1 Module 4 Support Systems

2 Terminal Objectives Upon the successful completion of this module, participants will be able to explain methods organizations may use to reinforce combustible dust safety.

3 Enabling Objectives Discuss four organizational support systems. Explain how a documentation system may be used to support safety efforts.

4 Plant Personnel Support Properly train personnel for any hazardous environment Training –Specific topics related to combustible dust –Use of MSDS –Incident response –Review/refresh on periodic basis

5 Management Support System Key in successful combustible dust program Training efforts Safety efforts Ensures proper/regular cleaning

6 Engineering Support System Prevention/mitigation of combustible dust explosions Design phase –Access to hidden areas –Dust producing areas separated/blast proof –Use of intrinsically safe/explosion proof devices

7 Engineering Support System Damage control –Evaluate level of pressure resistance –Relief/venting in dust areas –Pressure relief valve placement –Detection systems –Extinguishing systems

8 Operations Support System Good housekeeping Report/maintenance of malfunctioning equipment Elimination of ignition sources

9 Maintenance Support System Regular inspection/maintenance Prompt/proper maintenance Documentation of equipment Ensure use of approved parts/equipment

10 Documentation System Maintain documentation Allows for program review Allows for employee participation Provides data backup Easy retrieval

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