Explosion Suppression
At no time in history has industrial site explosion suppression been more in the spotlight. The events in the Gulf of Mexico combined with dust explosions and accidents all over the United States have shown just how important proper suppression technology is. Don't risk life and limb by putting off upgrading or installing your suppression system. Do it today, and call RPS Associates to help.
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The culprit in these situations is often combustible dust. It is an insidious element that is a fact of life in the industrial world. It is only with the proper care, maintenance and training that accidents can be avoided. The use of a state of the art explosion suppression system is also vitally important. The cost of an explosion is measured not only in lives lost but also in lives ruined. Don't let this happen to you. Capture the dust you should and guarantee a safe working environment for everyone. Call RPS Associates today.
Prevention can be broken down into four main areas:
- Dust Control Measures
- Ignition Control Measures
- Prevention Measures
- Protection Measures
Each one of these steps is vitally important and only RPS Associates has the background, the experience and the proven track record of keeping workers safe each and every day. Don't trust some Johnny-come-lately to do the job for you. This is one area where only the insider knowledge of the industry leader can be counted on. Surpass the rules and regulations set down by the government by calling on RPS Associates to help rid your workplace of dust and other explosive materials.
NFPA's Dust Standard 654 is REVISED for the 2011 edition
As part of the regularly scheduled revision, the committee finalized proposed changes to:
1) the definition of combustible dust
2) requirements applicable to the hazard assessment
3) explosion isolation
4) fugitive dust control and housekeeping
5) control of ignition hazards
6) Incident Investigation
7) contractors
For more information visit these locations:
NFPA 654 2011 proposal www.nfpa.org/assets/Files/PDF/ROP/654-A2010-ROP.pdf
General facts www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/OSHAcombustibledust.pdf
Emphasis program: www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=3830
Enforcement intention - (all OSHA rules) www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=SPEECHES&p_id=2143
www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-00-149.pdf/CPL_02-00-149.pdf
