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Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)

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Dust Hazard Analysis Helps Your Facility and Personnel Stay Safe

Companies that are aware of the risks of combustible dust and facility hazards are more likely to prevent or manage an incident before it occurs. Combustible dust fires and explosions can be catastrophic and can lead to crippling property damage, loss of life and business interruption. A Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) is designed to protect your facility against combustible dust hazards.

A typical DHA includes:

Dust testing to determine the relative hazards of dusts that are present
A systematic review to identify and evaluate the potential fire, flash fire, and explosion hazards associated with the presence of one or more combustible particulate solids in a process or facility
Identification hazards for each process, facility, and components, as well as pinpointing safe operating ranges and proper safeguards
Data collection for system and performance requirements including dust hazard testing
Advice for combustible particulate solids management, process safety management, and documentation of all results in the DHA

NFPA 652 Deadline Update - FAQs

A DUST HAZARD ANALYSIS IS REQUIRED TO STAY COMPLIANT

Fire and explosion risks are present in most industries that manufacture, handle, or generate combustible particulate solids and there are many materials that can be explosive in dust form. Industries such as food and grain, mining, and plastics manufacturing can be particularly vulnerable to combustible dust incidents. Where these hazards are present, a DHA may be required to identify, assess and mitigate the dangers of fires, deflagration, and explosions from combustible particulate solids.

Under a new update to NFPA 652 “Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust”, a DHA will be required for industrial manufacturers with existing processes and facility components. ATEX Directives 99/92/EC and Directive 94/9/EC also require dust hazards to be evaluated at facilities throughout Europe.

COMPREHENSIVE DHA SERVICES TO MEET YOUR COMPANY’S NEEDS

TÜV SÜD GRC experts are licensed and experienced Process Safety Management professionals whose knowledge is specifically related to providing the most up-to-date and thorough assessments of your facility. With TÜV SÜD GRC you can be assured that you are not just responding to regulatory needs; you are also providing and practicing the most effective and efficient process safety systems within your facilities to keep your personnel and assets safe.

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