institute (CDPI) will be presenting a series of one day Combustible Dust Hazards Awareness Workshops throughout British Columbia. The goal of the CDPI is to minimize the severity and reduce the occurrence of combustible dust related fires and explosions through research of combustible dust related incidents. For more information on the CDPI&nbsp; view brochure here. The Combustible Dust Hazards Awareness Workshop will provide stakeholders with the knowledge to minimize the probability of occurrence and severity of consequence of future combustible dust related incidents. In addition the workshop will assist stakeholders in developing a comprehensive dust control program as noted in the revised WorkSafeBC OHS Guidelines. Key aspects of the workshop are identifying, evaluating, and controlling combustible dust hazards in addition to providing guidance in conducting facility inspections and risk assessments. Facility owners and managers concerns in reducing the probability of a catastrophic secondary dust explosion include good housekeeping, employee training, maintenance, and management of ignition sources. Prevention of future incidents begins with awareness of the problem and a robust hazard mitigation framework which consists of a facility risk assessment, written combustible dust program, and hazard communication. This combustible dust workshop will discuss the importance of these topics and more in addition to the BC Fire Code referencing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) combustible dust standards. NFPA best industry practices include engineering controls for deflagration suppression, deflagration isolation, and explosion venting in the mitigation of combustible dust explosions. The NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities provides excellent guidance in this area and is a key resource for the workshop. &nbsp;Click here for a detailed course outline. 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CEO notes that explosion protection best engineering practices lessened the severity of explosion. This in ...</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/z2zZTrmqHWA" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/watermon#2011-01-11Links for 2010-01-24 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/WsigLfG4CHc/watermonMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-24<ul> <li><a href="http://www.prlog.org/10490791-combustible-dust-hazards-trainingfeb-2-in-houstontx.html">Combustible Dust Hazards Training-Feb. 2 in Houston,TX</a><br/> A situational awareness is lacking nationwide that combustible dust poses a potential explosive atmosphere the same as flammable gases, vapors, and mists. Are you aware of the dust hazards at your facility, which can result in OSHA citations?</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/WsigLfG4CHc" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-24Links for 2010-01-06 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/woUuCNCsWrA/watermonThu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-06<ul> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/gas-vapour-and-dust-explosion-hazards-atex-ed">Gas, Vapour</a><br/> Continuing Professional Development Back to Fire CPD Gas, Vapour</li> <li><a href="http://boilerexplosions.posterous.com/boiler-malfunction-caused-workers-to-fall-ill">Boiler malfunction caused workers to fall ill</a><br/> boiler malfunction emitted high levels of carbon monoxide at an industrial plant via mlive.com Where were the carbon monoxide level sensors or alarms? Or is this even an operational requ ...</li> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/multi-agency-approach-combustible-dust-hazard">Multi-Agency Approach Combustible Dust Hazard Awareness</a><br/> Attempting to put it all together will be like herding cats at a three day rodeo who love their independence. via dustexplosions.blogspot.com Stakeholders can be extremely proactive conc ...</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/woUuCNCsWrA" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-06Links for 2010-01-04 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/0aQhlnWG56Q/watermonTue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-04<ul> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/aluminum-dust-fire-at-foundry-2007">Aluminum Dust Fire at Foundry- 2007</a><br/> aluminum dust sparked a fire in a dust collector, WISC-TV reported. &quot;The fine dust just sparked and started the filtering system on fire,&quot; via firehouse.com Lessons learned from t ...</li> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/osha-revision-hazard-communication-standard">OSHA Revision Hazard Communication Standard</a><br/> OSHA is scheduling informal public hearings on its proposal to revise the Hazard Communication Standard. via regulations.gov OSHA will be holding hearings on the revision of the Hazard ...</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/0aQhlnWG56Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-04Links for 2010-01-03 [del.icio.us]http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~3/jPGSps8JxPc/watermonMon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PSThttp://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-03<ul> <li><a href="http://comdust.posterous.com/dust-likely-ignited-to-cause-fire-at-aper-mil">Dust likely ignited to cause fire at aper Mill</a><br/> fire appeared to start in the ceiling above one of the paper machines, likely from dust that somehow ignited via camas.katu.com ...</li> </ul><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CombustibleDustExplosionsAndFires/~4/jPGSps8JxPc" height="1" width="1"/>http://del.icio.us/watermon#2010-01-03