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A dust hazardous environment refers to a setting where airborne dust particles are present in concentrations high enough to pose a threat to health, safety, or equipment. These particles may be generated through industrial processes, construction activities, agriculture, or natural occurrences such as storms.
Key characteristics of a dust hazardous environment include:
- Dust Generation: Activities like grinding, milling, mining, woodworking, demolition, and material handling can release fine particulate matter into the air.
- Types of Dust: Dust can vary widely in composition. Common types include:
- Combustible Dust: Such as coal dust, grain dust, or metal dust. These particles can combust and explode if ignited in a confined space.
- Toxic Dust: Such as asbestos fibres, silica, or other hazardous chemicals. Long-term exposure can cause severe health issues like lung disease, cancer, or respiratory problems.
- Non-toxic Dust: Such as dust from sand, dirt, or building materials. While non-toxic, excessive exposure can still lead to respiratory problem.
Ongoing monitoring, proper training, good housekeeping and the use of effective control methods will reduce the risks associated and will ensure a safer workplace.
Industries most likely to create dusts in hazardous quantities include Bakeries, packaging facilities, sugar refineries, powdered milk facilities, food production facilities, and grain handling facilities. Their activities may involve planting, harvesting, grinding, milling, manufacturing, transportation, storage and conveyancing.
Common types of Products include Palm-Kernel extract, corn, maise, sugar, flour, chemical powders.
Inert chemicals also have risks that may differ from combustible and explosive dusts.
We're here to help guide you through the electrical regulatory compliance requirements ensuring your installation meets the minimum safety standards.